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University of Mysore

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University of Mysore: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    University of Mysore is a public state university in Mysore, Karnataka, India, with on-campus and online higher-study degree courses. It suits students who want a state university in India and need to check the exact course options and study mode before applying.

  2. What you can study

    The university is recognised for offering higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online. The study areas and programme catalogue are not specified here, so confirm the exact subjects, level, and mode of study on the university’s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should verify the specific entry requirements, document list, deadline, and application route on the official website. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission, and it offers higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online, so confirm whether your chosen course is available in the study mode you need.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Mysore will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so plan for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it for your course before you apply. Also check whether your programme is offered on-campus or online, what documents are needed from overseas applicants, and how you will meet visa and enrolment requirements if you study in India.

  6. How it compares

    Among 475 universities in India, University of Mysore stands out as a public state university with recognised higher-study degree courses available on-campus and online. That makes it a practical option if you want a state university setting and need to compare course availability carefully rather than relying on broad reputation.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Mysore

What type of institution is University of Mysore?

It is a public state university.

Where is University of Mysore located?

It is in Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Does University of Mysore offer online study?

Yes. It is recognised for offering higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online.

How many universities are there in India in this comparison set?

There are 475 universities in India.

Overview

The University of Mysore is a public state university in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The university was founded during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV and the premiership of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission for offering higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online. It was inaugurated on 27 July 1916. Its first chancellor was the maharaja himself; the first Vice-Chancellor was H. V. Nanjundaiah. This was the first university outside of British administered Indian provinces, the sixth in the Indian subcontinent as a whole, and the first in Karnataka. It is a state university of the affiliating type, and was deemed autonomous within the Republic of India on 3 March 1956, when it gained recognition from the University Grants Commission.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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