Degree Colleges in Mysore 2026-27 — BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA Colleges, Fees and Admission

Mysore has 115 colleges across arts, science, commerce, engineering, medical, dental, law, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, agriculture and management — making it Karnataka's second largest education city after Bengaluru. Most degree colleges in Mysore are affiliated to University of Mysore, one of India's oldest universities established in 1916. Government college fees start at Rs 3,000 per year; JSS group colleges and other aided institutions charge Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000; engineering and medical colleges range from Rs 60,000 to Rs 12,00,000 depending on programme and quota. The city is also home to JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), a deemed university with NAAC A++ — the highest accreditation grade.

Why Mysore Is Karnataka's Second Education Capital

Mysore has a 100-year tradition of higher education. University of Mysore, established in 1916, was only the sixth university in India and the first in the princely state of Mysore. Its affiliated colleges — Maharaja's College, Yuvaraja's College, Maharani's Science College — are among the oldest government degree colleges in South India, with alumni lists that include senior IAS officers, scientists and politicians.

The JSS group, headquartered in Mysore, runs one of the most comprehensive private education ecosystems in Karnataka — engineering, medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, allied health, law, hotel management and arts colleges, most holding NAAC A++ accreditation. JSS Science and Technology University is a deemed university in its own right. For a student who wants quality private education at a reasonable cost, Mysore's JSS network is a genuine alternative to Bengaluru.

Mysore also benefits from its proximity to Bengaluru — 140 km on the Mysore-Bengaluru Expressway, around 2.5 hours by road. Students can attend college in Mysore while accessing Bengaluru for internships, competitive exam coaching or industry exposure on weekends. Living costs in Mysore are significantly lower than Bengaluru — hostel accommodation runs Rs 4,000 to Rs 9,000 per month versus Rs 8,000 to Rs 18,000 in Bengaluru.

Degree Colleges in Mysore by Stream

Arts, Science and Commerce

College	Type	Accreditation	Key Programmes
Maharaja's College Mysore	Government	NAAC A+	BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc
Yuvaraja's College Mysore	Government	NAAC A	BA, BSc, BCom
Maharani's Science College for Women	Government	NAAC A	BSc, MSc (Women)
JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science	Aided (Autonomous)	NAAC A+	BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA
JSS College for Women Mysore	Aided	NAAC A++	BA, BSc, BCom (Women)
Teresian College Mysore	Aided	NAAC A	BA, BSc, BCom (Women)
St Philomena's College Mysore	Aided	NAAC A	BA, BSc, BCom
Sarada Vilas College Mysore	Aided	UGC Recognised	BA, BCom
Mahajana's PG Centre Mysore	Aided	UGC Recognised	BA, BCom, MA, MCom
Govt First Grade College Mysore	Government	NAAC B+	BA, BSc, BCom
KSOU (Karnataka State Open University)	Open University	UGC Recognised	BA, BCom (Distance)

Maharaja's College Mysore is the flagship government arts and science college — one of the oldest in South India, NAAC A+ accredited, affiliated to University of Mysore. It's the first choice for BA and BSc students who want a government college experience with strong academic heritage. Yuvaraja's College is the other major government option, particularly strong for BSc programmes.

JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science (autonomous status, NAAC A+) is the top private aided option for arts, science and commerce. Autonomous status means the college sets its own exam papers and results — a meaningful difference from non-autonomous colleges that follow university-wide question papers. Teresian College and JSS College for Women are both strong choices for women students, each holding NAAC A or above.

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is headquartered in Mysore and offers BA and BCom through distance mode at very low fees. It's a practical option for working students or those who can't attend regular college.

