8 Best Schools in Mysore: Fees, Reviews and Admission Guide

• Cftri School is run by the CFTRI Education Society on the CFTRI campus in Yadavagiri, and it was founded in 1964.
• The school is CBSE affiliated (No. 830764), and the affiliation is valid until 31 March 2030.
• It is a co-educational, English-medium school from Nursery to Class 10, set within a campus of about 59,505 square metres.

Cftri School is a CBSE school in Yadavagiri, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. The annual fee is about ₹25,000, which makes it the most affordable school in this guide. It has been running since 1964 and holds a 4.3 out of 5 parent rating.

Cftri School Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 86% of parents express positive sentiments overall, with academics (86%), infrastructure (86%) and teachers and staff (86%) rated equally well.
• 14% of parents express negative sentiments, spread evenly across academics, infrastructure and teachers and staff.
• The rating base is very small, at 5 parent ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5.
• No category-level scores are published, so the overall rating is applied to each category. Treat these figures as indicative.

Admission Process of Cftri School

• Parents and the child attend an interaction session with the school.
• An entrance exam is held for Classes 6 to 9.
• The minimum entry age is 3 years 0 months.
• Current-cycle dates are not published. Contact the school for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Cftri School

• Annual fee: ₹25,000
• Application fee: ₹500

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. Other sources show a slightly lower range of ₹18,700 to ₹22,220, so confirm the current amount with the school.

• Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama has run since 1986 and is CBSE affiliated (No. 830043) up to Senior Secondary level.
• The campus covers 16,200 sq m with 40 classrooms, 8 labs and 103 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1.
• It is co-educational and runs from Nursery to Class 12, with Science and Commerce streams.

Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama is a CBSE school in Vijayanagar, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 12. Annual fees for 2027-28 range from ₹95,000 to ₹1,25,000 depending on class and stream. It is the only school in this guide with both Science and Commerce streams up to Class 12.

Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 82% of parents express positive sentiments overall, with academics (82%), infrastructure (82%) and teachers and staff (82%) rated equally.
• 18% of parents express negative sentiments across the same three areas.
• The base is very small, at 5 parent ratings averaging 4.1 out of 5.
• No written reviews or category scores are published, so the overall rating is applied to each category and is indicative only.

Admission Process of Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama

• The school has not published its admission steps.
• The minimum entry age is 5 years.
• Current-cycle dates and seat vacancies are not published. Contact the school for the latest details on 0821-2512665 or info@pushkarinimys.com.

Fee Structure of Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama

• Vidya Vardhaka School is run by Vidyavardhaka Sangha B M Sri Educational Institutions and is CBSE affiliated (No. 830225) until 31 March 2030.
• CBSE records give 1983 as the foundation year, and the school opened in 2007.
• It is a co-educational, English-medium day school from Nursery to Class 10.

Vidya Vardhaka School is a CBSE day school in Kuvempunagar, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. The annual fee is about ₹1,49,998. It holds a 4.3 out of 5 parent rating, though on a very small base.

Vidya Vardhaka School Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 86% of parents express positive sentiments overall, with academics (86%), infrastructure (86%) and teachers and staff (86%) rated equally.
• 14% of parents express negative sentiments across the same areas.
• The base is very small, at 5 parent ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5.
• There is no category breakdown and no written reviews, so these figures are indicative only.

Admission Process of Vidya Vardhaka School

• Parents need to visit the school to begin the process.
• Admissions are shown as open.
• No process steps or current-cycle dates are published. Contact the school for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Vidya Vardhaka School

• Annual fee: ₹1,49,998 for the CBSE day school

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. The amount may change, so confirm it with the school.

• Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore is an ICSE (CISCE) school run by a trust registered in Mysore.
• The student-teacher ratio is about 20:1.
• Admission is through an aptitude test followed by a personal interaction with the Admissions Panel.

Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore is an ICSE day school in Yelwal, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. Annual fees are about ₹54,000 to ₹60,000. It has a 4.0 out of 5 parent rating across 44 ratings and a swimming pool and sports academy on campus.

Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 100% of parents express positive sentiments about academics, and 100% about infrastructure.
• 100% of parents are positive about fee satisfaction.
• Teachers and staff are split, with 50% positive and 50% negative sentiments.
• The percentages come from 6 written reviews alongside a 4.0 rating over 44 ratings, so the base is small. A 100% figure means no negatives were seen, not a strong consensus.

Admission Process of Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore

• Applicants take an aptitude test.
• Shortlisted students and parents have a personal interaction with the Admissions Panel.
• The minimum entry age is 3 years.
• Current-cycle dates are not published. Contact the school for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore

• Annual day-school fee: about ₹54,000 to ₹60,000
• Admission fee: ₹15,000
• Application fee: ₹1,000

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. The amount varies by source and year.

• Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore is run by the Flos Carmeli Convent Educational and Charitable Society and was founded by the Congregation of the Carmelite Religious.
• It is a large school with about 1,459 students and 38 teachers, according to government UDISE+ data.
• The ICSE school covers Nursery to Class 12 on one campus and lists Scouts, Guides and NCC.

Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore is an ICSE school in Hale Kesare, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 12. The annual fee is about ₹45,600 including other fees. It has a 4.2 out of 5 parent rating across 168 ratings, the largest review base in this guide.

Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 80% of parents express positive sentiments about academics and 80% about teachers and staff, with 20% negative on each.
• 60% of parents are positive about infrastructure, while 40% are negative.
• 10% of parents are positive about management and 90% are negative, with repeated concerns about fines and a money-minded approach.
• These figures come from 10 written reviews alongside a 4.2 rating over 168 ratings, so the written sample is small.

Admission Process of Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore

• Applicants take an admission test.
• An interaction session follows.
• The minimum entry age is 3 years.
• Admissions are shown as open, but current-cycle dates are not published. Contact the school for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore

• Annual fee: ₹38,600
• Other fees: ₹7,000
• Total: about ₹45,600

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. Another listing gives about ₹45,000, so the amounts are consistent but may change.

• Pragathi Elite Public School is run by the Pragathi Educational and Cultural Trust and was established in 2018.
• It is a private unaided, recognised ICSE school, with about 363 students and 25 teachers (a ratio of about 1:15) per UDISE+ data.
• The co-educational school runs from Nursery to Class 10 and lists a swimming pool and sports academy.

Pragathi Elite Public School is an ICSE school in Bogadi, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. The annual fee is about ₹60,000. It holds a 4.1 out of 5 parent rating across 27 ratings and has a low student-teacher ratio.

Pragathi Elite Public School Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 100% of parents express positive sentiments about academics, infrastructure, extracurriculars and fee satisfaction.
• 65% of parents are positive about teachers and staff, while 35% are negative.
• 35% of parents are positive about management, while 65% are negative. Two written reviews raised concerns about staff conduct and hiring checks.
• The figures rest on 9 written reviews and 27 ratings, so the base is small. A 100% figure means no negatives were seen.

Admission Process of Pragathi Elite Public School

• Admissions are shown as open.
• The minimum entry age is 3 years.
• The school has an admission page, but the steps could not be verified.
• Current-cycle dates are not published. Contact the school for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Pragathi Elite Public School

• Annual fee: ₹60,000 for the ICSE day school

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. The amount may change, so confirm it with the school.

• Christ School is run by St. Thomas Education Society and opened in 2014.
• It is an ICSE (CISCE) day school, affiliation code KA372, from Nursery to Class 10.
• The UDISE record shows a private unaided, recognised, co-educational school with about 624 students.

Christ School is an ICSE school in Hunsur, Mysore district, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. The annual fee is about ₹1,00,000. It is the one school in this guide outside Mysore city itself, and it offers a swimming pool and robotics lab.

Christ School Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• No parent reviews are published for this school yet, so Yellow Slate has no percentage breakdown to share.
• Only an overall star rating exists, with no written comments or category scores.
• Check the school directly and speak to current parents before you decide.

Admission Process of Christ School

• Admission is open from Pre-KG to Std 8, as the school states.
• Classes I to IX have an entrance test.
• The minimum entry age is 3 years.
• Registration usually starts in the first week of December, but current-cycle dates are not published.
• Documents include the birth certificate and the child's Aadhaar card.
• Contact the school office on 9480603456 for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Christ School

• Annual fee: ₹1,00,000 for the ICSE day school

Class-wise figures are not published; the annual figure above is the most specific available. The amount may change, so confirm it with the school.

• Podar International School is a CBSE school (affiliation No. 830711) run by the Podar Education network, which was founded in 1927.
• The Hebbal campus is co-educational and English-medium, with classes from Nursery to Class 10.
• Listed activities include swimming, skating, horse riding, karate and taekwondo, plus robotics and science labs.

Podar International School is a CBSE school in Hebbal, Mysore, offering classes from Nursery to Class 10. Annual fees for 2027-28 range from ₹56,640 to ₹81,930 for existing students. It has a 4.3 out of 5 parent rating and a wide activity programme.

Podar International School Parent Review

Based on our recent research on various platforms and conversation with parents here is our observation about the school,

• 86% of parents express positive sentiments overall, with academics, infrastructure, teachers and staff, and management each at 86%.
• 14% of parents express negative sentiments across the same four areas.
• The base is very small, at 5 parent ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5.
• No category scores are published, so the overall rating is applied to each category and is indicative only.

Admission Process of Podar International School

• Apply through the school's online admissions portal.
• An admission test and interaction session may follow.
• Keep the transfer certificate, birth certificate, residence proof, photograph, report card, Aadhaar cards and parents' PAN ready.
• Class-wise dates are not published. Contact admissions@podar.org for the latest details.

Fee Structure of Podar International School

Fees are for 2027-28. Existing students pay the regular fee. New students pay the admission fee in addition, shown in the last column.

Tuition is paid in 3 equal instalments.

Source: Podar International School Official Website — Fee Structure 2027-28

Conclusion

For families who want published, class-wise fees and a Senior Secondary option, Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama stands out with Science and Commerce streams up to Class 12. Parents looking at ICSE can consider Flos Carmeli Convent School Mysore, which has the largest parent review base at a 4.2 rating, or Acharya Vidya Kula Mysore. For value, Cftri School has the lowest annual fee at about ₹25,000. This list is your checklist for finding the best schools in Mysore, so visit a few and choose what supports your child's growth. Feel free to comment if we missed a school you would recommend. Also see our guides to CBSE schools in Mysore, ICSE schools in Mysore and schools in Kuvempunagar.