Education in Bangalore

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, has been a center of excellence in the fields of education and research for more than a century. It was in the year 1851, much before India attained its independence that the first school of Bangalore was established by a Christian Missionary. Gradually many more schools and colleges were built and these went on to form the strong roots of the education in Bangalore. Schools and colleges that were founded during the pre-independence era include Bishop Cotton School in 1857 and St. Joseph’s College in 1882. Another significant establishment before the year 1947 was the setup of the Indian Institute of Science in July 1911, the meeting point of cutting edge scientific research in India. Following these, more institutions, both affiliated as well as autonomous, came up everywhere in Bangalore in the fields of health, arts, engineering, law, management and science.

Well known personalities from varied fields such as the present Ambassador of India to the U.S. Nirupama Rao, actress Anushka Sharma, entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar, businessman Sajjan Jindal, cricketer Rahul Dravid and spiritual leader Sri Ravi Shankar are alumni of schools and colleges of Bangalore. There are, in fact, students who come from all parts of the country to pursue degree and diploma courses in Bangalore. A reason for such high numbers is also opportunities provided by the numerous IT, manufacturing, public sector and pharmaceutical companies in the state.

With an average literacy rate of 88.48%, much above the all India rate at 74.04%, Bangalore has some of the best educational institutions in India. Owing to its location that is away from the international boundaries and its round the year pleasant weather, the city is the first choice for educational entrepreneurs, companies and foreign investors. Businessmen N.R. Narayanamurthy, Azim Premji, Ratan Tata and Vijay Mallya have their companies’ headquarters in Bangalore. Their corporate social responsibility work in the field of education is mostly in the state.

Bangalore is a sought after destination for students seeking an undergraduate, post graduate, doctoral or post doctoral degree. The city has some of the best engineering, management and science colleges. Research opportunities are of a high level as well. The top institutions in Bangalore that provide the best prospects for study and research are:

Bangalore University

One of the best universities in India, Bangalore University was established in the year 1886, during the British rule, as Central College. Offering 51 post graduate courses in six fields – Education, Arts, Commerce & Management, Engineering, Law and Science, this university has 375 colleges affiliated to it. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as grade A and is a recognized university of excellence all over the world. It is, therefore, a preferred institution for foreign students and is associated with internationally reputed Ph.D. scholars and professors. Notable names who have been associated with this university are Nobel Laureate C.V. Raman and Professor in Economics Leonid Hurwick.

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB)

The IIM in Bangalore is the top ranked business school in the country according to a survey conducted by the Business Today Magazine in 2011. Established in the year 1973, IIMB produces some of the best management graduates every year who become very successful in the corporate fields of their choice. Situated across 100 acres in the southern part of Bangalore, the institute offers post graduate, doctoral and executive programs in the diverse management areas.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Founded in the year 1909, under the leadership of Jamshedji Tata, Indian Institute of Science is a multidisciplinary research institute. Located in a sprawling campus in the northern part of the city of Bangalore, IISc is a premier institution for higher learning with 40 departments. Students can opt for undergraduate, post graduate, doctoral as well as post doctoral courses in the fields of science and engineering. In fact, the undergraduate course in science started in 2011, in order to give the students an opportunity to create a strong base in scientific research for their future.

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)

NIMHANS is a deemed university (since 1994) that is recognized as a “medical institute of national importance” by the Government of India. Established in the year 1974, as a result of the merging of the mental hospital and the All India Institute of Mental Health, this autonomous institution in Bangalore is funded by the central government. NIMHANS offers undergraduate, post graduate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs across 21 departments. Its psychiatry department provides services and training in the areas of de-addicition, tobacco cessation, geriatric, metabolic, child, prenatal and perinatal psychiatry.

National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

National Law School of India University is arguably the best law university in India. Founded in the year 1987, NLSIU, it offers full time integrated undergraduate and post graduate, and part time distance learning courses in law and related fields. It is spread across 18 acres and houses a full residential campus. The university has produced some of the best advocates and judges in the country. To pursue a full time program in this institution you will need to sit for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted throughout the country every year.

