Karnataka is one of India’s leading states in higher education, with a vibrant ecosystem of over 50 UGC-recognized universities spanning Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, and beyond. The state is home to historic institutions like the University of Mysore (India’s first outside British presidency cities, est. 1916), premier technical institutes such as IISc Bangalore and NITK Surathkal, and globally recognized deemed universities including Christ (Deemed to be University), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Jain (Deemed-to-be University). Karnataka also hosts top private universities like Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Bengaluru campus) and REVA University, offering diverse programs in engineering, medicine, law, management, and humanities.
This page provides a verified, up-to-date directory of all universities in Karnataka, categorized by type: Central Universities (e.g., Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga), State Universities (e.g., Bangalore University, Karnatak University), Deemed-to-be Universities, and Private Universities established under the Karnataka Private Universities Act. Each listing includes location, year of establishment, official website, program offerings, and accreditation status from UGC, NAAC, AICTE, MCI, or ICAR—ensuring alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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