Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Mysore, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jss Academy Of Higher Education And Research | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.61) | — | Mysore, Karnataka |
| 2 | Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering | 2.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.19) | 19,645 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Mysore, Karnataka |
| 3 | Atme College Of Engineering | 2.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.26) | 30,021 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Mysore, Karnataka |
| 4 | Vidya Vikas Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 2.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 22,904 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Mysore, Karnataka |
| 5 | Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), University Of Mysore | 2.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 23,963 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Mysore, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course, and Mysore has 14 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Jss Academy Of Higher Education And Research
Jss Academy Of Higher Education And Research, a deemed university in Mysore, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is ranked 38 in NIRF 2025 in the overall category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.61, valid until 17 Oct 2029. It scores above 97% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an institution with a NIRF rank and a NAAC A++ grade.
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2. Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering
Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering, a private college in Mysore, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.6. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.19, valid until 15 May 2029. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for MBA, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 19645 in round 3. It scores above 48% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 24% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A graded college and your PGCET General category rank is near 19645.
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3. Atme College Of Engineering
Atme College Of Engineering, a private college in Mysore, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.5. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.26, valid until 14 Nov 2027. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for MBA, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 30021 in round 2. It scores above 82% of compared colleges on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ graded college and your PGCET General category rank is near 30021.
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4. Vidya Vikas Institute Of Engineering & Technology
Vidya Vikas Institute Of Engineering and Technology, a private college in Mysore, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.2. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for MBA, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 22904 in round 2. It scores above 44% of compared colleges on official disclosures and above 20% on student demand. Only three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if your PGCET General category rank is near 22904 and you want to compare it with other options on the list.
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5. Yuvaraja's College (Autonomous), University Of Mysore
Yuvaraja's College (Autonomous), University Of Mysore, a government college in Mysore, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.2. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for MBA, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 23963 in round 2. It scores above 44% of compared colleges on official disclosures and above 20% on student demand. Only three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if you prefer a government college and your PGCET General category rank is near 23963.
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How the top three compare
Jss Academy Of Higher Education And Research is rated 4.5, against 2.6 for Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering and 2.5 for Atme College Of Engineering. Only Jss is NIRF ranked (38 in 2025). NAAC grades differ: A++ with 3.61 for Jss, A with 3.19 for Vidyavardhaka and A+ with 3.26 for Atme. In PGCET 2025 MBA General rest-of-Karnataka seats, Vidyavardhaka closed at 19645 and Atme at 30021.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type, since the ranks cited here are Karnataka PGCET 2025 figures for General category. Confirm each college's approvals and NAAC validity before applying. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages, and the Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build your shortlist.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.