Mandya University

Mandya University is a public state university on MC Road in Mandya city, established in 2019 under the Government of Karnataka. The university was created to decentralise higher education access for students in Mandya district, operating under the motto "Manuja Mata Vishwa Patha" (Humanity is the way to the world).

The university offers 12 degree types across 92 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. UG programmes include BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, and B.Ed, while PG options cover M.Sc, MA, M.Com, MCA, MBA, MSW, M.P.Ed, and LLM. PhD programmes are available across multiple disciplines. Mandya University holds UGC recognition and AICTE approval.

The current student body stands at approximately 4,469 students taught by 31 faculty members. Multiple colleges across Mandya district are affiliated to the university. The Vice Chancellor is Professor Dr. K. Shivachithappa.

Campus infrastructure includes science and computer laboratories, a central library, hostels for both men and women, a cafeteria, medical facilities, and transport services. As one of the newest public universities in Karnataka, Mandya University serves the educational needs of a district historically known for its sugar and silk industries, providing an accessible alternative to the larger universities in Mysuru and Bengaluru for local students seeking quality higher education.