Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Government PU College Udupi is the primary state-run pre-university institution in the Udupi district headquarters, established in 1996. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government fees. In one of Karnataka's highest-literacy districts — home to Manipal institutions, MIT, and numerous premium private colleges — this government college serves students from across Udupi district who need quality PU education at minimal cost.

Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy in Udupi is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI, offering B.Pharm with 60 seats since 2004. Part of the Poornaprajna Education Trust in Udupi district, it's a suited option for students seeking RGUHS pharmacy education in coastal Karnataka.

Sahyadri Arts Commerce and Science College Shivamogga, established in 1960, is the leading private aided degree college in the Malnad region. NAAC A, Kuvempu University. BA, BCom, BSc, BCA. Annual fee: ₹10,000–₹20,000. Boys' and girls' hostels. Western Ghats biodiversity access.

CMR Institute of Technology CMRIT, Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 2000. KCET 2025 CSE ~15,000-25,000 GM. ITPL Whitefield 8 km. Highest Rs 45 LPA. CMR group. East Bangalore.

RR College of Pharmacy, established in 2000 in Chikkabanavara, north Bangalore, is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI. It offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes and admits B.Pharm students through KCET. It is a smaller institution suited to students looking for a more compact pharmacy college environment in north Bangalore.

Govt First Grade College Anekal in Bangalore, 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.

Adarsha PU College Shimoga is a well-known college in Shimoga, Karnataka offering various programmes with focus on academic excellence, skill development and career readiness. The college maintains good standards for 2026-27 admissions.

Vydehi Institute of Allied Health Sciences in Bangalore, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology, BSc Perfusion Tech. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Sri Bhandarkar PU College Udupi is a respected private pre-university institution in the Udupi district, established in 1997. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams with well-equipped labs, experienced faculty, and consistent board exam performance. In Udupi's competitive educational environment — shaped by proximity to Manipal and a high-literacy district culture — Sri Bhandarkar holds a trusted position for families seeking quality private PU education at reasonable fees.

Rajiv Gandhi College of Pharmacy in Bangalore is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI, offering B.Pharm with 60 seats since 2007. A mid-sized private pharmacy college in the city, it suits students seeking RGUHS-affiliated pharmacy education in Bangalore without the high fees of older established institutions.

New Horizon College of Engineering NHCE, Marathahalli, East Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 2001. KCET 2025 CSE ~10,000-18,000 GM. Whitefield 8 km. Highest Rs 32.5 LPA. New Horizon group.

Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy, established in 1990 in south Bangalore, is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI and AICTE. Part of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions group, it offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D programmes. B.Pharm seats are filled through KCET.

Govt First Grade College Devanahalli in Bangalore, 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.

Sapthagiri NR Engineering College, Hesarghatta Road, North Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, est 2001. KCET 2025 CSE ~80,000-1,10,000 GM. Distinct from Sapthagiri CE (different college same road).

MS Ramaiah Allied Health Sciences in Bangalore, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology, BSc OTT, BSc Renal Dialysis. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Government PU College Somwarpet is a state-run pre-university institution in Somwarpet taluk — the second-largest town in Kodagu (Coorg) district — established in 1998. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government fees. Located in India's largest coffee-producing district, deep in the Western Ghats, it serves students from plantation and farming communities across Somwarpet taluk without requiring travel to Madikeri.

Suresh Gyan Vihar College of Pharmacy Karnataka in Bangalore is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI, offering B.Pharm with 60 seats since 2010. Despite sharing a name with the Rajasthan-based Suresh Gyan Vihar University, this is a separate RGUHS-affiliated institution in Karnataka.

Vijaya College Bengaluru, established in 1962 in Jayanagar, is a private aided degree college offering BA, BCom and BSc. NAAC A, Bengaluru City University. Annual fee: ₹12,000–₹22,000. 42nd Cross Jayanagar — 1.2 km from Jayanagar metro. Day-scholar institution.

Global Academy of Technology GAT, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, West Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 2001. KCET 2025 CSE ~50,000-75,000 GM. Ideal Homes Township. NICE Road 5 km.

Visvesvaraya College of Pharmacy, established in 1999 in Bangalore, is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by PCI. It offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes with admission through KCET for undergraduate seats.