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 in the country to be established outside the limits of 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 center of Karnataka. Mysuru was the capital of the Wadiyar dynasty. It is a city of palaces, temples, and gardens. Being a splendid tourist center with historical monuments and unique architecture, it is famous for silk, sandalwood oil, and artifacts of ivory and sandalwood. The city has a salubrious climate throughout the year. It is about 140 km southwest of Bengaluru, the State capital, and is well connected by rail, road, and air.

Faculty Of Arts Departments (FAD), Mysore is one of the Top colleges in Mysore, Karnataka. it's Affiliated with the University of Mysore. Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognitions & Accreditations details.

The University of Mysore was established on 27 July 1916. It is the sixth oldest university in the country and the first in the state of Karnataka. Moreover, in a way, it is the first university in the country to be established outside the borders of British India. The university was established as a result of the efforts of the benevolent and visionary Maharaja of the former 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 with five stars by NAAC in 2000. The university is located in Mysuru, the cultural center of Karnataka. Mysuru was the capital of the Wadiyar dynasty. It is a city of palaces, temples, and gardens. Being a great tourist center with historical monuments and unique architecture, it is famous for silk, sandalwood oil, and ivory and sandalwood. The city has a healthy climate throughout the year. It is approximately 140 km southwest of the state capital Bengaluru and is well connected by rail, road, and air.

Accreditation and Ranking

Faculty Of Arts Departments (FAD), Mysore
Approval: The Courses are approved by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Affiliation: The institute is affiliated with the University of Mysore

Courses Offered

Faculty Of Arts Departments (FAD), Mysore courses are offered at various levels like Master of Arts (MA) Dance, Master in Music, and many more. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Community Radio:

The University of Mysore is one of the State University established Radio Manasa 89.6FM, Community Radio Station (CRS) in 2021. The community radio station was established with the aim of broadcasting education-based programs through radio with a greater focus on education. The programs are particularly beneficial for both students and the local community. CRS focuses primarily on socio-cultural and educational programs that benefit both students and the community. We also focus on sensitization on water conservation, gender equality, career guidance, life skills, health counseling and healthcare, etc. as per the guidelines of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi, and CRS.

Library:

I welcome our patrons to the University of Mysore Library. The library has long served its users and supported the excellent research and development path of the institution by growing and strengthening it. The Library of the University of Mysore is growing into one of the leading university libraries in the country with a rich collection of books, journals, reports, rare materials, and archives totaling more than 1.2 million items in its system. The library collection has grown since the days of His Highness Maharaja Shri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. He encouraged the construction of a needs-based library at the Raja Free School and also encouraged reading habits in academic circles as early as the middle of the 19th century.

Placements

We understand that in today's competitive job market, more and more employers expect better equipment from students. The University Career Hub works to support students by providing students with practical experience and increasing employment opportunities. UCH focuses on multiple dimensions of career development.

Some Other Facilities of the Faculty Of Arts Departments (FAD), Mysore are:
• Classrooms
• Computer Lab
• Hostel Facilities
• Sports Facilities
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Wi-Fi campus
• Transportation
• Medical Facility
• Alumni Association
• Placement Cell
• ATM Facility

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 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.

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