Best Economics Colleges in Karnataka - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Kristu Jayanti is one of leading institutions in Bangalore region. It is a recognised Tier-1 institution. The institute has been accredited NAAC Grade-A+, and is ranked favorably by various institutions. The NIRF 2024 has ranked institute at #60 under  “University” category. Kristu Jayanti College has vast state of the art infrastructure with size of campus being 50 acres.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Aloysius College Magaluru have rating of 4.19. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

St. Joseph's College of Commerce students are taught based on the 

• Web based learning
• Role Play & practical assignments
• Guest lectures & seminars
• Case study and presentations
• Panel discussions and symposiums
• Simulation activities

Karnatak University Dharwad is worth choosing, considering the facilities provided. The University offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels across several streams . Divided in 3 campuses, Dharwad University offers placement opportunities and scholarship opportunities for students along with various facilities through collaborations and partnerships. KU Dharwad is recognised by UGC, accredited by NAAC with grade A and member of AIU. Furthermore, KUD offers MBA in affiliation with Kousali Institute of Management Studies. 

Mount Carmel College offers Degree and Diploma courses including 52 UG and 24 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Mount Carmel College has specializations such as B.A. specializations in English, B.Sc.B.Ed. specializations in Chemistry, Physics, MBA/PGDM specializations in IT & Systems, International Business, PG Diploma specializations in International Business, B.Sc. specializations in Physics, Fashion Design, Home Science, Biochemistry, Food & Nutrition, Statistics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, M.Sc. specializations in Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science, Development Studies, Nanotechnology, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Food & Nutrition, Electronics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, BBA specializations in Business Analytics, Advertising, B.Com specializations in Travel & Tourism Management, M.A. specializations in English, Public Policy.

Yes, Christ University Bangalore has collaborated with various companies & organisations. Christ University Bangalore has signed MoUs with several industries and universities. The below-mentioned are Christ University Bangalore Karnataka collaborations:

Christ Deemed University Bangalore Collaborations
Bodo University, Norway	Diakonhjemmet Hogskole, Norway	University of Paris-Dauphine, France
Griffith University, Australia	-	-

St. Joseph's College of Commerce is generally considered to be a Tier 2 college in India. Tier 1 colleges are typically those that are considered premier institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other top universities.

Yes, School of Humanities & Social Sciences is a good college as it is NAAC accredited & approved by UGC. The college maintains 90% placement rate & is visited by top firms like EY. The reputation of the college is good. Also, the ROI is quite good. 

The Maharani College Bangalore application form and information brochures can be obtained from the college office with payment of the nominal fee. Completed application forms should be submitted on or before the notified date of Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (mLAC). Below mentioned is the Maharani College Bangalore application process 2025:

• Step 1: Visit the admission portal edu.in/admission
• Step 2: Click on 'Apply' and fill in the basic details
• Step 3: Select the preferred programme/ subject
• Step 4: Pay the application fee online
• Step 5: The application will be processed by mLAC

Note: The admissions team from mLAC will get in touch with the candidate through the email/ contact number provided at the time of registration.

The Oxford College of Arts has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel, Hostel, Labs, Library. The Oxford College of Arts has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

St. Francis De Sales College offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Induvidal, Nagaraja H, Solanki & Assocoates, Sri Ramkrishna Hospital, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Samsung R And D Institute India Noida, Optics India Equipment Pvt Ltd, Octopus 13 Informatic Pvt Ltd, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Sapours Technology Pvtltd, Amazon Transpotaion, Edvizo.

UG course admissions at  Jyoti Nivas College are based on merit. Students can get direct admission for many courses by submitting the accepted documents. 

Surana Collegehas got rank several times for different courses. Below are the rankings of Surana College: 

Ranking Body	Ranks 2025
India Today for BA	120
India Today for Accounting & Commerce	122
India Today for Science	91

Yes, pursuing an MBA/PGDM at St. Claret College, Autonomous proves to be beneficial for students. MBA/PGDM is a course available for a duration of two years at St. Claret College, Autonomous. The ROI is quite good. Also, MBA/PGDM students are placed in top companies and organisations. These students are taught the presentation skills, communication skills, and various other skills necessary for their growth. 

Amity Online offers various undergraduate, PG Diploma and certificate courses across streams such as Finance, Media & Journalism, Information Technology and Travel & Tourism, Management, Commerce and Art & Humanities. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the Amity University Online application form. Candidates passing the online courses are awarded with a Certificate from Amity University Online and an international university in partnership with edX. The courses are 100% online with self-paced and instructor-led modules.

IIM Bangalore admission to Indian students is offered via CAT and the international students need to register for GMAT or GRE.

IIM Bangalore conducts IIM-B tests for admission to Executive MBA (EPGP) and PhD courses. IIM Bangalore course admissions are entrance-based for all courses.

The table below showcases the eligibility and selection criteria for IIM Bangalore courses:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Graduation with 50% aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students)	CAT/ GMAT + PI + WAT + Past academic performance Download Test paper: FREE CAT
MBA in Business Analytics	Graduation	CAT
EPGP	A graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA + min. 5 years of experience.	Academic record, GMAT/ GRE scores, quality of work experience, PI and WAT
PGPEM	Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate SC/ ST/ PwD) A minimum of 4-year work experience is required	CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test + PI + Academic Performance + Work Experience

Students have to meet the Bangalore University eligibility to get admission in the institute. This includes clearing the selection rounds. However, the basic eligibility is as below:

• Bangalore University UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects
• Bangalore University PG eligibility - UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university

University of Mysore fees is different for each programme. The fee structure includes different components. Students have to pay the fees to complete the admission process. The fees is as below:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 21,400
MTech	INR 73,900 - INR 1.8 lakh
MBA	INR 9,500 - INR 6.5 lakh
BSc	INR 12,900 - INR 6 lakh
MSc	INR 9,500 - INR 5.6 lakh
BCA	INR 14,400 - INR 2.9 lakh
MCom	INR 26,400 - INR 1.8 lakh
M.Ed	INR 26,400

Maharaja's College, University of Mysore offers Degree courses including 25 UG and 4 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Maharaja's College, University of Mysore has specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Criminology, M.A. specializations in International Relations.

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.