BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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BA is offered at 349 colleges in Karnataka. These include 215 Private colleges, 128 Public colleges, Additionally, 100 of these colleges are approved by UGC , 70 by AICTE. Some of the best BA Colleges in Karnataka include Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus), Vivekananda Degree College Bangalore, Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore. The course fees at top BA colleges in Karnataka ranges between INR 2,820 to INR 16.06 Lakhs based on the college.

The most popular specializations for BA includes Economics, History, Political Science, Social Science, English. BA Admission in Karnataka is primarily based on CUET. However, the universities also accept AP OAMDC, DSAT, IIHM ECHAT, Christ University Entrance Test.

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025 with Fees

Out of the total 349 colleges, the best BA college in Karnataka is Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus). It offers BA as a full-time on-campus program with a total fee of INR 3.53 Lakhs.

You can check the top BA colleges in Karnataka with fees in the table below.

Table of Content

  1. Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Rankings 2025
  2. Top BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025 City-wise
  3. Top BA Government Colleges in Karnataka 2025
  4. Top BA Private Colleges in Karnataka 2025
  5. NAAC Accredited Top BA Colleges in Karnataka
  6. Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Student Reviews
  7. Top BA Colleges in Karnataka with Low Fees 2025
  8. Top BA Colleges in Karnataka: Admission 2025
  9. Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Rankings 2025

College Ranking
Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus) Ranking
15 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
11 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
11 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore Ranking
21 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
22 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
20 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
Jain University Bangalore Ranking
51 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
49 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
50 out of 171 in India in 2022 (India Today)
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore Ranking
57 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
52 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
54 out of 171 in India in 2022 (India Today)
JNC Bangalore Ranking
113 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
120 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
44 out of 50 in India in 2020 (The Week)
MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science Bangalore Ranking
66 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
57 out of 59 in India in 2023 (The Week)
MCC Bangalore Ranking
17 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
20 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
21 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)

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Top BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025 City-wise

Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Mandya, are the most preferred cities among students looking for BA colleges in Karnataka due to their top universities/ colleges. In the section below, candidates can check top BA colleges in Karnataka city-wise.

City Number of Colleges College List
Bangalore 138 BA Colleges in Bangalore
Mysore 24 BA Colleges in Mysore
Mangalore 20 BA Colleges in Mangalore
Udupi 14 BA Colleges in Udupi
Mandya 11 BA Colleges in Mandya

Top BA Colleges in Bangalore 2025

The best BA college in Bangalore is Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus). Candidates need to pay INR 3.53 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus) Tavarekere 3.53 Lakhs
Vivekananda Degree College Bangalore 2nd Stage,Dr Rajkumar Road,Opposite Gw Factory Rajaji Nagar -
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore Kothanur 1.95 Lakhs
Jain University Bangalore Jaynagar East 4.5 Lakhs
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore 18th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleshwaram, -

Top BA Colleges in Mysore 2025

The best BA college in Mysore is Basudev Somani College Mysore.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Basudev Somani College Mysore Kuvempunagar, Vishwamanava DBL Road -
JSS College for Women (Autonomous) Mysore Saraswathipuram, -
JSSCACS Ooty Road 31,950
Maharanis Arts and Science College For Women Mysore 285, Jhansi Lakshmibai Road -
Mallamma Marimallappa Women's Arts and Commerce College Mysore Seetha Vilas Road, -

Top BA Colleges in Mangalore 2025

The best BA college in Mangalore is St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore. Candidates need to pay INR 99,000 for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore St Aloysius College Road, Kodialbail P B No. 720 99,000
SDMC Ujire SDM College(Autonomous), Ujire, D.K- -
Yenepoya University Mangalore Yelahanka 9.5 Lakhs
NITTE University Enclave Medical Sciences Complex Deralakatte 4.35 Lakhs
Besant Evening College Mangalore Kodialbail 16,380

Top BA Colleges in Udupi 2025

The best BA college in Udupi is Bhandarkars Arts and Science College Udupi. Candidates need to pay INR 19,800 for the entire course duration.

Top BA Colleges in Mandya 2025

The best BA college in Mandya is Shanthi Degree College Mandya.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Shanthi Degree College Mandya Malavalli -
Vijaya First Grade College Mandya Shanthinagara Pandavapura 27,030
Government First Grade College Mandya Kyathanahalli, Mandya Distt. 16,842
Government First Grade College, Melukote Mandya Melukote, Mandya Distt. -
Bharathi College Mandya Maddur Taluk -

Top BA Government Colleges in Karnataka 2025

There are over 128 BA government colleges in Karnataka. The BA fees at government colleges is usually lower than private institutions. Some of the top BA government colleges in Karnataka include Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore, NMKRV College for Women Bangalore, Hasanath College for Women Bangalore, . Below are some of the top BA government colleges in Karnataka with their average fees.

