Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Sri Ramakrishna PU College Mangalore is affiliated with the Ramakrishna Mission's educational philosophy — rooted in Swami Vivekananda's vision of education for character building — established in 2002. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams with an emphasis on conceptual understanding, moral development, and holistic student growth. It serves students from Mangalore and Dakshina Kannada who value the Ramakrishna Mission's balanced academic-spiritual model.

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bangalore is a government-aided pharmacy college affiliated to RGUHS, one of the most affordable options in South Bangalore.

Maharani's College Mysuru, established in 1941 by the Government of Mysore, is one of Karnataka's largest government women's colleges with over 3,000 students. NAAC A, University of Mysore. BA, BCom, BCA. Annual fee under ₹2,000. Girls' hostel on campus.

BLDEA's Law College in Jamkhandi opened in 2003, is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University and offers the five-year BA LL.B. and three-year LL.B.

BMS College of Engineering BMSCE, VV Puram, Bangalore — autonomous VTU, NBA, est 1946. KCET 2025 CSE ~1,000-3,000 GM. 79-year legacy. Highest Rs 92 LPA. BMS Trust. Central Bangalore.

KVG Nursing College Mangalore in Sullia, 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.

Government Engineering College Karwar GEC — government VTU college, AICTE approved, est 2009. KCET CSE ~3,000-8,000 GM. Government fees Rs 10,000-30,000/year. Karwar Uttara Kannada port city.

Jnana Gangotri PU College Bellary is a pre-university institution in Ballari (Bellary), established in 1984. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams. Located in the Ballari district — one of Karnataka's major iron ore and steel industry centres — it serves students from Ballari city and the surrounding district who are preparing for KCET, NEET, and degree programme admissions.

Alvas College of Physiotherapy in Moodbidri, Karnataka — Physiotherapy college offering BPT. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Expert PU College Kankanady Mangalore is a private pre-university institution in Kankanady — one of Mangalore's central commercial localities — established in 2003. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science and Commerce streams with moderate class sizes and personalised KCET and NEET coaching support. Its central location near Mangalore Central Railway Station makes it accessible for students from across the city and commuting coastal Karnataka towns.

Yuvaraja's College Mysuru, founded in 1916 as the science wing of the Mysore royal college system, is Karnataka's oldest government science college. NAAC A, University of Mysore. BSc and MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Zoology, Botany. Annual fee under ₹3,000.

S R Patil Medical College at Badagandi near Bilagi in Bagalkot district runs undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses with an attached 630-bed hospital.

Hulkoti Co-operative Education Society's Law College in Gadag started in 2010 and admits 120 law students under KSLU affiliation with BCI recognition.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology MSRIT, MSR Nagar, Bangalore — autonomous VTU, NAAC A+, NBA, NIRF #75 Engineering 2025, est 1962. KCET 2025 CSE 2,076 GM AI. 94% placement, Rs 8.25 LPA avg.

Shree Devi 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.

Government Engineering College Huvinahadagali, Bellary — government VTU college est 2007. KCET CSE cutoff ~55,174 GM. 4 branches, 240 seats. Total fees Rs 1.63 lakh.

Oxford PU College Bangalore is a reputed college in Bangalore, Karnataka offering quality higher education programmes recognised by UGC and affiliated to a Karnataka university. The college provides comprehensive academic support and career guidance for students seeking admissions in 2026-27.

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

Shaheen PU College Kalaburagi is part of the Shaheen Group of Institutions — one of the largest educational networks in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, founded by Dr. Abdul Qadeer — established in 2004. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science stream PCMB and PCMC with structured NEET and engineering entrance coaching. With hostel facilities for boys and girls, it draws students from across Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, and Yadgir districts.

Government Law College Mysuru, established in 1960, offers a 3-year LLB affiliated to the University of Mysore. Bar Council of India approved. Admission through KLEE (KEA). Annual fee under ₹8,000. Primary choice for students targeting Mysuru district court practice and KJSE.