MA Colleges in Karnataka
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Overview
7 colleges in Karnataka offer MA: 4 government and 1 private. Between them they run 32 MA programmes.
4 of these colleges hold a current NIRF rank, led by Jain University at #62. The list is ordered by the Think Grads Rating and NIRF rank, so the strongest options on official data come first; colleges without a rating follow, never hidden.
Each college links to its MA programme page with seats, fees by category, the entrance exams it accepts and the latest closing ranks, and every number names its official source. Published total cost for the course runs from ₹33,268 to ₹3,70,000.
| Colleges | 7 |
|---|---|
| Government | 4 |
| Private | 1 |
| NIRF ranked | 4 |
| Programs | 32 |
| Total cost | ₹33,268 – ₹3,70,000 |
| Program | Think Grads Rating | NIRF | Programs | Seats | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore University
Bangalore Urban · Government |
4.4/5 | #65 | 7 | — | ₹35,600 |
| Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College For Women Autonomous
Bangalore Urban · Government |
3.0/5 | — | 1 | — | Not published |
| University College Mangalore
Dakshina Kannada · Government |
2.4/5 | — | 1 | — | Not published |
| Kuvempu University
Shimoga · Government |
2.2/5 | #86 | 9 | — | ₹33,268 – ₹81,400 |
| Azim Premji University, Karnataka
· Private |
2.2/5 | — | 5 | — | Not published |
| Jain University
Bengaluru |
4.5/5 | #62 | 6 | — | ₹95,500 – ₹3,70,000 |
| Christ University
Bengaluru |
4.5/5 | #96 | 3 | — | ₹84,500 – ₹1,09,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges offer MA in Karnataka?
Think Grads lists 7 colleges offering MA in Karnataka, with 32 programmes. The page shows the date its data was last verified.
Which is the best MA college in Karnataka?
On official data, Jain University leads with NIRF rank #62; Bangalore University, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College For Women Autonomous, University College Mangalore are the top three by the Think Grads Rating. Rankings are one signal: compare fees, cutoffs and placements on each college page before you decide.
What does MA cost in Karnataka?
Where colleges have published it, total cost for the course runs from ₹33,268 to ₹3,70,000. Fees differ by category and year, so check the fees page of the college you shortlist.
Are these MA colleges approved?
Each college page carries a "Genuine check" listing the statutory approvals found in official records (AICTE, UGC, NAAC and the regulator for the course), with the document each one came from.