Best Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka 2026
511 Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹2,000 and ₹94.5 L in the first year, and National Institute of Technology - [NITK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Computer Applications colleges | 511 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹94.5 L |
| Government / Private | 71 / 440 |
| NIRF-ranked | 59 of 511 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81.25 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Technology - [NITK] |
Which computer applications college in Karnataka is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Surathkal Surathkal | 10 | #40 | ₹3.61 L | — | Government |
| SJCC Bangalore | 10 | #98 | ₹6.63 L | ₹30 L | Government |
| Jain University Bangalore Bangalore | 9.8 | #84 | ₹20.6 L | ₹81.25 L | Government |
| RVCE Bangalore | 9.8 | #99 | ₹13.33 L | ₹67 L | Government |
| Seshadripuram College Bangalore Bangalore | 9.8 | — | ₹1.2 L | ₹32 L | Government |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 9.8 | #151 | ₹60 L | ₹51.5 L | Government |
| MSRIT Bangalore Bangalore | 9.7 | — | ₹12.04 L | ₹50 L | Government |
| The Oxford College of Science Bangalore Bangalore | 9.7 | — | ₹2.25 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka
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1
National Institute of Technology - [NITK]
Surathkal, Karnataka · Government · est. 1960
10.0 Fees from ₹3.61 L NIRF #40 60 courses -
2
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 -
3
Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.8 Fees from ₹20.6 L NIRF #84 Highest ₹81.25 L 296 courses -
4
R V College of Engineering - [RVCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹13.33 L NIRF #99 Highest ₹67 L 42 courses -
5
Seshadripuram College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1973
9.8 Fees from ₹1.2 L Highest ₹32 L 15 courses -
6
BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1946
9.8 Fees from ₹60 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹51.5 L 67 courses -
7
Ramaiah Institute of Technology - [RIT]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1962
9.7 Fees from ₹12.04 L Highest ₹50 L 74 courses -
8
The Oxford College of Science - [TOCS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1974
9.7 Fees from ₹2.25 L 25 courses -
9
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹2.34 L Highest ₹8 L 31 courses -
10
PES University - [PESU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹22.1 L NIRF #100 Highest ₹65 L 76 courses -
11
Bangalore University - [BU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1964
9.7 Fees from ₹24,450 NIRF #26 Highest ₹15 L 184 courses -
12
AIMS Institutes
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1994
9.6 Fees from ₹3.51 L Highest ₹27 L 22 courses -
13
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce and Management
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.6 Fees from ₹3 L 3 courses -
14
Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV Degree College - [SSMRV]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1982
9.6 Fees from ₹2.7 L Highest ₹9 L 9 courses -
15
International School of Management Excellence - [ISME]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2006
9.6 Fees from ₹6.95 L Highest ₹14.75 L 10 courses -
16
Surana College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1995
9.6 Fees from ₹3 L Highest ₹16.41 L 60 courses -
17
Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #80 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
18
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.6 Fees from ₹4.86 L NIRF #120 Highest ₹56 L 49 courses -
19
Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
20
Mysore Makkala Koota and Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College for Women - [MMK SDM]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹72,000 5 courses -
21
KLE Technological University
Hubli, Karnataka · Government · est. 1947
9.5 Fees from ₹12.04 L NIRF #196 Highest ₹46.38 L 38 courses -
22
St. Francis de Sales College
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2004
9.5 Fees from ₹2.44 L 26 courses -
23
Alva's College Moodubidire
Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka · Government · est. 1998
9.5 Fees from ₹21,190 55 courses -
24
JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.5 Fees from ₹1.16 L NIRF #158 Highest ₹60 L 70 courses -
25
St. Agnes College
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1921
9.5 Fees from ₹2.34 L Highest ₹8 L 53 courses
Showing 25 of 511. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 511 →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 ₹94.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 71 of these are government-run and 440 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. 59 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 Computer Applications colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 511 Computer Applications colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 71 are government and 440 are private.
What is the fee for Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹94.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka for Computer Applications?
National Institute of Technology - [NITK] has the highest student rating among the Computer Applications colleges listed here, in Surathkal.
What is the highest package from Computer Applications colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.