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

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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KMAT Exams
...+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

Shortlisted by 93+ students

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

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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The Oxford Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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The Oxford Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. The Oxford Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Wlci Bangalore

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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3,12,500 MA
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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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St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges

4.5
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Mangalore, Karnataka
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St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nitte University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 DCI , Council of Architecture , MCI , MHRD , INC

1,80,000 MA
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GPAT Exams
...+6 NEET PG , CAT , NATA , NEET , CMAT , XAT

Nitte University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. Nitte University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 MA
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Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2016. Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School offers Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8652+ students

Azim Premji University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

2,00,000 MA
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...+2 KCET , Azim Premji University National Entrance Test NET

Azim Premji University is a Private University located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Azim Premji University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Abbas Khan College for Women

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

40,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka PGCET

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

Shortlisted by 1892+ students

SPC Bangalore

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

75,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SPC Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1914. SPC Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St.Hopkins Group of Institution

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

St.Hopkins Group of Institution is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. St.Hopkins Group of Institution offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College

Bagalkot, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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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Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Private

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...+1 TSBIE

Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji

Davangare, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji is a Private Institute located in Davangare, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College

Gadag, Karnataka
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Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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

Bidar, Karnataka
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Padma College of Management & Science

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Maharaja s College

4.3
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Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
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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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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Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College

Bellary, Karnataka
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Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women

Gulbarga, Karnataka
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Sridevi PG Center

Tumkur, Karnataka
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Government First Grade College (GFGCS), Dakshina Kannada

3.0
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S.B.C. First Grade College For Women

Davangare, Karnataka
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S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College

Bijapur, Karnataka
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S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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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Diamond Evening College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Diamond Evening College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Diamond Evening College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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...+2 AICTE , ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED

32,500 MA
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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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