Top BA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Dec 27, 2025 01:20 AM IST

There are about 345 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka. Out of these 35 are government colleges and 228 are privately owned. Some of the top B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in Karnataka are Gulbarga University, Kannada University, Mangalore University, Abbas Khan College for Women, Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions, Shalom New Life College, MVM Group of Institutions, Christ University, Bangalore, SJES bangalore, Karnataka College Group of Institutions. Admission to these colleges is based on merit or entrance examination. B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) fees for top colleges in Karnataka range from INR 980 - INR 17,72,000.

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  • RatingGulbarga, Karnataka
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Gulbarga University is a None University, established in 1980. Gulbarga University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Gulbarga, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Gulbarga University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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  • RatingHampi Power Ho, Karnataka
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    Kannada University is a Public (State University) University, established in 1991. Kannada University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Hampi Power Ho, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Kannada University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      Mangalore University is a Public University, established in 1980. Mangalore University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Mangalore University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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        30,000 BA

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      Abbas Khan College for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1977. Abbas Khan College for Women is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Abbas Khan College for Women offered for a duration of 3 Years. Abbas Khan College for Women BA fees is INR 30,000. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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        Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in . Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          75,000 BA

        Shalom New Life College is a Private Institute, established in 2023. Shalom New Life College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Shalom New Life College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Shalom New Life College BA fees is INR 75,000. Read More
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          1,55,000 BA

        MVM Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 2004. MVM Group of Institutions is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at MVM Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. MVM Group of Institutions BA fees is INR 1,55,000. Read More
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          50,000 - 1,17,000 BA

        Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Christ University, Bangalore is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Christ University, Bangalore offered for a duration of 3 Years. Christ University, Bangalore BA fees is INR 50,000 - INR 1,17,000. Read More
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        • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          55,000 BA

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        SJES bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 1979. SJES bangalore is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at SJES bangalore offered for a duration of 3 Years. SJES bangalore BA fees is INR 55,000. Read More
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          Karnataka College Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in . Karnataka College Group of Institutions is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Karnataka College Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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          • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd is a Private Institute, established in 2013. International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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            1,10,000 BA

          IFIM College, Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 2009. IFIM College, Bangalore is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at IFIM College, Bangalore offered for a duration of 3 Years. IFIM College, Bangalore BA fees is INR 1,10,000. Read More
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          • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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            41,000 BA

          MES Arts & Science Degree College is a Private Institute, established in . MES Arts & Science Degree College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at MES Arts & Science Degree College offered for a duration of 3 Years. MES Arts & Science Degree College BA fees is INR 41,000. Read More
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            80,000 BA

          CMR University is a None Institute, established in 1990. CMR University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at CMR University offered for a duration of 3 Years. CMR University BA fees is INR 80,000. Read More
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            1,54,000 BA

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            Don Bosco Independent P.U. College is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Don Bosco Independent P.U. College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Don Bosco Independent P.U. College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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              Bes Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 1972. Bes Group Of Institutions is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Bes Group Of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce is a Private Institute, established in 1982. Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Wings Creations College of Art media & Design offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute, established in 2011. K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Belgaum, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  • RatingChikkaballapura, Karnataka
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                  A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute, established in 1964. A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  • RatingBagalkot, Karnataka
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                    Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College is a Private Institute, established in 1994. Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bagalkot, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                      St.Charle's Degree College is a Private Institute, established in 1986. St.Charle's Degree College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bhadravathi, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at St.Charle's Degree College offered for a duration of None. Read More
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                      • RatingUdupi, Karnataka
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                        980 BA

                      Saint Mary's Syrian PU College is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1980. Saint Mary's Syrian PU College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Udupi, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Saint Mary's Syrian PU College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Saint Mary's Syrian PU College BA fees is INR 980. Read More
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                      St.Aloysius Evening College is a Private Institute, established in 2008. St.Aloysius Evening College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at St.Aloysius Evening College offered for a duration of None. Read More
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                        St. Aloyosius Evening College is a Private Institute, established in 1966. St. Aloyosius Evening College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at St. Aloyosius Evening College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College is a Private Institute, established in 1982. Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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                          Shree Niranjana Swamy First Grade College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 1992. Shree Niranjana Swamy First Grade College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Shree Niranjana Swamy First Grade College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                          • RatingUttara Kannada, Karnataka
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                          Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College is a Private Institute, established in 1964. Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                            Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharthi Memorial College is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1965. Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharthi Memorial College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chikmagalur, Karnataka. BA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharthi Memorial College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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