Best colleges in Mysore 2026
117 colleges in Mysore charge between ₹5,000 and ₹1.19 Cr in the first year, and SDM Institute for Management Development - [SDMIMD] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Mysore — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 117 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,000 – ₹1.19 Cr |
| Government / Private | 18 / 99 |
| NIRF-ranked | 11 of 117 |
| Highest package reported | ₹70 L |
| Top rated | SDM Institute for Management Development - [SDMIMD] |
Top 25 colleges in Mysore
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1
SDM Institute for Management Development - [SDMIMD]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1993
9.8 Fees from ₹14.82 L Highest ₹15.25 L 3 courses -
2
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute - [MMCARI]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1924
9.8 Fees from ₹3.22 L 33 courses -
3
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.6 Fees from ₹4.86 L NIRF #120 Highest ₹56 L 49 courses -
4
Mysore Makkala Koota and Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College for Women - [MMK SDM]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹72,000 5 courses -
5
JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.5 Fees from ₹1.16 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹60 L 70 courses -
6
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.5 Fees from ₹2.42 L NIRF #1150 175 courses -
7
The National Institute of Engineering - [NIE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1946
9.4 Fees from ₹2.77 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹70 L 38 courses -
8
JSS Dental College and Hospital - [JSSDCH]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1986
9.4 Fees from ₹22.04 L NIRF #10 14 courses -
9
NIE Institute of Technology - [NIEIT]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.2 Fees from ₹1.4 L Highest ₹56 L 6 courses -
10
GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women - [GSSSIETW]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2003
9.2 Fees from ₹9 L NIRF #2650 Highest ₹34 L 17 courses -
11
JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government
9.1 Fees from ₹1.19 Cr NIRF #37 67 courses -
12
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Mysore Campus
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2006
9.1 Fees from ₹3.56 L Highest ₹28.4 L 24 courses -
13
University of Mysore - [UOM]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1956
9.1 Fees from ₹1.04 L NIRF #101 270 courses -
14
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology - [VVIET]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1997
9.0 Fees from ₹4.1 L Highest ₹7.5 L 10 courses -
15
JSS Law College - [JSSLC]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1982
9.0 Fees from ₹1.49 L 6 courses -
16
Wadiyar Centre For Architecture - [WCFA]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2015
9.0 Fees from ₹15.06 L 3 courses -
17
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering - [VVCE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1997
8.8 Fees from ₹4.92 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹41.3 L 36 courses -
18
JSS AHER Centre For Online Education
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2008
8.6 Fees from ₹2 L 10 courses -
19
Faculty of Arts Departments
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1965
8.5 Fees from ₹1.15 L 16 courses -
20
Maharaja Institute of Technology - [MIT]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
8.4 Fees from ₹8.8 L Highest ₹7 L 16 courses -
21
Karnataka State Open University - [KSOU]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1996
8.4 Fees from ₹26,730 NIRF #2 97 courses -
22
Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura - [MITT]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2016
8.3 Fees from ₹4.5 L Highest ₹12 L 9 courses -
23
Academy for Technical and Management Excellence - [ATME]
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2010
8.2 Fees from ₹10.07 L Highest ₹12 L 13 courses -
24
SBRR Mahajana First Grade College
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1982
8.2 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹7.5 L 36 courses -
25
Yuvaraja's College
Mysore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1928
8.2 Fees from ₹14,370 Highest ₹10 L 24 courses
Showing 25 of 117. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 117 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mysore the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,000 to ₹1.19 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 18 of these are government-run and 99 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 11 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Mysore?
There are 117 colleges listed in Mysore on this page, of which 18 are government and 99 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Mysore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,000 to ₹1.19 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mysore?
SDM Institute for Management Development - [SDMIMD] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Mysore.
What is the highest package from colleges in Mysore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹70 L. Packages vary by course and year.