Top Colleges in Shimoga 2026-27

Agricultural university serving Malnad and coastal Karnataka from Shimoga.

JNNCE Jawaharlal Nehru National College Engineering, Shivamogga — VTU-affiliated, NAAC A, NBA, est 1980. KCET 2025 CSE ~36,388 GM. 447 placed (NIRF 2025). Rs 42,000/year KCET fees. 55-acre campus.

Sharavathi Dental College Shimoga in Shimoga, Karnataka is a reputed medical institution offering MBBS and postgraduate medical programmes. The college has an attached teaching hospital with modern facilities for clinical training. Admissions are through NEET counselling for 2026-27.

Kuvempu University Department of Commerce, Shankaraghatta offers MCom and PhD programmes in the Western Ghats foothills campus. UGC recognised, NAAC A+ university. PGCET admission. Annual fee: ₹8,000–₹13,000. Serves Shivamogga, Chikmagalur and Hassan districts.

Govt PU College Shimoga is a well-known college in Shimoga, Karnataka offering various programmes with focus on academic excellence, skill development and career readiness. The college maintains good standards for 2026-27 admissions.

Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences SIMS — Government, RGUHS affiliated, NMC approved, est 1984. 150 MBBS seats. Malnad Western Ghats clinical training. Shivamogga, Karnataka.

Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences SIMS, Shimoga — RGUHS affiliated, NMC approved, NAAC A, est 2012. NEET 2025 GM 495-510. 150 MBBS seats. 1100-bed hospital. 16 OTs.

Govt Polytechnic Shimoga is a well-known college in Shimoga, Karnataka offering various programmes with focus on academic excellence, skill development and career readiness. The college maintains good standards for 2026-27 admissions.