The University of Mysore was established on July 27, 1916. It is the sixth oldest in the country and the first in the state of Karnataka. Also, in a sense it is the first university of the country to be established outside the limits of the British India. The university was founded as a result of the efforts of the benevolent and visionary Maharaja of erstwhile Princely State of Mysore His Highness Shri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar – IV (1884-1940), and the then Diwan Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1860-1962). It was the first University to be accredited by NAAC in 2000 with Five Star Status.

The University is located in Mysuru, the cultural centre of Karnataka. Mysuru was the capital of the Wadiyar dynasty. It is a city of palaces, temples, and gardens. Being a splendid tourist centre with historical monuments and unique architecture, it is famous for silk, sandalwood oil and artifacts of ivory and sandalwood. The city has salubrious climate throughout the year. It is about 140 kms south west of Bengaluru, the State capital, and is well connected by rail, road and air.

Vision

To aspire to become a world-class University by tapping human resources from all sections of society by offering them opportunities to learn across disciplines, and to build human capital, men and women of character and competence capable of being leaders of tomorrow and solving problems arising out of fast changing realities – global and local.

Mission

Built on a great legacy inherited from our founding fathers, our mission is to create an environment of stimulating intellectual dialogue across disciplines and harvest knowledge with a cutting-edge through high quality teaching, research, and extension activities leading to the generation of students who would provide leadership, vision and direction to society.

Mysore University Admission Process

University of Mysore (UOM) offers admissions to diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes. Mysore University admissions to its undergraduate online courses like B.Com, BBA and BCA are based on the merit of the qualifying examination (10+2). University of Mysore admission to PG programmes is through the Entrance examination conducted by UOM. Candidates must take the Karnataka PGCET and receive a passing Mysore University result to be considered for UOM admission to the M.C.A., M.B.A., M.Tech. Only those who satisfy Mysore University eligibility criteria can apply for courses. The details of the University of Mysore admission process are given below.

Mysore University Application Process

Visit the Mysore University official website.
Select and navigate the online course.
Create an account and verify your email and mobile number
Complete the online application process with all the required details.
Make the fee payment online using a debit/ credit card, net banking, or via a DD in favour of the University
Submit the University of Mysore application form
After submission, candidates are required to download the PDF, and then send it along with signed copies of the required documents to the Registration Department address given.

University Of Mysore UG Admission Process

Candidates must meet the UOM UG eligibility criteria to apply for the courses.
Eligible candidates must fill out the application form from the Mysore University website.
UOM admissions to UG programmes like B.Com, BBA and BCA are done based on the performance of the candidate in the qualifying examination.
Selected candidates must get their documents verified and pay the University of Mysore admission fees.

UOM PG Course Admission Process

Candidates must meet the Mysore University PG eligibility criteria to apply for the courses.
Eligible candidates must appear and qualify for the Entrance Examination conducted by the University of Mysore.
The merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidate in the qualifying examination (50%) and entrance examination (50%).
Selected candidates must get their documents verified and pay the University of Mysore admission fees.

University of Mysore Admission Process: MBA/MCA Courses

Candidates are advised to take Karnataka PGCET and get a passing grade.
KMAT scores are also accepted for University of Mysore MBA admissions.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority publishes the UOM cutoff and applicants must achieve it.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority is conducting counselling, and eligible candidates must register.
Take part in counselling and complete the college selections.
Fill up the choices according to preference, and put the University of Mysore first preferred college.
According to the candidate's category, selection should be made and based on the Mysore University results from the Karnataka PGCET, a college is assigned to them.
To get the UOM PG admission confirmed, candidates are required to submit the course fee and get the required documents verified.

University of Mysore Admission Documents Required

All educational certificates.
All entrance exam scorecards.
ID card.
Passport-size photograph.
Migration certificate.
Transfer certificate.

The university's Center for Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS) is in charge of managing the student placements. Students are assisted in identifying their areas of interest by the Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services, which also helps them get ready for the appropriate field. As per NIRF 2023 report, 20 students from the UG 5-year programme were placed with Mysore University median salary package of Rs 3,75,000. 15 students from the PG 1-Year programme students were placed with a median salary package of Rs 1,25,000 during the University of Mysore placements. 895 students from the PG 2-year programme received UOM median salary package of Rs 2,05,000. The CPDPS conducts industrial visits, training programs, specialised lectures on skill development and other sessions as part of Mysore University placement initiatives.

