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

Showing 230 Private BA Colleges in Karnataka

Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College

Koppal, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Koppal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce

Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,161 BA
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Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1973. Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women

Ranebennur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women is a Private Institute located in Ranebennur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baldwin Women's Methodist College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

65,590 BA
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Baldwin Women's Methodist College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1995. Baldwin Women's Methodist College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Veerendra Patil Degree College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Sree Veerendra Patil Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Sree Veerendra Patil Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M S I Degre College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M S I Degre College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1967. M S I Degre College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Basaveshwara College Of Commerce, Arts & Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Basaveshwara College Of Commerce, Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Basaveshwara College Of Commerce, Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Canara College

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Canara College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Canara College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Navodaya First Grade College

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Navodaya First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Navodaya First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.M. Arts and Commerce College

Belgaum, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

M.M. Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. M.M. Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty College

Udupi, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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A.V. Patil Degree College

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

A.V. Patil Degree College is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. A.V. Patil Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharwar, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Dharwar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N. V. Arts, Sri Kanhyalal Malu Science and Dr. Pandurangrao Patki College of Commerce

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

N. V. Arts, Sri Kanhyalal Malu Science and Dr. Pandurangrao Patki College of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. N. V. Arts, Sri Kanhyalal Malu Science and Dr. Pandurangrao Patki College of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Padma College of Management & Science

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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Padma College of Management & Science is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Padma College of Management & Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1962. Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, M.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Poornaprajna Evening College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Private
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Sri Poornaprajna Evening College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Sri Poornaprajna Evening College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharaja s College

4.3
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Mysuru, Karnataka
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AICTE
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Maharaja s College is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1833. Maharaja s College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College

4.7
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Bellary, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karnataka Law Society's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College

Belgaum, Karnataka
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...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Karnataka Law Society's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1939. Karnataka Law Society's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College offers Regular courses such as BA, LLB, BA+LLB, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidyodaya Law College

Tumkur, Karnataka
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33,100 BA
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Vidyodaya Law College is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1958. Vidyodaya Law College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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T .V.V First Grade College

Tumkur, Karnataka
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T .V.V First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1967. T .V.V First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College

4.0
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Raichur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College is a Private Institute located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1954. Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MS in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.S Arts College and T.P Science Institute

Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
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S.S Arts College and T.P Science Institute is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1967. S.S Arts College and T.P Science Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGCS), Dakshina Kannada

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Private
UGC

Government First Grade College (GFGCS), Dakshina Kannada is a Private Institute located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Government First Grade College (GFGCS), Dakshina Kannada offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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C T E S Degree College

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
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C T E S Degree College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1919. C T E S Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Chikkaballapura, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1978. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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