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Best Arts colleges in Karnataka

Compare course fit, available AG Scores, rankings, accreditation, fees and cutoffs. Missing scores are treated as missing evidence, never as zero.
Among colleges with explicit recorded first-year Arts fees in Karnataka, the lowest recorded first-year Arts course fee per college averages ₹12K across 19 Government colleges and ₹87K across 15 Private colleges - 86% lower in this recorded sample. Compare the same programme, fee period and included charges before using this as a budget estimate.
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CollegeMatching programmeRecorded evidenceRecorded fee
Center for Management Studies, Jain University (CMSJU)Master of Arts [MA] (Mass Communication & Journalism)Recorded NAAC A++₹1,65,000 · First-year fee
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and TechnologyBachelor of Fine Arts [BFA]Recorded NAAC A++₹7,86,000 · First-year fee
St Joseph's UniversityBachelor of Arts [BA]Recorded NAAC A++₹58,000 · First-year fee
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College (MGM)Bachelor of Arts [BA]Recorded NAAC A+₹1,760 · First-year fee
Government Arts and Science CollegeBachelor of Arts [BA] · Master of Arts [MA] (Kannada)Recorded NAAC ACheck exact course fee
Anjuman-E-Islam’s Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce CollegeBachelor of Arts [BA]Recorded NAAC A₹3,923 · First-year fee
Bharathi CollegeMaster of Arts [MA] (Kannada)Recorded NAAC A₹20,000 · First-year fee
Faculty of Arts DepartmentsBachelor in Performing Arts [BPA] · Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA] (Drama and Theater )Recorded NAAC ACheck exact course fee
SourceFees are recorded college data; an official fee notice and verification date are not stored with these amounts. Missing or inconsistent fee periods are flagged for checking.
View college: Center for Management Studies, Jain University (CMSJU)
Center for Management Studies, Jain University (CMSJU) campus
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Center for Management Studies, Jain University (CMSJU)

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹1,65,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC A++
ArtsManagement
3Courses at college
37+Recruiters
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View college: Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
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Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹7,86,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC A++
ArchitectureArtsDesign+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: St Joseph's University
St Joseph's University campus

St Joseph's University

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹58,000First-year fee
College details
Private Univ.NAAC A++
ArtsComputer ApplicationsManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
60+Recruiters
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View college: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College (MGM)
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College (MGM) campus

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College (MGM)

Udupi, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹1,760First-year fee
College details
NAAC A+
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
4Courses at college
3+Recruiters
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View college: Government Arts and Science College
Government Arts and Science College campus

Government Arts and Science College

Karwar, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
From ₹2,580First-year fee
College details
NAAC ATier 2
ArtsCommerceScience
5Courses at college
1+Recruiters
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View college: Anjuman-E-Islam’s Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College
Anjuman-E-Islam’s Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College campus

Anjuman-E-Islam’s Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College

Bijapur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹3,923First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceScience
3Courses at college
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View college: Bharathi College
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Bharathi College

Mandya, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹20,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceScience
5Courses at college
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View college: Faculty of Arts Departments
Faculty of Arts Departments campus

Faculty of Arts Departments

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
From ₹10,900First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
Arts
5Courses at college
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View college: Jyoti Nivas College (JNC)
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Jyoti Nivas College (JNC)

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹20,492First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+2 more
5Courses at college
10+Recruiters
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View college: Karnatak Arts, Science and Commerce College
Karnatak Arts, Science and Commerce College campus

Karnatak Arts, Science and Commerce College

Bidar, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹7,940First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Karnatak University (KU)
Karnatak University (KU) campus

Karnatak University (KU)

Dharwad, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
From ₹4,640First-year fee
College details
State Univ.NAAC A
ArtsComputer ApplicationsManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: M.P.E. Society's S.D.M. College of Arts, Science and Commerce (SDMC)
M.P.E. Society's S.D.M. College of Arts, Science and Commerce (SDMC) campus

