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Regional Centre for Karnataka
NIOS Regional Centre Bengaluru covers Karnataka. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 1,263 active centres for this office. Karnataka has a long list, and NIOS splits Bengaluru Urban into North and South.
Karnataka NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 1,269 active listings in Karnataka, from 730 institutions in 35 districts as NIOS names them. 595 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 135 (18%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 206 listings (16%), and 1,063 listings (84%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Bengaluru U South (66), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (64), Belagavi (50), Bidar (49) and Vijayapura (Bijapur) (49). By medium: Kannada (482); English only (467); Hindi and English (267); Urdu (42); Sanskrit (8); medium not stated (1). Kannada medium appears at Secondary. It is not a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27, so Class 12 follows the national medium list.
Board exam or NIOS in Karnataka
Karnataka’s SSLC and 2nd PUC private routes are the usual comparison. NIOS is often chosen for flexible timing, Transfer of Credit, or subjects a college does not offer.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 66 | 49 | 16 |
| Kalaburagi | 64 | 27 | 18 |
| Belagavi | 50 | 27 | 1 |
| Bidar | 49 | 25 | 0 |
| Vijayapura (Bijapur) | 49 | 26 | 5 |
| Mandya | 48 | 25 | 8 |
| Dharwad | 47 | 24 | 4 |
| Bengaluru | 46 | 32 | 8 |
| Belagavi | 45 | 20 | 1 |
| Chikkamagaluru (Chikmagalur) | 44 | 22 | 6 |
| Haveri | 43 | 15 | 2 |
| Mysuru | 42 | 24 | 6 |
| Bagalkot | 42 | 18 | 0 |
| Koppal | 40 | 10 | 4 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 38 | 16 | 9 |
| Bengaluru Rural | 38 | 26 | 1 |
| Tumakuru | 37 | 15 | 11 |
| Uttara Kannada | 37 | 15 | 0 |
| Kolar | 36 | 15 | 9 |
| Hassan | 36 | 14 | 15 |
| Ballari | 32 | 12 | 10 |
| Shivamogga | 31 | 14 | 14 |
| Gadag | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| Raichur | 30 | 11 | 4 |
| Davangere | 30 | 10 | 8 |
| Chitradurga | 28 | 12 | 11 |
| Chikballapur | 26 | 16 | 2 |
| Udupi | 25 | 9 | 10 |
| Chamarajanagar | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| Ramanagara | 22 | 11 | 4 |
| Kodagu | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| Uttara Kannada Sirsi | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Tumakuru Madhugiri | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Vijayanagara | 18 | 8 | 7 |
| Yadgir | 17 | 7 | 0 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in Karnataka): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
WhatsApp +91 96370 79675Questions
Which NIOS Regional Centre handles Karnataka?
Bengaluru. Office of the Director (Vocational Education), 3rd Floor, PUE Bhawan, 18th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru 560012. Ph.: 23464223.
How many active NIOS listings does Karnataka show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 1,269 active listings in Karnataka, from 595 school-type institutions, with science on 206 listings.
Can I study in Kannada medium?
Kannada medium appears at Secondary. Senior Secondary follows the national medium list (Kannada is not a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27).
Does SWOT have a centre in Karnataka?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Karnataka?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.