About Maharaja's College Mysore
About Maharaja's College Mysore
Maharaja's College Mysore (est. 1970) is one of Karnataka's most historically significant government degree colleges — named after the Wodeyar Maharajas of Mysore, whose patronage of education made Mysore State one of colonial India's most educated princely states. The college is affiliated to University of Mysore and located on the iconic Manasagangothri campus — sharing Karnataka's most beautiful university campus with Yuvaraja's College, Maharani's Arts and Commerce College, University of Mysore departments and the central library. Maharaja's College offers BA, BCom and BSc programmes at government-regulated fees, making it one of Mysore's most sought-after degree institutions for students who combine academic quality with affordability.
Government degree college fees at Maharaja's: Rs 5,000-15,000 per year. SC/ST students receive full fee reimbursement through SSP Post-Matric Scholarship at ssp.karnataka.gov.in. The college's proximity to University of Mysore's postgraduate departments means Maharaja's College graduates have direct access to MA, MSc and MCom programmes at Manasagangothri after their undergraduate degree — one of Karnataka's most seamless undergraduate-to-postgraduate pathways at government fees.
Academic Programmes
Maharaja's College Mysore offers BA with subject combinations across Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology and Geography. The Humanities departments at Maharaja's have produced Karnataka's administrative officers, academics, writers and public intellectuals across decades — the college's History and Kannada departments carry particular academic prestige in Karnataka's literary and cultural circles. BCom covers Commerce, Accountancy and Business Studies — aligned with IBPS banking, CA Foundation and commerce-sector career tracks in Mysore's growing commercial zone. BSc covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology combinations — for students targeting government science careers, MSc at University of Mysore or pharmacy and nursing entrance examinations.
Manasagangothri Campus — Mysore's Academic Township
The Manasagangothri campus of University of Mysore — where Maharaja's College is located — is one of India's most distinctive university campuses. Spread across 700 acres of planned academic greenery designed by the Mysore Palace's British-era city planners, the campus has walking paths, botanical gardens, sports grounds, multiple academic blocks and the University of Mysore Central Library — one of South India's largest university libraries. Students at Maharaja's College share this campus with PG students in University of Mysore departments, creating an intellectually rich cross-stream peer environment unusual for a government degree college. The campus is connected to Mysore city by frequent KSRTC bus services — students from Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Hassan commute daily.
Admission 2026-27
Admission to Maharaja's College Mysore for BA, BCom and BSc is merit-based — PUC marksheet determines eligibility. No entrance examination required. Applications open in June-July after Karnataka PUC results. Reservation seats for SC/ST/OBC as per Karnataka government norms. Given the college's reputation and government fee structure, seats fill quickly after application opening — apply within the first week of application window opening. Contact Maharaja's College admissions office at Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006. SSP scholarship application at ssp.karnataka.gov.in within 30 days of joining secures full fee reimbursement for eligible SC/ST students.
Career Pathways
Maharaja's College Mysore graduates have historically entered Karnataka government services (KPSC Group B and C), banking (IBPS PO and Clerk), Karnataka government school teaching (KARTET), journalism and the civil services (UPSC). The college's BA History and Political Science streams feed directly into KPSC KAS (Karnataka Administrative Service) preparation — Mysore's established KAS coaching institutes (near the Manasagangothri campus) are a regular destination for Maharaja's College final year students. BCom graduates from Maharaja's target Corporation Bank, Karnataka Bank and Canara Bank recruitment in Mysore — the city's BFSI sector provides consistent BCom employment. Postgraduate at University of Mysore's Manasagangothri campus is the preferred next step for academically strong Maharaja's graduates targeting university teaching and research careers.
Why Choose Maharaja's College Over Private Degree Colleges in Mysore
Maharaja's College Mysore makes financial sense for students who don't need specialised streams unavailable at government colleges. At Rs 5,000-15,000 per year versus Rs 30,000-80,000 per year at comparable private Mysore degree colleges, Maharaja's saves Rs 75,000-2 lakh over three years — money better invested in competitive exam coaching, books and entrance test fees. The Manasagangothri campus location and University of Mysore affiliation carry institutional prestige that most private Mysore degree colleges can't match. For students targeting KPSC, IBPS or UPSC after their degree, the government college environment — with peers who share similar career targets — is often more productive than a private college focused on placement percentages for corporate roles. The only genuine reasons to choose a private Mysore degree college over Maharaja's are specific specialised courses (BBA, BCA, journalism specialisations) not offered at government colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does Maharaja's College Mysore offer?
Maharaja's College Mysore offers BA (Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography combinations), BCom (Commerce, Accountancy, Business Studies) and BSc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology). Admission through PUC merit — direct application in June-July.
What are the fees at Maharaja's College Mysore?
Government degree college fees: Rs 5,000-15,000 per year depending on programme. SC/ST students receive full fee reimbursement through SSP Post-Matric Scholarship. Significantly lower than private degree colleges in Mysore at comparable academic quality.
Is Maharaja's College Mysore good for KPSC preparation?
Yes — the BA History, Political Science and Kannada programmes at Maharaja's College align directly with KPSC KAS and Group C examination syllabi. The Manasagangothri campus location near Mysore's KPSC coaching institutes makes parallel exam preparation practical during the degree years.
Official sources: University of Mysore | SSP Karnataka
Also see: Colleges in Mysore | Yuvaraja's College Mysore | All Karnataka Colleges