About Teresian College Mysuru
About Teresian College Mysuru
Teresian College, Mysuru was founded in 1964 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St Teresa — a Catholic religious congregation that runs educational institutions across south India. Affiliated to the University of Mysore with NAAC A grade, the college is in Siddarthanagar, one of Mysuru's planned residential areas developed in the 1950s–60s. It offers BA, BSc and BCA exclusively for women.
The college fills a specific gap in Mysuru's higher education landscape: it is women-only, residential (girls' hostel on campus), and private aided — giving women students from smaller towns in the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar-Kodagu triangle access to a quality degree at fees below unaided private colleges. The campus is about 4 km from Mysuru City railway station, accessible by KSRTC and city auto from the city centre.
Courses and Fees
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (English, Kannada, History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology) | 3 Years | 160 | ₹12,000–₹18,000 |
| BSc (PCM / CBZ) | 3 Years | 140 | ₹18,000–₹25,000 |
| BCA | 3 Years | 100 | ₹22,000–₹28,000 |
Psychology is available as a BA elective — relevant for women students targeting NIMHANS Bengaluru's MSc Clinical Psychology entrance or social work PG programmes. Minority quota seats for Catholic women candidates through the Diocese of Mysuru. General merit seats through University of Mysore portal. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship.
Admission Process
Open to women candidates only. Applications through University of Mysore affiliated colleges portal in May–June. Merit in 12th determines shortlisting for general seats. BCA fills earliest given demand from women students in Mysuru targeting IT roles after graduation. Psychology elective in BA has limited seats — state preference clearly on the admission form. Girls' hostel: apply at admission confirmation. Hostel residents come primarily from Chamarajanagar, Kodagu (Coorg), HD Kote and Nanjangud — towns where daily commuting to Mysuru is impractical. Monthly hostel fee with mess is approximately ₹3,000–₹4,500.
Siddarthanagar Location and Kodagu Student Catchment
Siddarthanagar is a planned neighbourhood on Mysuru's western edge — quieter than the city centre, with the University of Mysore Manasagangothri campus 3 km away and the Infosys Mysuru campus 7 km away on the same western corridor. For Kodagu (Coorg) district students — who travel to Mysuru for degree education as the closest major city — Teresian's girls' hostel and women-only environment has historically made it a trusted choice for families sending daughters from the plantation belt. Kodagu students form a consistent share of the hostel population each year.
Career Scope
BA English graduates target Mysuru's school teaching sector, content roles at Bengaluru companies reachable by the Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway commute, and KPSC group C posts. BSc CBZ graduates predominantly pursue KCET-based professional admissions (BSc Nursing, BPharm) or MSc at University of Mysore. BCA graduates target IT support and junior developer roles — Infosys Mysuru's lateral hiring has absorbed Mysuru BCA graduates consistently. BSc PCM graduates target MSc Mathematics or Physics at University of Mysore or IISc preparatory programmes. The college does not run campus placement drives — students self-place through the University of Mysore ecosystem and the college's alumni network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BA fee at Teresian College Mysuru?
Annual BA fee is approximately ₹12,000–₹18,000 under Karnataka aided college fee regulation. BSc is ₹18,000–₹25,000 and BCA ₹22,000–₹28,000 per year. These are regulated fees with no capitation component for aided seats. Management quota fees are higher. SC/ST women apply for state post-matric scholarship. Confirm current fees at the college office when applications open in May.
Does Teresian College offer Psychology as a BA subject?
Yes. Psychology is offered as a BA elective alongside English, Kannada, History, Economics and Sociology. It is one of the few private aided women's colleges in Mysuru to offer Psychology at UG level. For women targeting MSc Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS Bengaluru or Bengaluru-based institutes, UG Psychology background strengthens the application significantly. Seats in the Psychology elective are limited — mention it as a first preference on the admission form.
Is Teresian College a good option for Kodagu students?
Yes — specifically because of the girls' hostel and women-only environment. Kodagu district families sending daughters to Mysuru for degree education have historically preferred Teresian for these reasons. The campus is on Mysuru's western side, which is the direction Kodagu buses arrive from — reducing city travel time after reaching Mysuru. Monthly hostel fee with mess is ₹3,000–₹4,500, manageable relative to private PG costs in Mysuru.
How far is Teresian College from Mysuru railway station?
Approximately 4 km from Mysuru City railway station — about 15 minutes by auto. City buses from Mysuru central bus stand pass through Siddarthanagar. For students commuting daily from Nanjangud, Mysuru-Nanjangud KSRTC buses stop at Siddarthanagar on the route. Students from Chamarajanagar and HD Kote take the Mysuru-bound bus and continue to Siddarthanagar by city bus or auto.