Best Arts colleges in Shimoga 2026
8 Arts colleges in Shimoga charge between ₹60,000 and ₹76,876 in the first year, and Kuvempu University - [KU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Shimoga — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹60,000 – ₹76,876 |
| Government / Private | 0 / 8 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 8 |
| Highest package reported | ₹3 L |
| Top rated | Kuvempu University - [KU] |
Which arts college in Shimoga is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Arts colleges in Shimoga compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuvempu University Shimoga Shimoga | 7.4 | #51 | ₹76,876 | ₹3 L | Private |
| L.B. & S.B.S. Arts, Science & Commerce Autonomous College Shimoga Shimoga | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Government First Grade College Bhadravati Shimoga Shimoga | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Sir M V Government Arts and Commerce College Shimoga Shimoga | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹64,120 | — | Private |
| Tunga Mahavidyalaya Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹60,000 | — | Private |
| DVS College of Arts & Science Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Kamala Nehru Memorial National College for Women Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 8 Arts colleges in Shimoga
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Kuvempu University - [KU]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
7.4 Fees from ₹76,876 NIRF #51 Highest ₹3 L 99 courses -
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L.B. & S.B.S. Arts, Science & Commerce Autonomous College
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1964
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 5 courses -
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Government First Grade College Bhadravati
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1993
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 7 courses -
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Sir M V Government Arts and Commerce College - [SMVGACC]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1995
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
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Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education - [DDE]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
Fees from ₹64,120 33 courses -
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Kamala Nehru Memorial National College for Women - [KNMNC]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1965
Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses
Showing 8 of 8. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 8 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Shimoga the published first-year fee runs from ₹60,000 to ₹76,876, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 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 Shimoga?
There are 8 Arts colleges listed in Shimoga on this page, of which 0 are government and 8 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Shimoga?
Published first-year fees range from ₹60,000 to ₹76,876. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shimoga for Arts?
Kuvempu University - [KU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Shimoga.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Shimoga?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹3 L. Packages vary by course and year.