How many MCA colleges are there in Karnataka?

There are more than 220+ MCA colleges in Karnataka. This includes 147 private and 24 government colleges. Students can study at these colleges after getting admission based on entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Which are the popular MCA colleges in Karnataka?

The Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc., are among the most popular colleges in Karnataka. Students can study MCA courses at these colleges in Karnataka.

Can I get some details about the MCA course in Karnataka colleges?

Sure! Take a look at the table given below to learn more about the MCA colleges in Karnataka: Particulars Details Number of MCA Colleges in Karnataka 227 colleges Annual Fees Less than INR 1 Lakh: 12 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 49 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 13 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 38 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges Top MCA Colleges in Karnataka Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc. Top MCA Specializations Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Hardware & Security, Big Data & Analytics, etc. Accepted Entrance Exams Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc. Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

How many distance MCA colleges are there in India?

There are about 200+ best distance MCA colleges in India. Among these, 100+ are private, 20+ are government owned and one is semi-government owned. The top 10 distance MCA Colleges in India are Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, IGNOU, Institute of Distance and Open Learning University of Mumbai, Andhra University, Yashwantrao Chava Maharashtra Open University and VMOU.

Which entrance exams can I take for admission to MCA course in Karnataka?

Some of the most popular entrance exams for admission to the MCA colleges in Karnataka are given below and students can take a look at some details in the table below: Exam Name Exam Date Exam Schedule Exam Syllabus KMAT PGCET June 22, 2025 Karnataka PGCET Schedule KCET PGCET Syllabus KCET April 16 & 17, 2025 KCET Schedule KCET Syllabus KMAT September 2025 (Tentative) KMAT Schedule KMAT Syllabus Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

What is the eligibility for MCA?

Eligibility Of the Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A.] Graduation in any stream is the basic eligibility for MCA. The eligibility for qualifying marks in graduation differs from institute to institute. Most of the institutes require 45 to 50 % aggregate in the qualifying exam for taking admission. Reserved categories get some relaxation in aggregate percentage. Apart from this, there is another prerequisite for taking admission to an MCA degree: one must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 as a compulsory subject.

Is a Master of Computer Application (MCA) a good career option?

Yes, MCA is a good career option for candidates who have completed BCA. Candidates may get great employment options with top IT companies and MNCs by pursuing an MCA degree. MCA is also a good option for those who wish to enter into the field of academics and teach in schools and colleges. MCA graduates develop the required skills which helps them in earning a good salary. They can also work in a respectable job of maintaining critical infrastructure of important private and government organisations.

How can I do an online degree for MCA in India?

Below mentioned are the best MCA colleges through which aspirants can pursue an online degree in MCA: College Name Tuition Fee Eligibility / Exams Centre for Distance and Online Education, LPU INR 1.16 lakh Merit-Based Institute of Open and Distance Learning CU INR 64,000 Merit-Based Amrita Ahead Online INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 2.4 lakh Karnataka PGCET SASTRA INR 1.4 lakh Merit-Based Uttaranchal University INR 66,000 Merit-Based

Which college has low fees and good placements for MCA in India?

Please refer to the table below for the best MCA colleges in India that provides low fees and high placement in India: College Name Tuition Fee Annual Median Package Dravidian University INR 30,000 - INR 37,500 INR 51.36 LPA Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai INR 49,330 INR 15 LPA Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya INR 4,800 INR 9.5 LPA A K Choudhary School of Information Technology University of Calcutta INR 12,000 INR 9.2 LPA University of Kalyani INR 40,000 INR 9 LPA

Can I do an online MCA without a BCA background?

Yes you can. Courses like BSc/BTech and more relevant courses are accepted. Bridge courses may be required if your background isn't in IT/ CS. Main requirement is to study maths in class 12.

Does Amity Online offer MCA course?

Yes, Amity Online offers a two-year MCA (General) course. Further, students can also study MCA across four other specialisations in the stream of Computer Applications at Amity Online. Interested candidates can apply for the course of their choice on the official website of Amity Online. Find below all the four MCA specialisations offered at Amity University Online: Blockchain ML & AI Machine Learning AR & VR Check out admission-related details for the Amity Online MCA course, here .

What is the scope of MCA in India and Abroad?

Overall, in India, with the IT sector booming, MCA has proven to be a decent choice for people who don't want tech-heavy degrees like B.Tech. and M.Tech. You have options like Software Developer, Programmer, IT Support Engineer, Data Analyst. Now, talking of countries abroad, like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Germany, offer Courses like MSc Computer Science, which is closely related to an MCA abroad. You can go for these courses for a good career trajectory in IT but please note that you might need additional qualifications like language proficiency. Read more on - MCA Course

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka 2026 - Fees, Admissions Process, Courses, Eligibility, Salary

There are 227 MCA institutions in Karnataka. Out of these, around 147 are private and 24 are government. Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, KCET are the major entrance exams.

LATEST UPDATE:

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 application forms are now available for MBA, MCA and ME/MTech courses. The deadline to register is set as Apr 8, 2026. The exam for the MBA and MCA courses will be held on May 24, 2026, and for the ME/MTech course, on May 23, 2026.

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Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Overview
Best Private MCA Colleges in Karnataka
Best Government MCA Colleges in Karnataka
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Exam Schedules 2025
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Location
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Package

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Overview

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Particulars	Details
Number of MCA Colleges in Karnataka	227 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 12 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 49 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 13 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 38 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges
Top MCA Colleges in Karnataka	Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Hardware & Security, Big Data & Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Best Private MCA Colleges in Karnataka

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There are 227 MCA institutions in Karnataka. Out of these, around 147 are private and 24 are government. Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, KCET are the major entrance exams.

