Management Colleges in Karnataka
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Introduction
This page lists 306 Management colleges in Karnataka, of which 29 are government and 272 are private or deemed. Together they offer 2,715 programmes, and 23 of the colleges are NIRF ranked.
| Colleges | 305 |
|---|---|
| Government | 30 |
| Private | 269 |
| NIRF ranked | 22 |
| Programs | 600 |
| Seats | 108,445 |
| College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF | Programs | Seats | Total cost | Median package | Approvals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
Udupi · Deemed |
4.5/5 | #14 | 9 | 11,385 | ₹1,17,000 | — | Verified | |
| Jss Academy Of Higher Education And Research
Mysore · Deemed |
4.5/5 | #38 | 9 | 780 | — | — | Verified | |
| T A Pai Management Institute
Udupi · Private |
4.5/5 | #39 | 9 | 720 | — | — | Verified | |
| Bangalore University
Bangalore Urban · Government |
4.4/5 | #65 | 1 | — | ₹41,130 | — | Verified | |
| M S Ramaiah College Of Arts, Science & Commerce
Bangalore · Private |
3.2/5 | #67 | 2 | 300 | — | — | Verified | |
| Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum · Government |
3.4/5 | #69 | 8 | 180 | — | — | Verified | |
| International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore
Bangalore Urban · Deemed |
4.5/5 | #69 | 3 | 30 | — | — | Verified | |
| Alliance University
Bangalore Urban · Private |
3.9/5 | #71 | 5 | 2,900 | — | — | Verified | |
| NITTE
Mangaluru |
4.2/5 | #80 | 1 | 120 | — | — | Verified | |
| B.M.S.College Of Engineering
Bangalore Urban · Government |
4.6/5 | #83 | 1 | 180 | — | — | Verified | |
| Kuvempu University
Shimoga · Government |
2.2/5 | #86 | 2 | — | — | — | Verified | |
| St. Joseph's College Of Commerce
Bengaluru · Private |
— | #98 | 1 | 300 | — | — | Verified | |
| PES University, Bengaluru
Bangalore Urban · Private |
4.3/5 | #100 | 3 | — | — | — | Verified | |
| Siddaganga Institute Of Technology
Tumkur · Private |
4.6/5 | #100 | 1 | 120 | — | — | Verified | |
| New Horizon College of Engineering
Bangalore Urban · Private |
3.8/5 | #121 | 1 | 180 | — | — | Verified | |
| Jss Science And Technology University
Mysore · Private |
2.4/5 | #158 | 5 | 370 | — | — | Verified | |
| Nmam Institute Of Technology, Nitte
Udupi · Deemed |
— | #175 | 3 | 1,210 | — | — | — | |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology
Bangalore · Private |
3.8/5 | #183 | 1 | 120 | — | — | Verified | |
| Kle Technological University
Dharwad · Private |
— | #196 | 4 | 360 | ₹2,28,000 – ₹5,04,240 | — | — | |
| Bms Institute Of Technology & Management
Bangalore Urban · Private |
4.2/5 | #199 | 1 | 120 | — | — | — | |
| International Institute Of Business Studies
Bangalore Urban · Private |
3.5/5 | — | 4 | 240 | ₹7,00,000 – ₹25,95,000 | — | Verified | |
| Adichunchanagiri University
Mandya · Private |
2.8/5 | — | 1 | — | ₹3,00,000 | — | Verified | |
| M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
Bangalore Urban · Private |
3.9/5 | — | 2 | 360 | — | — | Verified | |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore
Bangalore Urban · Private |
4.0/5 | — | 1 | 60 | — | — | Verified | |
| Acharya Institute Of Graduate Studies
Bangalore Urban · Private |
3.9/5 | — | 3 | 600 | — | — | Verified | |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology
Bengaluru · Private |
4.4/5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Verified | |
| Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka
Bangalore Urban · Private |
4.2/5 | — | 2 | 120 | — | — | Verified | |
| Central University Of Karnataka
Gulbarga · Government |
2.0/5 | — | 2 | 120 | — | — | Verified | |
| CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore Urban · Private |
4.4/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Verified | |
| CMR University
Bangalore Urban · Private |
2.4/5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Verified |
How to choose from this list
Start by narrowing the 306 colleges to the ones that match your city, budget and entrance exam. Most colleges here admit through Karnataka PGCET, which has cutoffs for 213 colleges, while KCET has cutoffs for 76 and JEE Main for 1. Total cost ranges from INR 1,200 to INR 2,40,000, but only 8 colleges have a total cost on record, so confirm the fee yourself. Check each college's approval and accreditation status, look at its NIRF rank where one exists, and read the official notice from the counselling authority before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are on this list?
The list covers 306 management colleges in Karnataka, including 29 government and 272 private or deemed colleges.
Which exams do these colleges use for admission?
Most colleges are linked to Karnataka PGCET, with 213 colleges, and KCET, with 76 colleges. One college has JEE Main cutoffs listed.
What does the fee range mean?
The lowest total cost on record is ₹1,200 and the highest is ₹2,40,000. Only 8 colleges have a total cost figure, so the range does not cover every college. Check the college's official fee notice before you pay.
What is the highest NIRF rank here?
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education holds rank 3 in the 2025 NIRF ranking, and 23 colleges on this list are NIRF ranked.
How should I check a college before applying?
Read the trust level and the official approval records shown for each college, and follow the links to its source. Also check the counselling authority's notices before you apply.