Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

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.

East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a Private Medical college located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

BLDEA's AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya in Vijayapura offers BAMS and postgraduate Ayurveda programmes under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

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.

PES Institute of Technology and Management PESITM, Shivamogga (Shimoga) — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, NBA, est 2007. KCET 2025 CSE ~45,000-65,000 GM. Shivamogga Western Ghats gateway. PES Trust.

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

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

Government PU College Kushtagi serves the Kushtagi taluk in Koppal district — a drought-prone semi-arid region in North Karnataka — established in 2008. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government fees. For many students in this remote taluk, it's the only local higher secondary option, serving families from agriculture, livestock rearing, and the historic Kushtagi Fort area.

Surana College Bengaluru, established in 1957 in Basavanagudi, is a private aided commerce college offering BCom and BA. NAAC A, Bengaluru City University. Annual fee: ₹12,000–₹20,000. South End Road location — 800m from Lalbagh metro. No hostel.

GR Medical College and Hospital is a Private Medical college located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Hospital in Heggeri, Hubballi, was founded in 1954 and offers graduate, postgraduate and PhD courses in Ayurveda.

Bangalore Institute of Technology BIT, VV Puram, central Bangalore — VTU-affiliated, NBA, est 1979. KCET 2025 CSE ~30,000-50,000 GM. VV Puram 1 km from Metro. 46-year central Bangalore legacy.

PES College of Pharmacy, established in 1995 in Bangalore and affiliated to RGUHS, is part of the PES University group. It offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes and admits B.Pharm students through KCET. The college is PCI- and AICTE-approved.