Top Private MA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

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

There are total 226 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 123 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 38 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.RUASAT, Karnataka PGCET, AUAT, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are Manipal University, University of Mysore, Bangalore University, Christ University-Faculty of Engineering, Jain University Bangalore, Reva University, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Acharya Institutes.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	226
Accepted Entrance Exams	RUASAT, Karnataka PGCET, AUAT, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 77.9 K

No. of M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	93	₹ 28867
Kerala	209	₹ 28609
Maharashtra	493	₹ 92416
Tamil Nadu	385	₹ 36646
Telangana	49	₹ 95391

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Govt. First Grade College, Udupi	-	-
Government First Grade College, Bangalore	520	-
Government First Grade College Krishnarajapuram	80	-
Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science	30	-
Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College	-	-
Govt. First Grade College, Bagalkot	-	-
Smt. Saraladevi Satishchandra Agarwal Government First Grade College	-	-
H.P.P.C Government First Grade College	72	-
Govt. College For Women, Chikkaballapura	60	-
Government College for Women, Mandya	65	-

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 147555
University of Mysore	1023	₹ 23099
Christ University-Faculty of Engineering	-	₹ 89000
Jain University Bangalore	-	-
Reva University	-	₹ 72500
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	₹ 32000
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	-	₹ 130166
Acharya Institutes	-	₹ 43750
Government First Grade College, Tumkur	39	-
JD Institute Of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	-	₹ 360000

Showing 99 Private MA Colleges in Karnataka

TOCS bangalore

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

TOCS bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. TOCS bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3452+ students

SJEC bangalore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SJEC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. SJEC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia

Sullia, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia is a Private Institute located in Sullia, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1976. Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

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P.C.Jabin Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

P.C.Jabin Science College is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1957. P.C.Jabin Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IDA bangalore

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . IDA bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta

Kumta, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta is a Private Institute located in Kumta, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Gokhale Centenary College

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

Gokhale Centenary College is a Private Institute located in Ankola, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Gokhale Centenary College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

SBC Karkala

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

SBC Karkala is a Private Institute located in Karkala, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. SBC Karkala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

SSCP Tumkur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
PCI

SSCP Tumkur is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. SSCP Tumkur offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, MA, M.Pharm, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

22,500 MA
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IADC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. IADC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 231+ students

SCC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 NAAC

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

SCC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. SCC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

SAC Mangalore

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

SAC Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. SAC Mangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

NDC bangalore

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

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

NDC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. NDC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

MLACW bangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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MLACW bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. MLACW bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

1,41,000 MA
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Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Department of European Studies

Manipal, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

39,333 MA
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Department of European Studies is a Private Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Department of European Studies offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Shri Sai Siddhartha Institute Of Aviation And Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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Shri Sai Siddhartha Institute Of Aviation And Management is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Shri Sai Siddhartha Institute Of Aviation And Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Karnataka

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...+6 CBSE 10th , GPAT , GATE , JEECUP , CBSE 12th , UP 10th

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SJCBA bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

2,10,000 MA
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...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SJCBA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. SJCBA bangalore offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

KMAT Exams

Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Kittel Arts College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kittel Arts College is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. Kittel Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

59,000 - 1,25,000 MA
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Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Christ University, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 589+ students

SB Group of Institutions

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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AICTE
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

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

SB Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. SB Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 219+ students

Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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1,80,000 - 1,90,000 MA
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Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Universal College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 Govt of Karnataka

GATE Exams
...+6 CAT , XAT , CMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , BITSAT

Universal College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Universal College offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+1 EQAC

3,60,000 MA
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...+6 CAT , XAT , CMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , CBSE 12th

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15770+ students

NMKRV bangalore

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

57,600 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

NMKRV bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1973. NMKRV bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1767+ students

A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura

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

4,500 - 28,100 MA
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AUAT Exams
...+2 JEE Main , WBJEE

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

Shortlisted by 48+ students

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

Sharnbasveshwar College of Science

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

12,000 MA
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...+5 GATE , Karnataka PGCET , KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th

Sharnbasveshwar College of Science is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1956. Sharnbasveshwar College of Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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