Academic Index Last updated: June 06, 2026

20 Best Universities in Karnataka for Psychology

We ranked the top 20 universities for Psychology in Karnataka based on strict academic metrics. Based on 44K scholarly articles and 486.4K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Psychology. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Bangalore

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

For Psychology

#3 in India #88 in Asia

8% Acceptance

1974 Founded

2

Manipal

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

For Psychology

#5 in India #146 in Asia

60% Acceptance

12,190 Enrollment

1993 Founded

3

Bangalore

Christ University

For Psychology

#27 in India #376 in Asia

10% Acceptance

20,568 Enrollment

1969 Founded

4

Mysore

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

For Psychology

#54 in India #570 in Asia

30% Acceptance

8,636 Enrollment

2008 Founded

5

Mysore

University of Mysore

For Psychology

#72 in India #710 in Asia

26% Acceptance

120,000 Enrollment

1916 Founded

6

Bangalore

For Psychology

#109 in India #961 in Asia

51% Acceptance

1,639 Enrollment

2013 Founded

7

Bangalore

Jain University

For Psychology

#110 in India #963 in Asia

38% Acceptance

6,684 Enrollment

1990 Founded

8

Bangalore

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University

For Psychology

#117 in India #1000 in Asia

51% Acceptance

9

Mangalore

Yenepoya University

For Psychology

#121 in India #1013 in Asia

41% Acceptance

8,636 Enrollment

2008 Founded

10

Mangalore

Mangalore University

For Psychology

#124 in India #1019 in Asia

77% Acceptance

5,061 Enrollment

1980 Founded

11

Belgaum

Visvesvaraya Technological University

For Psychology

#128 in India #1035 in Asia

46% Acceptance

48,025 Enrollment

1998 Founded

12

Mangalore

NITTE University

For Psychology

#132 in India #1056 in Asia

51% Acceptance

8,636 Enrollment

2008 Founded

13

Bangalore

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

For Psychology

#143 in India #1114 in Asia

50% Acceptance

8,636 Enrollment

1994 Founded

14

Bangalore

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

For Psychology

#177 in India #1321 in Asia

8% Acceptance

1,639 Enrollment

1999 Founded

15

Kolar

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research

For Psychology

#219 in India #1518 in Asia

13% Acceptance

2007 Founded

16

Bijapur

BLDE University

For Psychology

#240 in India #1677 in Asia

23% Acceptance

2008 Founded

17

Tumkur

Tumkur University

For Psychology

#289 in India #1887 in Asia

44% Acceptance

150,000 Enrollment

2004 Founded

18

Bangalore

Alliance University

For Psychology

#306 in India #1942 in Asia

61% Acceptance

24,500 Enrollment

2010 Founded

19

Gulbarga

Central University of Karnataka

For Psychology

#354 in India #2135 in Asia

57% Acceptance

1,765 Enrollment

2009 Founded

20

Bangalore

Azim Premji University

For Psychology

#371 in India #2199 in Asia

50% Acceptance

961 Enrollment

2010 Founded