List of Universities in Karnataka / Colleges in Karnataka

There are many universities in Karnataka offering various courses and subjects. There are also many universities in the state that are affiliated with these universities. Some universities from other states are also affiliated with universities in Karnataka.

Courses offered by the Universities in Karnataka:

The university offers a variety of courses with different specializations. This course is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These universities offer certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Courses are offered in the following areas:

• Humanities
• Science
• Commerce
• Science and Technology
• Management
• Law
• Medicine
• Agriculture
• Fisheries Sciences
• Archaeology
• Linguistics
• Healthcare
• Population Studies
• Research

Note: Distance Education are also offered by some Universities.

Admission to these Universities

Different universities have different admission procedures for various courses. Some universities offer admission based on Merit, while others take into account the results of entrance exams or general entrance exams.

Advantages in the Universities:

Some universities have hostels for off-campus students.
Additionally, library facilities are available at all universities.
Sports competitions and other extracurricular activities are organized to promote the personal development of students.

UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA

CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES

STATE UNIVERSITIES

DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

For more information about universities in Karnataka, please refer to the table below:

Best Universities in Karnataka

Central University in Karnataka:

Name of University	Located	Type
Central University of Karnataka	Kalaburagi	General

State Universities in Karnataka:

Name of University	Located	Type
Bangalore University	Bengaluru	General
Bengaluru City University	Bengaluru	General
Bengaluru North University	Bengaluru	General
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore	Bengaluru	Agriculture
National Law School of India University	Bengaluru	Law
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences	Bengaluru	Medicine
Karnataka Samskrit University	Bengaluru	Samskrit Language
Kuvempu University	Shivamogga	General
University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga	Shivamogga	Agriculture and Horticulture
Davangere University	Davanagere	General
Gulbarga University	Kalaburgi	General
Kannada University	Hampi	Cultural
Karnatak University	Dharwad	General
Karnataka Folklore University	Shiggavi	Folklore
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad	Dharwad	Agriculture
Karnataka State Law University	Hubballi	Law
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University	Mysuru	Music
Karnataka State Open University	Mysuru	Open University
Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University	Gadag	Rural Development
Karnataka State Women’s University	Vijayapura	Women’s University
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University	Bidar	Veterinary Sciences
Mangalore University	Mangaluru	General
Rani Channamma University, Belgaum	Belagavi	General
Tumkur University	Tumkuru	General
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur	Raichur	Agriculture
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot	Bagalkot	Horticulture
University of Mysore	Mysuru	General
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University	Ballari	General
Visvesvaraya Technological University	Belagavi	Technical
Bidar University	Bidar	General

Private Universities in Karnataka:

Name of University	Located
Adichunchanagiri University	Mandya
Alliance University	Bengaluru
Azim Premji University	Bengaluru
CMR University	Bengaluru
Dayananda Sagar University	Bengaluru
Garden City University	Bengaluru
Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology	Bengaluru
Khaja Bandanawaz University	Kalburgi
KLE Technological University	Hubballi
M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	Bengaluru
PES University	Bengaluru
Presidency University	Bengaluru
Rai Technology University	Bengaluru
REVA University	Bengaluru
RV University	Bengaluru
St. Joseph’s University	Bengaluru
Sharnbasva University	Kalaburagi
Srinivas University	Mangaluru

Deemed Universities in Karnataka:

Name of University	Located	Type
BLDE University	Vijayapura	Medicine
Christ University	Bengaluru	General
International Institute of Information Technology	Bengaluru	Technology
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University	Mysuru	Medicine
Jain University	Bengaluru	General
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research	Bengaluru	Research
K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research	Belagavi	Medicine
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Manipal	General
NITTE University	Mangaluru	Medicine
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research	Kolara	Medicine
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education	Tumakuru	General
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana	Bengaluru	Yoga
Yenepoya University	Mangaluru	Medicine

Institutes of National Importance in Karnataka:

Name of Institution	Located	Type
Indian Institute of Information Technology	Dharwad	Information Technology
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	Bengaluru	Management
National Institute of Design R&D Campus	Bengaluru	Design
National Institute of Technology Surathkal	Mangaluru	Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad	Dharwad	Engineering, Technology and Science
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences	Bengaluru	Medicine
Indian Institute of Information Technology	Raichur	Information Technology