How many colleges are there 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.

Which are the top colleges in Mysore?

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.

Is SJCE college in Mysore is good for engineering?

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.

Which are the best universities in Mysore for science?

The best universities in Mysore for Science are: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research for BSc. and MSc. programmes. Karnataka State Open University for BSc., MSc., and BCA programmes. JSS3 of Mysore for BSc. and MSc. programmes.

Which college is best for placement in Mysore?

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.

Is Mysore cheap or expensive for college education?

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.

Are there any good colleges in Mysore for BBA?

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 .

Can I get direct admission in JSS Mysore?

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.

Which entrance exam scores are accepted by JSS Mysore for admission?

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.

Colleges in Mysore 2026 - Stream-wise List with Fees & Admissions

Mysore (officially Mysuru) has over 240 colleges. It has some of the best colleges for engineering, medical, and science in the country. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research and Mysore University are the most well-known. They rank among the top 100 universities in India (NIRF 2025) that offer good science courses through constituent colleges. For engineering, the National Institute of Engineering is the best. Other ranking bodies, such as India Today-MDRA 2026 also ranks some Mysore colleges in independent categories for BSc and BCA.

Table of Contents

Stream-wise Top Colleges in Mysore
- 1.1 Best Engineering Colleges in Mysuru
- 1.2 Best Medical College in Mysore
- 1.3 Best BCA Colleges in Mysore
- 1.4 Best Science College in Mysore
How to Get Admission in Mysore Colleges: Accepting Exams & Eligibility
- 2.1 Engineering Admiss

Table of Contents

Stream-wise Top Colleges in Mysore
- 1.1 Best Engineering Colleges in Mysuru
- 1.2 Best Medical College in Mysore
- 1.3 Best BCA Colleges in Mysore
- 1.4 Best Science College in Mysore
How to Get Admission in Mysore Colleges: Accepting Exams & Eligibility
- 2.1 Engineering Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges
- 2.2 Medical Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges
- 2.3 BCA Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges
- 2.4 Science Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges
Placement and Career Opportunities in Mysore
- 3.1 Median Salary for Engineering Graduates in Mysore
- 3.2 Median Salary for Medical Graduates in Mysore
- 3.3 Median Salary for BCA Graduates in Mysore
Student Life in Mysore - What to Expect

Stream-wise Top Colleges in Mysore

Mysore can be a great affordable option for higher studies in engineering, medical, and science among Karnataka colleges. Below, Shiksha compiles colleges in Mysore from the latest ranking frameworks: NIRF (2025) and India Today-MDRA 2026. We discuss rankings of the top colleges in Mysore, stream-wise, with tuition fees.

Best Engineering Colleges in Mysuru

The National Institute of Engineering is in the 151-200 rank band in NIRF Engineering rankings, as one of the top engineering colleges in India. On the slightly expensive side, JSS Science and Technology University is also in the 201-300 rank band and has a greater variety of BTech programme combinations (computer science and business systems, industrial and production engineering, etc.) than NIE. See ranks and tuition fees below.

Best B.Tech Colleges in Mysore	Tuition Fee Range	NIRF Ranks
The National Institute of Engineering BTech Course	INR 2.8 Lakh - INR 5.2 Lakh	151-200
JSS Science and Technology University BTech Course	INR 3.9 Lakh - INR 10.5 Lakh	201-300

Note: NIRF is yet to publish rankings in 2026.

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Best Medical College in Mysore

JSS Medical College is the only top-rated Mysore medical college among 50 top medical colleges in India. See rank and tuition fee below.

Best Medical College in Mysore	Tuition Fee Range	NIRF Rank
JSS Medical College Ranking	INR 2.8 Lakh - INR 5.2 Lakh	151-200

Note: NIRF is yet to publish rankings in 2026.

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Best BCA Colleges in Mysore

If you are looking for an affordable BCA course in Karnataka, you can check two top-rated BCA colleges in Mysore. These are among the best BCA colleges in India, as per India Today-MDRA 2026.

Best BCA Colleges in Mysore	Tuition Fee Range	India Today-MDRA Ranks
MMK and SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya BCA Ranking	N/A	98
Sheshadripuram Degree College BCA Ranking	N/A	188

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Best Science College in Mysore

India Today has a separate category for Top BSc colleges in India in 2026. Among Mysore colleges that offer BSc programmes, there is one in ranking.

Best BCA Colleges in Mysore	Tuition Fee Range	India Today-MDRA Rank
MMK and SDM Mahila Maha Vidyalaya BSc Ranking	N/A	168

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How to Get Admission in Mysore Colleges: Accepting Exams & Eligibility

Mysore colleges for engineering, medical, and science degrees provide admissions through national and state level entrance exams.

Engineering Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges

Class 12 PCM with 45 to 55% marks is needed.
Valid scores in KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main will be needed.

Medical Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges

Passed Class 12 PCM with 45 to 55% marks.
Valid scores in NEET UG and NEET PG.

BCA Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges

Completed Class 12 PCM or other streams with Maths with 45 to 55% marks total.
Valid scores in institute-level exams.

Science Admissions 2026 in Mysore Colleges

Completed Class 12 PCM/PCM with 45 to 50% marks total.

