Colleges in Mysore

Mysore has 240+ colleges. Some of the best are JSS Science and Technology University, NIE, University of Mysore, Mysore Medical College And Research Institute, and Karnataka State Open University. These offer B.Tech, MBA, and medical degrees.    

The top 5 colleges in Mysore, based on different NIRF categories, are in this table with ranks. 

Top Mysore Colleges	NIRF Ranks	Categories
JSS Science and Technology University Ranking	201 - 300 rank band	Engineering
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	21	University
NIE Ranking	151 - 200 rank band	Engineering
University of Mysore Ranking	71	University
Karantaka State Open University Ranking	2	Open University

 Note: Official NIRF reports 2025. 

Yes, SJCE is one of the best colleges for engineering in Mysore. It is also one of the oldest engineering colleges in Karnataka, and it is a constituent college of JSS Science and Technology University, under the JSS Mahavidyapeetha umbrella. It's known for its Civil Engineering and Electronics and Communication departments.   

 

Karnataka State Open University Mysore offers 420+ courses in UG, PG and PhD level on the basis of merit or entrance. The University offers courses such as BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BEd and BCA in ODL mode. KSOU offers these courses through 29 departments with segregated streams such as Food and Nutrition, Biotechnology, Information Technology and many others. 

The fee at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research varies course-wise. Candidates need to pay course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the college. Below is JSS Mysore fee for popular courses:

Course	Total Tuition Fee
MBA	INR 1.2 lakh - INR 3.6 lakh
BBA	INR 90,000 - INR 1.6 lakh
BSc	INR 45,000 - INR 4.9 lakh
MSc	INR 87,100 - INR 4.3 lakh
MBBS	INR 6.5 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The best universities in Mysore for Science are:

1. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research for BSc. and MSc. programmes. 
2. Karnataka State Open University for BSc., MSc., and BCA programmes.
3. JSS3 of Mysore for BSc. and MSc. programmes.  

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research has a better fee-to-salary ratio for its UG and PG courses than many other colleges in Mysore. 

College Placement	Tuition Fee	Median Salary
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Placement	INR 10,000 - INR 21.42 Lakh	INR 9.75 - 10.76 LPA

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Mysore can be much more affordable than Bangalore in terms of cost of living and college/university fees. For instance,  SJCE BE in Mechanical Engineering is for INR 1.63 Lakh. Likewise, a PGDM in Agri and Food Business Management from Agriculture and Food Management Institute is for INR 3.3 Lakh.

Other than these private institutes, one of the top government institutions, such as Mysore University has more than 180 degree programmes, with fees starting from INR 4,500. 

 

The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

 

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in Mysore admits students to its undergraduate engineering programs via three separate entrance exams: JEE Main (UG), COMEDK, and CET. The minimal score required for admission varies according to the exam taken. Direct entrance to NIE is available, through management quota .

It is important to note that the fees for direct admission through management quota are significantly higher than those for students who qualify through entrance exams. Please visit the official NIE website for additional information on the admission procedure and fees.

MMK and SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya is one of the best colleges in Mysore for BBA. It ranks 123rd for this programme in the latest India Today rankings for the category of the top BBA colleges in India.  

 

Candidates seeking admission in JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research must fulfil the eligibility and selection requirements. The selection criteria varies course-wise. Candidates consider merit in the last qualifying exam for BSc, MSc, BBA, etc. For courses such as MD, MBBS, BDS, etc., entrance exams are accepted. Hence, direct admission is not available in JSS Mysore.

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research considers NEET UG for MBBS and BDS courses, NEET PG for MD and MS. The academy also accepts NEET SS for admission to DM and MCh programmes. Once the provisional seat allotment is over based on entrance exam score, candidates can confirm their seats by paying course fees and submitting important documents. 