M.P.E. Society's S.D.M. College of Arts, Science and Commerce (SDMC)

Honavar, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹5,790First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Mandya University
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Mandya University

Mandya, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹5,830First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsComputer ApplicationsScience
5Courses at college
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View college: Mangalore University
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Mangalore University

Mangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹23,300First-year fee
College details
State Univ.NAAC A
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science
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MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹19,018First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceScience
3Courses at college
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View college: Montfort College
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Montfort College

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
See course feesDifferent fee periods
College details
NAAC A
ArtsScience
5Courses at college
3+Recruiters
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View college: Sacred Heart College
Sacred Heart College campus

Sacred Heart College

Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹1,060First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications
4Courses at college
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View college: School of Social Work (SSW) Roshni Nilaya
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School of Social Work (SSW) Roshni Nilaya

Mangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹40,400First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsLawScience
5Courses at college
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View college: SDM College of Business Management (SDMCBM) Kodialbail
SDM College of Business Management (SDMCBM) Kodialbail campus

SDM College of Business Management (SDMCBM) Kodialbail

Mangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹75,000Total course fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
6+Recruiters
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View college: SDM College Ujire
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SDM College Ujire

Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹32,910First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
8+Recruiters
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View college: Smt VHD Central Institute of Home science College (Autonomous)
Smt VHD Central Institute of Home science College (Autonomous) campus

Smt VHD Central Institute of Home science College (Autonomous)

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹20,100First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Sri Mahaveera College
Sri Mahaveera College campus

Sri Mahaveera College

Moodbidri, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹3,370First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+2 more
5Courses at college
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View college: SRJ College For Women
SRJ College For Women campus

SRJ College For Women

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹20,100First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+2 more
5Courses at college
10+Recruiters
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View college: St. Francis de Sales College
St. Francis de Sales College campus

St. Francis de Sales College

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹31,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsComputer ApplicationsManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: St. Philomena College (SPC)
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St. Philomena College (SPC)

Puttur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹29,775First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
7+Recruiters
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View college: University of Mysore (UOM)
University of Mysore (UOM) campus

University of Mysore (UOM)

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
From ₹11,000First-year fee
College details
State Univ.NAAC A
ArtsManagementScience
5Courses at college
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View college: University of Mysore, Institute of Development Studies - (IDS)
University of Mysore, Institute of Development Studies - (IDS) campus

University of Mysore, Institute of Development Studies - (IDS)

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹26,530First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
AgricultureArtsManagement
3Courses at college
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View college: Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce
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Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Puttur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹6,292First-year fee
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
10+Recruiters
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View college: BMS College for Women (BMSCW)
BMS College for Women (BMSCW) campus
+2

BMS College for Women (BMSCW)

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
15+Recruiters
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View college: Brindavan College
Brindavan College campus

Brindavan College

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArchitectureArtsAviation+1 more
5Courses at college
75+Recruiters
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View college: Cauvery College Gonikoppal
Cauvery College Gonikoppal campus

Cauvery College Gonikoppal

Kodagu, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Government College (Autonomous)
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Government College (Autonomous)

Mandya, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College (LVD)
Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College (LVD) campus

Laxmi Venkatesh Desai College (LVD)

Raichur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsComputer ApplicationsScience
4Courses at college
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View college: Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Women
Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Women campus

Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Women

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: MES’s M.M. Arts and Science College
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MES’s M.M. Arts and Science College

Sirsi, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsScience
4Courses at college
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View college: NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College
NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College campus

NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College

Dharwad, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerce
2Courses at college
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View college: Pompei College
Pompei College campus

Pompei College

Mangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceManagement
4Courses at college
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View college: Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts and Commerce (RPD)
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Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts and Commerce (RPD)

Belagavi, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerce
2Courses at college
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View college: Seshadripuram First Grade College (SFGC)
Seshadripuram First Grade College (SFGC) campus

