Colleges in Mandya 2026-27 — Engineering, Medical, Degree Colleges, Fees and Admission

Mandya has 23 colleges across engineering, medical, agriculture, arts, science, commerce, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and naturopathy streams. The district is home to Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) — a government medical college — and the Adichunchanagiri University campus, a deemed university running medical, nursing and pharmacy colleges in the district. Mandya is 100 km from Bengaluru on the Mysore Expressway, making it one of the most accessible tier-2 cities for students from South Karnataka.

Why Mandya for Higher Education

Mandya district sits between Bengaluru and Mysore on the Mysore Expressway — the 140 km corridor that connects Karnataka's two largest cities. Students from Mandya, Maddur, Srirangapatna, Nagamangala and K.R. Pet taluks have convenient access to both Bengaluru and Mysore colleges, but many choose to study locally given the quality of options available in the district itself.

The Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math — a religious and educational trust — runs Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) in B.G. Nagara near Nagamangala, about 50 km from Mandya city. ACU is a deemed university with NAAC A accreditation running medical, nursing and pharmacy colleges. Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) is the flagship medical college under ACU.

Mandya district also has the Sugar Bowl of Karnataka identity — it's one of India's major sugarcane growing regions, and the Mandya district cooperative sector employs large numbers of commerce and management graduates from local colleges. Students from BCom and BBA programmes find entry-level positions in cooperative banks, sugar factories and agri-input companies without relocating.

Colleges in Mandya by Stream

Arts, Science and Commerce

College	Type	Accreditation	Key Programmes
Govt First Grade College Mandya	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BSc, BCom
Govt First Grade College Srirangapatna	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BCom
Govt First Grade College Nagamangala	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BCom
Govt First Grade College Malavalli	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BCom
Govt First Grade College Pandavapura	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BCom
Govt First Grade College KR Pet	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BCom

Government First Grade College Mandya is the main government degree college in the city — University of Mysore affiliated, fees under Rs 5,000 per year. Taluk colleges at Srirangapatna, Nagamangala, Malavalli, Pandavapura and KR Pet serve students from those areas. SC/ST students get full fee waivers under Karnataka post-matric scholarships.

Engineering

College	Accreditation	Seats	Notable
PES College of Engineering Mandya	AICTE Approved	300	PES group, VTU affiliated
GM Institute of Technology Mandya	NAAC A	300	Strongest accreditation in district
Govt Engineering College Mandya	NAAC B+	300	Government, lowest fees
Cauvery Institute of Technology	NAAC B+	300	VTU affiliated
Govt Polytechnic Mandya	AICTE Approved	300	Diploma programmes

GM Institute of Technology Mandya (NAAC A, 300 seats) is the strongest engineering college in the district by accreditation — VTU affiliated, KCET counselling participant. PES College of Engineering is part of the PES group (same as PES University Bengaluru) and has a strong alumni network. Government Engineering College Mandya is the lowest-cost option for KCET government quota students.

Medical

Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) is a government medical college with 150 MBBS seats, RGUHS affiliated, attached to the district teaching hospital. Government quota fees under Rs 20,000 per year. MIMS serves Mandya, Mysore and parts of Ramanagara districts — strong patient load at the attached hospital gives clinical exposure from early years.

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Nagamangala is a deemed university medical college (150 seats, NAAC A) — part of Adichunchanagiri University. For private MBBS in South Karnataka, AIMS is one of the established options. Management quota fees are significantly higher than MIMS government quota.

For AYUSH, Mandya Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences covers BAMS (RGUHS affiliated). G Madegowda Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences offers BNYS (40 seats, CNCISM approved) — one of the few BNYS colleges in South Karnataka outside Bengaluru and Mysore.

Agriculture

College of Agriculture Mandya (UAS Bangalore, 60 seats) is part of the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore network. BSc Agriculture admission through KCET agriculture rank via KEA counselling. Mandya's sugarcane belt context gives agriculture graduates strong local relevance in crop management and agri-input sectors.