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Admission 2025
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore Bangalore - Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Bangalore Admission 2025
NMKRV College for Women Bangalore Bangalore 2.4 Lakhs NMKRV College for Women Bangalore Admission 2025
Hasanath College for Women Bangalore Bangalore - -
NLSIU Bangalore 10.47 Lakhs NLSIU Admission 2025
SJC Bangalore Bangalore 3.19 Lakhs SJC Bangalore Admission 2025
Anjuman Arts & Commerce College Belgaum Belgaum 15,000 -
AnjumanEIslam’s Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College Bijapur Bijapur 11,609 -
Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre Dharwad Dharwad 26,995 -
BMS College for Women Bangalore Bangalore - BMS College for Women Bangalore Admission 2025
DES's Bangurnagar Arts, Science and Commerce College Dandeli Kannada - -

Top BA Private Colleges in Karnataka 2025

There are over 215 BA private colleges in Karnataka. Some of the top BA private colleges in Karnataka include Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus), Vivekananda Degree College Bangalore, Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore, . Below are some of the top BA private colleges in Karnataka with their average fees.

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Admission 2025
Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus) Bangalore 3.53 Lakhs Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus) Admission 2025
Vivekananda Degree College Bangalore Bangalore - -
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore Bangalore 1.95 Lakhs Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore Admission 2025
Jain University Bangalore Bangalore 4.5 Lakhs Jain University Bangalore Admission 2025
JNC Bangalore Bangalore 2.53 Lakhs JNC Bangalore Admission 2025
The National Degree College Bangalore Bangalore - -
MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science Bangalore Bangalore 57,054 MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science Bangalore Admission 2025
MCC Bangalore Bangalore 2.58 Lakhs MCC Bangalore Admission 2025
BES Degree College Jayanagar Bangalore Bangalore - BES Degree College Jayanagar Bangalore Admission 2025
Garden City University Bangalore Bangalore 3.74 Lakhs Garden City University Bangalore Admission 2025

NAAC Accredited Top BA Colleges in Karnataka

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) uses a letter-based grading system namely, A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, and C to categorize institutions based on their performance. The accreditation signals the quality and standards of an institution helping students make informed decisions while looking for BA admissions in Karnataka.

The table below lists top BA Colleges in Karnataka with NAAC grades:

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Student Reviews

Collegedunia is a platform with over 4 lakhs organic student reviews. Candidates can check the best BA Colleges in Karnataka based on the ratings given by students.

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Student Review Count

College Name Student Review Rating
Christ University Bangalore (Central Campus) 7.99/10 (Based on 80 Reviews)
Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore 8/10 (Based on 47 Reviews)
SJC Bangalore 8.1/10 (Based on 44 Reviews)
CU Karnataka 6.86/10 (Based on 30 Reviews)
MCC Bangalore 8.21/10 (Based on 27 Reviews)
St. Claret College Bangalore 8.54/10 (Based on 17 Reviews)
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore 7.86/10 (Based on 13 Reviews)
Manipal Institute of Communication 8.09/10 (Based on 12 Reviews)
Azim Premji University 8.68/10 (Based on 12 Reviews)
JNC Bangalore 6.9/10 (Based on 11 Reviews)

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka based on Student Review Rating

College Name Student Review Rating
IIBS Bangalore 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Sri Bhuvanendra College Karkal 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Crossland College Udupi 9.8/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
St. Francis College Bangalore 9.71/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
St. Joseph's Evening College Bangalore 9.67/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Soundarya Institute of Management and Science Bangalore 9.67/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Vijaya College Bangalore 9.6/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce Puttur 9.5/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
BMSCE 9.5/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Bangalore School Of Design 9.5/10 (Based on 2 Reviews)

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka with Low Fees 2025

Several BA colleges in Karnataka offer admissions with relatively low fees. These institutes include Government First Grade College Gundlupet, Sacred Heart College Dakshin Kannada, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College Udupi, .

  • The course fee at Government First Grade College Gundlupet is INR 2,820 for the entire course duration.
  • The course fee at Sacred Heart College Dakshin Kannada is INR 3,180.

Check the list of BA colleges in Karnataka with Low Fees

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka Admission 2025

Most BA colleges in Karnataka accept CUET for admissions. Other popular exams/ counselling conducted for BA admission 2025 include AP OAMDC, DSAT, IIHM ECHAT, Christ University Entrance Test. The following tables show the number of colleges accepting the exam/ counselling for admission.

