Top Private Diploma Colleges in Karnataka 2026

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

There are total 555 Diploma colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 430 Diploma colleges are private and 32 Diploma are owned by the government.CBSE 10th, NEET PG, UP 10th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in Diploma colleges in India. Top 10 Diploma colleges are Manipal University, University of Mysore, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, Reva University, Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, PES University.

Diploma College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	555
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 10th, NEET PG, UP 10th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 63.2 K

No. of Diploma Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	432	₹ 41796
Kerala	205	₹ 60982
Maharashtra	1173	₹ 73117
Tamil Nadu	675	₹ 75990
Telangana	227	₹ 69707

Top Govt Diploma Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore	120	₹ 26276
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences	-	-
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology	-	-
Government Dental College, Bangalore	-	-
Institute Of Nephro Urology	-	-
GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHAMARAJANAGAR	360	₹ 12810
Government Science College, Bangalore	30	-
Government First Grade College, Shimoga	100	-
Baldwin Polytechnic	180	₹ 22344

Top Private Diploma Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 35000
University of Mysore	-	₹ 35705
Jain University Bangalore	-	-
Reva University	180	₹ 95625
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	₹ 12566
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing	12	₹ 500
JSS Polytechnic for the Physically Handicapped	210	₹ 17366
JSS Polytechnic For Women	290	₹ 6946
AIMS Institutes Bangalore	-	-
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology	300	₹ 50000

Showing 386 Private Diploma Colleges in Karnataka

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , PCI , INC , DTE , NAAC

13,405 - 1,34,000 Diploma
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 XAT , KCET , AIMA UGAT , GATE , NATA , NEET

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore specialties

Rankings : National Recognition - Ranked in the 151-200 band for Engineering by NIRF - Accredited with NAAC A Grade and NBA for major departments
Region : Strategic Industrial Hub - Located near Peenya Industrial Area, one of Asia's largest industrial hubs - Proximity to Bangalore's Silicon Valley provides direct access to tech giants
Fees : Tiered Fee Structure - Rs 3.2 - 17.6 L (Total) depending on entry quota (KCET/COMEDK/Management) - Mid-range for COMEDK students, highly subsidized for KCET merit students
ROI : Value for Investment - Good ROI with a median package of Rs 4.10 LPA against competitive fee structures - High value for merit-based students through state-subsidized seats
Flagship Courses : Aeronautical & Computer Science - Highly sought-after Aeronautical Engineering program with dedicated labs - Strong Computer Science ecosystem with high-configured laptops provided to students
Specializations : Mechatronics Pioneer - First college in Karnataka to introduce an undergraduate course in Mechatronics - Specialized labs for EV technology, Cyber Security, and Product Lifecycle Management
Placements : Massive Corporate Connect - Over 550 companies visit the campus annually - 90% placement rate across professional programs
Top Industries : IT, Aerospace & Manufacturing - Strong presence in IT Services, Aerospace, and Core Manufacturing sectors - Top recruiters include Microsoft, Siemens, IBM, and Bosch
Diversity : Global Melting Pot - Home to students from 75+ countries, creating a unique multicultural environment - Dedicated international student hostel with specialized kitchen facilities
Internships : Industry-Integrated Learning - Strategic alliances with Microsoft, Siemens, and IBM for real-world projects - In-campus internship opportunities and global immersion programs
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : 80+ Global Collaborations - MoUs with Illinois Institute of Technology (USA), Carleton University (Canada), and Old Dominion University (USA) - Semester abroad programs and international faculty exchange initiatives
Hostel : Extensive Residential Facilities - 12 on-campus residences (Acharya Halls of Residence) with a capacity for 1500+ students - Offers Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms with attached bathrooms
Infrastructure : 120-Acre Green Campus - Sprawling 120-acre lush green campus, one of the largest in Bangalore - Features include horse riding, extensive sports grounds, and a 3-floor digital library

Shortlisted by 34423+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

7,900 - 87,000 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 JIPMER , NEET PG , CAT , GATE , XAT , CMAT

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

KVG Dental College & Hospital

Sullia, Karnataka
Private
DCI

KVG Dental College & Hospital is a Private Institute located in Sullia, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. KVG Dental College & Hospital offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

SIMS Shimoga

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Shimoga, Karnataka
Private
MCI

NEET Exams
...+2 NEET PG , UG

SIMS Shimoga is a Private Institute located in Shimoga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. SIMS Shimoga offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MD, BDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 183+ students

Vijaya Vittala Institute of Technology

3.3
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

13,407 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 GATE , Karnataka PGCET , DCET , COMEDK UGET , KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Vijaya Vittala Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Vijaya Vittala Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Akshaya Institute of Technology (AIT), Tumkur

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Akshaya Institute of Technology (AIT), Tumkur is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Akshaya Institute of Technology (AIT), Tumkur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

GM Institute of Technology

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Davangere, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 Government of Karnataka

1,00,060 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+5 Karnataka SSLC , GATE , Karnataka PGCET , COMEDK UGET , KCET

GM Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Davangere, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. GM Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 224+ students

KS Institute of Technology

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

40,220 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 GATE , Karnataka PGCET , DCET , COMEDK UGET , KCET , JEE Main

KS Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. KS Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Belgaum

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Belgaum, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+4 Karnataka PGCET , NATA , BITSAT , JEE Main

Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Belgaum is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Belgaum offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

Hindustan Aviation Academy

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
DGCA

CAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , CBSE 12th , GMAT

Hindustan Aviation Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. Hindustan Aviation Academy offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 223+ students

Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 Karnataka SSLC , GATE , Karnataka PGCET , CAT , COMEDK UGET , XAT

Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

Rr Institutions

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
PCI
...+5 NCTE , INC , DTE , AICTE , NAAC

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

Rr Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Rr Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 421+ students

M.E.S College of Pharmacy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

M.E.S College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. M.E.S College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 GPAT , KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

MEI Polytechnic

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

13,405 Diploma
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Karnataka SSLC

MEI Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1962. MEI Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Bearys Institute Of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

COMEDK UGET Exams
...+2 GATE , KCET

Bearys Institute Of Technology is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Bearys Institute Of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

HMS Institute Of Technology

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private

13,407 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+4 Karnataka SSLC , GATE , Karnataka PGCET , JEE Main

HMS Institute Of Technology is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. HMS Institute Of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

Government Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Mangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Government Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Government Polytechnic For Women (GPW), Hubli

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

3,990 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic For Women (GPW), Hubli is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Government Polytechnic For Women (GPW), Hubli offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

JSS Polytechnic

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Karnataka SSLC

JSS Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. JSS Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Private
Govt. of I
...+1 Other

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College

Bellary, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Brindavan Group of Institutions

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+3 Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

70,000 Diploma
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Brindavan Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Brindavan Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2693+ students

Aimfill International (AIMFILL), Bangalore

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

Aimfill International (AIMFILL), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1947. Aimfill International (AIMFILL), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

40,220 Diploma
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+6 CAT , CMAT , XAT , MAT , GMAT , JEE Main

Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

1,81,000 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 GATE , CAT , Karnataka PGCET , NIMCET , XAT , CMAT

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 111+ students

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

6,900 - 10,900 Diploma
Get Fee Details
ATMA Exams
...+6 FDDI , CAT , Academy , NIFT , CMAT , XAT

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,20,000 Diploma
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

PES Polytechnic

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shimoga, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

PES Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Shimoga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. PES Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

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