Nursing and Pharmacy

Adichunchanagiri University runs three nursing colleges in Mandya district — Adichunchanagiri College of Nursing (NAAC A), Adichunchanagiri University College of Nursing (NAAC A+, 100 seats) and Govt Nursing College Mandya (INC Approved). Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (NAAC A, 100 seats) covers B.Pharm under ACU.

Fees at Colleges in Mandya

College Type	Programme	Annual Fees
Government Degree	BA / BSc / BCom	Rs 3,000 – Rs 5,000
Government Engineering	BE/BTech	Rs 30,000 – Rs 45,000
Private Engineering (VTU)	BE/BTech	Rs 60,000 – Rs 90,000
Government Medical (MIMS)	MBBS	Rs 12,000 – Rs 20,000
ACU / AIMS (Deemed)	MBBS	Rs 8,00,000 – Rs 12,00,000
ACU Nursing	BSc Nursing	Rs 50,000 – Rs 80,000
UAS Agriculture	BSc Agriculture	Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000

Admission Process

BA, BSc, BCom: Karnataka SATS portal for government colleges. Applications open June after PUC results. University of Mysore affiliated.

BE/BTech: KCET rank via KEA counselling. GMIT, PES CEM and GEC Mandya all participate. Management quota directly at colleges.

MBBS at MIMS: NEET UG via KEA NEET counselling. Karnataka domicile required. Government quota — most affordable MBBS option in the district.

MBBS at AIMS: NEET UG. ACU deemed university quota plus state quota through KEA counselling.

BSc Agriculture: KCET agriculture rank via KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.

BSc Nursing: KEA nursing counselling for government seats at Govt Nursing College Mandya. ACU nursing colleges accept direct applications after KEA rounds.

How to Choose a College in Mandya

For engineering, GMIT Mandya is the strongest option — NAAC A, VTU affiliated, KCET counselling. PES College of Engineering is a solid alternative with the PES group brand. Government Engineering College Mandya is the budget option for KCET government quota students who want to study close to home.

For MBBS, MIMS is the clear first choice — government fees and strong clinical exposure. AIMS (ACU) is the private fallback at significantly higher cost but with deemed university status and NAAC A. For nursing and pharmacy, the ACU group dominates in Mandya district — Adichunchanagiri University College of Nursing (NAAC A+) is the strongest nursing institution in the district.

Mandya's proximity to Bengaluru and Mysore means students can access larger city resources while studying here — a practical advantage for internships, exam coaching and weekend employment that students in more remote districts don't have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MIMS Mandya a government college?

Yes. Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) is a government medical college with 150 MBBS seats, RGUHS affiliated. Government quota fees are Rs 12,000–20,000 per year. Admission is through KEA NEET counselling for Karnataka domicile students.

Which is the best engineering college in Mandya?

GM Institute of Technology Mandya (NAAC A, 300 seats) is the strongest engineering college in the district by accreditation. PES College of Engineering and Government Engineering College Mandya are the other two main options, all VTU affiliated.

What is Adichunchanagiri University?

Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) is a deemed university in B.G. Nagara, Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district — run by the Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. It has NAAC A accreditation and runs medical, nursing, pharmacy and other colleges. AIMS is its flagship medical college with 150 MBBS seats.

How far is Mandya from Bengaluru?

Mandya is about 100 km from Bengaluru on the Mysore Expressway — approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by road. This makes it one of the most Bengaluru-accessible tier-2 cities in Karnataka, practical for students who want to study locally while staying connected to Bengaluru's job market.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for Mandya Students

Karnataka government post-matric scholarships cover SC/ST students at all government and aided colleges in Mandya — full tuition fees plus a monthly maintenance allowance. Apply through the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department portal before August. OBC students apply under the Backward Classes Welfare Department scheme. Mandya district has a significant SC/ST population in the sugarcane belt taluks — scholarship uptake at government colleges is high and most process applications automatically.

Adichunchanagiri University runs institutional scholarships for meritorious students from economically weaker sections — contact ACU's student welfare office at admission time. AIMS (medical college) has fee concession schemes for government quota students admitted through KEA NEET counselling. GMIT Mandya has merit scholarships for top KCET rank holders — ask at the admissions office in July after counselling opens.

