Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Kumarans PU College Bangalore is part of the Kumarans group of educational institutions — a trusted name in Karnataka's schooling landscape for several decades — established in 2004. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams with a disciplined academic environment, experienced faculty, and an emphasis on holistic student development alongside board exam preparation.

Navodaya College of Nursing in Raichur is run by the Navodaya Education Trust and affiliated to RGUHS. It offers a nursing diploma, B.Sc, Post Basic B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing.

Sharada Vidyadayini College Bantwal, established in 1973, offers BA and BCom programmes affiliated to Mangalore University, serving first-generation degree students from Bantwal, Puttur and Sullia taluks.

Established in 2009 by a Karnataka state act, Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University in Mysuru is a specialised state university for music and performing arts.

Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences BRIMS — government medical college, RGUHS affiliated, NMC approved, est 2007. NEET 2025 GM cutoff 551 (state quota). Rs 71,750/year. 150 MBBS seats. 750-bed hospital.

Srinivas College of Nursing Mangalore in Mangalore, Karnataka is a reputed medical institution offering MBBS and postgraduate medical programmes. The college has an attached teaching hospital with modern facilities for clinical training. Admissions are through NEET counselling for 2026-27.

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

National PU College Rajajinagar is part of the National Group of Colleges, established in 1984 in one of West Bangalore's most established residential areas. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, it offers Science and Commerce streams. Rajajinagar's central-west Bangalore location makes this campus accessible from Malleshwaram, Yeshwanthpur, Vijayanagar, and Magadi Road areas.

Akash Institute of Physiotherapy in Bangalore, Karnataka — Physiotherapy college offering BPT. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Seshadripuram PU College Bangalore operates under the Seshadripuram Educational Trust — one of Bangalore's oldest and most respected educational societies — established in 2005. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams from a centrally located campus with excellent Metro and bus connectivity. It's a reliable mid-range institution known for experienced faculty, all-stream coverage, and a balanced approach to academics.

GIMS College of Nursing Kalaburagi is a government nursing college attached to Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, one of North Karnataka's largest government hospitals.

KLE Society's Arts Science and Commerce College, Hubli is one of north Karnataka's leading degree colleges established in 1947, offering BA, BCom, BSc and BCA programmes affiliated to Karnataka University.

The School of Planning and Architecture under the University of Mysore started its B.Arch programme in 2015 and is recognised by the Council of Architecture.

KLE Society's Nursing College Belgaum in Belagavi, Karnataka is a reputed medical institution offering MBBS and postgraduate medical programmes. The college has an attached teaching hospital with modern facilities for clinical training. Admissions are through NEET counselling for 2026-27.

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

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

PA Institute of Physiotherapy in Bangalore, Karnataka — Physiotherapy college offering BPT. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

MLA Academy PU College Bangalore is a private pre-university institution established in 2006, affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. The college offers Science and Commerce streams with a focus on board exam performance and KCET preparation in a smaller, more personal academic environment than Bangalore's large coaching chains. It's suited for students who prefer closer faculty engagement and a close-knit learning environment.

BLDE College of Nursing Vijayapura is one of North Karnataka's established nursing colleges, affiliated to RGUHS with clinical training at Shri B.M. Patil Medical College Hospital.

SDM College Dharwad, established in 1959 by the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Education Trust, offers BA, BCom and BSc programmes affiliated to Karnataka University with NAAC A grade and separate hostels.