By the Education Karnataka Editorial Team · Last updated: November 2026

Quick answer: Hassan district has private schools with hostel facilities and government residential schools run under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). It is centrally located, between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Chikkamagaluru, and has rail and road links in all directions.

Key takeaways

• Hassan is centrally placed in South Karnataka.
• Options include private schools with hostels and government residential schools, such as Morarji Desai Residential Schools.
• Government residential school admissions are through the KREIS entrance test, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
• Check supervision, academics and total cost for private schools.

Why consider Hassan?

• Central location: Within reach of Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru and the Malnad districts.
• Range of options: Private English-medium schools and government residential schools.
• Cost: Often lower than in metro cities.

Some schools listed in our Hassan directory

Listed in no particular order. This is not a ranking:

• Holy Mount School, Hassan (English medium, LKG to Grade 10)

Check current hostel availability, classes and fees directly with each school.

Government residential schools in Hassan district

KREIS runs residential schools across Karnataka, including Morarji Desai Residential Schools and Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential Schools. Admission is mainly at Class 6, through an entrance test conducted by KEA, with eligibility and reservation rules set by the government. Check the KEA and KREIS official websites for current notifications.

What to check

Area	Questions
Hostel	Is it on campus? Are wardens resident? Are hostels separate for boys and girls?
Academics	Which board? Is evening study supervised?
Medical	How close is a hospital?
Fees	What is the total annual cost?

Frequently asked questions

Are there free residential schools in Hassan? Government residential schools under KREIS provide residential education for eligible students. Check the official criteria.

How do I apply to a Morarji Desai school? Through the KREIS entrance test conducted by KEA, usually for Class 6. Applications are online on the official portal.

Is Hassan well connected? Yes, by road and rail to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru.

Do private schools in Hassan offer full boarding? Some do, while others offer hostels only from certain classes. Ask each school.

Which boards are available in Hassan? State Board, CBSE and ICSE schools are available. Confirm each school’s affiliation.

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