Top Private BA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 593 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 353 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are private and 80 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) are owned by the government.PESSAT, Karnataka PGCET, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are Manipal University, Presidency University Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, Alliance University, Reva University, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, IFIM Group of Institutions, AIMS Institutes Bangalore.

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges

593

Accepted Entrance Exams

PESSAT, Karnataka PGCET, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC

Average Fees

₹ 1.81 Lacs

No. of B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Andhra Pradesh

184

₹ 26897

Kerala

353

₹ 23478

Maharashtra

1044

₹ 151669

Tamil Nadu

470

₹ 40587

Telangana

109

₹ 94620

Top Govt B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Government First Grade College, Shimoga

-

-

Govt First Grade College

-

-

Govt. First Grade College, Udupi

-

-

Government First Grade College, Bangalore

120

₹ 2052

Government First Grade College Krishnarajapuram

-

-

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science

50

-

Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College

-

-

Government First Grade College, Puttur

-

-

Govt. First Grade College, Bagalkot

-

-

Government First Grade College, Hassan

390

-

Top Private B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Manipal University

-

₹ 193750

Presidency University Bangalore

-

₹ 100000

Jain University Bangalore

-

-

Alliance University

-

₹ 370370

Reva University

-

₹ 137000

Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore

-

₹ 42666

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

-

₹ 70583

AIMS Institutes Bangalore

-

-

Aakson Institute For Management Studies

-

-

International Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore

-

₹ 207176

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  • RatingBijapur, Karnataka
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    KCET Exams

Secab Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Secab Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    1,54,000 BA

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    GATE Exams

    ...+6 Karnataka PGCET , COMEDK UGET , KCET , DSAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

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    2,91,250 BA

Wlci Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Wlci Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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IFIM College, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. IFIM College, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    3,00,000 - 3,50,000 BA

Alliance School of Liberal Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Liberal Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Karnataka College Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Karnataka College Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      30,000 BA

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    Abbas Khan College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1977. Abbas Khan College for Women offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      41,000 BA

    MES Arts & Science Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . MES Arts & Science Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      75,000 BA

    An Institution managed by people with 30+ years of experience in Higher Education. Highly Experienced Faculty. Well Equipped Library and Laboratories. Active Student Clubs and Cocurricular Activies. Practical Exposure through Industry connect and Internships. 

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      MVM Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. MVM Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Don Bosco Independent P.U. College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Don Bosco Independent P.U. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                  St.Charle's Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. St.Charle's Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                  St.Aloysius Evening College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. St.Aloysius Evening College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        Smt. Ugama devi Bhavarlal Theosophical Nahar College for Women is a Private Institute located in Hospet, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Smt. Ugama devi Bhavarlal Theosophical Nahar College for Women offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                          Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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