List of Universities in Karnataka in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Karnataka
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, following universities in Karnataka which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
The NIRF 2025 rankings have been released, and Karnataka continues to demonstrate strong performance in higher education, with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) retaining its position as the top university in India.
The following is the list of the top universities in Karnataka based on the NIRF 2025 “University” Category rankings.
Top Universities in Karnataka (NIRF 2025)
| Karnataka Rank | National Rank | University Name | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bengaluru | Public |
| 2 | #3 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | Private (Deemed) |
| 3 | #21 | JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research | Mysuru | Private (Deemed) |
| 4 | #62 | Jain (Deemed-to-be University) | Bengaluru | Private (Deemed) |
| 5 | #63 | Christ (Deemed-to-be University) | Bengaluru | Private (Deemed) |
| 6 | #65 | Bangalore University | Bengaluru | State Public |
| 7 | #71 | University of Mysore | Mysuru | State Public |
| 8 | #80 | Nitte (Deemed-to-be University) | Mangaluru | Private (Deemed) |
| 9 | Band (101-150) | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) | Belagavi | State Public |
| 10 | Band (101-150) | KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research | Belagavi | Private (Deemed) |
Note: Institutions ranked below the top 100 are often placed in “Rank Bands” (e.g., 101-150) rather than given a specific numerical rank. Other notable universities in the 101-150 band include M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
Key Highlights for 2025
- National Leader: IISc Bengaluru continues to be the pride of the state, securing the #1 rank in the University category and consistently ranking among the top institutions overall in India.
- Private Sector Dominance: Private and Deemed-to-be universities like Manipal (MAHE), JSS AHER, and Jain University occupy a majority of the top spots, reflecting strong infrastructure and research output in the private sector.
- State Public Universities: Bangalore University (#65) and University of Mysore (#71) remain the top-performing state-run universities, maintaining their presence in the top 100.
- Engineering vs. University: Prestigious institutes like NITK Surathkal and IIIT Bangalore are primarily ranked under the Engineering category (where they rank very high) and thus may not appear in this specific “University” list despite their excellence.
List of Universities in Karnataka
There are more than 89 universities in Karnataka as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 44.
- There is one Central University.
- State Universities are 43.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 29.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 16.
Central Universities in Karnataka
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central University of Karnataka | Central |
Central University of Karnataka
🌐 Website: www.cuk.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 08477-226722, 08477-226708
📧 Email: registrar@cuk.ac.in
📍 Address: Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Kalaburagi 585367
State Universities in Karnataka
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Bagalkot University | State |
| Bangalore University | State |
| Bengaluru City University | State |
| Bengaluru Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University | State |
| Bengaluru North University | State |
| Bidar University | State |
| Chamarajanagara University | State |
| Davangere University | State |
| Gulbarga University | State |
| Hassan University | State |
| Haveri University | State |
| Kannada University | State |
| Karnatak University | State |
| Karnataka State Law University | State |
| Karnataka State Open University | State |
| Karnataka Folklore University | State |
| Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya | State |