The University of Mysore provides placement assistance to the students of the university and the affiliate colleges through its Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS). University of Mysore placement cell helps prepare students to get recruited on-campus and off-campus, by improving their skills and competancy. The Mysore university offers assistance to the students in regard to the training, internship and placement process. The University of Mysore average package stands between INR 3 to 4 LPA. Some of the companies that recruit students from the University of Mysore include Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman sachs, Uber, Visa Inc, Dell, HP, among others. University of Mysore alumni are working in various sectors such as Engineering, Education, Consulting, Business Development and more.

University of Mysore Internships
Students have to intern at an organisation of their choice during their course of study for different professional courses. The internship period is for 2 months. Internship opportunities and deadlines are given on the department-wise notice board for the students information. The university faculty gives reference to the students to help them secure an opportunity in top companies. Some of the companies provide a nominal stipend during the internship period.

University of Mysore offers various scholarships to students to pursue their education without any trouble. These scholarships are offered to deserving students who fulfil certain criteria. Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the university to avail of the scholarships. More details regarding the University of Mysore scholarship are given below.

The state and federal governments award a number of scholarships to qualified students.
There are additional subject scholarships and endowment scholarships available.
Special scholarships are also given for children of political prisoners, defence personnel, and the physically impaired.
Free studentships are available to students studying at the University of Mysore from economically disadvantaged areas of society.

The students of the university are provided with a large number of scholarships. The university offers scholarships on the basis of the category of the students. University of Mysore scholarships are offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria set by the varsity. UOM Mysore is registered at the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal. As a result of which students can avail various scholarships state level scholarships. Post Matric Scholarship, Merit cum Means scholarship, Defence Scholarship etc. are some of the UOM Mysore scholarships (state level). Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for state level scholarships by visiting the scholarship portal of Karnataka government. As per Mysore University scholarship policy, programme and hostel fee concessions are provided to students on the basis of their category and family annual income.

University of Mysore is spread on 739 acres of land. It is a pioneer in solarisation, with solar power installed in all street lamps and solar water heaters installed in all hostels. There are many flower-filled gardens and lawns on campus. The campus provides various other facilities for holistic development. More details regarding the University of Mysore campus are mentioned below.

Auditorium
Banking Services
Cafeteria
Health Centre
Internet Access
Library
Postal Services
Sports Services
Transport Facilities
Hostel

Auditorium: The university has an auditorium. It also boasts a vast open-air theatre with a seating capacity of 10,000 people where large-scale cultural events can be hosted. Furthermore, most departments have well-equipped meeting rooms. Students can use these facilities for cultural programs and competitions such as debate, music, dance, drama, and special lectures.

Banking Services: The State Bank of India has two branches in the University of Mysore, one on the Manasagangotri campus and the other on Crawford hall, offering banking and ATM services.

Cafeteria: A centrally positioned canteen serves food to students, faculty, and the general public.

Health Centre: The University of Mysore includes two health centres to cater to the medical needs of the university's students, faculty, and staff.

Internet Access: All postgraduate departments and the library on the Manasagangotri campus have wired and wireless internet access. ICD (Information Communication Division), Department of Studies in Computer Science, can provide more information.

Library: The University of Mysore library serves students, research scholars, and professors. More than 75,000 bound volumes of periodicals and roughly 6,000 reference and textbook volumes are available. There are also 18000 e-books, 7500 e-journals, and an online public access catalogue available at the library. The library provides the following services:

In-house reference, consultation and home-lending.
Inter-library loan facility.
Textbook reference.
Textbook loan service.
Digital information resource centre.
Centre for information resources for competitive examinations.
Inflibnet services.
In-house photocopying facility.

Postal Services: With savings/recurring deposits, telephone, and speed post services, India post operates two post offices, one on the Manasagangotri campus and the other in Crawford Hall.

Sports Services: The University of Mysore features extensive sports fields, a cricket stadium, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a well-kept swimming pool to meet the demands of the city's students, professors, and sports enthusiasts. There are also three indoor stadiums: Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Gangotri Glades, and Three Indoor Stadiums.

Hostel: The University of Mysore hostel maintains seven male and four female hostels, as detailed below. Students may approach the director of student welfare or wardens of the hostels for further information regarding admissions to these hostels.

Transport Facilities: The University of Mysore facilities include city buses run by KSRTC to the campus every 20 minutes from all sections of the city. The central bus station is around 6 kilometres away, and the city railway station is about 3 kilometres away.