SDMIMD (Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development) is Mysore’s premier B-school and one of the finest standalone management institutions in South India. Established in 1993 by the SDM Educational Trust under the visionary leadership of Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, it holds accreditations from EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) — including the prestigious EPAS program accreditation — and is a member of AACSB, NBA accredited, and AICTE approved. Ranked #16 by Outlook 2024 for MBA. The PGDM program (AIU-recognised as equivalent to MBA) achieved 100% placement in 2025 with an average package of ₹10 LPA and highest of ₹15.25 LPA. Over 75% of the batch placed in BFSI and IT sectors. Top recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, Schneider Electric, Oracle, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, L’Oréal, Federal Bank. Scholarships available: ₹75,000 for students with 75%+ in 10th, 12th and UG; ₹1L for CAT/XAT 85+ percentile. Fully residential campus. CAT/XAT cutoff: ~70 percentile; CMAT/MAT: ~80 percentile. Total fees ₹12.70L academic + ₹3,000/month mess charges.

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (formerly JSS University) is a Deemed University under the JSS Mahavidyapeetha — the same trust that operates SDMIMD, JSS STU, JSS Medical College, and 300+ institutions across India. The MBA program at JSSAHER delivers among Mysore’s best fee-to-placement ratios: fees of just ₹1.17–1.67L for 2 years with an average placement of ₹10.09 LPA. This exceptional ROI makes JSSAHER one of the best-value MBA options in Mysore. NIRF Management ranked (top band), NAAC accredited. Accepts CAT, MAT, PGCET, and other entrance scores. Top recruiters include major IT, BFSI, and consulting firms. The Healthcare Management specialisation is strengthened by access to JSS Hospital — one of Mysore’s largest multi-specialty hospitals.

MYRA School of Business (Mysore Royal Academy), established in 2012 by the Mysore Royal Family’s educational initiative, is Mysore’s most specialisation-rich MBA institution — offering 8 distinct MBA specialisations including the rare Sustainability & ESG Management and Business Analytics tracks that most Mysore MBA colleges don’t offer. IIRF ranked #29 in Management 2025, AICTE approved. Average CTC ₹8.64 LPA; highest ₹13.5 LPA. Top recruiters: Wipro, HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, Toyota, L&T, TCS, Reliance Retail. Admission via CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/NMAT/GMAT or MYRA’s own MET exam — making it accessible even without a strong CAT score. The Analytics and ESG specialisations position MYRA graduates for emerging high-growth roles in FinTech, corporate sustainability, and data-driven management.

JSS Science & Technology University’s MBA program (administered through SJCE campus) offers 4 MBA specialisations at an extraordinarily competitive fee of just ₹1.2L for 2 years — making it the best-value MBA at a ranked university in Mysore. The MBA is offered under JSS STU, which holds NAAC B++ accreditation and ranks #21 in Engineering nationally (Outlook). Placement drives are combined with JSS STU’s engineering students — giving MBA graduates access to a large cross-disciplinary placement ecosystem with recruiters like McKinsey, Accenture, Bosch, TCS, Deloitte, and Infosys. Admission primarily via Karnataka PGCET. The CSE-cut closing rank for 2023 PGCET was around 3,064.

The University of Mysore’s Department of Studies in Management is part of a NAAC ‘A’ graded state university established in 1916 — the first NAAC-accredited university in Karnataka. NIRF ranked #86 Overall in India (2025), QS Asia #675 (2026), and recognised as an Institution of Excellence by the Government of India. The MBA offers multiple specialisations at government-regulated fees of ₹1.14L for 2 years. Online MBA options are also available through UoM’s distance education arm for working professionals. The PG median package is ₹3.75 LPA (NIRF 2024 data). University of Mysore’s longstanding academic heritage and extensive alumni network across government and academic institutions make it a respected name.

B.N. Bahadur Institute of Management Science offers one of the most affordable MBA programs in Mysore — with fees as low as ₹48,000 for students under certain quota categories, and MBA fees of ₹1.16L total for the standard 2-year program. Affiliated with the prestigious University of Mysore (NAAC A, NIRF #86 Overall), making the degree academically credible. Offers 6 distinct MBA specialisations including the relatively rare Foreign Trade (International Business) and IT Management specialisations. BNBIMS is particularly popular among students preparing for government management roles, PSU careers, and those who want a University of Mysore MBA at minimum cost. PGCET-based admission; KCET cutoff around 10,680 for General category.

The Institute of Management at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering offers MBA under VTU affiliation at a total fee of ₹2.4L for 2 years. The combined engineering-management campus environment is a distinct advantage — MBA students build relationships with engineering peers, beneficial for careers at the technology-management interface. Run by Vidyavardhaka Sangha — a trust with deep roots in Mysore city. Active industry interface programs with local manufacturing and IT companies. Accepts PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, and other entrance scores. An accessible mid-range MBA option for Mysore-based students.

NIE Mysore’s MBA program benefits from the institution’s prestigious 75+ year heritage as Karnataka’s second-oldest engineering college. The autonomous status (granted by UGC in 2007) allows NIE to design an updated MBA curriculum independent of VTU’s standard framework. NAAC B++ accredited, NIRF #196 Engineering ranked. MBA students gain access to NIE’s strong engineering industry connections — particularly relevant for students aiming for roles at the engineering-management interface in manufacturing, R&D, and technical project management. Placement cell access with engineering companies alongside management roles.

The Department of PG Studies under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) at its Mysore Centre offers an MBA under the VTU framework — a government technical university degree respected across Karnataka’s engineering and manufacturing sectors. Government-regulated fees (minimum), PGCET-based admission, and a VTU-accredited MBA degree. Average placement package ₹3.65 LPA. An excellent option for students who qualify through PGCET and want a recognised government university MBA at the lowest possible fee. Particularly relevant for students targeting PSU management roles, government-sector careers, or technical management positions in manufacturing and infrastructure.

JSS College for Women (established 1983 by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysore) is a premier women’s institution offering MBA under University of Mysore affiliation at government-aided rates. For women seeking an MBA in Mysore’s all-women campus environment, JSS College for Women is among the top choices — backed by the credibility of the JSS Trust’s pan-India educational network. Placement cell connects women graduates with banking, FMCG, IT, and service sector companies in Mysore and Bengaluru. Hostel facilities available on campus.