| Karnataka Samskrit University | State |
| Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women University (Formerly “Karnataka State Women’s University) | State |
| Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University | State |
| Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Science University | State |
| Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agriculture and Horticultural Sciences | State |
| Kodagu University | State |
| Koppal University | State |
| KSGH Music and Performing Arts University | State |
| Kuvempu University | State |
| Maharani Cluster University | State |
| Mandya University | State |
| Mangalore University | State |
| Mysore University | State |
| National law School of India University | State |
| Nrupathunga University | State |
| Raichur University | State |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science | State |
| Rani Channamma University | State |
| Tumkur University | State |
| University of Agricultural Sciences | State |
| University of Agricultural Sciences Banglore | State |
| University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad | State |
| University of Horticultural Sciences | State |
| University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering | State |
| Vesveswaraiah Technological University | State |
| Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University | State |
Bangalore University
🌐 www.bangaloreuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 1964
📞 080-22961000, 080-22961003, 080-22961037
📧 bu2registrar@gmail.com
📍 Mysore Rd, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560056
Bengaluru City University
🌐 www.bcu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2017
📞 08022131385
📧 registrarbcu@gmail.com
📍 Central College Campus, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Bengaluru Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University
🌐 www.base.ac.in
📅 Established: 2019
📞 +91 8029557767
📧 info@base.ac.in
📍 Jnana Bharathi Main Rd, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru 560072
Bengaluru North University
🌐 www.eng.bnu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2017
📞 080-22961294, +91 8152243150/155/156
📧 registrar@bnu.ac.in
📍 Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College Campus, Palace Road, Bangalore 560001
Davangere University
🌐 www.davangereuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 08192-208029
📧 registrar@davangereuniversity.ac.in
📍 Shivagangotri, Davanagere 577007
Gulbarga University
🌐 www.gug.ac.in
📅 Established: 1980
📞 08472-263202, 263203, 265837
📧 registrargug@rediffmail.com
📍 Sedam Road, Jnana Ganga, Gulbarga, Karnataka 585106
Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya
🌐 www.janapadauniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2012
📞 0836-2255180
📧 kajavivi@gmail.com
📍 Gotagodi, Shiggavi Taluk, Haveri 581197
Kannada University
🌐 www.kannadauniversity.org
📅 Established: 1992
📞 08394-241337, 241334, 241335
📧 kannadauniversity@gmail.com
📍 Vidyaranya, Hospet, Hampi, Karnataka 583276
Karnataka State Law University
🌐 www.kslu.karnataka.gov.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 +91 836-2222392/472
📧 ksluregistrar@karnataka.gov.in
📍 Navanagar, Hubballi 580025
Karnataka State Open University
🌐 www.ksoumysuru.ac.in
📅 Established: 1996
📞 0821-2500981, 9844010407, 08212500873
📧 re-ksouexam@ka.gov.in
📍 Mukhtagangotri, Mysuru, Karnataka 570006
Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University
🌐 www.ksrdpru.ac.in
📅 Established: 2016
📞 08372-230338, 297214
📧 enquiry.ksrdpru@gmail.com
📍 Raitha Bhavan, General Cariappa Circle, Gadag 582101
Karnataka State Women’s University
🌐 www.kswu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2004
📞 08352-229051
📧 registrar.kswub@gmail.com
📍 Jnanashakti Campus, Torvi, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586105
Karnataka University
🌐 www.kud.ac.in
📅 Established: 1949
📞 0836-2447750, 2215201
📧 icnodal@kud.ac.in
📍 Pavate Nagar, Dharwad 580003
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University
🌐 www.kvafsu.edu.in
📅 Established: 2004
