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

KGF first Grade College

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

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

KGF first Grade College is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1962. KGF first Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

SLN College of Arts & Commerce

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

SLN College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. SLN College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

St. Anne s Degree College for Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

St. Anne s Degree College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. St. Anne s Degree College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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St.Anne s Evening College (Co-Education)

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce

5.0
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Tumkur, Karnataka
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Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M Basavaiah Residental College

Chitradurga, Karnataka
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Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College

5.0
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Udupi, Karnataka
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Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Vasavi International P.U. College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Sri Vasavi International P.U. College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Vasavi International P.U. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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40,000 - 45,000 BA
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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Janatha First Grade College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Janatha First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Janatha First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore

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

Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.S.B Arts & Commerce College

Davangere, Karnataka
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Hasanath College for Women

4.0
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Hasanath College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Hasanath College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore

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Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.N. Degree College

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A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce

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Dr.K.S.Sharma College of Computer Applications

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Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College (AASCC), Bijapur

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Anugraha Women s College

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Sri Narayanaguru College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. Sri Narayanaguru College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Raghavendra First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Chitradurga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Sri Raghavendra First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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