Best Science colleges in Shimoga 2026
10 Science colleges in Shimoga charge between ₹10,146 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.
Science colleges in Shimoga — at a glance
| Science colleges | 10 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹10,146 – ₹8.8 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 10 |
| Highest package reported | ₹24 L |
| Top rated | Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS] |
Which science college in Shimoga is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Science colleges in Shimoga compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMS Shimoga Shimoga | 9.5 | — | ₹25,500 | — | Government |
| JNNCE Shimoga | 9.1 | — | ₹2.14 L | ₹24 L | Government |
| PESITM Shimoga | 9 | — | ₹8.8 L | ₹8 L | Government |
| Kuvempu University Shimoga Shimoga | 7.4 | #86 | ₹76,876 | ₹3 L | Private |
| L.B. & S.B.S. Arts, Science & Commerce Autonomous College Shimoga Shimoga | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Government First Grade College Bhadravati Shimoga Shimoga | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹64,120 | — | Private |
| Tunga Mahavidyalaya Shimoga Shimoga | — | — | ₹60,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 10 Science 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 -
2
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 -
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Kuvempu University - [KU]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
7.4 Fees from ₹76,876 NIRF #86 Highest ₹3 L 99 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 -
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Government First Grade College Bhadravati
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1993
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 7 courses -
7
Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education - [DDE]
Shimoga, Karnataka · Private · est. 1987
Fees from ₹64,120 33 courses -
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Showing 10 of 10. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 10 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Shimoga the published first-year fee runs from ₹10,146 to ₹8.8 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 7 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 Science colleges are there in Shimoga?
There are 10 Science colleges listed in Shimoga on this page, of which 3 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Shimoga?
Published first-year fees range from ₹10,146 to ₹8.8 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shimoga for Science?
Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences - [SIMS] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Shimoga.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Shimoga?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹24 L. Packages vary by course and year.