📞 +91-8482-245241, 245264
📧 regkvafsu@gmail.com
📍 Nandinagar, Bidar 585401
Karnataka Samskrit University
🌐 www.ksu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2011
📞 080-26701303
📧 karnatakasanskrituniversity@gmail.com
📍 Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560018
Karnataka Folklore University
🌐 www.janapadauniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2011
📞 0836-2255180
📧 kajavivi@gmail.com
📍 Gotagodi, Shiggavi Taluk, Haveri 581197
KSGH Music and Performing Arts University
🌐 www.musicuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 0821-2402141
📧 ksghmpau@gmail.com
📍 JLB Road, Near Ashoka Circle, Lakshmipuram, Mysuru 570004
Kuvempu University
🌐 www.kuvempu.ac.in
📅 Established: 1987
📞 08282-256301 to 256307
📧 ku@kuvempu.ac.in
📍 Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga 577451
Maharani Cluster University
🌐 www.mcu.karnataka.gov.in
📅 Established: 2019
📞 9538154455, 080-22200055, 9740793911
📧 mcuregistrar9@gmail.com, mcublr@gmail.com
📍 Palace Road, Bangalore 560001
Mandya University
🌐 www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2019
📞 0824-2287276/347/380, +91-8232-220039
📧 registrar@mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
📍 M.C. Road, Mandya 571401
Mangalore University
🌐 www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 1980
📞 0824-2287276, 2287260, 2287524
📧 contactus@mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
📍 Mangalagangotri 574199
Nrupathunga University
🌐 www.nrupathungauniversityblr.ac.in
📅 Established: 2020
📞 080-22212024
📧 registrar.nrupathungauniversity@gmail.com
📍 Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru 560001
National Law School of India University
🌐 www.nls.ac.in
📅 Established: 1992
📞 080-23010000, 080-23213160, 080-23160533
📧 contactus@nls.ac.in
📍 Gnana Bharathi Main Rd, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru 560072
Raichur University
🌐 www.raichuruniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2020
📞 6363738157, 6363516243, 7892843295
📧 registrarrur@gmail.com
📍 Jnana Tunga Campus, Yeragera, Raichur 584133
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
🌐 www.rguhs.ac.in
📅 Established: 1994
📞 080-26961933/35, 080-29601928
📧 registrar@rguhs.ac.in
📍 4th ‘T’ Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560041
Rani Channamma University
🌐 www.rcub.ac.in
📅 Established: 2010
📞 0831-2565234
📧 helpdesk@rcub.ac.in
📍 Vidyasangama, NH-4, Bhutaramanahatti, Belagavi 591156
Tumkur University
🌐 www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2004
📞 9901008312, 8217062542, 9964319950
📧 tumkuruniversity2004@gmail.com
📍 B.H Road, Tumkur 572103
University of Agricultural Sciences (Bangalore)
🌐 www.uasbangalore.edu.in
📅 Established: 1964
📞 +91-80-23330153, 23330984
📧 registrar@uasbangalore.edu.in
📍 GKVK, Bangalore 560065
University of Agricultural Sciences (Dharwad)
🌐 www.uasd.edu
📅 Established: 1986
📞 +91-836-2214420, 836-2747598
📧 registrar@uasd.in, uasdregistrar@gmail.com
📍 Krishi Nagar, Dharwad 580005
University of Agricultural Sciences (Raichur)
🌐 www.uasraichur.edu.in
📅 Established: 2010
📞 08532-220157, 220229, 9483066920
📧 registrar@uasraichur.edu.in
📍 Lingsugur Road, Raichur 584104
University of Horticultural Sciences
🌐 www.uhsbagalkot.edu.in
📅 Established: 2010
📞 08354-230279/280
📧 registrar@uhsbagalkot.edu.in
📍 Udyanagiri, Navanagar, Bagalkote, Karnataka 587104
University of Mysore
🌐 www.uni-mysore.ac.in
📅 Established: 1916
📞 0821-2419450, 2419208, 2419315
📧 registrar@uni-mysore.ac.in
📍 Crawford Hall, Mysuru 570005
Visvesvaraya Technological University
🌐 www.vtu.ac.in
📅 Established: 1999
📞 0831-2498100/112/114, 2405468
📧 registrar@vtu.ac.in
📍 “Jnanasangama”, Belagavi 590018
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University
🌐 www.vskub.ac.in
📅 Established: 2010
📞 8800995774
📧 registrarps@vskub.ac.in
📍 Vinayaka Nagar, Kuvempu Nagar, Ballari 583105
Private Universities in Karnataka
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Adichunchanagiri University | Private |
| Alliance University | Private |
| Amity University | Private |
| Atria University | Private |
