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The Karnataka edition · 2026

Higher education institutionscompanies in Karnataka

Engineering & technology, private, government funded, medical, management and more: the companies building higher education institutions in Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

270 company profiles20 with reported revenue3 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent higher education institutions business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 3,021 higher education institutions companies in India, last 24 months: 11 Contracts · 2 M&A deals · 1 funding round. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

ContractInfrastructure

Nbcc (india) limited · client: IIM Sambalpur

The company will undertake additional works under Phase-II of the infrastructure development at the permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur, valued at approximately ₹29.24 crore.

Higher Education
ContractService

Nbcc (india) limited · client: Iit mandi

The order from IIT Mandi, valued at Rs. 332.99 crore, pertains to PMC services covering planning, design, and development for the construction of academic blocks, 2 BHK and 3 BHK…

Infrastructure
ContractService

NBCC India · client: IIM Sambalpur

The ₹179.37 crore order involves project management consultancy (PMC) services for the Phase II Infrastructure Development of the Permanent Campus of IIM Sambalpur.

ContractService

NBCC India · client: Iit mandi

NBCC received a ₹332.99 crore order from IIT Mandi in Himachal Pradesh to provide project management and consultancy services for the planning, designing and development of the…

Construction
ContractInfrastructure

Odisha Government · client: IIT Bhubaneswar

The state is also investing Rs 500 crore to set up a Centre of Excellence at IIT Bhubaneswar for certification and R&D.

Research & Development
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Vertiv acquires Great lakes

New York Stock Exchange-listed Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks &…

Rack manufacturer
ContractTechnology

Research Designs and Standards Organisation · client: Iit madras

Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), a unit under Ministry of Railways has partnered with IIT Madras to establish a Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop technology with…

Research & Development
Contract

Tata electronics · client: IIT Gandhinagar

A second MoU was also signed between Tata Electronics and IIT Gandhinagar under which a collaborative effort will be made for skill development in the semiconductor sector at IIT…

Semiconductor skill development
ContractInfrastructure

Nbcc · client: IIT Roorkee

NBCC secured another work order worth Rs 24.38 crore to construct Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence including internal EI,C, firefighting, fire alarm,…

Infrastructure
FundingSeed funding

Edept

Edept, an edtech startup focused on higher education has raised $1 million in seed funding led by Enzia Ventures and Equanimity Investments.

ContractService

RITES Ltd · client: Indian institute of management raipur

On December 5, the company said it has been appointed as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Phase II Campus of Indian Institute of Management Raipur (Chhattisgarh) Project on cost…

Education infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Mittal acquires BT

Mittal initially acquired a 10 percent stake earlier in 2024, before gaining government approval to increase the stake to its current 24.5 percent.

Telecommunications

Higher education institutions companies in Karnataka, by revenue

Browse higher education institutions companies in Karnataka by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 20 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 20 higher education institutions companies in Karnataka that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

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Provider of management education and courses

Higher education institutions
₹98,281.51 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
2,363+8% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
₹383.35 crFY 2024-25
+45%2024–2025
1,068+26% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Institution offering higher education

Higher education institutions
₹98.59 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
582LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

University offering degrees in medicine, dentistry & foundation in science

Higher education institutions
₹97.35 crFY 2023-24
-77%2023–2024
476-22% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months

College offering degrees in urban development

Higher education institutions
₹75.49 crFY 2024-25
+13%2024–2025
263recorded
11 yr2015
5postings · last posted Sep 2026

College offering multiple courses and degrees in medical stream

Higher education institutions
₹55.81 crFY 2024-25
+305%2024–2025
491+23% vs previous recordrecorded
16 yr2010
4postings · last posted Sep 2026

Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE

Higher education institutions
₹26.15 crFY 2024-25
+361%2024–2025
333+533% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Management education institution that offers a range of programs, including MBA in business analytics

Higher education institutions
₹17.95 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Provider of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and research programs

Higher education institutions
₹11.82 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
265LinkedIn · Jul 2026
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months

Chain of educational institutions

Higher education institutions
₹10.62 crFY 2023-24
-42%2023–2024
10,000recorded
27 yr1999
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

College offering engineering courses

Higher education institutions
₹9.05 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
3-25% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Business management school based out of Bangalore

Higher education institutions
₹6.89 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
71+13% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
53 yr1973
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
₹5.34 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
41-5% 12 mo to Jun 2023recorded Jun 2023
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Higher education institute offering industry-led degree and certification programs

Higher education institutions
₹3.97 crFY 2024-25
+590%2024–2025
49+131% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

University offers postgraduate education and research in information technology

Accelerators & incubators
₹1.43 crFY 2024-25
+278%2024–2025
585LinkedIn · Jul 2026
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Institution providing coaching for financial and accounting courses such as CMA, CFA, and IFRS