Exam Name Number of Colleges Dates College List
CUET 4
Admit Card (5 May 2025)
College List
AP OAMDC 3
Registration (2 July - 10 Jul 2025)
College List
DSAT 1 - College List
IIHM ECHAT 1 - College List
Christ University Entrance Test 1 - College List

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka accepting CUET 2025

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Cutoff
MS Ramaiah University Bangalore 6.97 Lakhs -
GITAM Bengaluru Bangalore 3.47 Lakhs -
CU Karnataka Gulbarga 61,800 CU Karnataka Cutoff 2025
Christ University Bangalore (Yeshwanthpur Campus) Bangalore 4.16 Lakhs -

Top BA Colleges in Karnataka accepting AP OAMDC 2025

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Cutoff
Vivekananda Degree College Bangalore Bangalore - -
Government First Grade College Alur Alur - -
Don Bosco College Bangalore Bangalore - -

Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Karnataka 2025

Economics is the most preferred field of study by students looking for BA Colleges in Karnataka. Over 197 colleges offer BA Economics in Karnataka. Some of the other popular fields in BA opted by students include: History, Political Science, Social Science, English,

Specialization Count of Colleges College List
Economics 197 Check Here
History 187 Check Here
Political Science 179 Check Here
Social Science 152 Check Here
English 141 Check Here

Top BA Economics Colleges in Karnataka

Top BA History Colleges in Karnataka

Top BA Political Science Colleges in Karnataka

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#1

Christ University Bangalore, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC A+
1,24,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 808 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#13th/194 in India 2025
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NAAC B++
--BA 4 / 5 Based on 76 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#3

Kristu Jayanti College - [KJC], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, ACCA Approved
NAAC A++
65,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 444 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#19th/194 in India 2025
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#4

Jain University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, CRISIL, UGC, NBA, AIU Approved
NAAC A++
1,50,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 942 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#47th/194 in India 2025
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#5

Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women - [MLACW], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A
860BA- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 30 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#54th/194 in India 2025
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#6

Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A+
84,410BA- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 60 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#111th/194 in India 2025
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NAAC B++
--BA-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 34 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#8

MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A
19,018BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 66 User
Reviews
#68th/93 in India 2025
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#9

NMKRV College for Women, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A
2,40,000BA- total fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#80th/93 in India 2025
#10

Mount Carmel College - [MCC], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A+
86,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 181 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#15th/194 in India 2025
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#11

BES Degree College Jayanagar, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC B++
--BA-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 11 User
Reviews
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#12

Garden City University - [GCU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A
1,15,000BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 102 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#96th/162 in India 2021
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#13

Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce - [RCASC], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A
75,000BA- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 100 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#72th/194 in India 2025
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#14
NAAC B
4,913BA- 1st Year Fees------
#15
NAAC A+
--BA 3.9 / 5 Based on 79 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#16

Hasanath College for Women - [HCW], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC B
--BA-- 4 / 5 Based on 6 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#17

CMR University (City Campus - HRBR Layout), Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, COA, BCI, UGC, AIU Approved
NAAC A++
1,05,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.6 / 5 Based on 646 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#18
4,54,500BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.4 / 5 Based on 28 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#19

Nitte University - [NITTE], Mangalore

Mangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC A+
1,10,500BA- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 858 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#20

PES University - [PESU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A+
1,91,200BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 523 User
Reviews
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#21

SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore

Mysore, Karnataka |AICTE Approved
NAAC A
15,500BA- 1st Year Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 41 User
Reviews
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#22

St. Claret College - [SCC], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A+
63,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 102 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#149th/194 in India 2025
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#23

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE Approved
1,92,000BA- total fees 4 / 5 Based on 135 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#24

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal

Manipal, Karnataka |DCI, AICTE, PCI, INC, MCI Approved
NAAC A++
12,10,000BA- total feesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 1608 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#25

RV University - [RVU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |BCI, UGC Approved
3,60,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 18 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#26

M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences - [MSRUAS], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |DCI, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
NAAC A+
1,50,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 155 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#27

REVA University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, COA, BCI, UGC Approved
75,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 551 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#28

Yenepoya University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A+
3,50,000BA- 1st Year Fees 3.6 / 5 Based on 58 User
Reviews
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#29

St Joseph's University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC, MHRD Approved
NAAC A++
1,09,500BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 396 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#14th/194 in India 2025
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#30

Acharya Bangalore B-School - [ABBS], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC Approved
NAAC A
1,75,000BA- total feesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 96 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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