Top Colleges in Mangaluru 2026-27

Vidyodaya Pre University College is a unit of the Vidyodaya Trust (R.) on Vadiraja Road, Udupi. It lists four Science combinations and three Commerce combinations for its PU course.

PU college in Kundapura serving the Udupi coastal corridor with Science, Commerce, and coaching.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Pre-University College is on the Udupi-Manipal Highway at Kunjibettu, Udupi, beside the degree college. It offers Arts, Science and Commerce PU combinations.

Karnataka's second-largest government polytechnic, established 1946, offering 8 diploma programmes including the regionally rare Chemical Engineering and Polymer Technology specialisations. Admission via SSLC marks through the Directorate of Technical Education, Karnataka.

Design and architecture school under NITTE University in Mangalore.

Srinivas College of Hotel Management in Mangalore offers BSc Hotel Management with strong ties to the city's growing hospitality and healthcare tourism sector.

Moti Mahal College of Hotel Management, Mangaluru, was established in 1992 and is affiliated to Mangalore University. It offers the Bachelor of Hotel Management.

PA College of Engineering PACE, Nadupadav, Mangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A+, NBA, est 2000. KCET 2025 CSE ~20,000-35,000 GM. Highest Rs 42 LPA. Coastal Karnataka Dakshina Kannada.

AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology AJIET, Mangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A+, NBA, est 1991. KCET 2025 CSE ~25,000-40,000 GM. AJ Hospital Trust. Mangalore coastal city.

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, run by the SDME Society since 1974 on M.G. Road, Kodialbail, Mangaluru, is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University.

Shree Devi Institute of Technology SDIT, Kenjar, Mangaluru — VTU-affiliated, AICTE approved, est 2006. KCET 2025 CSE ~1,10,000-1,50,000 GM. Mangalore port and coastal belt industrial context.

Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC B+, est 2009. KCET 2025 CSE ~80,000-1,10,000 GM. Bearys group. Muslim minority institution. New Mangalore Port 15 km.

Karavali Institute of Technology is a Private Engineering college located in Mangalore, Karnataka.

Sharada Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore — CCIM approved, RGUHS affiliated, est 2016. 150 BAMS seats. Western Ghats Dravyaguna. Coastal Karnataka wellness. Gulf NRI employment.

Amrutha College of Education in Alape, Mangaluru, is listed by NCTE for the B.Ed programme, with recognition in 2015 and again in 2019.

The Government College of Teacher Education stands opposite the Town Hall at Hampankatta. NCTE lists a B.Ed intake of 100.

At Vidya Nagar in Kavoor, Leelavathi Shetty College of Education runs a B.Ed programme under Mangalore University, which lists it among its 2026-27 affiliated colleges.

Architecture school in Mangalore focusing on coastal vernacular and tropical design under Srinivas University.

St. Aloysius Institute of Education in Mangaluru offers a two-year B.Ed in Kannada and English, approved by NCTE and affiliated to Mangalore University.

Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College is a recognised medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka offering MBBS, MD and MS programmes. The college is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by NMC, providing comprehensive medical education with attached hospital for clinical training. NEET qualified students can apply for 2026-27 admissions.