Best colleges in Karnataka 2026
1,802 colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹2,000 and ₹1.81 Cr in the first year, and Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 1,802 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹1.81 Cr |
| Government / Private | 237 / 1,565 |
| NIRF-ranked | 145 of 1,802 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.15 Cr |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM] |
Top 25 colleges in Karnataka
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1
Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1969
10.0 Fees from ₹4.65 L Highest ₹8 L 6 courses -
2
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - [NIMHANS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1974
10.0 Fees from ₹2.73 L NIRF #7 82 courses -
3
National Institute of Technology - [NITK]
Surathkal, Karnataka · Government · est. 1960
10.0 Fees from ₹3.61 L NIRF #40 60 courses -
4
Indian Institute of Science - [IISc]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1909
10.0 Fees from ₹8.38 L NIRF #2 85 courses -
5
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2004
10.0 Fees from ₹6.49 L NIRF #2025 53 courses -
6
St. Joseph's College of Commerce - [SJCC]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
10.0 Fees from ₹6.63 L NIRF #98 Highest ₹30 L 26 courses -
7
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1969
9.9 Fees from ₹5.9 L NIRF #2025 190 courses -
8
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1998
9.9 Fees from ₹33.44 L NIRF #5 19 courses -
9
Faculty of Hospitality Management and Catering Technology - [FHMCT], M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1993
9.9 Fees from ₹7.16 L 3 courses -
10
St Joseph's University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1882
9.9 Fees from ₹5.3 L NIRF #3 72 courses -
11
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC]
Manipal, Karnataka · Government · est. 1953
9.9 Fees from ₹94.98 L NIRF #20 65 courses -
12
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1948
9.9 Fees from ₹3.7 L NIRF #151200 Highest ₹24.8 L 92 courses -
13
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1955
9.9 Fees from ₹3.39 L 79 courses -
14
Indian Institute of Science, Department of Management Studies - [DMSIISC]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1947
9.9 Fees from ₹6.42 L Highest ₹85 L 2 courses -
15
Kristu Jayanti University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1999
9.9 Fees from ₹3.8 L NIRF #34 130 courses -
16
RV College of Architecture - [RVCA]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1992
9.9 Fees from ₹5.65 L 3 courses -
17
KLE Society's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.9 Fees from ₹1.1 L 1 courses -
18
M.S. Ramaiah College of Law - [MSRCL]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1995
9.9 Fees from ₹8 L Highest ₹6 L 7 courses -
19
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS University]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.9 Fees from ₹22 L Highest ₹72 L 12 courses -
20
KLE Society's Law College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1975
9.9 Fees from ₹3.6 L 6 courses -
21
Alliance School of Law
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2010
9.9 Fees from ₹9 L Highest ₹60.1 L 5 courses -
22
Manipal College of Dental Sciences - [MCODS]
Manipal, Karnataka · Government · est. 1965
9.9 Fees from ₹22.1 L NIRF #5 14 courses -
23
TAPMI Manipal
Manipal, Karnataka · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹28.9 L NIRF #39 Highest ₹32.77 L 10 courses -
24
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning - [MSAP]
Manipal, Karnataka · Government
9.9 Fees from ₹21.95 L 12 courses -
25
Mesa School of Business - [MSB]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2023
9.8 Fees from ₹69 L Highest ₹45 L 2 courses
Showing 25 of 1,802. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 1,802 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Karnataka the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹1.81 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 237 of these are government-run and 1,565 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. 145 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 colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 1,802 colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 237 are government and 1,565 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹1.81 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka?
Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Bangalore.
What is the highest package from colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.15 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.