BMS College of Architecture in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru is a NAAC A-accredited architecture college affiliated to VTU, established in 1994, offering 5-year B.Arch with CoA approval, design studios, and placement access to Bengaluru's active architecture and infrastructure development sector.
BGS Institute of Technology (BGSIT), B.G. Nagara, Mandya — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, est. 1990. ~80 km from Bangalore. KCET cutoffs 15,000–30,000 range.
Tumkur University in Tumkur, Karnataka offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to a Karnataka university and provides quality education in BA, BSc, BCom and allied courses for 2026-27 admissions.
Govt Polytechnic Karwar in Karwar, Karnataka is an established educational institution providing quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with experienced faculty and adequate infrastructure for student development in 2026-27.
New Horizon College of Nursing in Bangalore, Karnataka offers BSc Nursing and GNM programmes recognised by Karnataka Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. Clinical training is provided at attached hospitals. NEET is required for BSc Nursing admission 2026-27.
M.S. Ramaiah School of Architecture in Bengaluru offers 5-year B.Arch affiliated to VTU with CoA approval, part of the Ramaiah Group (NAAC A+), with strong alumni placement networks across Bengaluru's architecture firms, urban planning offices, and real estate development companies.
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology (AIT), BG Nagara, Mandya — NAAC A. WARNING: verify if VTU-affiliated or under Adichunchanagiri University (deemed) before applying.
Kuvempu University in Shimoga, Karnataka offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to a Karnataka university and provides quality education in BA, BSc, BCom and allied courses for 2026-27 admissions.
Govt Polytechnic Chickmagalur is a reputed college in Chickmagalur, Karnataka offering quality higher education programmes recognised by UGC and affiliated to a Karnataka university. The college provides comprehensive academic support and career guidance for students seeking admissions in 2026-27.
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is a constituent school of MAHE (NAAC A++), established in 1997, offering CoA-approved B.Arch in a multicultural campus environment with international visiting faculty, well-equipped design studios, and MAHE's international alumni network.
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru — NAAC A. IMPORTANT: verify VTU vs Srinivas University (deemed) affiliation before applying. KCET cutoffs 10,000–22,000 if VTU.
Mangalore University is an established degree college in Mangalore, Karnataka offering BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA programmes. The college has experienced faculty and good academic record. Admissions for 2026-27 are based on PUC marks through the Karnataka degree admissions portal.
Govt Women's Polytechnic Mysore in Mysore, Karnataka is an established educational institution providing quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with experienced faculty and adequate infrastructure for student development in 2026-27.