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Best Colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka is one of the most developed states of India and is home to many prestigious educational institutions.Top colleges in Karnataka offer courses in branches of engineering and architecture, management and business administration, sciences, medicine, pharmacy and law. The colleges/universities in Karnataka are owned both by government and private bodies. The courses are offered in full time, part time, distance and online mode by the Top Universities of Karnataka. Admission to the top colleges of Karnataka is based on entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NEET, JEE, CLAT, NATE, NATA. 

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Why to do a course from Top College of Karnataka

Karnataka is India’s one of the fastest growing states with trade, investment and employment opportunities. It is the hub of public sector manufacturing industries and home to  science and technology research centres.The state also leads the country in biotechnology and IT sector with Infosys and Wipro headquartered in Karnataka. Karnataka has the best colleges and universities in our country. The top 10  colleges of Karnataka provide all the necessary facilities like libraries, hostels, sports facilities, auditorium, well equipped laboratories and cafeteria to its students. Top colleges in Karnataka have well connectivity with places within the state and outside Karnataka. 

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How affordable is Karnataka?

Karnataka is one the best states in India to live with good infrastructure, good housing facilities, safety and affordability. The cost of living varies from one city to another. It is one the highest taxed states in our country. Top 5 colleges in Karnataka provide scholarships to encourage meritorious students based on their academic performance and financial need. Financial aid, freeships and merit-cum- means scholarships are also provided by top universities in Karnataka. The course fee of top colleges in Karnataka ranges from Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 18,00,000  depending upon the type and level of the course.

List of Top Colleges in Karnataka


College Name

Course offered

Fees in Rs.

IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

B.Sc

Rs. 60,800

M.Tech 

Rs. 28,400

M.Sc

Rs.1,32,000 to Rs. 2,12,000

MBA

Rs. 3,03,000

M.Des

Rs. 28,400

Ph.D

N.A

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 

B.E / B.Tech

Rs. 13,00,000 to Rs.18,52,000 

M.E / M.Tech 

Rs. 3,50,000 to Rs. 4,72,000

M.B.B.S

N.A

M.B.A

Rs. 16,50,000

NIT Surathkal, Mangalore

B.Tech

Rs. 5,64,000

M.B.A

Rs. 2,45,000

M.Tech

Rs. 1,84,000

M.C.A

Rs. 2,70,000

Mysore University, Mysuru

B.A L.L.B

Rs.1,65,000

M.Tech

Rs. 88,140

M.B.A

Rs. 62,630 to Rs. 2,00,000

L.L.M

NA

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 

B.Pharma

Rs. 3,10,000 to Rs. 7,88,000

M.Pharma

Rs. 5,12,000 to Rs. 6,12,000

M.B.B.S

NA

B.D.S

Rs. 20,72,000

M.B.A

Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 3,47,000

Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore

B.Sc

Rs 14,670 to Rs. 1,90,000

B.Com

Rs. 13,110 to Rs. 4,10,000

B.B.A

Rs. 1,31,000 to Rs. 6,30,000

M.Com

Rs 18,000 to Rs. 2,15,000

M.Sc

Rs.18,000 to Rs. 1,20,000

MBA

Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 8,30,000


Top  5 College in Karnataka Courses - Eligibility Criteria


Courses

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required as compulsory subjects in Class 12th.

M.Tech

B.Tech/B.E degree and/or master’s degree in sciences in a relevant discipline and valid score in GATE.

M.Sc

Bachelor's degree with relevant subjects. 

M.B.A

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks and have a valid score in CAT/XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/MAT. 

M.B.B.S

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Candidates must have qualified NEET(UG).   

Ph.D

Candidates must have completed master’s degree with valid GATE score/ entrance examination


List of Top Colleges/Universities in Karnataka-Careers360 rank wise

Careers360 is an educational product and services company providing data on educational institutions, courses, admissions and related information for higher education in all disciplines. Every year Careers360 releases rankings and grades of top colleges in India such as engineering, management, law, and other disciplines. The rankings and grades are given without bias and transparency based on the information given by the college sources, which are related to cutoff, campus life, faculty, infrastructure, placements and research. The rankings for the top colleges / universities in Karnataka for the year 2023 are mentioned below :

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank

NIRF Score

IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

University

1

83.57

National Law School of India University 

Law

1

78

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Management

2

82

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 

University

7

62.84

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal 

Engineering

10

66.04

Mysore University, Mysuru

University

33

51.37

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 

University

34

51.20

Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore

University

64

46.01

Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

University

71 

44.31

Visvesvaraya Technological University

University

72

44.22

Jain University, Bangalore

University

79

43.21

Top 5 Colleges in Karnataka : Admission Process

College Name

Admission process

IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Admission to B.Sc courses based on entrance exams like KVPY/ JEE Main / JEE Advance / NEET UG. Admission to M.Tech courses is based on GATE score. To know more about the admission process click here

National Law School of India University 

Admission to UG and PG courses is based on CLAT and CLAT PG. To know more about the admission process click here

NIT Surathkal, Mangalore

Admission to the B.Tech courses is based on JEE Main. Admission to MBA and MCA is based on CAT/GMAT and NIMCET score respectively. To know more about the admission process click here


Visvesvaraya Technological University

Admission to B.Tech course is based on KCET and to B.Arch course is based on NATA exam. To know more about the admission process click here 

Christ University

Admission to the UG courses is based on entrance tests, B.Arch admission is based on NATA scores. Admission to MBA  is based on CAT/MAT/ XAT/CMAT/ ATMA/GMAT. To know more about the admission process click here

Top Colleges/Universities in Karnataka : Placements Wise

Top colleges in Karnataka have placement cells or centres for placements which provide career guidance to its students and manage the entire process of placement. 

Top universities in Karnataka provides internships and opportunities with well reputed companies like Accenture, Amazon, BCG, McKInsey, E&Y, TCS, Google, KPMG, Sapient, Flipkart, Microsoft, Oracle, Samsung, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Honeywell and many more. As per NIRF report 2023,  the median package offered for IIM Bangalore was Rs. 31,50,000 and median package offered to IISc UG students was Rs. 22,50,000. The placement link for some of the top colleges of Karnataka are mentioned below : 

College Name

Placement Link

IISc Bangalore

Click here

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Click here

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 

Click here

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

Click here

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru 

Click here

Christ University

Click here

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FAQs 

Q. Which entrance exams is accepted by top colleges of Karnataka for B.Tech admission?

A. The entrance exams mostly accepted by top colleges of Karnataka for B.Tech courses are JEE Main, JEE Advance and KCET

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for B.Pharma course from top colleges in Karnataka?

A. Candidate applying for B.Pharma from top college of Karnataka must have  completed class 12th or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology subjects. 

Q. What are the courses offered by IISc Bangalore?

A. The courses offered by IISc Bangalore are B.Sc, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Des, M.B.A and Ph.D. 

Q. Which companies are top recruiters from  top colleges of Karnataka?

A. The top recruiters from colleges of Karnataka are Accenture, Amazon, Capegemini, Mckinsey, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Google,  HSBC, Ernst &Young, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft,  Oracle, Morgan stanley, Wells Fargo and Honeywell.  

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IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
Public/Govt

IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.8/524 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 2
NIRF Ranking: 2
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru

Mysuru, Karnataka
3.5/51 Reviews
Private

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru

Mysuru, Karnataka Private 3.5/51 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 55
NIRF Ranking: 55
MBBS
  • Exams : NEET
  • Fees : 89.39 Lakhs
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Mysore University - University of Mysore, Mysore

Mysuru, Karnataka
4.2/59 Reviews
Public/Govt

Mysore University - University of Mysore, Mysore

Mysuru, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.2/59 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 71
NIRF Ranking: 71
B.Com
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

    Belgaum, Karnataka
    5.0/53 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

    Belgaum, Karnataka Public/Govt 5.0/53 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 92
    NIRF Ranking: 92
    BE Computer Science and Engineering
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Yenepoya University, Mangalore

    Mangalore, Karnataka
    3.0/51 Reviews
    Private

    Yenepoya University, Mangalore

    Mangalore, Karnataka Private 3.0/51 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    MBBS
    • Exams : NEET
    • Fees : 100 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    NITTE University, Mangalore

    Mangalore, Karnataka
    Private

    NITTE University, Mangalore

    Mangalore, Karnataka Private
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    MBBS
    • Fees : 79.16 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    UAS Bangalore - University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    4.2/52 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    UAS Bangalore - University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.2/52 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    B.Tech Biotechnology
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    MSRIT Bangalore - Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Private

    MSRIT Bangalore - Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/5120 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150
    BE Computer Science and Engineering
    5000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    5000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    KLE Deemed University - KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belgaum

    Belgaum, Karnataka
    5.0/51 Reviews
    Private
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    MBBS
    • Exams : NEET
    • Fees : 82.35 Lakhs
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    BLDE University, Bijapur

    Vijayapura, Karnataka
    Private

    BLDE University, Bijapur

    Vijayapura, Karnataka Private
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    MBBS
    • Exams : NEET
    • Fees : 93.65 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta

    Shankaraghatta, Karnataka
    Public/Govt

    Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta

    Shankaraghatta, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.8/511 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    B.Com
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Mangalore University - Mangalore University, Mangalore

      Mangalore, Karnataka
      5.0/51 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Mangalore University - Mangalore University, Mangalore

      Mangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      B.Com
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Government Engineering College, Kushalnagar

        Baichanalli, Karnataka
        3.8/52 Reviews
        Public/Govt

        Government Engineering College, Kushalnagar

        Baichanalli, Karnataka Public/Govt 3.8/52 Reviews
        BE Civil Engineering
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara

        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Ekalavya Institute of Technology, Chamarajanagar

        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Bahubali College of Engineering, Hassan

        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Kousali Institute of Management Studies, Dharwad

        Dharwad, Karnataka
        4.5/54 Reviews
        Public/Govt
        MBA
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore

        Bangalore, Karnataka
        4.0/52 Reviews
        Private
        BA LLB
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Father Muller Institute of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore

          Mangalore, Karnataka
          4.0/51 Reviews
          Private
          MBBS
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

          AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

          Mangalore, Karnataka
          Private

          AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

          Mangalore, Karnataka Private
          BDS
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          Private
          BDS
          • Exams : NEET
          • Fees : 22 Lakhs
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Dr Syamala Reddy Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          Private
          BDS
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, Mysore

          Mysuru, Karnataka
          Private
          BDS
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          5.0/51 Reviews
          Public/Govt
          BDS
          • Exams : NEET
          • Fees : 2.68 Lakhs
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          3.5/52 Reviews
          Private
          BDS
          • Exams : NEET
          • Fees : 2.40 Lakhs
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          IGICH Bangalore - Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          Public/Govt
          MD Paediatrics
          • Exams : NEET PG
          • Fees : 3.42 Lakhs
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
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