Top Private MSc Colleges in Karnataka 2026

NIFT Bengaluru is one of the best institute for designing in Bengaluru as well as as all over India approved by AICTE. This popular designing institute offers B.Des and B.F.Tech course with specialisations in Textile Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Fashion Design for a duration of four years and postgraduate level of study for two years. Admission to the same is made on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the college itself. Along with these it also offers several engineering and management courses which are acknowledged by the students. Fees for the courses ranges from Rs 1.67 lakhs for the first year offering students an average package of Rs 4.3 lakhs with the top recruiters like Amazon, Myntra, Bata, etc. This is one of the best institutes for students to pursue their careers in technology and design.

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions is ranked as Asia’s fastest-growing private education institution in Karnataka by KPMG India. It is managed by Krupanidhi Educational Trust and is affiliated with Bangalore North University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is approved by AICTE, UGC, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and recognised by Govt. KGI has 8 institutes under it namely, Business School, Pharmacy College, Physiotherapy College, Nursing College, Degree College, Pre-University College, Residential PU College, and an International School. Popular degrees offer BBA, PGDM, and MBA. A student applying for MBA & PGDM must have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT score card. The eligibility criteria for candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination with equivalent subjects as per the degree choice.

Acharya Bangalore B-School, also known as ABBS is an autonomous institute approved by AICTE. It is the 23rd best Business school by Institutional Ranking Framework, the 13th best B-school in Karnataka, and is among the top 10 research and innovation centres by CEO Insights. The institute offers AICTE approved 2 years of full-time PGDM, MBA, B.Com, M.Com, and BBA in 5 specialisations namely, Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and, Operations. In addition, it also provides BCA in computer applications and B.A. in arts and humanities It has international collaborations with Daito Bunka University, Rennes School of Business, Sunway University, etc. The highest package obtained is Rs 22.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, Justdial, OYO, Asian paints, KPMG, ICICI Bank Axix Bank, Kotak, Godrej, etc. Admission for management courses is based on GMAT, XAT, CAT, MAT, and ATMA. For other courses, it is merit-based.

RCM Bangalore is one of the most popular management colleges in Bangalore, ranked 5th Best B-School in South India and ranked 20 all over India. RCM Bangalore is well known for its PGDM & MBA programme and offers several other courses in management, commerce, and banking fields. Admissions to RCM Bangalore are done on the basis of scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA. The PGDM/MBA course fee at this college in Bangalore ranges between Rs 1.17 L - 7.9 lakhs for two years. The institute maintains a 100% placement record every year providing its students with an average package of Rs 6 to 10 LPA. Reputed recruiters like HCL Technologies, AXIS Bank, and HDFC Bank often visits the campus for student placement. RCM, Bangalore is approved by the AICTE, rated A+++, and is also accredited by NBA and NAAC.