Best Arts colleges in Mangalore 2026
23 Arts colleges in Mangalore charge between ₹9,285 and ₹21.57 L in the first year, and St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Mangalore — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 23 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,285 – ₹21.57 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 17 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 23 |
| Highest package reported | ₹58.93 L |
| Top rated | St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) |
Top 23 Arts colleges in Mangalore
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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1880
9.8 Fees from ₹2.45 L NIRF #73 Highest ₹15 L 126 courses -
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SDM College Ujire
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1966
9.6 Fees from ₹4.73 L NIRF #201300 32 courses -
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Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
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Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
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St. Agnes College
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1921
9.5 Fees from ₹2.34 L Highest ₹8 L 53 courses -
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SDM College of Business Management -[SDMCBM] Kodialbail
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1978
8.3 Fees from ₹76,190 Highest ₹3.6 L 4 courses -
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Mangalore University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1980
8.3 Fees from ₹13,220 NIRF #51 86 courses -
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Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2004
8.3 Fees from ₹15,190 13 courses -
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School of Social Work - [SSW] Roshni Nilaya
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1960
8.3 Fees from ₹80,800 NIRF #201300 Highest ₹6 L 28 courses -
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Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1982
6.9 Fees from ₹9,285 6 courses -
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AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology - [AJIET]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2016
6.7 Fees from ₹4.5 L Highest ₹14 L 16 courses -
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St. Aloysuis Evening College - [SAEC]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1966
6.2 Fees from ₹78,610 20 courses -
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Padua College of Commerce & Management
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹21,190 5 courses -
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Sarsa College of Arts and Sciences
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹13,795 1 courses -
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Karnataka Theological Research Institute - [KATHRI]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1976
Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses
Showing 23 of 23. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 23 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mangalore the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,285 to ₹21.57 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 17 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 6 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts colleges are there in Mangalore?
There are 23 Arts colleges listed in Mangalore on this page, of which 6 are government and 17 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Mangalore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,285 to ₹21.57 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mangalore for Arts?
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Mangalore.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Mangalore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹58.93 L. Packages vary by course and year.