M.Sc in Computer Science 

at University of Mysore India, Mysore

Yes, Mysore University offers two-year MSc IT course in distance education mode through Directorate of Distance University. Aspirants need to complete BSc degree with Computer Science or Mathematics as one of the optional subjects or any degree with Diploma in Computer Application or BCA/ BTech/ BE in any branch with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ CAT-I) to apply for MSc IT. 

University of Mysore admissions are both merit & entrance-based. The university conducts the PGEE for all the available PG courses that the university offers. Additionally, the university also accepts national or even state-level entrance examinations for admission to specific programmes. The entrance examinations accepted are MAT, CAT, Karnataka PGCET, KCET, etc. The university releases a merit list to announce the names of shortlisted aspirants.

University of Mysore Placement  is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about University of Mysore placements 2024:

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

The total fee (tuition) for Mysore University MSc programme ranges between INR 4,800 & INR 5.6 lakh. This info is taken from official site/ sanctioning body & changes from time to time. The total MSc fee include diverse components like caution deposit, hostel fee, etc. Below is the fee breakup for University of Mysore MSc:

University of Mysore offers MBA based on Karnataka PGCET exam scores. It is done for full-time and part-time programmes. As per the eligibility criteria mentioned for both part-time and full-time, the needed percentage should stood at 50% and 45% for unreserved and reserved category candidates in their bachelor's degree, however, there is no percentage criteria mentioned to be needed by the candidates in 12th. Moreover, Karnataka PGCET eligibility criteria for MBA admission is as follows.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for Full-Time MBA

• Candidates must pass a three-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institute.
• Qualifying marks in the bachelor's degree examination is specified below based on the social category of the candidate
• Unreserved Candidates: 50% aggregate marks
• SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka Candidates: 45% aggregate marks

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for Part-Time MBA

• In addition to the Karnataka PGCET eligibility for a full-time MBA course, candidates must have a work experience of not less than three years as of the year 2025.
• The establishment or the workplace of the candidate must be within 40 KM radial distance from the institution he/she is seeking admission in.

Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria for Government Seats

Candidates should have studied and passed from a government-recognised educational institution located in Karnataka for a minimum period of seven academic years commencing from 1st standard continuously or in broken period and must have passed class 10th or class 12th from a government-recognised institution located in Karnataka.

OR

The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination from Karnataka. In addition, either of the parents must have studied for a period of seven years in Karnataka

OR

Children of ex-servicemen who had declared a place in Karnataka as their home town at the time of joining the defence services. In addition, such candidates should have passed the qualifying exam from a University or Board located anywhere in India.

University of Mysore provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the University of Mysore placement packages 2024:

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

A total of 2,504 seats are there in MSc course at Mysore University. Candidates can get a seat in MSc based on their score in PGEE conducted by the university. Below is MSc college-wise seat intake:

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

Mysore University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Mysore has also been ranked 44 in the University category and 71 in the Overall category by NIRF ranking 2023. The university, through its around 228 affiliated colleges and 85 PG departments, offers UG, PG Diploma PG Diploma and Certificate courses to the students. Some of the names of the top recruiters who visited the campus for placements include Infosys, TCS, Wipro, IBM, EY, HCL, etc.