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University of Mysore

#65 in India Admissions open
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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.

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University of Mysore at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #65 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 467,987 times (h-index 183), according to OpenAlex.

Questions about University of Mysore
Is University of Mysore a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #65 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 467,987 times (h-index 183), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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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 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.