Yenepoya University (Deemed to be University) offers BBA in Aviation & Logistics Management as one of its most popular programs — with 225 dedicated seats. The course uniquely combines aviation operations management with logistics and supply chain management, making graduates versatile across both airline and port operations — highly relevant in Mangalore given New Mangalore Port’s scale. Yenepoya’s campus in Deralakatte also benefits from its proximity to the KMC hospital and university ecosystem for interdisciplinary networking. The university reports a 100% placement assistance rate, with industry partners including IBM and TCS for internships offering stipends up to ₹20,000. NRI fees are ₹8.67–9.27 Lakhs for the 3-year program. Charles University, Australia partnership offers international scholarship opportunities.

Srinivas University (Deemed to be University, Pandeshwar, Mangalore) offers BBA Aviation Management as part of a broader portfolio that also includes logistics, international business, and entrepreneurship tracks. As a Deemed University, Srinivas can design industry-responsive curricula more flexibly than conventional affiliated colleges. The university has a strong regional reputation built over decades (the Srinivas Group has operated in Mangalore since the 1980s), and its BBA Aviation program integrates airport operations, airline management, and cargo handling modules with practical industrial exposure components.

Shree Devi College (MG Road, Mangalore) offers a standout dual-award structure: students complete a BBA degree under Mangalore University alongside an Advanced Diploma in Aviation & Hospitality Management — both in the same 3-year period, at approximately ₹75,000 per year. This makes it one of the most cost-effective aviation education options in Coastal Karnataka. Established in 1992 and approved by UGC, the college also offers the same dual structure for B.Com and BCA students. Hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. SSP scholarship eligible for eligible category students. Strong alumni in Mangalore’s aviation and hospitality sectors.

Father Muller College’s autonomous status under Mangalore University means it has greater curriculum flexibility — enabling more frequent updates to the BBA Aviation syllabus to reflect current industry developments (such as the Digi Yatra rollout, new DGCA regulations, and post-COVID airport operations changes). The college’s strong institutional connection with Father Muller Hospital — one of Mangalore’s largest healthcare providers — gives BBA students exposure to complex multi-department management at scale, a relevant skill transferable to any large airport or airline operations context.

AJ Institute of Management Studies is part of the AJ Group of Institutions — a well-established education group in coastal Karnataka with multiple colleges across Mangalore. The institute offers BBA Aviation under Mangalore University affiliation. As part of the broader AJ Group ecosystem (which also includes engineering, medical, and hospitality colleges), BBA Aviation students benefit from cross-disciplinary networking and a strong local placement network in Mangalore’s corporate and port sector.

Srinivas College of Aviation Studies is a dedicated aviation studies institution under the Srinivas University umbrella — offering a more focused aviation-only environment compared to multi-discipline management colleges. The singular focus on aviation education means faculty, curriculum, industrial visits, and placement drives are all calibrated specifically to the aviation sector. Students looking for deep aviation specialisation rather than a broader management program often prefer this route.

Part of the Nitte (Deemed to be University) group, which includes NGSM Medical College, NMAM Institute of Technology, and NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Nitte group’s track record in healthcare, engineering, and science education gives management students a unique cross-disciplinary network. BBA Aviation students may find placement pathways into Nitte’s network of hospitals and corporate offices across Karnataka and beyond. Confirm BBA Aviation program availability directly before applying.