Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Sri Basaveshwar PU College Kalaburagi is a well-established private PU institution in Kalaburagi district, rooted in the Basava philosophy of social equality through education, established in 2005. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams with experienced faculty and a disciplined academic environment. It serves students from Kalaburagi city and the broader Hyderabad-Karnataka region across all three PU streams.

BLDE College of Pharmacy Vijayapura is a PCI-approved pharmacy college in North Karnataka affiliated to RGUHS, part of the established BLDE group.

National College Bengaluru, founded in 1917 during the independence movement in Basavanagudi, is one of Karnataka's oldest Arts colleges. NAAC A, Bengaluru City University. BA and BCom programmes. Annual fee: ₹8,000–₹18,000. Strong Kannada literary tradition.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering DSCE, Shavige Malleshwara Hills, South Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 1979. KCET 2025 CSE ~15,000-25,000 GM. Highest Rs 40 LPA. DSU group.

Rajeev Institute of Technology RIT, Hassan — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, est 2008. KCET 2025 CSE 1,09,559 GM, AI/DS 1,03,156 GM. Highest Rs 12 LPA, avg Rs 4-5 LPA. Bangalore-Mangalore bypass road.

Siddhartha PU College Tumkur in Tumkur, Karnataka is an established educational institution providing quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with experienced faculty and adequate infrastructure for student development in 2026-27.

SDM College of Physiotherapy in Dharwad, Karnataka — Physiotherapy college offering BPT, MPT. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Khaja Bandanawaz PU College Kalaburagi operates within the Khaja Bandanawaz University (KBN University) ecosystem — named after the revered Sufi saint Khaja Bandanawaz Gesu Daraz whose dargah is in Kalaburagi — established in 2006. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams and benefits from its association with the larger KBN University campus infrastructure. It draws students from Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, and Yadgir districts.

HKES College of Pharmacy Kalaburagi serves the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, offering PCI-approved B.Pharm affiliated to RGUHS.

Seshadripuram College Bengaluru, established in 1959, is a central Bengaluru private aided college offering BCom, BA and BSc. NAAC A, Bengaluru City University. BCom with integrated CA coaching pathway. Annual fee: ₹15,000–₹28,000. 10 min walk from Majestic.

BMS Institute of Technology BMSIT, Avalahalli, Yelahanka, North Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 2002. KCET 2025 CSE ~18,000-30,000 GM. BMS group. Highest Rs 38 LPA. Airport 15 km.

Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy, established in 1992 in Bangalore's Soladevanahalli area, is a PCI- and AICTE-approved pharmacy college affiliated to RGUHS. It offers B.Pharm, D.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D, and admits students through KCET counselling.

NIE Institute of Technology, Mysore — autonomous VTU, NAAC A++, NBA Tier-I, est 1946. KCET 2025 CSE ~8,000-15,000 GM. 79-year legacy. Infosys Mysore 5 km. One of Karnataka oldest private colleges.

Vidya Vahini PU College Shimoga is a pre-university institution in Shivamogga (Shimoga), established in 1977. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams. Located in the gateway city to the Malnad region and the Western Ghats, it has nearly five decades of track record serving students from Shivamogga district and the surrounding Malnad and Maidan areas.

KLE College of Physiotherapy in Belagavi, Karnataka — Physiotherapy college offering BPT, MPT. Affiliated to KLE University. Admission 2026-27 open.

Government PU College Koppal is the primary state-run pre-university institution in the Koppal district headquarters, established in 2007. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government fees. Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, Koppal district is part of the Kalyana Karnataka region under Article 371(J) special provisions — making this college a critical access point for first-generation learners from farming and tribal communities.

Luqman College of Pharmacy in Kalaburagi is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI, offering B.Pharm with 60 seats since 2001. Located in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, it serves students from Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, and Raichur districts who benefit from Article 371(J) reservations in admissions.

Maharani's Science College for Women Mysuru, established in 1948, is Karnataka's only government science college exclusively for women. NAAC A, University of Mysore. BSc and MSc. Annual fee under ₹3,000. Girls' hostel on campus. Western Ghats biodiversity research tradition.

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology NMIT, Yelahanka, North Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 2001. KCET 2025 CSE ~15,000-25,000 GM. Nitte University group. Highest Rs 42 LPA.

MS Ramaiah College of Pharmacy, established in 1997 in Bangalore, is an RGUHS-affiliated, PCI-approved institution under the Gokula Education Foundation (MS Ramaiah group). It offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D with a focus on research and is consistently ranked among Karnataka's top private pharmacy colleges.