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

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Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

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Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1917. Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

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Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1956. Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

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    Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Chamrajnagar, Karnataka. . Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Department of Geopolitics and International Relations

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    • RatingManipal, Karnataka
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    Department of Geopolitics and International Relations is a Private Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Department of Geopolitics and International Relations offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur

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      Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur is a Private Institute located in Shorapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Karnatak Group Of Colleges

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      Karnatak Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Karnatak Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Lorven Group Of Colleges

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        Lorven Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Lorven Group Of Colleges offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Karnataka College Group of Institutions , Bengaluru

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          Karnataka College Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Karnataka College Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Alliance School of Liberal Arts , Bengaluru

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            2,00,000 MA

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          Alliance School of Liberal Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Liberal Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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