Best Education colleges in Karnataka 2026
148 Education colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹2,000 and ₹73.37 L in the first year, and Christ University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Education colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Education colleges | 148 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹73.37 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 141 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 148 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81.25 L |
| Top rated | Christ University |
Top 25 Education colleges in Karnataka
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1
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1969
9.9 Fees from ₹5.9 L NIRF #2025 190 courses -
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Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.8 Fees from ₹20.6 L NIRF #84 Highest ₹81.25 L 296 courses -
3
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 -
4
Bangalore University - [BU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1964
9.7 Fees from ₹24,450 NIRF #201 Highest ₹15 L 184 courses -
5
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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University of Mysore - [UOM]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1956
9.1 Fees from ₹1.04 L NIRF #101 270 courses -
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Karnatak University - [KU]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
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Amrith Educational & Cultural Society - [AECS]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1982
8.9 Fees from ₹20,080 17 courses -
9
Adichunchanagiri University - [ACU]
Mandya, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
8.8 Fees from ₹1.33 L 85 courses -
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Karnataka State Open University - [KSOU]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1996
8.4 Fees from ₹26,730 NIRF #2 97 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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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 -
13
Davangere University
Davanagere, Karnataka · Private · est. 2009
8.1 Fees from ₹2,000 Highest ₹8 L 82 courses -
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Khaja Bandanawaz University - [KBNU]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
7.9 Fees from ₹73.37 L 41 courses -
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St. Ann's College of Education
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1943
7.7 Fees from ₹35,365 3 courses -
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Central University of Karnataka - [CUK]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Private · est. 2009
7.5 Fees from ₹3.03 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 70 courses -
18
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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Bangalore City College of Education
Bangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2004
7.0 Fees from ₹38,240 3 courses -
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Gulbarga University - [GU]
Gulbarga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1980
6.7 Fees from ₹7,800 Highest ₹6 L 133 courses -
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Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University - [KSAWUV]
Bijapur, Karnataka · Private · est. 2003
6.7 Fees from ₹26,430 95 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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Showing 25 of 148. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 148 →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 ₹73.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 141 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. 12 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 Education colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 148 Education colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 7 are government and 141 are private.
What is the fee for Education colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹73.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka for Education?
Christ University has the highest student rating among the Education colleges listed here, in Bangalore.
What is the highest package from Education colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.