Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Government PU College Mangalore is the primary state-run pre-university institution in Dakshina Kannada's district headquarters, established in 1999. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government fees. In a city where private institutions dominate the PU landscape, this college fills a critical gap for students from economically weaker backgrounds in Mangalore and commuting taluks like Bantwal, Puttur, and Belthangady.

RRKS College of Pharmacy in Bidar was established in 1984 and admits 150 students across its pharmacy programmes under RGUHS affiliation with PCI approval.

Adichunchanagiri College of Nursing in BG Nagara, 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.

SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology SIET, Vijayapur (Bijapur) — VTU-affiliated, NAAC B+, est 2002. KCET 2025 CSE ~1,00,000-1,40,000 GM. Muslim minority. Article 371(J) HK region.

Expert PU College Davangere is a Science-focused pre-university institution in Davangere, Central Karnataka, established in 1980. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science stream combinations with an emphasis on KCET preparation. Located in Davangere — Karnataka's fifth-largest city and a major cotton and textile industry centre — it serves students from across the Davangere district.

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

St Agnes PU College Mangalore is one of coastal Karnataka's oldest and most distinguished pre-university institutions, with roots going back to 1920 when it was founded by the Apostolic Carmel Sisters. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college — on a 16-acre campus in Bendoor — offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams and recently became co-educational from 2025. Over a century of women's education heritage, outstanding II PUC results, and integrated NEET/JEE/CET coaching make it one of the top PU colleges in Dakshina Kannada.

Kittel Science College Dharwad, established in 1960 by the Basel Mission, is named after Reverend Ferdinand Kittel — compiler of the Kannada-English dictionary. NAAC A, Karnataka University. BSc and MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology. Annual fee: ₹8,000–₹18,000.

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in Udupi district is a medical college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education offering MBBS, postgraduate and super speciality courses.

Basaveshwara College of Pharmacy in Bidar started in 1995 and has a pharmacy intake of 120 seats. It holds RGUHS affiliation with PCI and AICTE approval.