National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS)

Established in the year 1992, the National Center for Biological Sciences is a premier research institute in the country. It deals with research in varied areas of biology including stem cell, brain, ecology, animal and plant behavior and theoretical biology. This research institute is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and is funded by the Indian Government. It offers post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral programs in its campus in Bangalore.

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)

The Central Power Research Institute, headquartered in Bangalore was started in the year 1960 by the Indian Government to aid the Ministry of Power. It is now an autonomous research institute under the ministry, running several research and development programs. The institute also provides testing services, technical support and consulting to the electrical and power industry of India.

Educational Statistics of Bangalore

Facts
Literacy Rate 88.48%
Male Literacy Rate 91.82%
Female Literacy Rate 84.80%
No. of Primary Schools 2,772
No. of Secondary Schools 1177
No. of Higher Secondary Schools 209
No. of State Universities 4
No. of Deemed Universities 5
No. of Colleges More than 13,000
No. of Engineering Colleges 26
No. of Medical Colleges (Allopathy) 9
No. of Medical Colleges (General) 6
No. of Dental Colleges 12
No. of Law Colleges 13

Top Schools in Bangalore

Major Universities in Bangalore

Top Colleges in Bangalore

  • Garden City College of Science and Management Studies
  • Baldwin Methodist College
  • Acharya Pathashala College of Arts & Science
  • Govt R C College of Commerce
  • East Point College of Higher Education
  • Bangalore College of Nursing
  • Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College
  • Capital College of Computer Application
  • Goutham College of Science
  • Bangalore City College

Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

  • Indian Institute of Sciences
  • Bangalore Institute of Technology
  • M S Engineering College
  • International Institute of Information Technology
  • Bangalore College of Engineering and Technology
  • JSS Academy of Tech Education College of Engineering
  • B. M. Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering
  • Sri Krishna Institute of Technology
  • New Horizon College of Engineering

Top Medical Colleges in Bangalore

  • Ambedkar Medical College
  • Shushrutha Ayurved Medical College
  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Science
  • St John’s Medical College and Hospital
  • M.S. Ramaiah Dental College
  • MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital
  • Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital
  • Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
  • Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
  • Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College

Top MBA Colleges

Top Science Colleges

Top Commerce Colleges

Top Arts Colleges

Top MCA Colleges in Bangalore

  • Acharya Institute of Technology
  • Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
  • Garden City College of Science & Management
  • BMS College of Engineering
  • National Institute of Management & Information Sciences
  • New Horizon College of Engineering
  • Bangalore Institute of Technology
  • Dayananda Sagar College of Management and Information Technology
  • MV Jayaraman College of Engineering
  • Vivekanada Institute of Technology

Top Fashion Designing Colleges

  • Bangalore Institute of Fashion Technology
  • NIFT
  • NICC
  • T. John College
  • Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology
  • Fortune Institute of Fashion Technology & Arts
  • Army Institute of Fashion and Design
  • Arunas Institute of Fashion Technology
  • Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing
  • Srishti School of Design

Top Law Colleges

Top B.Ed Colleges

  • A.E.T. College of Education
  • Anupama College of Education
  • Mother Teresa College of Education
  • Bangalore College of Education
  • B.E.S. College of Education
  • Christ College of Education
  • B.T.L. College of Education
  • P.E.T College of Education
  • Ambigara Chowdaiah College of Education
  • G.M. College of Education

Top Animation Colleges

  • WLC College
  • Zee Institute of Creative Art
  • Arena Animation
  • Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
  • Institute of Multimedia Arts and Graphic Effect
  • Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation
  • Bangalore University
  • Manipal University

Top Dance Colleges

  • Abhinava Arts Centre
  • Keshava Nrityashala
  • Jayamangala School of Music and Dance
  • Datar Institute of Fine Arts
  • Bharathadarshana
  • Natyantharanga
  • Ponnaiah Lalita Kala Academy
  • Rajaratnalaya Arts Foundation
  • Venkatesha Natya Mandir
  • Shantala Arts Academy

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