Arts is a broad academic field under which various subjects are studied. The word “arts” itself refers to the expression of creativity, both at the physical and theoretical level. The subjects studied under the arts stream are history, geography, political science, sociology, psychology, law, education, literature, economics, theatre studies, anthropology, archaeology, etc.
There are a number of arts colleges located across various towns and cities in Karnataka. These renowned colleges offer courses in arts and arts-related subjects. Based on our own surveys, special techniques, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top 10 arts colleges in Karnataka.
Christ College, Bengaluru or Christ University, a "Deemed to be University”, managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), under the Church of South India.
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru was established on January 12, 1880, in urban part of Mangaluru as a liberal arts college and preparatory school (now St. Aloysius College High School) on the same campus.
Popularly known as MMC, Bengaluru Urban, Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established on July 7, 1948, by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa in order to fulfill the demand of higher education for women.
Established in 1882, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was by founded by Fathers of the French Foreign Mission, affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai as a Second Grade College. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
On August 1, 1972, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established by K.N.V. Sastri. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Act, 1956.
Established in 2006, The Oxford College of Arts, Bengaluru is a constituent college of The Oxford Educational Institutions, a center for academic excellence and managed by Children's Education Society (Regd.).
On September 6, 1999, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru was established under the management of Bodhi Niketan Trust (R) formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI).
Established in 1964, JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mysuru is one among more than 350 institutions run by JSS Mahavidyapeetha. The college is an autonomous college of University of Mysore, Mysuru and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.
Established in 2001, Presidency College is a private professional college in Bangalore, India. It was founded by The Presidency Group of Institutions and affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
On June 15, 1973, NMKRV College for Women (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established by Late Sri. M.C. Shivananda Sharma under the management of Rashtreeya Sikshana Samiti Trust, Bengaluru. It is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru.