Best colleges in Shimoga 2026
22 colleges in Shimoga charge between ₹4,270 and ₹8.8 L in the first year, and Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Shimoga — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,270 – ₹8.8 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 18 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 22 |
| Highest package reported | ₹24 L |
| Top rated | Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS] |
Top 22 colleges in Shimoga
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Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2005
9.5 Fees from ₹25,500 30 courses -
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Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering - [JNNCE]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government · est. 1980
9.1 Fees from ₹2.14 L Highest ₹24 L 35 courses -
3
PES Institute of Technology and Management - [PESITM]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹8.8 L Highest ₹8 L 28 courses -
4
Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 2012
8.6 Fees from ₹7.72 L 21 courses -
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Kuvempu University - [KU]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
7.4 Fees from ₹76,876 NIRF #51 Highest ₹3 L 99 courses -
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Acharya Tulsi National College of Commerce - [ATNCC]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1966
5.0 Fees from ₹37,200 7 courses -
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P.E.S Institute of Advanced Management Studies - [PESIAMS]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 2008
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 4 courses -
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L.B. & S.B.S. Arts, Science & Commerce Autonomous College
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1964
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 5 courses -
9
Government First Grade College Bhadravati
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1993
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 7 courses -
10
Sir M V Government Arts and Commerce College - [SMVGACC]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1995
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
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Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital- [SDCH]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1992
Fees from ₹3.84 L 6 courses -
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Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education - [DDE]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
Fees from ₹64,120 33 courses -
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Sri. C.Bhimsen Rao National College of law
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1966
Fees from ₹30,180 3 courses -
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National College of Pharmacy - [NCP]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1967
Fees from ₹1.07 L 7 courses -
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Kamala Nehru Memorial National College for Women - [KNMNC]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1965
Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses -
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T.M.A.E.S Ayurvedic Medical College
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1991
Fees from ₹1.43 L 1 courses -
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Hoysala College of Management & IT Studies
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 2013
Fees from ₹1.16 L 1 courses -
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Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic - [SMP]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1980
Fees from ₹4,270 1 courses
Showing 22 of 22. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 22 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Shimoga the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,270 to ₹8.8 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 18 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. 1 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 Shimoga?
There are 22 colleges listed in Shimoga on this page, of which 4 are government and 18 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Shimoga?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,270 to ₹8.8 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shimoga?
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Shimoga.
What is the highest package from colleges in Shimoga?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹24 L. Packages vary by course and year.