The University of Mysore is a public university in Mysuru, with Manasagangotri as its main campus. Its grounds include Kukkarahalli Lake and a range of university buildings and facilities, making it useful to plan ahead and confirm which areas you can visit.
- Main campus: Manasagangotri, Mysuru
- From central Mysuru: about a 19-minute walk or 10-minute drive
- Other postgraduate campuses: Hassan, Mandya and Chamarajanagara
- Before visiting: confirm access and current transport details with the University
University of Mysore campuses and location
The University of Mysore’s main campus is Manasagangotri, in Mysuru. Established on July 27, 1916, the University describes itself as India’s sixth-oldest university and the first in Karnataka.
The University says Manasagangotri covers 739 acres, including 261 acres occupied by Kukkarahalli Lake. Its website’s visitor-focused section identifies buildings, the Centenary Clock Tower, the Sabarmati Ashram Model, the lake, a library, museum, sports facility and statues.
The campus map also identifies facilities such as the Open Air Theatre, Senate Bhavan, CIST, a health centre, a cricket stadium and a university guest house.
Manasagangotri is not the University’s only postgraduate campus. Its other postgraduate campuses are Hemagangotri in Hassan, the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Postgraduate Centre in Mandya, and the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Postgraduate Centre in Chamarajanagara. For a visit focused on the main campus, use Manasagangotri as your starting point; administrative offices are at Crawford Hall, beside Kukkarahalli Lake.
Campus access and visitor permission
Confirm with the University which parts of campus are open to visitors before setting out. Its website identifies places to visit, but that does not by itself confirm current entry arrangements or access to individual buildings.
The University’s library says visitors may request visiting cards for reference use, with eligibility described for local, regional, national and international visitors. If the library is part of your plan, check its current requirements and access arrangements directly with the University before going.
Manasagangotri is a working university campus, and its map marks academic departments and facilities as well as visitor-interest locations. Plan around the specific place you intend to see rather than assuming every building or facility is open to general visitors.
How do you get to the University of Mysore from central Mysuru?
The University of Mysore is about a 19-minute walk or a 10-minute drive from Palace Plaza.
The University’s About page places Manasagangotri about 6 km from the Central Bus Station and 3 km from the City Railway Station. It also says KSRTC city buses serve the campus from across the city at a frequency of 20 minutes. Routes and service details can change, so confirm the current options before travelling.
The University publishes a Manasagangotri campus map and a separate bus-route map. Check the route map against your intended campus destination; the University also places its administrative offices at Crawford Hall, beside Kukkarahalli Lake.
For a broader day of sightseeing, a one-day Mysore itinerary from the Palace to Chamundi Hill puts the campus visit in the context of other city stops.
What to confirm before a visit
Check the official site before you go, especially for campus access, library arrangements and transport. The University’s campus map can help you locate facilities within Manasagangotri, while its bus-route map supports planning the approach.
If your purpose is administrative rather than sightseeing, note that the University gives its main administrative address as Vishwavidyanilaya Karya Soudha, Crawford Hall, Mysuru 570005. The University says the Administrative Officer at Manasagangotri looks after the postgraduate campus, so confirm the correct office for your needs before travelling.
FAQs
Which is the main campus of the University of Mysore?
Manasagangotri in Mysuru is the University’s main campus. The University has additional postgraduate campuses in Hassan, Mandya and Chamarajanagara.
Can visitors use the University of Mysore library?
The library says visitors may request visiting cards for reference use. Check directly with the University for current eligibility and arrangements.
Does a city bus serve Manasagangotri?
The University says KSRTC city buses serve the campus from across the city. Confirm current routes and frequency before travelling.