Govt PU College Srirangapatna

Government PU College Srirangapatna is a state-run pre-university institution located in Srirangapatna, a historically significant town in Mandya district, Karnataka. Operated under the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE), Government of Karnataka, the college offers the two-year Pre-University Course (I PUC and II PUC) that prepares students for degree-level higher education.

The college follows the standardised Karnataka PUC curriculum and examination pattern set by the DPUE. Students can select from Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology combinations for engineering and medical streams), Commerce (Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics), and Arts/Humanities streams. The medium of instruction includes Kannada and English, ensuring accessibility for students from varied linguistic backgrounds in the Mandya region.

As a government institution, the college charges highly subsidised tuition fees, making quality pre-university education affordable for students across economic backgrounds. Eligible students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes benefit from additional fee waivers and scholarships through government schemes such as the Vidyasiri and Arivu scholarship programmes. Book grants and hostel facilities may also be available for eligible students.

Srirangapatna, situated on an island in the Kaveri River approximately 15 km from Mysuru, is renowned as the former capital of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali. The town is a significant heritage destination with landmarks including Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Daria Daulat Bagh), the Ranganathaswamy Temple, and Gumbaz. The college serves students from Srirangapatna taluk and surrounding rural areas of Mandya district, providing a local option for pre-university education without the need to commute to Mysuru or other larger cities.