Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru was established as an Intermediate College on 24th June 1928, founded and contributed by Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar, Sir Mirza Ismail, Dewan of Mysore, Mahamokhopadhyaya Sidhanthi Shivashankara Shastri, Pandit Motilal Nehru and in the year 1947-48, after Independence, the college was upgraded to a First Grade College.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
 
The college is affiliated to University of Mysore, Mysuru and it is recognized by the Govt. of Karnataka & University Grants Commission (UGC) on 3rd March 1956 under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.
 
It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.34 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) on 19th January 2016.

It is one of the oldest colleges in the State of Karnataka and the only constituent science college of the University of Mysore. Yuvaraja’s College one of the four constituent Colleges of the University of Mysore is rich in history, then it was named as Yuvaraja’s College in the year 1954.

In the year 1954, at the time of the celebration of Silver Jubilee, it was re-named ‘Yuvaraja’s’ College to commemorate the association of His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar with the College.

As a leading academic centre, it has been serving the cause of higher education in Science discipline since 1947. The college had the privilege of offering pre-medical courses for a number of years. Prior to the establishment of departments in the Manasagangotri campus, some Postgraduate courses were also conducted in the college.

In 1970-71, the college concentrated on degree courses and the Pre-university Course was abolished and it became the oldest constituent Science college offering B.Sc. course in the state.

The University Grants Commission conferred Autonomous Status on 28th January 2005.

Over the years the college has strived to achieve and maintain academic excellence through research, teaching, and extension activities. Currently, it offers various academic programmes leading to Integrated M.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., M.B.A., B.Sc., BCA, BBA and Ph.D. degrees.

The college was also recognized & conferred the status as “College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)" by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi on 18th March 2010.

The college currently offers 23 Graduate and 7 Postgraduate courses and provides research opportunities in 19 subjects. The college is dedicated to Teaching and Research in cutting-edge themes of Science, Management, and Literature. The college has published more than 600 Research papers in the last four years. The college has produced thousands of graduates who have contributed to the society both in India and abroad.

At present, the college offers three years undergraduate courses in Science & Management streams with various optional specializations and offers two years postgraduate courses in Arts, Science, & Management streams with various specializations under the University of Mysore, Mysuru. It also offers Ph.D. in English.

Vision:

• To prosper as a distinguished premier institution of higher education
• To thrive as a Centre of intellectual activities
• To create a sustainable environment that promotes innovative and best practices in teaching and research

Mission:

• To provide a meaningful educational environment, opportunities, and experiences that enable students to grow, and prosper in their future life and career
• To sensitize learners towards inclusive social concerns, human rights, and essential human values