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Table of Contents

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Overview
Best Private MCA Colleges in Karnataka
Best Government MCA Colleges in Karnataka
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Exam Schedules 2025
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Location
Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Package

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Overview

Follow this table to learn details about MCA Colleges.

Particulars	Details
Number of MCA Colleges in Karnataka	227 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 12 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 49 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 13 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 38 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges
Top MCA Colleges in Karnataka	Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Hardware & Security, Big Data & Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Best Private MCA Colleges in Karnataka

Students can look through the table below to know about the best private MCA colleges in Karnataka:

College Name	Average Fees
Christ University Admission	INR 4.38 Lakh
Jain Deemed-to-be University Admission	INR 2.5-5.2 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College Admission	INR 3.35 Lakh
Presidency College Admission	INR 4 Lakh
Mount Carmel College Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh

Best Government MCA Colleges in Karnataka

Students can look through the table below to know about the best government MCA colleges in Karnataka:

College Name	Average Fees
Bangalore University Admission	INR 40,000
NIT Surathkal Admission	INR 2.1 Lakh
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
University of Mysore Admission	INR 40,000
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Exam Schedules 2025

Some of the top MCA entrance exams for Karnataka are as follows:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET	June 22, 2025	Karnataka PGCET Schedule	Karnataka PGCET Syllabus
KCET	April 16 & 17, 2025	KCET Schedule	KCET Syllabus
KMAT	September 2025 (Tentative)	KMAT Schedule	KMAT Syllabus

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Location

The number of MCA colleges in Karnataka at various locations are given below:

Location	No.of Colleges
Bangalore	123 colleges
Mysore	18 colleges
Mangalore	16 colleges
Belgaum	10 colleges
Tumkur	7 colleges

Best MCA Colleges in Karnataka: Package

Compare the fees with placement for the top MCA colleges in Karnataka.

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
NIT Surathkal MCA	INR 2.1 Lakh	INR 13.59 LPA
Srinivas University MCA	INR 2.38-2.69 Lakh	INR 10 LPA
NMAM Institute of Technology MCA	INR 4 Lakh	INR 8 LPA
RV College of Engineering MCA	INR 8 Lakh	INR 6-7.7 LPA
Kristu Jayanti College MCA	INR 3.35 Lakh	INR 7.5 LPA

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Akash Group of Institutions

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.4 L

Median Salary

– / –

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.5 L

Placement Rating

3.6

Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹3 L

Median Salary

– / –

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R.N.S. Institute of Technology

Bangalore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹7 L

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi

BelgaumPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.17 L

Median Salary

₹3.45 LPA

St. Francis College

Bangalore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.75 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by NMIT Bangalore?

Yes, NITTE Meenakshi conducts NUCAT for admission to UG and PG courses. Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT) is conducted in online mode for 120 minutes. Candidates seeking admission in BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA or BSc (Hons) courses at NMIT Bangalore must have a score in NUCAT. The institute also offers admission in few BTech seats based on JEE Main score. Aspirants need to participate in counselling and seat allotment with their rank for final admission.

AIMS Institutes

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.7

Exams Accepted

KMAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 L

Placement Rating

3.4

CMR University (OMBR Campus)

Bangalore

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.6

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

Placement Rating

4.0

MCA Applications open. Apply Now

DSI - Dayananda Sagar Institutions

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Karnataka PGCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

KLE Society's S Nijalingappa College

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.17 L

Median Salary

₹3.5 LPA

Most preferred locations for MCA

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Karnataka - Other (24)

Visvesvaraya Technological University

BelgaumGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Karnataka PGCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

₹4.95 LPA

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Q: What are the seat intake for various courses at AIMS Institutes?

The no of seat intake for various courses at AIMS Institutes are mentioned below:

Courses	Intake
MBA	240
BBA	120
BBA- Aviation	60
MCA	60
BCA	120
BHM	60
MSW	40
MCom	40
MFA	40
BCom	100

Sapthagiri NPS University

Bangalore

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

Median Salary

– / –

RV University, Mysuru

MysorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.7 L

Median Salary

– / –

MCA Applications open till Jun 30, 2026. Apply Now

The Oxford College of Engineering

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.81 L - 4 L

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Dayananda Sagar Academy Of Technology And Management (DSATM)

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.1

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.17 L

Placement Rating

3.5

Choose from the Top Specializations

Cyber Security (13)

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (12)

Ethical Hacking (4)

IoT and Connected Devices (3)

Data Analytics (2)

Forensic Science (2)

UI / UX (1)

DevOps (1)

Quantum Computing (1)

Networking, Hardware & Security (14)

RajaRajeswari College of Engineering

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Karnataka PGCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

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Q: What is the fees for two years MCA in Sapthagiri NPS University?

The fees for two years MCA in Sapthagiri NPS University range from INR 4 Lacs to INR 5 lakh. Once candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, candidates are required to appear for the physical verification of academic documents and admission fee payment before the last scheduled dates. The course fee might include multiple fee components, which are required to be paid once or semester-wise.

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University

MangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.1

Exams Accepted

NUCAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.5 L

Median Salary

₹8 LPA

R V Institute of Technology and Management

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

Median Salary

– / –

BMS Institute of Technology and Management

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.2

Exams Accepted

Karnataka PGCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.5 L

Placement Rating

3.6

Tumkur University

TumkurGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

₹7.2 LPA

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Karnataka University, Dharwad

Karnataka - OtherGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹61.45 K

Median Salary

₹4.8 LPA

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How to apply at NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University?

Candidates can check below the steps of NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University application process:

Go to the official website of college
Fill out the application form
Pay the application fee of INR 1000 online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.

Q: What are the steps to check Karnataka PGCET answer key?

Candidates can find Karnataka PGCET answer key on the official website of KEA. PGCET answer keys are released within 3-4 days of the exam date.