How many top colleges are there in Bangalore?

There are about 2,200+ colleges in Bangalore. Top streams offered like Business and Management Studies, IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Nursing, Medicine, Humanities, etc. Some of the top colleges in Bangalore include Indian Institute of Science, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R.V. College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Christ University, IIM Bangalore, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore, and many others.

What are the top colleges in Bangalore?

The table below shows the key highlights of the top colleges in Bangalore : Particulars Parameters/Statistics No. of Colleges 2,200+ Top Specialisations Business and Management Studies : 746 colleges IT & Software : 633 colleges Accounting & Commerce : 583 colleges Nursing : 397 colleges Humanities & Social Sciences : 331 colleges Science : 317 colleges Top Colleges Indian Institute of Science, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R.V. College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, Christ University, IIM Bangalore, etc. Top Entrance Exams CAT, JEE Main, KCET, Karnataka PGCET, GATE, etc. Source: Official site and may vary.

What are the top ranked colleges in Bangalore as per NIRF ranking?

The table below shows the best colleges in Bangalore as per various streams along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years: Top Colleges NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIRF 2025 Kristu Jayanti College Ranking NA 60 34 M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce Ranking NA 87 67 St. Joseph's College of Commerce Ranking 65 55 98 Source: Official site and may vary.

What are the popular streams offered by top colleges in Bangalore?

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various colleges in Bangalore along with their courses offered and no. of colleges: Top Streams Top Courses No. of Colleges Business & Management Studies BBA : 431 colleges MBA/PGDM : 386 colleges BCom : 55 colleges Executive MBA/PGDM : 42 colleges 746 colleges IT & Software BCA : 321 colleges MCA : 148 colleges BE/BTech : 38 colleges MSc : 39 colleges 633 colleges Accounting & Commerce BCom: 541 colleges MCom : 162 colleges CA : 2 colleges CFA : 2 colleges 583 colleges Humanities & Social Sciences BA : 259 colleges MA : 89 colleges BSc : 36 colleges MSW : 21 colleges 331 colleges Medicine & Health Sciences DPharma : 88 colleges BPT : 45 colleges BMLT : 44 colleges BPharma : 43 colleges 336 colleges Design BDes : 30 colleges MDes : 17 colleges BVA : 11 colleges MA: 6 colleges 164 colleges Source: Official site and may vary.

Is it worth joining the top Medicine colleges in Bangalore?

The table below shows the top Medicine & Health Sciences colleges in Bangalore along with their tuition fees and average placement package: Colleges Names Tuition Fee Average Placement Package St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences INR 70,000 – INR 33 lakh INR 2 LPA – INR 12 LPA M S Ramaiah Medical College INR 4 Lacs – IR 46 lakh INR 7 LPA - INR 12 LPA KLE College of Pharmacy, Bangalore INR 3 Lacs – INR 12 lakh INR 2 LPA – INR 4 LPA East Point Group of Institutions INR 2 Lacs – INR 38 lakh INR 3 LPA Source: Official site and may vary.

Are Bangalore colleges expensive?

Hi, Yes, Bangalore colleges can be expensive, especially top engineering and management colleges, with private colleges charging high fees. Government colleges are generally affordable than private colleges. They have limited seats with tough competition as compared to private colleges. Candidates can check the table below for the top Bangalore colleges as per tuition fees - Top Colleges in Bangalore Tuition Fee Kristu Jayanti College INR 30,000 - INR 9.8 lakh Ramaiah Institute of Technology INR 3 Lacs - INR 17 lakh M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce INR 54,000 - INR 2 lakh Christ University INR 50,000 - INR 29 lakh Indian Institute of Science INR 18,000 - INR 8 lakh Source: External site and may vary.

What are the top colleges in Bangalore that offer Engineering?

Listed below are some of the top colleges in Bangalore along with their tuition fee and exam accepted: Top Colleges Tuition Fee Exam Accepted IIIT Institute of Technology INR 3 Lacs – INR 10 lakh KCET, COMEDK UGET, etc. R.V. College of Engineering INR 1 Lacs – INR 10 lakh JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, etc. BMS College of Engineering INR 65,000 – INR 30 lakh KCET, COMEDK UGET, etc. IIIT Bangalore INR 12 Lacs – INR 26 lakh JEE Main, KCET, etc. Source: Official site and may vary.

What kind of student support services are available in Bangalore colleges?

Top colleges in Bangalore typically offer academic counseling, mental health services, career guidance, and extra-curricular activities to support student development.

Which are the top colleges in Bangalore with good education and high placement package?

Listed below are the popularity-wise top colleges in Bangalore which provide good education and high placement package to their students: Top Colleges the highest Placement Package Ramaiah Institute of Technology INR 2 LPA - INR 8 LPA R.V. College of Engineering INR 6 LPA - INR 10 LPA IIIT Bangalore INR 21 LPA - INR 27 LPA Christ University INR 4 LPA - INR 9 LPA PES University INR 4 LPA - INR 8 LPA Source: Official site and may vary.

Best Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

2201 Best Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Bangalore has a total of 2,200+ colleges across various streams. Bangalore offers various streams like Business and Management Studies, IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Nursing, Medicine, Humanities, etc. Top colleges are Kristu Jayanti College, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, IIIT Bangalore, Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University Bangalore, RV College of Engineering, and many others.

As per NIRF ranking 2025, under "colleges" category, Kristu Jayanti College emerged to be as the top ranked college in Bangalore followed by MS Ramaiah College and St. Joseph's College of Commerce.

Table of Contents

Key Features of Top Colleges in Bangalore 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Colleges in Bangalore
Top Streams in Bangalore Colleges
- 3.1 Top Business Management Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.2 Top IT & Software Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.3 Top Engine

As per NIRF ranking 2025, under "colleges" category, Kristu Jayanti College emerged to be as the top ranked college in Bangalore followed by MS Ramaiah College and St. Joseph's College of Commerce.

Table of Contents

Key Features of Top Colleges in Bangalore 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Colleges in Bangalore
Top Streams in Bangalore Colleges
- 3.1 Top Business Management Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.2 Top IT & Software Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.3 Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.4 Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore
- 3.5 Best Business Management in Bangalore Colleges: Fees Vs Salary
- 3.6 Best Accounting & Commerce in Bangalore Colleges: Fees Vs Salary
- 3.7 Best Medicine & Health Sciences in Bangalore Colleges: Fees Vs Salary
Things to Check Before Choosing a College in Bangalore
Scholarships & Financial Support offered by Bangalore Colleges
Top Colleges in Bangalore: Comparison

Key Features of Top Colleges in Bangalore 2026

Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top colleges in Bangalore including total no. of colleges, top streams offered by top colleges with accepted entrance exams -

Particulars	Statistics
To no. of colleges in Bangalore	2,200+ colleges
Top Streams in Law colleges in Bangalore	Business and Management Studies: 750+ colleges IT & Software: 640+ colleges Accounting & Commerce: 580+ colleges Nursing: 390+ colleges Humanities & Social Sciences: 320+ colleges Science: 310+ colleges
Top Colleges in Bangalore as per NIRF ranking 2025	Kristu Jayanti College M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce St. Joseph`s College of Commerce
Top Entrance Exams	CAT JEE Main KCET Karnataka PGCET GATE, etc.