Top MA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Nov 10, 2025 02:10 AM IST

Top M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Karnataka includes Sri Kolli Nageshwara Rao Gangaiah Government First Grade College Gangavati, Wlci Bangalore, The Oxford Institutions, Nitte University, St. John's Medical College, St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges, Surana College (South End Campus), SPC Bangalore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus, Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School. Karnataka has around 164 that offers M.A. (Master of Arts) courses in multiple specialisations. Out of these colleges, there are 20 government colleges and 101 are privately owned. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the eligibility criteria to secure a seat in the desired college. The fees for top M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Karnataka range from INR 4,500 - INR 6,90,000.

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  • RatingGangavati, Karnataka
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    Sri Kolli Nageshwara Rao Gangaiah Government First Grade College Gangavati is a Government Institute, established in 1992. Sri Kolli Nageshwara Rao Gangaiah Government First Grade College Gangavati is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Gangavati, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Kolli Nageshwara Rao Gangaiah Government First Grade College Gangavati offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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      Wlci Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1998. Wlci Bangalore is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Wlci Bangalore offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      The Oxford Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 2004. The Oxford Institutions is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at The Oxford Institutions offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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      • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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        1,80,000 MA

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      Nitte University is a Private Institute, established in 1979. Nitte University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Nitte University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Nitte University MA fees is INR 1,80,000. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      St. John's Medical College is a Private Institute, established in 1963. St. John's Medical College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at St. John's Medical College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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        St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, established in 2010. St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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          75,000 - 1,00,000 MA

        Surana College (South End Campus) is a None Institute, established in 1995. Surana College (South End Campus) is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Surana College (South End Campus) offered for a duration of 2 Years. Surana College (South End Campus) MA fees is INR 75,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More
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          75,000 MA

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        SPC Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1914. SPC Bangalore is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at SPC Bangalore offered for a duration of 2 Years. SPC Bangalore MA fees is INR 75,000. Read More
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        • RatingMysuru, Karnataka
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          Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus is a Deemed to be University Institute, established in . Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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          • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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            35,000 MA

          Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School is a Private Institute, established in 2016. Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School offered for a duration of 2 Years. Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School MA fees is INR 35,000. Read More
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          • RatingVijayapura, Karnataka
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            Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University is a Private Unaided University, established in 2003. Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Vijayapura, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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            Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is a Public University, established in 2010. Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bellary, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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            • RatingDavangere, Karnataka
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              19,590 - 1,39,000 MA

            Davangere University is a Public University, established in 2009. Davangere University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Davangere, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Davangere University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Davangere University MA fees is INR 19,590 - INR 1,39,000. Read More
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            • RatingKolar, Karnataka
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              Bangalore North University is a State University University, established in 2017. Bangalore North University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Kolar, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Bangalore North University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Gulbarga University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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              • RatingKalaburagi, Karnataka
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              Central University of Karnataka is a Central University University, established in 1940. Central University of Karnataka is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Central University of Karnataka offered for a duration of 2 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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Kannada University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                  40,000 MA

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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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Abbas Khan College for Women offered for a duration of 2 Years. Abbas Khan College for Women MA fees is INR 40,000. Read More
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                  24,200 - 76,850 MA

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                Kuvempu University Shimoga is a None University, established in 1987. Kuvempu University Shimoga is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Shimoga, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Kuvempu University Shimoga offered for a duration of 2 Years. Kuvempu University Shimoga MA fees is INR 24,200 - INR 76,850. 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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Mangalore University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                    2,00,000 MA

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                  Azim Premji University is a Private University, established in 2010. Azim Premji University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Azim Premji University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Azim Premji University MA fees is INR 2,00,000. Read More
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                  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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                  St.Hopkins Group of Institution is a Private Institute, established in 2009. St.Hopkins Group of Institution is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at St.Hopkins Group of Institution offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                  JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1964. JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science offered for a duration of 2 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. MA 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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                    • 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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                    • RatingChikmagalur, Karnataka
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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. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharthi Memorial College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                      • RatingDavangare, Karnataka
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                        Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji is a Private Institute, established in 1972. Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Davangare, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                        • RatingHassan, Karnataka
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                        Sri H.D Devegowda Government First Grade College Hassan is a Government Aided Institute, established in 2006. Sri H.D Devegowda Government First Grade College Hassan is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Hassan, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri H.D Devegowda Government First Grade College Hassan offered for a duration of 2 - 3 Years. Read More
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                        • RatingDavangere, Karnataka
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                          Sri Shivalingeswara Swamy Government First Grade College Davangere is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 1993. Sri Shivalingeswara Swamy Government First Grade College Davangere is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Davangere, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Shivalingeswara Swamy Government First Grade College Davangere offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                          • RatingGadag, Karnataka
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                            Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College is a Private Institute, established in 1966. Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Gadag, Karnataka. MA is one of the most popular programs at Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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