Placement and Career Opportunities in Mysore

If you are still trying to figure out which colleges in Mysore are best, look at the placement information. On Shiksha, you can find the latest reports shared by different institutes across different domains.

Median Salary for Engineering Graduates in Mysore

Here are some of the best B.Tech colleges in Mysore with good median salaries.

B.Tech Placements	Median Salary
GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women Placement	INR 4.5 - INR 6.8 LPA
Maharaja Institute of Technology Placement	INR 6 LPA
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Placement	INR 4 LPA - INR 4.8 LPA
ATME College of Engineering Placement	INR 3.5 LPA

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

Median Salary for Medical Graduates in Mysore

As there are several medicine and health science colleges in Mysore, you can look into the placements from a few more that have high-quality medical degrees.

Medical Placements	Median Salary
J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital Placement	INR 9.75 LPA - INR 13.55 LPA
St.Philominas College Medical Placement	INR 2.5 LPA

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

Median Salary for BCA Graduates in Mysore

There are some good multidisciplinary institutes in Mysore offering good packages to BCA graduates. See median salaries below.

BCA Placements	Median Salary
JSS Science and Technology University BCA Placement	INR 9 LPA
Cresta School of Management, Science, and Arts BCA Placement	INR 3 LPA - INR 4 LPA
Yuvarajas College BCA Placement	INR 3.5 LPA

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

Student Life in Mysore - What to Expect

Mysore colleges have relatively affordable fees compared to Bangalore colleges. The city blends a lower cost of living with high-quality education away from the metro bustle. These make Mysore a fine education hub in the South.

Mysore is going to get much better for engineering and science graduates. KDEM's Mysuru Cluster Vision Document (2025) mentions about pushing a USD 10 billion digital economy for Mysuru by 2030. That will create 1,50,000 digital jobs under Karnataka's 'Beyond Bengaluru' push in IT/ITeS, GCC, and ESDM.

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Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement

MysorePvt

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Jnanadhara First Grade College

MysorePvt

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Government First Grade College, Hullahalli

MysoreGovt

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Sri Kaveri First Grade College

MysorePvt

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JSS School of Nursing, Mysore

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Q: How can I get into Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognised board.

Q: How can I get into Jnanadhara First Grade College for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Jnanadhara First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with some compulsory subjects including Accountancy, Business Studies, Maths/optional subject, and/ or Economics.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Sri Kaveri First Grade College for UG/PG courses?

Sri Kaveri First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

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Sri Shankar Vilasa Samskrit College

MysorePvt

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Vidya Vikas Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

MysorePvt

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Simha Subba Mahalakshmi First Grade College

MysorePvt

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Suraksha College of Nursing, Mysore

Mysore

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Sahaj Marg Spirituality Foundation

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Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Sri Shankar Vilasa Samskrit College for UG/PG courses?

Sri Shankar Vilasa Samskrit College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years as on 1-Oct-2021.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Vidya Vikas Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology for UG/PG courses?

Vidya Vikas Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Simha Subba Mahalakshmi First Grade College for UG/PG courses?

Simha Subba Mahalakshmi First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation

Mysore

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B.G.S. First Grade College, Periyapatna

MysorePvt

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MES First Grade College

MysorePvt

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Moulana Azad College of Education

MysorePPP

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Cauvery Group of Institutions

Mysore

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Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation for UG/PG courses?

Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses

Eligibility

B.Voc

Category-1: Students already acquired NSQF certification Level 4 in a particular industry sector and opted for admission in the skill based courses under NSQF in the institutions recognised under Community Colleges/ B. Voc. Degree programme/Deen Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendras in the same trade with job role for which he/she was previously certified at the school level. Category-2: Students who have acquired NSQF certification Level 4 but may like to change their trade and may enter into skill-based courses in a different trade. There is no age limit.

Q: How can I get into B.G.S. First Grade College, Periyapatna for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

B.G.S. First Grade College, Periyapatna has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in MES First Grade College for UG/PG courses?

MES First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Moulana Azad College of Education for UG/PG courses?

Moulana Azad College of Education has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognised University/Institute.

Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital & Research Institute

Nanjangud

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Government First Grade College, Hanagodu

MysoreGovt

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Sri Harnarain Somani Teachers Training Institution

MysorePPP

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Maharshi First Grade College

MysorePvt

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Government First Grade College, Periyapatna

MysoreGovt

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On Colleges in Mysore 2026 - Stream-wise List with Fees & Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Sri Harnarain Somani Teachers Training Institution for UG/PG courses?

Sri Harnarain Somani Teachers Training Institution has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
D.Ed	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Maharshi First Grade College for UG/PG courses?

Maharshi First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Government First Grade College, Bannur

MysoreGovt

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Government First Grade College For Women, Byarapura

MysoreGovt

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Genius First Grade College

MysorePvt

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Mysore City Minority First grade college

MysorePvt

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Sree Nataraja School of Nursing

MysorePvt

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Q: How can I get into Government First Grade College, Bannur for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Government First Grade College, Bannur has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
BBM/BMS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: How can I get into Government First Grade College For Women, Byarapura for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Government First Grade College For Women, Byarapura has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Genius First Grade College for UG/PG courses?

Genius First Grade College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

Gurukula College of Education

MysorePPP

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Srikantha First Grade College for Women

MysorePvt

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Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva Institute of Science, Commerce And Management

MysorePvt

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