Mysore University - University of Mysore

Established in the year 1916, University of Mysore (UOM) is a state university approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is also known as UOM Mysore. NAAC has accredited the university with a CPGA of 3.67. UGC has recognised the varsity as the university with Potential for Excellence (UPE). The university has secured the 34th position in the overall category in the NIRF ranking 2021. In NIRF ranking 2021, Mysore University has secured 19th rank in the university category as compared to 27th position in the NIRF ranking 2020. The campus of Mysore University covers an area of 739 acres. The varsity has a total of 232 faculty members. As per the official website, the mission of the university is to produce students who would provide leadership, vision and direction to society. UOM Mysore provides diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. A few of the programmes offered by the university are B.A. L.L.B, B.Com, M.Tech., M.Phil., M.A. etc. 

Admission to UG and PG courses (except M.C.A., M.B.A., M.Tech. Computer Cognition Technology and M.Tech. Computer Science and Technology) is given on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by the University of Mysore. The students of the varsity can apply for various state-level scholarships. The university campus has all the basic facilities and infrastructure required to provide a comfortable environment to students and faculty members.  

Mysore University Location

The varsity is located at Crawford Hall, Vishwavidyanilaya Karya Soudha, K.G Koppal, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka. Mysore Airport is the nearest airport to the university with a distance of 11.3 km. The nearest railway station to University of Mysore is Mysore Junction Railway Station. It is located 1.6 km away from the campus. With a distance of 2.1 km, Mysore Bus Stand is the closest bus stand to the varsity.

Mysore University Latest News and Updates

• The varsity conducted a webinar on the topic “ Transforming Research with EBSCO Discovery Service”. 

• A faculty development programme was conducted on the topic “ Principles of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning”. 

University of Mysore Accreditation

• NAAC has accredited the university with a CPGA of 3.67. 

Mysore University Ranking

• 19th rank in NIRF University Ranking 2021. 
• 34th rank in the overall category of NIRF ranking 2021.

Mysore University Collaborations

• American Institute of Indian Studies, New Delhi

• Berlin Technical University, Germany

• Huanghuai University, China

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Govt of India

• Kingston University U.K

• Ministry of Education, Government of Seychelles

• Ministry of Secondary Education, Republic of Maldives

• University of Lumiere Lyon 2, France

• University of North Texas, Denton, USA

• University of Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona(Espana), Spain,

• University of Science and  Technology, Omdurman, Sudan

Mysore University Clubs and Societies

National Social Scheme (NSS) - It instills social values amongst students. NSS also educates students about social responsibility. 

Mysore University Facilities

The campus of the university has all the facilities and infrastructure required for students' overall development. For students and faculty members, the varsity has a library with more than 12,50,000 books, journals, magazines etc. The outstation students can reside at separate boys and girls hostels available at the university campus. University of Mysore facilities and infrastructure also include a canteen, gym, auditorium, seminar halls etc. The entire campus of the varsity has wifi connectivity. The university also focuses on sports and extracurricular activities. University of Mysore campus has tennis courts, cricket stadium, three indoor halls etc. Apart from these facilities, UOM Mysore facilities list also consists of swimming pool, convenience store, bank, ATM and medical centre. 

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University of Mysore Courses

A total of 119 courses are offered by the university in commerce, engineering, language etc. streams. UOM Mysore courses are offered at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A few of the courses are B.A. L.L.B, M.Tech, M.A., M.Sc. etc. The university courses fee and duration varies from specialisation to specialisation and also depends on the level of degree. It must be noted that University of Mysore courses are offered in regular mode and online mode.

Mysore University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Mysore University Admissions

The university provides admission to 7 diploma, 6 undergraduate and 107 postgraduate courses. UOM Mysore admission to M.C.A., M.B.A., M.Tech. Computer Cognition Technology and M.Tech. Computer Science and Technology is done based on scores obtained by candidates in Karnataka PGCET. Admission to the rest of the programme offered by the varsity is given on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by the university. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of the desired programme can apply for Mysore University admission by visiting the admission portal and filling the application form. 

University of Mysore Admission Process - M.C.A., M.B.A. and M.Tech. Computer Cognition Technology and M.Tech. Computer Science and Technology

• Appear for the Karnataka PGCET.

• Karnataka PGCET merit list released. 

• Eligible candidates register for counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. 

• Fill college choices and select UOM Mysore as first choice. 

• College is allotted to candidates based on choice filled, entrance score and category of candidates.

• Visit University of Mysore campus.

• Submit documents and pay the course fee.

Mysore University Admission Procedure for all the Courses other than M.C.A., M.B.A. and M.Tech. Computer Cognition Technology and M.Tech. Computer Science and Technology

• Fill University of Mysore application form. 

• Sit for the entrance exam conducted by the varsity. 

• On the basis of entrance score, candidates are selected for admission. 

• Visit the campus, deposit documents and programme fee.

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Mysore University Scholarships

Students who belong to the reserved section of the society and are in need of financial help can avail various scholarships offered by the university. UOM Mysore scholarships can be availed by students who meet the eligibility criteria. The university offers various state-level scholarships. It is registered on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal. A few of the Mysore University scholarships are reserved for students enrolled into engineering/medical courses. The varsity also provides scholarships to students whose parents are in the defence. As per the scholarship scheme of the university, eligible students are provided programme and hostel fee concession.

Mysore University Placements

For the placements of final year students, the university has Centre For Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS). It maintains contact with corporates and invites them to participate in Mysore University placements and hire students. The aim of CPDPS is to increase the placement percentage of the university and prepare students for the final interview. CPDPS helps students in improving their communication and employability skills, thereby escalating their chances of getting a job at University of Mysore placement drive. Apart from placements, the non final year students are provided with summer and winter training programmes. 

University of Mysore Placements - UG 5 Year Programmes (2019-20)

Mysore University Placements - PG 1 Year Courses (2019-20)

Mysore University PG 2 Year Courses Placements (2019-20)

University of Mysore Placements - PG 3 Year Courses (2019-20)

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