Hostel and Accommodation in Mandya

Mandya city has modest PG accommodation options — Rs 3,500 to Rs 7,000 per month for shared rooms near the MIMS hospital and engineering college cluster. Government hostels for SC/ST students are operated by the Karnataka Social Welfare Department district office — apply in April through the district welfare office. MIMS has a student hostel for medical students on campus.

Adichunchanagiri University in B.G. Nagara (50 km from Mandya city) has extensive on-campus residential facilities for its medical, nursing and pharmacy students — most ACU students stay on campus given the rural location. PES College of Engineering and GMIT Mandya have hostel facilities on campus — apply at admission time. For students who commute from Bengaluru or Mysore to study in Mandya, the Mysore Expressway makes daily commuting feasible for some routes.

Mandya's Sugar Industry and Career Context

Mandya is Karnataka's sugar capital — the Mysore Sugar Company (Mysugar) factory and multiple cooperative sugar factories in the district employ engineers, accountants and managers. Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering graduates from Mandya colleges find direct employment in the sugar processing sector. BCom and BBA graduates from Mandya find entry-level positions in cooperative banks (Mandya District Cooperative Central Bank is one of Karnataka's stronger cooperative banks), agri-input dealerships and the sugarcane procurement chain.

The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) weaving centre at Srirangapatna also provides textile-adjacent employment. Students interested in textile management and design have a rare local industry context in Mandya that most Karnataka cities don't offer. The Cauvery river basin's irrigation infrastructure makes Mandya one of Karnataka's most agriculturally productive districts — agriculture graduates from College of Agriculture Mandya have genuine local employment relevance in crop advisory and agri-input sectors.

Getting to Mandya

Mandya is on the Bengaluru–Mysore Expressway (NH-275) — 100 km from Bengaluru and 40 km from Mysore. KSRTC buses run every 15–20 minutes between Mandya and both cities. The Mandya railway station is on the Bengaluru–Mysore main line — trains connect to Bengaluru in under 2 hours and Mysore in 30 minutes. This connectivity makes Mandya one of the easiest Karnataka district headquarters to access for students, parents and recruiters. Campus placement drives from Bengaluru-based companies sometimes extend to Mandya engineering colleges given the proximity.

Official Sources: University of Mysore — uni-mysore.ac.in | Adichunchanagiri University — acu.edu.in | KEA — kea.kar.nic.in | RGUHS — rguhs.ac.in

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Why Study in Mandya

Mandya district — 100km southwest of Bangalore on NH-275, between Bangalore and Mysore — is Karnataka's sugarcane capital. The Mandya Sugar Factory (MYMUL) and the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam on the Cauvery River define the district's identity. With 23 colleges, Mandya has a moderate education ecosystem — particularly strong in arts and degree education, with emerging nursing and engineering options. Mysore (55km, 1 hour) and Bangalore (100km, 2 hours) are both within practical reach — Mandya students have access to two of Karnataka's top college cities without long relocation. Monthly living expenses in Mandya: Rs 5,500-9,000. KSRTC runs frequent services to both Mysore and Bangalore via the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway.

Engineering and Nursing in Mandya

Mandya has 5 engineering colleges — Government Engineering College Mandya (AICTE, VTU, KCET) is the government-fees option at Rs 35,000-65,000/year with SSP scholarship coverage for SC/ST students. Private engineering colleges in Mandya serve KCET and management quota students. For stronger NAAC-rated engineering within 1 hour, Mysore has JSS Science and Technology University (NAAC A++), NIE (NAAC A++), VVCE (NAAC A) and 14 engineering colleges. Nursing: 3 nursing colleges in Mandya — BSc Nursing through KEA NEET-based counselling at government-regulated fees. Mandya's nursing colleges benefit from attachment to Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) — a government medical college and teaching hospital with significant patient volume serving South Karnataka's Cauvery belt.

Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences — MBBS in Mandya

Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS, government, RGUHS affiliated) is one of Karnataka's important government medical colleges — serving Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar and Hassan districts' patient population. NEET UG required — Karnataka state quota through KEA, All India Quota through MCC. Government MBBS fees: Rs 30,000-60,000/year. MIMS's location in Mandya means MBBS students have clinical exposure at a district hospital serving rural South Karnataka — a different patient demography from Bangalore urban hospitals with specific relevance for KPSC Medical Officer careers in rural Karnataka. For NEET students from South Karnataka who want government MBBS without Bangalore's cost, MIMS Mandya is a strong option alongside MMCRI Mysore and BMCRI Bangalore.

Sugarcane Economy and Local Career Pathways

Mandya's sugarcane and sugar processing economy creates specific local career opportunities. The Mandya Sugar Factory (government-operated), MYMUL dairy cooperative and KRS Dam irrigation management employ science, engineering and agriculture graduates in technical and administrative roles. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has assets at KRS — civil and electrical engineers find government employment in dam maintenance and irrigation infrastructure. KPTCL power transmission infrastructure serving the Cauvery basin passes through Mandya — regular electrical engineering recruitment for grid maintenance. The Mysore-Bangalore Expressway corridor (NH-275) passing through Mandya has attracted warehousing, logistics and light manufacturing facilities near Maddur — providing entry-level commerce and engineering employment within the district for graduates who don't want to relocate to Bangalore or Mysore.

Arts, Commerce and Degree Colleges in Mandya

Mandya has 6 government arts and degree colleges across its taluks — Mandya, Maddur, Malavalli, Srirangapatna, Pandavapura and Nagamangala. All are affiliated to University of Mysore — one of Karnataka's strongest affiliating universities, consistently ranked in NIRF University top 50. University of Mysore affiliation means Mandya degree college graduates can pursue postgraduate education at Manasagangothri campus (Mysore, 55km) for MA, MSc and MCom at government fees — a natural academic progression. Government degree college BA/BCom/BSc at Rs 5,000-15,000/year with SSP scholarship coverage for SC/ST students is Karnataka's most affordable education pathway near a major city corridor.

Srirangapatna — Historical College Town

Srirangapatna island town (25km from Mandya, 20km from Mysore) — Tipu Sultan's capital and site of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799) — is within Mandya district. History and archaeology students at Mandya government colleges have field access to the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Gumbaz tomb, Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Cauvery River island fort — primary historical monuments that most Karnataka students only read about in textbooks. Government First Grade College Srirangapatna serves local students at PU and degree level. The Srirangapatna bird sanctuary on the Cauvery River islands provides ecology field study access for zoology and environmental science students.

Scholarships for Mandya Students

SSP Post-Matric Scholarship at ssp.karnataka.gov.in — full fee reimbursement for SC/ST/OBC students at government colleges. AICTE Pragati Scholarship Rs 30,000/year for girl students at Government Engineering College Mandya. Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities at scholarships.gov.in. MIMS Mandya MBBS government fees with SSP scholarship makes MBBS near-free for SC/ST students who qualify through NEET and KEA state quota — one of Karnataka's strongest scholarship value propositions for medical education. Mysore University merit scholarships available for top performers at University of Mysore affiliated government degree colleges in Mandya.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Mandya?

Mandya has 23 verified colleges in 2026-27 — 6 government arts and degree colleges, 5 engineering colleges, 3 nursing colleges, 3 medical colleges and education colleges. MIMS (government MBBS) and Government Engineering College Mandya are the flagship institutions.

Is there a government MBBS college in Mandya?

Yes — Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) is a government MBBS college with RGUHS affiliation. NEET UG required. Karnataka state quota admission through KEA. Government fees at Rs 30,000-60,000/year make it significantly cheaper than private MBBS options in Mysore or Bangalore.

Is Mandya better than Mysore for college?

Mysore (55km, 1 hour) has 97 colleges versus Mandya's 23 — for professional streams like pharmacy, dental, MBA or premium engineering, Mysore is clearly stronger. Mandya is better for students who want government degree education (BA/BCom/BSc) or MIMS MBBS at lowest cost while staying closer to their home district. The Mysore-Mandya-Bangalore corridor means students aren't choosing between cities in isolation.

Official sources: KEA | SSP Karnataka

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