Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Expert PU College's residential campus at Valachil, home of Karnataka's first 720/720 NEET scorer.

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is a constituent school of MAHE (NAAC A++), established in 1997, offering CoA-approved B.Arch in a multicultural campus environment with international visiting faculty, well-equipped design studios, and MAHE's international alumni network.

Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, est 1999. KCET 2025 CSE ~30,000-50,000 GM. Srinivas University group. Highest Rs 38 LPA. Coastal Dakshina Kannada.

Mangalore University in Mangaluru, established 1980, serves Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu districts through 200+ affiliated colleges across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management and Education.

Govt Women's Polytechnic Mysore in Mysore, Karnataka is an established educational institution providing quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with experienced faculty and adequate infrastructure for student development in 2026-27.

GNDME Unani Medical College in Bidar — Unani (BUMS) offering BUMS. 40 seats.

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Bengaluru is one of India's leading interdisciplinary design schools, now a constituent of MAHE (NAAC A++), offering programmes in Communication Design, UX/UI, Industrial Design, Photography, and Digital Arts with placement at Adobe, Swiggy, Hotstar, and top advertising agencies.

NIE National Institute of Engineering, Mysore — autonomous VTU, NAAC A, est 1946. KCET 2025 CSE ~8,000-15,000 GM. 79-year legacy. Infosys Mysore 5 km. Also listed as NIEIT in DB.

Govt First Grade College Tumkur is an established degree college in Tumkur, Karnataka offering BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA programmes. The college has experienced faculty and good academic record. Admissions for 2026-27 are based on PUC marks through the Karnataka degree admissions portal.

Govt Women's Polytechnic Hubli is a reputed college in Hubli, 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.

MS Ramaiah Nursing College PG in Bangalore, Karnataka offers BSc Nursing and GNM programmes recognised by Karnataka Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. Clinical training is provided at attached hospitals. NEET is required for BSc Nursing admission 2026-27.

Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences in Karwar — Medical offering MBBS (Govt). 100 seats.

Heritage Canara brand composite PU college in central Mangalore with all three streams.

NIFT Bengaluru is a central government fashion and design institution under the Ministry of Textiles, established in 2006, offering B.Des in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, and Textile Design, along with M.Des and MFM programmes, with admission through the national NIFT entrance test.

SJCE Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore — autonomous VTU, NAAC A+, government-aided, est 1985. KCET 2025 CSE ~3,000-8,000 GM. Mysore University campus. Infosys 5 km.

Govt First Grade College Shimoga in Shimoga, Karnataka offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to a Karnataka university and provides quality education in BA, BSc, BCom and allied courses for 2026-27 admissions.

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

Symbiosis Centre Bangalore in Bangalore, Karnataka offers MBA and BBA programmes with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR and Operations. AICTE approved with strong industry connections and campus placement support. KMAT and PGCET scores accepted for 2026-27.

Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences in Chamarajanagar — Medical offering MBBS (Govt). 100 seats.

PU college in Udupi district offering Science and Commerce in a competitive academic setting.