Higher education institutions
₹1.30 crFY 2024-25
+126%2024–2025
—Not available
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of postgraduate diploma programs in management

Higher education institutions
₹30.80 lakhFY 2024-25
-51%2024–2025
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Higher education institutions
₹19.78 lakhFY 2024-25
-70%2024–2025
1,750recorded
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

International institute of human resources is a globally recognized HR training institute offering certification courses

Higher education institutions
₹12.62 lakhFY 2024-25
-40%2024–2025
—Not available
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

University offering multiple courses and degrees across engineering, science & technology streams

Higher education institutions
₹5.27 lakhFY 2022-23
Not reported
14recorded Aug 2024
117 yr1909
1postings · last posted Aug 2026
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Explore higher education institutions in Karnataka by what you are looking for

Browse top higher education institutions in Karnataka, including private higher education institutions and government funded universities. You can also find engineering, medical and management colleges and higher education startups in Karnataka.

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Engineering, science & technology institutionsPrivate higher education institutionsGovernment funded universities & institutesMedical, dental & health sciences collegesManagement & business collegesEducational groups & multi-level institutions

Engineering, science & technology institutions

Engineering colleges and science and technology institutes in Karnataka.

  1. Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    College offering degrees in urban development

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Kalvium

    Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Cindrebay School of Design

    College offering engineering courses

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. IIIT Bangalore

    University offers postgraduate education and research in information technology

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  5. International Institute of Human Resources

    International institute of human resources is a globally recognized HR training institute offering certification courses

    Higher education institutions
    See in list

Private higher education institutions

Private universities and colleges offering degree programs in Karnataka.

  1. Kristu Jayanti

    Provider of management education and courses

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Alliance University

    University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Manipal Global

    University offering degrees in medicine, dentistry & foundation in science

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    College offering degrees in urban development

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. Azim Premji University

    College offering multiple courses and degrees in medical stream

    Higher education institutions
    See in list

Government funded universities & institutes

Public and government funded universities and institutes in Karnataka.

  1. USDC

    Institution offering higher education

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    College offering degrees in urban development

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Azim Premji University

    College offering multiple courses and degrees in medical stream

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. MVJMC Institute

    Provider of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and research programs

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. Edept

    Higher education institute offering industry-led degree and certification programs

    Higher education institutions
    See in list

Medical, dental & health sciences colleges

Medical, dental and Ayurvedic colleges and hospital-linked institutions.

  1. KVG Dental College & Hospital

    College offering dental courses

    Higher education institutions
    Website
  2. SDM Trust Ayurvedic Medical College

    Ayurvedic medical college and hospital

    Higher education institutions
    Website
  3. Kundapura Rural Ayurveda

    Public institution offering medical degrees and courses

    Services for healthcare providers
    Website
  4. MVJMC Institute

    Provider of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and research programs

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. TDU

    University offering degrees in medical stream

    Higher education institutions
    Website

Management & business colleges

Institutions offering management, business and postgraduate programs.

  1. Kristu Jayanti

    Provider of management education and courses

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. GEMS B School

    Management education institution that offers a range of programs, including MBA in business analytics

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

    Business management school based out of Bangalore

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. Praxis Business School

    Provider of postgraduate diploma programs in management

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. Sandeepani- School of Embedded System Design

    Provider of courses and training programs for students, faculty, and corporate professionals

    Hr services
    Website

Educational groups & multi-level institutions

Education groups running schools, colleges and support services.

  1. Manipal Global

    University offering degrees in medicine, dentistry & foundation in science

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. IIIT Bangalore

    University offers postgraduate education and research in information technology

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  3. CMR Group of Institutions

    Group of Educational Institutions

    K-12 schools
    Website
  4. PES University

    Private university providing multi stream degrees and courses

    Higher education institutions
    Website
  5. don bosco group of institutions

    Don Bosco Group of Institutions is a group of private institutes that provides pre-university, undergraduate, and post-graduate education.

    Higher education institutions
    Website

Higher education startups in Karnataka

Recently founded higher education organisations in Karnataka.

  1. Kalvium

    Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Edept

    Higher education institute offering industry-led degree and certification programs

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Ascend

    Provider of a post-graduate program in construction business management.

    Higher education institutions
    Website
  4. CIERI

    University offering multiple courses & degrees across diversified streams

    Higher education institutions
    Website
  5. Raj Academy

    Academy provides hospitality, aviation, and business management diploma and degree courses

    Higher education institutions
    Website
15 companies in Karnataka

Higher education institutions hiring in Karnataka

Higher education institutions in Karnataka with open roles.