JSS Medical college was established between 1984-85. It is a private medical college located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India. It has now become a constituent college of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research which is accredited with NAAC with Grade "A+". JSS Medical college is ranked 37th by NIRF in "Medical" category in 2025. JSS medical college has a big campus spread over 43 acres & offers facilities like Hostel, Library, Sports, Medical, Research, Banking, etc. to the students. The JSS hospital is one of the India's the biggest hospital equipped with 1800 beds under one roof with the latest technology and best medical practices. The hospital provides services in 37 specialties/super specialties and has 67 special clinics offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Overall it is a very good college for doing medical related courses.

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering provides various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The courses include  BTech, MTech, and MBA. The institute also provides undergraduate programmes for working professionals. These programmes for working professionals are offered in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

SDMIMD popular programme is PGDM. The PGDM students are placed in top companies such as Schnieder Electric, Infosys BPM, Capgemini, Deloitte, Infosys, Morgan Stanley, and others. The below-mentioned are USPs of joining the SDMIMD programme:

• Faculty with good experience in industry and academia. Several of them with international teaching experience
• Consistent placement record with one of the best corporate companies among several regular recruiters
• Single occupancy hostel rooms
• Merit Scholarship Scheme
• Customised Management Education programmes for corporate executives.

Sheshadripuram Degree College has been rated 4.2 on Infrastructure parameter. Sheshadripuram Degree College provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. Sheshadripuram Degree College has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

ATME College of Engineering has been rated 4.6 on Infrastructure parameter. ATME College of Engineering offers good infrastructure such as Labs, Library to students. ATME College of Engineering has also been rated 4.6 for Campuslife.

SJCE Mysore course admission is entrance-based. Candidates are thus required to have a valid score in the respective entrance examination such as KCET/COMEDK for BE, PGCET for MBA, MCA, and MTech. Moreover, the students must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria for selection. 

Eligible students can register for the desired course by filling out the application form. The admission form can be obtained from the KEA official website or in person from the institute campus. Moreover, seat allotment is carried out by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

MYRA School of Business admission 2026 is based on entrance exams such as MAT, CAT, XAT and ATMA. The institute also conducts its own ex, aination for admission, namely, Myra Entrtance Test (MET) for those candidates who have nmot appeared in any of the accepted examinations.

Yes, students can easily consider Amity University Online for admissions especially for courses like MBA and BCA. Below given are the reasons to consider Amity University Online:

• Accreditation: Amity Online is India's only university to be accredited by the Western Associations of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers courses recognised by the World Education Services (WES) Canada & USA.
• Easy admission: The admissions are completely based on merit and no entrance test is needed.
• Scholarships: Amity Online offers various need-based, merit and even early-bird scholarships to students.

JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore has been rated 4.1 on Infrastructure parameter. JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore provide good facilities all around the campus such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore has also been rated 3.5 for Campuslife.

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions

Maharaja's College, University of Mysore offers Degree courses including 25 UG and 4 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Maharaja's College, University of Mysore has specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Criminology, M.A. specializations in International Relations.

GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women located in Mysore, Karnataka is a private institute and was established in 2003. The institute is famous for its flagship courses which includes BTech and MBA programme offered at UG and PG levels. GSSS Mysore offers BE/BTech programme across various speicalisations Such as Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, and many more. Apart from this, GSSSIETW also offers MBA/PGDM programme to students at the PG level with a duration of 2 years. 

Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore is a well-known institution for B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore has course specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research has been rated 4.8 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The eligibility criteria for the CS foundation course is Class 12 or equivalent pass in any stream with 65% aggregate for economically backward students and 85% for academically bright candidates. While the executive course can be pursued by any candidate with a class 12 or equivalent exam pass certificate with the required aggregate/CS foundation programme pass/foundation exam pass of the institute of cost accountants of India/Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of ICAI, or Arts, Science, Commerce graduates/PG (excluding fine arts). Additionally, the applicant shall not be less than 17 years of age. Furthermore, for ICSI CS professional course can be only pursued by candidates who have cleared the CS executive exam. It must be noted that the Company Secretary courses cannot be pursued by candidates who have passed the qualifying exam in the fine arts stream.

Yuvarajas College, University of Mysore has been rated 3.8 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.