Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Government First Grade College Sirsi, established in 1966, is the primary government degree college in Uttar Kannada's areca nut belt. NAAC B+, Karnataka University. BA, BCom and BSc. Annual fee under ₹2,000. Serves students from Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur and Kumta taluks.

Presidency University, Rajanakunte, North Bangalore — deemed university, UGC recognised, est 2013. BTech via JEE Main or own entrance — not KCET. Multiple streams. North Bangalore campus.

SDM College of Pharmacy Dharwad, established in 1994 and affiliated to RGUHS, is part of the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) educational trust. It sits on the SDM campus in Dharwad alongside SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital — giving Pharm.D students direct hospital clinical training access. B.Pharm admission is through KCET.

Govt First Grade College Periyapatna is an established degree college in Mysore, Karnataka providing quality education in arts, science and commerce streams. The college offers BA, BSc, BCom and allied programmes through Karnataka university affiliation for 2026-27.

Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences in Mangalore, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Residential PU college in Mangalore with disciplined routine and integrated NEET/JEE coaching.

Government College of Education Hassan is one of Karnataka's oldest government teacher education colleges, established in 1965. Affiliated with the University of Mysore and NCTE-approved, the college offers B.Ed at government fee rates, serving teacher education aspirants from Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, and Chikkamagaluru districts. With experienced faculty, a practice school, and hostel for women, it's the primary affordable B.Ed option for South Karnataka's central districts.

St Joseph's College Bengaluru, founded in 1882 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, is one of India's oldest science colleges. NAAC A+, autonomous under Bengaluru City University. BA, BSc, BCA, MA, MSc. Annual fee: ₹30,000–₹55,000. Boys' hostel on campus. Residency Road, 900m from MG Road metro.

Alliance University, Chandapura, South Bangalore — deemed university, UGC recognised, est 2010. BTech via JEE Main or Alliance entrance — not KCET. Multiple streams. Alliance group Bangalore.

Government Pharmacy College Kalaburagi, established in 1998 and affiliated to RGUHS, is the only government pharmacy college in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. State-regulated fees make it one of the most affordable pharmacy options in north-east Karnataka. B.Pharm admission is through KCET. Students from Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, and Bidar districts benefit from Article 371(J) reservation in state government institutions.

Govt First Grade College Madikeri is an established degree college in Madikeri, Karnataka providing quality education in arts, science and commerce streams. The college offers BA, BSc, BCom and allied programmes through Karnataka university affiliation for 2026-27.

JSS Institute of Allied Health Sciences in Mysore, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology, BSc OTT, BSc Cardiac Tech. Affiliated to JSS University. Admission 2026-27 open.

Christian minority PU college in Mangalore offering Science, Commerce, and Arts with values-based education.

Sacred Heart College of Education Madikeri is one of the few B.Ed institutions in Kodagu district, established in 1988. Affiliated with the University of Mysore and NCTE-approved, it holds NAAC B accreditation and offers B.Ed with methodology subjects in Kannada, English, Social Science, and Science. Serving teacher education aspirants from Kodagu, Hassan, and Dakshina Kannada in a peaceful Western Ghats hill setting, it's the primary local B.Ed option for Kodagu's teaching aspirants. Hostel available for women.

RajaRajeswari College of Engineering RRCE, Mysuru Road, Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, AICTE approved, est 1997. KCET 2025 CSE ~80,000-1,10,000 GM. Mysuru Road West Bangalore. 28-year legacy.

HKDET Pharmacy College Kalaburagi, established in 1994 and affiliated to RGUHS, is run by the Hyderabad Karnataka District Education Trust — one of the region's established private educational bodies. It offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm with KCET-based admission. Students from the six Hyderabad-Karnataka districts benefit from Article 371(J) local reservation provisions.

Govt First Grade College Virajpet in Virajpet, Karnataka offers undergraduate programmes in BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA streams. Affiliated to a Karnataka university with experienced faculty and good academic record. Admissions for 2026-27 based on PUC marks.

The Oxford College of Engineering TOCE, Hongasandra, South Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, NBA, est 2000. KCET 2025 CSE cutoff 38,247 GM. Highest Rs 36.5 LPA 2025. Amazon, Goldman Sachs recruit.

SDM Institute of Allied Health Sciences in Dharwad, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

JEE-focused PU college in Mangalore with 99th percentile JEE Mains results under the CFAL brand.