Engineering Colleges

College	Accreditation	Seats	Notable
NIE Institute of Technology Mysore	NAAC A++, NBA Tier-I	300	Autonomous, top-ranked in Mysore
JSS Science and Technology University	NAAC A++	300	Deemed university, strong placements
SJCE (Sri Jayachamarajendra CET)	NAAC A+	300	Oldest engineering college in Mysore
Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore	NAAC A	300	VTU affiliated, good CSE branch
GSSS Institute of Engineering	NAAC A	300	VTU affiliated
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering	AICTE Approved	300	Affordable, VTU affiliated
Govt Polytechnic Mysore	AICTE Approved	300	Government diploma
Govt Women's Polytechnic Mysore	AICTE Approved	300	Women only, diploma

NIE Institute of Technology holds NAAC A++ with NBA Tier-I accreditation — the strongest engineering college in Mysore by accreditation. JSS Science and Technology University is a deemed university with NAAC A++ and consistently strong placement numbers, particularly for CSE and ECE branches. SJCE is a government-aided engineering college — the oldest in Mysore, NAAC A+, and the most affordable engineering option after polytechnics.

Medical Colleges

Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) is Karnataka's second oldest government medical college — 150 MBBS seats, RGUHS affiliated, attached to Cheluvamba Hospital. Government quota fees are under Rs 20,000 per year. JSS Medical College Mysore (NAAC A++, 150 seats) is the top private MBBS option in the city under JSSAHER deemed university.

For AYUSH, Government Ayurveda Medical College Mysore and JSS Ayurveda Medical College (NAAC A++) both operate under RGUHS. JSS Homeopathic Medical College (NAAC A++, 60 seats) covers BHMS admissions. Government Nature Cure and Yoga College Mysore is one of the few government BNYS colleges in Karnataka.

Dental, Pharmacy and Nursing

JSS Dental College and Hospital (NAAC A++, 100 seats) is the strongest dental college in Mysore — large attached hospital, active clinical training, RGUHS affiliated. Farooqia Dental College (100 seats) is the other option for BDS in the city.

JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore (NAAC A++) is one of the top pharmacy colleges in South India — consistently ranked in NIRF pharmacy rankings. Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy and Farooqia College of Pharmacy cover additional B.Pharm and D.Pharm seats. For nursing, JSS College of Nursing (NAAC A++) and Govt Nursing College Mysore are the strongest options among six nursing colleges in the city.

Agriculture and Horticulture

Mysore has two agriculture colleges — College of Agriculture Mysuru (University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, 60 seats) and College of Horticulture Mysuru (UHS Bagalkot, 40 seats). These are government colleges with low fees and admission through KCET agriculture rank via KEA counselling. Career options after BSc Agriculture include agri-business, government agricultural officer posts and MSc Agriculture at UAS Bangalore or Dharwad.

Fees at Degree Colleges in Mysore

College Type	Programme	Annual Fees
Government	BA / BSc / BCom	Rs 3,000 – Rs 5,000
Aided Private (Autonomous)	BA / BSc / BCom	Rs 15,000 – Rs 35,000
Government Engineering (SJCE)	BE/BTech	Rs 25,000 – Rs 45,000
Private Engineering (VTU)	BE/BTech	Rs 70,000 – Rs 1,10,000
JSS Science and Technology University	BE/BTech	Rs 1,20,000 – Rs 1,60,000
Government (MMCRI)	MBBS	Rs 12,000 – Rs 20,000
JSS Medical College (Deemed)	MBBS	Rs 9,00,000 – Rs 13,00,000
RGUHS Dental	BDS	Rs 3,50,000 – Rs 5,50,000
RGUHS Nursing	BSc Nursing	Rs 40,000 – Rs 80,000

Admission Process for Degree Colleges in Mysore

BA, BSc, BCom: Government first grade colleges admit through Karnataka SATS portal — applications open in June after PUC results. Aided autonomous colleges like JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science run their own merit-based admissions. Documents needed: PUC marks card, TC, caste certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar.

BE/BTech: KCET rank through KEA for VTU-affiliated colleges. JSS Science and Technology University accepts KCET and JEE Main scores. SJCE (government-aided) admits through KCET government quota — lowest engineering fees in Mysore for KCET rank holders.

