GMCAT Accepting Colleges in Karnataka 2026

IFIM College is a premier institution located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2009 and affiliated with Bangalore University, it holds an NAAC A+ accreditation. Known for its strong academic foundation in BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA, and M.Com programs, the college fosters a vibrant ecosystem focused on holistic development and career readiness.

CMR University is a distinguished university, established in 2013 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This private university, CMRU, offers a total of 38 courses across various disciplines. The CMR University is quite renowned, with the institute having been ranked 62nd by NIRF 2023 (Overall) and 35th by Outlook 2024 (State_Private_University). CMRU was also recognized as 5th by IIRF 2024 for Best State Private Universities Karnataka South Zone. Additionally, CMR University was awarded Diamond Band A+ Grade by the Sustainable Institutions of India Green Ranking 2023. The university offers programs in Engineering, Law, Design, Management, Arts, and Science, among other specialized fields across its various departments. This top-ranked premium institute (CMR University), which spans a 60-acre campus, is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). CMRU also received a Diamond rating from QS I Gauge 2024 for Teaching and Learning.

K.L.E Society S. Nijalingappa College, located in Bengaluru, stands as a premier private institution established in 1963. Affiliated with Bengaluru City University and accredited with an NAAC 'A+' Grade, the college offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Science, Commerce, Management, and Arts. It is recognized for its academic strength and commitment to quality education.

Rai Technology University, Bengaluru, is a self-governing institution established in 2012, renowned for its diverse academic programs. Spread across a sprawling 50-acre campus, RTU fosters innovation and offers a vibrant learning environment, preparing students for future challenges.

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is a distinguished university established in 2014 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, sprawling across 135 acres. The Dayananda Sagar University offers a total of 41 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. This reputed institute has been ranked 10th by IIRF 2023 under the Overall category, further securing the 132nd position by India Today for MBA programs. DSU is renowned; the institute operates through more than Arts & Humanities, Arts (Performing Arts), Commerce, Computer Applications, Design, Engineering, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Management, Medical, Medical (Allied Health), Medical (Physiotherapy), Pharmacy, Science, Science (Life Sciences), Vocational specialized departments. The Dayananda Sagar University also achieved a 31st rank by The Times Of India in 2023 for its MBA offerings, a premier college. With over 444 faculty members, the faculty-student ratio at DSU stands at 14:1. This top-ranked premium institute (Dayananda Sagar University) is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies.

GRV Business Management Academy, a premier institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2004, is affiliated with Bengaluru City University. It is renowned for its academic excellence in management and commerce, offering popular programs like BBA, BCA, B.Com, and MBA. The academy fosters a dynamic learning environment for aspiring professionals.

CHANAKYA UNIVERSITY, a premier private institution established in 2022 in Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, spans a 41-acre campus. It offers diverse programs across seven schools, fostering multidisciplinary education and innovation. The university is noted for its strong academic foundation and international collaborations.

RV University is a distinguished university established in 2019 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This relatively new, yet already prominent, institute offers a total of 38 diverse courses across various disciplines. The RV University (often referred to as RVU) operates through more than Architecture, Arts, Commerce, Design, Engineering, Law, Management, and Science specialized departments, supported by over 150+ dedicated faculty members. Further, the university campus spans 37.5 acres. The RV University has been ranked 1st by Outlook 2025 under the Emerging State Private University category, and also secured a 1001-1500th position by Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024 for Quality Education. This top-ranked premium college is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies.

KLE Society's Degree College, located in Bengaluru's Nagarabhavi, is a premier institution established in 2000. Affiliated with Bengaluru City University and holding NAAC 'A+' accreditation, it offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs like B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., and M.Com., emphasizing academic excellence.

BMS College for Women, established in 1964 in Bangalore, is a premier autonomous institution affiliated with Bengaluru City University. Known for its academic strength, it offers diverse UG and PG programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Computer Applications. The college focuses on empowering women and boasts a strong placement record.

Amity University is a distinguished private university established in 2017 in Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka. The Amity University campus spans 60 acres, offering a total of 48 courses across various disciplines. This reputed institute has been ranked 1st by India Today in 2023 under the Private University category, and also 75th by The Week in 2024 (Overall). While Amity University Bengaluru is a new campus and does not have a separate national NIRF ranking as of 2024 (group-level rankings exist for Amity University, Noida), Amity is renowned. The university provides programs including B.Tech, BBA, B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), and other specialized fields across its various specialized departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Amity University) is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV Degree College is a distinguished degree college established in 1982 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV Degree College offers a total of 4 courses, being a non-private college member. SSMRV College is renowned; the institute has 2189 students enrolled in various programs, including Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and other specialized fields. This top-ranked premium institute (Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV Degree College), affiliated with Bengaluru City University and collaborating with International Skill Development Corporation (UK), operates through engineering, management specialized departments with over 56 faculty members, maintaining a 7:1 faculty-student ratio. SSMRV, committed to academic excellence, is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies. Further, SSMRV College was ranked 82nd by Outlook for BBA in 2024, and its Commerce program secured 96th by India Today the same year, while Computer Application secured 24th by India Today.