Seshadripuram First Grade College (SFGC)

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+2 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Sri Venkataramana Swamy College
Sri Venkataramana Swamy College campus

Sri Venkataramana Swamy College

Bantwal, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC A
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Central University of Karnataka (CUK)
Central University of Karnataka (CUK) campus
+2

Central University of Karnataka (CUK)

Gulbarga, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹14,528First-year fee
College details
Central Univ.NAAC B++
ArtsEngineeringManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
1+Recruiters
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View college: Shri Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College (SSACC)
Shri Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College (SSACC) campus

Shri Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College (SSACC)

Bijapur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹4,674Total course fee
College details
NAAC B++
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications
5Courses at college
View College Opening
View college: Sindhi College
Sindhi College campus

Sindhi College

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹35,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC B++
ArtsAviationCommerce+2 more
5Courses at college
34+Recruiters
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View college: Abbas Khan College for Women
Abbas Khan College for Women campus

Abbas Khan College for Women

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC B++
ArtsCommerceComputer Applications+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Vivekananda Degree College
Vivekananda Degree College campus

Vivekananda Degree College

Bangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC B++
ArtsCommerceScience
3Courses at college
22+Recruiters
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View college: Nehru memorial College
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Nehru memorial College

Mangalore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC B+
ArtsCommerceScience
5Courses at college
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View college: Union Christian College (UCC)
Union Christian College (UCC) campus

Union Christian College (UCC)

Tumkur, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
Check with collegeFee not listed
College details
NAAC B+
ArtsCommerce
2Courses at college
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View college: Government First Grade College Bettampady
Government First Grade College Bettampady campus

Government First Grade College Bettampady

Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹4,720First-year fee
College details
NAAC BTier 2
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Anjuman Arts & Commerce College
Anjuman Arts & Commerce College campus

Anjuman Arts & Commerce College

Belgaum, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹5,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerce
4Courses at college
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View college: Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
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Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre

Dharwad, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹10,047First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerce
4Courses at college
View College Opening
View college: Anjuman Degree College & P.G. Centre
Anjuman Degree College & P.G. Centre campus

Anjuman Degree College & P.G. Centre

Bhatkal, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹9,900First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerceScience
4Courses at college
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View college: BESM Arts & Commerce College Byadgi
BESM Arts & Commerce College Byadgi campus

BESM Arts & Commerce College Byadgi

Haveri, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹3,740First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerce
2Courses at college
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View college: Chamarajendra Govt. College of Visual Arts - (CAVA)
Chamarajendra Govt. College of Visual Arts - (CAVA) campus

Chamarajendra Govt. College of Visual Arts - (CAVA)

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹20,789First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
Arts
1Courses at college
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View college: Crossland College
Crossland College campus

Crossland College

Udupi, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹5,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerce
2Courses at college
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View college: Davangere University
Davangere University campus
+2

Davangere University

Davanagere, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹6,230First-year fee
College details
State Univ.NAAC B
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
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View college: Dr. A.V. Baliga college of Arts and Science
Dr. A.V. Baliga college of Arts and Science campus

Dr. A.V. Baliga college of Arts and Science

Kumta, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹16,000First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsScience
3Courses at college
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View college: Government First Grade College
Government First Grade College campus

Government First Grade College

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹4,460First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
View College Opening
View college: Government First Grade College
Government First Grade College campus

Government First Grade College

Chamarajnagar, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹7,020First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
View College Opening
View college: Government First Grade College, Bannur
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Government First Grade College, Bannur

Mysore, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
₹7,650First-year fee
College details
NAAC B
ArtsCommerceManagement+1 more
5Courses at college
View College Opening
View college: Gulbarga University (GU)
Gulbarga University (GU) campus
+2

Gulbarga University (GU)

Gulbarga, Karnataka Verified
Arts courses
From ₹3,440First-year fee
College details
State Univ.NAAC B
ArtsScience
5Courses at college
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