MBBS: NEET UG mandatory. MMCRI government quota seats through KEA NEET counselling — Karnataka domicile required. JSS Medical College seats through JSSAHER deemed quota and KEA state quota.

Agriculture: KCET agriculture rank via KEA counselling for both College of Agriculture and College of Horticulture Mysuru. Apply at kea.kar.nic.in during KCET counselling window.

Architecture: NATA score plus KCET architecture rank. Mysore School of Architecture (VTU, 40 seats) participates in KEA counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best arts college in Mysore?

Maharaja's College Mysore is the top government arts college — NAAC A+, one of the oldest in South India, affiliated to University of Mysore. JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science (autonomous, NAAC A+) is the best private aided option with a wider range of programmes including BBA and BCA.

Is there a government MBBS college in Mysore?

Yes. Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) is a government medical college with 150 MBBS seats, attached to Cheluvamba Hospital. Government quota fees are under Rs 20,000 per year. Admission is through KEA NEET counselling for Karnataka domicile students.

What engineering colleges are there in Mysore?

Mysore has seven engineering colleges — NIE Institute of Technology (NAAC A++), JSS Science and Technology University (NAAC A++), SJCE (NAAC A+), Maharaja Institute of Technology (NAAC A), GSSS Institute of Engineering (NAAC A), Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering and VTU PG Centre. Plus four polytechnics for diploma programmes.

Does University of Mysore offer direct admissions?

University of Mysore runs BA, BSc, BCom and postgraduate programmes at its Manasagangotri campus in Mysore. Admission to university departments is based on qualifying exam marks. The university also affiliates all degree colleges in Mysore, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts.

Which is better for BSc — Maharaja's College or JSS College?

Maharaja's College is government-aided with lower fees (Rs 3,000–5,000/year) and a strong academic heritage. JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science has autonomous status — it sets its own exams — and broader programme options. For students who want lower fees and don't need BCA or BBA, Maharaja's is the practical choice. For more programme flexibility, JSS is stronger.

Hotel Management and Law in Mysore

Mysore has five hotel management colleges — JSS Institute of Hotel Management (NAAC A++, NCHMCT affiliated), Vidya Vikas Institute of Hotel Management (AICTE, NCHMCT), JSS College of Hotel Management, KSOU School of Hotel Management and Mysore School of Hotel Management. Combined intake across these colleges is around 360 seats. Admission to NCHMCT-affiliated programmes requires NCHM JEE scores; other hotel management programmes admit on PUC marks directly. Mysore's tourism industry — palace, heritage sites, Dasara festival — creates direct local employment for hotel management graduates in ways that most Karnataka cities can't match.

For law, JSS Law College Mysore (NAAC B+, 120 seats) and Vidyavardhaka Law College (BCI Approved, 120 seats) offer BA LLB and LLB programmes under KSLU affiliation. Government Law College Mysuru (NAAC B+, 120 seats) is the most affordable option. Mysore's proximity to the Karnataka High Court circuit bench at Bengaluru and the active Mysore district court bar makes it a practical city for law graduates starting their careers in judicial services or civil practice.

Scholarships and Financial Aid in Mysore

University of Mysore runs merit scholarships for top-ranked students across its affiliated colleges — check the university's scholarship notifications after annual exam results. JSS institutions have institutional scholarship funds for students from economically weaker sections; contact the respective college's student welfare office at admission time.

Karnataka government post-matric scholarships for SC/ST students cover full fees plus maintenance at all government and aided colleges in Mysore. Apply through the Karnataka Scheduled Castes Welfare Department portal before August each year. KSOU distance programmes are inherently low-cost — annual fees under Rs 8,000 — making them the most accessible option for students who need to work while studying.

Official Sources: University of Mysore — uni-mysore.ac.in | KEA Karnataka — kea.kar.nic.in | JSSAHER — jssuni.edu.in | KSOU — ksoumysuru.ac.in

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