| Azim Premji University | Private |
| Chanakya University | Private |
| CMR University | Private |
| Dayananda Sagar University | Private |
| G. M. University | Private |
| Garden City University | Private |
| JSS Science & Technology University | Private |
| Khaja Bandanawaz University | Private |
| Kishkinda University | Private |
| KLE Technological University | Private |
| M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | Private |
| PES University | Private |
| Presidency University | Private |
| Rai Technology University | Private |
| Reva University | Private |
| RV University | Private |
| Sapthagiri NPS University | Private |
| Sharnbasva University | Private |
| Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University | Private |
| Sri Jagadhguru Murugarajendra University | Private |
| Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence | Private |
| Srinivas University | Private |
| St. Joseph’s University | Private |
| The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology | Private |
| Vidyashilp University | Private |
Adichunchanagiri University (2018)
🔗 www.acu.edu.in
📞 +91 8234287285
✉️ info@acu.edu.in
📍 B G Nagara, NH-75, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya 571448
Alliance University (2010)
🔗 www.alliance.edu.in
📞 +91 804619-9000 / 9100, +91 8041299200
✉️ enquiry@alliance.edu.in
📍 Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura – Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru 562106
Azim Premji University (2010)
🔗 www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in
📞 +91 8971889988
✉️ reachus@apu.edu.in
📍 Survey No 66, Burugunte Village, Sarjapura, Bengaluru 562125
CMR University (2013)
🔗 www.cmr.edu.in
📞 9342900666, 080-2542-6977/6988/7700
✉️ info@cmr.edu.in, admissions@cmr.edu.in
📍 Bagalur Main Rd, near Kempegowda Airport, Bengaluru 562149
Dayananda Sagar University (2014)
🔗 www.dsu.edu.in
📞 +91 8049092910/11
✉️ admissions@dsu.edu.in
📍 Devarakaggalahalli, Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara, Bengaluru 562112
Garden City University (2013)
🔗 www.gardencity.university
📞 9019921992, +91 (80) 25261112, 66487600
✉️ gcu@gardencity.university, pro@gardencity.university
📍 GCC HOUSE, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038
JSS Science & Technology University (2016)
🔗 www.jssstuniv.in
📞 0821-2548285, 2548286
✉️ office@jssstuniv.in
📍 JSS TI Campus, Mysuru 570006
Khaja Bandanawaz University (2018)
🔗 www.kbn.university
📞 +91 8472-236041/228540/224591/267657
✉️ admissions@kbn.university
📍 Rauza-i Buzurg, Kalaburagi 585104
KLE Technological University (2015)
🔗 www.kletech.ac.in
📞 +91 8362378300, 2378103
✉️ info@kletech.ac.in
📍 Vidya Nagar, Hubli 580031
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (2013)
🔗 www.msruas.ac.in
📞 08045366666
✉️ registrar.ruas@msruas.ac.in
📍 New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru 560054
PES University (2013)
🔗 www.pes.edu
📞 +91 8026721983/2108, 8010297297
✉️ admissions@pes.edu
📍 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bengaluru 560085
Presidency University (2013)
🔗 www.presidencyuniversity.in
📞 9022092222, 080-49255533
✉️ admission@presidencyuniversity.in
📍 83, Venkatadri Complex, Richmond Road, Bengaluru 560025
Rai Technology University (2014)
🔗 www.raitechuniversity.in
📞 +91-7847843396
✉️ info@raitechuniversity.in
📍 Doddaballapur – Nelamangala Road, Bengaluru 561204
Reva University (2013)
🔗 www.reva.edu.in
📞 +91 9021190211, 8046966966
✉️ info@reva.edu.in
📍 Rukmini Knowledge Park, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064
RV University (2021)
🔗 www.rvu.edu.in
📞 +91 8951179896, 6363759413
✉️ enquiry@rvu.edu.in, admissions@rvu.edu.in
📍 Mysore Road, RV Vidyaniketan, Bengaluru 560059
Sharnbasva University (2017)
🔗 www.sharnbasvauniversity.edu.in
📞 9243219188, 9448650187
✉️ registrar@sharnbasvauniversity.edu.in
📍 Vidya Nagar, Kalaburagi 585103
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (2018)
🔗 www.sdmuniversity.edu.in
📞 +91 836-2477777/511, 7676250920
✉️ registrar@sdmuniversity.edu.in, helpdesk@sdmuniversity.edu.in
📍 Manjushree Nagar, Dharwad 580009
Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (2019)
🔗 www.sssuhe.ac.in
📞 +91 7899000030
✉️ info@sssuhe.ac.in
📍 Navanihal, Okali Post, Kalaburagi 585313
Srinivas University (2015)
🔗 www.srinivasuniversity.edu.in
📞 +91 8242444891/21566, 8242412382
✉️ admission@srinivasuniversity.edu.in
📍 Mukka, Surathkal, Mangaluru 574146
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) (2013)
🔗 www.tdu.edu.in
📞 +91 80 28568000/01/02/03
✉️ info@tdu.edu.in
📍 Attur via Yelahanka, Jarakabande Kaval, Bengaluru 560064
Deemed Universities in Karnataka
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| B.L.D.E. | Deemed to be Universities |
| Christ | Deemed to be Universities |
| Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) Bengaluru and Kengeri (constituent unit) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Indian Institute of Science | Deemed to be Universities |
| International Institute of Information Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Jain | Deemed to be Universities |
| Jawahar Lal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| NITTE | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| St. Aloysius | Deemed to be Universities |
| Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana | Deemed to be Universities |
| Yenepoya | Deemed to be Universities |
BLDE University
🌐 www.bldedu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 +91 7899976267, 08352-262770
✉️ office@bldedu.ac.in
📍 Solapur Rd, Bangaramma Sajjan Campus, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586103
Christ University
🌐 www.christuniversity.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 +91 804012 9100 / 9600
✉️ mail@christuniversity.in
📍 Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560029
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
🌐 www.iisc.ac.in
📅 Established: 1958
📞 +91 8022932228, 080-22932770 / 22932680
✉️ pro@iisc.ac.in
📍 CV Raman Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012
IIIT Bangalore
🌐 www.iiitb.ac.in
📅 Established: 2005
📞 080 4140 7777 / 2852 / 7627
✉️ registrar-office@iiitb.ac.in
📍 26/C, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
🌐 www.jssuni.edu.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 +91-821-2548416 / 400
✉️ admissions@jssuni.edu.in
📍 Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Bannimantap, Mysuru, Karnataka 570004
Jain University
🌐 www.jainuniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 080 4665 0100, +91 9606045274 / 8046501767
✉️ admissions@jainuniversity.ac.in
📍 44/4, District Fund Road, Behind Big Bazaar, Jayanagara 9th Block, Bengaluru 560069
JNCASR
🌐 www.jncasr.ac.in
📅 Established: 2002
📞 +91 80 2208 2750
✉️ inamdar@jncasr.ac.in
📍 Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064
KLE Academy of Higher Education
🌐 www.kledeemeduniversity.edu.in
📅 Established: 2006
📞 +91 831 2444444
✉️ info@kledeemeduniversity.edu.in
📍 JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
🌐 www.manipal.edu
📅 Established: 1993
📞 +91 820 2922323
✉️ registrar@manipal.edu
📍 Manipal 576104, Karnataka
NITTE
🌐 www.nitte.edu.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 0824-2204300 to 03, 08242204310, 9480812310
✉️ info@nitte.edu.in
📍 Deralakatte, Mangaluru 575018
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education
🌐 www.sduu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2007
📞 +91 (8152) 243009 / 3 / 4, 9448395238 / 32 / 33 / 35
✉️ office@sduu.ac.in
📍 Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka 563101
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education
🌐 www.sahe.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 +91 8162275516
✉️ info@sahe.in
📍 Agalakote, B.H. Road, Tumkur 572107
SVYASA Yoga University
🌐 www.svyasa.edu.in
📅 Established: 2002
📞 8088503565, 7676749929, 8022639968
✉️ info@svyasa.edu.in, admissions@svyasa.org
📍 Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru 560105
Yenepoya University
🌐 www.yenepoya.edu.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 8130198855, 08242206000, 08243506000
✉️ reachus@yenepoya.edu.in
📍 University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018