  1. Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    College offering degrees in urban development

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  2. Azim Premji University

    College offering multiple courses and degrees in medical stream

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  3. Kalvium

    Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  4. The Jain Group of Institutions

    Chain of educational institutions

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
  5. Cindrebay School of Design

    College offering engineering courses

    Higher education institutions
    See in list
7 companies in Karnataka
Mobile reach

Top 10 higher education institutions apps from Karnataka

The most-installed Android apps published by higher education institutions companies headquartered in Karnataka — 699K installs between them. 19 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

MindNotes from NIMHANS

by NIMHANS

Installs293K
Rating—
Installs, year on year+90%
Last updatedFeb 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

Acharya ERP

by Acharya

Installs62K
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

Mahe Connect

by Manipal

Installs33K
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Higher education institutions financials in Karnataka

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 11 higher education institutions companies in Karnataka for FY24-25 — 16 of the 270 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 97% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹599.35 cr

11 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹5.80 cr

1.0% aggregate margin

are profitable64%

7 of 11 companies

median revenue~₹11.8 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+22%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five97%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹477.01 crFY19-2014 filers
₹373.69 crFY20-2113 filers
₹463.69 crFY21-2215 filers
₹341.07 crFY22-2315 filers
₹1,657.91 crFY23-2414 filers
₹599.35 crFY24-2511 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 10 companies over three years

+119%
FY22-23₹272.43 cr−₹18.19 cr net
FY23-24₹394.57 cr−₹11.30 cr net
FY24-25₹595.39 cr₹11.48 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr333% profitable
₹1–10 cr250% profitable
₹10–100 cr580% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking3
0–20%2
20–50%2
50–100%0
Doubled+3

10 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +22%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

7profitable
4loss-making
1.0%aggregate margin
0.5%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
KalviumKALVI CAREER EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED+361%₹26.15 cr
Azim Premji UniversityAZIM PREMJI FOUNDATION+305%₹55.81 cr
Alliance UniversityALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL+45%₹383.35 cr
Indian Institute of Management BangaloreIIMB INNOVATIONS+31%₹40.83 cr
Indian Institute for Human SettlementsINDIAN INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS+13%₹75.49 cr
MVJMC InstituteMVJ MEDICAL PRIVATE LIMITED+10%₹11.82 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Azim Premji UniversityAZIM PREMJI FOUNDATION7.0%₹55.81 cr
Alliance UniversityALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL2.8%₹383.35 cr
KalviumKALVI CAREER EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED1.1%₹26.15 cr
Indian Institute of Management BangaloreIIMB INNOVATIONS0.5%₹40.83 cr
MVJMC InstituteMVJ MEDICAL PRIVATE LIMITED0.3%₹11.82 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Higher education institutions11₹599.35 cr~₹11.8 cr64%1.0%
Leaders

Largest higher education institutions companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Alliance UniversityALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL₹383.35 cr₹10.85 cr2.8%+45%
Indian Institute for Human SettlementsINDIAN INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS₹75.49 cr−₹3.60 cr-4.8%+13%
Azim Premji UniversityAZIM PREMJI FOUNDATION₹55.81 cr₹3.90 cr7.0%+305%
Indian Institute of Management BangaloreIIMB INNOVATIONS₹40.83 cr₹22.21 lakh0.5%+31%
KalviumKALVI CAREER EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED₹26.15 cr₹29.95 lakh1.1%+361%
MVJMC InstituteMVJ MEDICAL PRIVATE LIMITED₹11.82 cr₹2.98 lakh0.3%+10%
EdeptB EDEPT VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED₹3.97 cr−₹5.67 cr-143.1%—
Hi-EducareHI-EDUCARE ACADEMICS PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.30 cr₹12.24 lakh9.4%+126%
Praxis Business SchoolKAIZEN MANAGEMENT ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED₹30.80 lakh−₹13.84 lakh-44.9%-51%
REVA UniversityREVA ASPIRING YOUTH FOUNDATION₹19.78 lakh₹3.27 lakh16.6%-70%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

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Capital & corporate activity

Higher education institutions funding and M&A across India

32 recorded equity rounds have gone to 3,021 higher education institutions companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Karnataka compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months0

US$0k

equity rounds, last 24 months1

US$983k

raised over five yearsUS$20.25m

7 rounds in India

M&A deals, India2

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into higher education institutions in India

amount rounds
$130m20181
$2.2m20192
$222k20202
$3.7m20212
$16m20244
$983k20251

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2018, with US$130.00m across 1 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$108k1 rounds · median US$108k
SeedUS$5.67m5 rounds · median US$1.35m
Series BUS$14.47m1 rounds · median US$14.47m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Higher education institutionsUS$20.25m7 rounds · 5 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

2Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Vertiv1
  2. Mittal1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Great lakes1
  2. BT1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Founders and momentum in Karnataka

Meet the people behind higher education institutions companies in Karnataka. 34 of 270 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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