MA Colleges in Karnataka

99 colleges found

Updated on Jan 20, 2026

Planning pursuing MA in Karnataka? That’s a smart academic choice. Karnataka offers a broad selection of colleges, enabling students the flexibility to find options that match their preferences. With a mix of well-known institutions and modern institutions focused on practical, industry-ready learning, Karnataka presents multiple options for diverse career goals. This page allows you to easily explore and compare MA colleges in Karnataka without confusion. You’ll find clear details on courses, fee ranges, college types, entrance exams, eligibility requirements, campus facilities, and placement support, all in one place. There are 99 colleges in Karnataka offering MA, including 15 government colleges and 84 private colleges. These institutions cater to students from different learning foundations and adopt different teaching approaches. State-run colleges are widely valued for affordability and standardized curricula, while private colleges often provide flexible programme structures, updated facilities, and enhanced professional engagement. The fee range for MA colleges in Karnataka typically falls between ₹500 and ₹620000, influenced by the institution, course structure, and available facilities. Admissions are usually based on entrance examinations such as GATE, CUET PG, Karnataka PGCET, in addition to fulfilment of eligibility criteria. Many colleges are also evaluated by recognized ranking bodies like Indiatoday, Outlook, NIRF, with an average rating of 4.2, allowing students to make informed choices.

KARNATAKA

MA

National Law School of India University-image
National Law School of India University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
National Law School of India University
Rating
4.6
Accreditation
BCI
+2
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Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration-image
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration-image
location
Manipal, Karnataka
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Rating
4.6
Accreditation
AICTE
+8
Exams
CMAT
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Mount Carmel College-image
Mount Carmel College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Mount Carmel College
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+7
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Christ University-image
Christ University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Christ University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+6
Exams
CAT
+6
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St. Aloysius University-image
St. Aloysius University-image
location
Mangalore, Karnataka
St. Aloysius University
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
Exams
Karnataka PGCET
+4
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Jyoti Nivas College-image
Jyoti Nivas College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Jyoti Nivas College
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
Exams
CMAT
+1
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The Oxford College of Science-image
The Oxford College of Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
The Oxford College of Science
Accreditation
NAAC
+2
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JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research-image
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research-image
location
Mysore, Karnataka
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
Exams
Karnataka PGCET
+3
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Nagarathnamma Meda Kasturiranga Setty Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College for Women-image
Nagarathnamma Meda Kasturiranga Setty Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College for Women-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nagarathnamma Meda Kasturiranga Setty Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College for Women
Rating
4
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women-image
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
Exams
CUET
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MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science-image
MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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JAIN University-image
JAIN University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
JAIN University
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+10
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Garden City University-image
Garden City University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Garden City University
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+7
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REVA University-image
REVA University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
REVA University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
Exams
CAT
+12
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Alliance University-image
Alliance University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Alliance University
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+14
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Azim Premji University-image
Azim Premji University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Azim Premji University
Rating
4.6
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
Exams
KCET
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Bengaluru North University-image
Bengaluru North University-image
location
Kolar, Karnataka
Bengaluru North University
Rating
3.7
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
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KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research-image
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research-image
location
Belgaum, Karnataka
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+6
Exams
NEET
+1
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Yenepoya University-image
Yenepoya University-image
location
Mangalore, Karnataka
Yenepoya University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
Exams
CAT
+8
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Sharnbasva University-image
Sharnbasva University-image
location
Gulbarga, Karnataka
Sharnbasva University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+8
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M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-image
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+11
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Hasanath College for Women-image
Hasanath College for Women-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Hasanath College for Women
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
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Chanakya University-image
Chanakya University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Chanakya University
Rating
4.6
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+8
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RV University-image
RV University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
RV University
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+13
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Mandya University-image
Mandya University-image
location
Mandya, Karnataka
Mandya University
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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Bengaluru City University-image
Bengaluru City University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bengaluru City University
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+1
Exams
Karnataka PGCET
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Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University-image
Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+1
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Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya-image
Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya-image
location
Haveri, Karnataka
Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya
Rating
4.7
Accreditation
UGC
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Karnataka Samskrit University-image
Karnataka Samskrit University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Karnataka Samskrit University
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
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Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University-image
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University-image
location
Mysuru, Karnataka
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
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