➔ Founded in 1909, IISc is one of India's premier STEM research and education institutes. It is a public university focused exclusively on graduate education and advanced research in science and engineering, and is consistently ranked among the top science and technology institutes globally.
2. National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
➔ Established in 1986, NLSIU is India's first national law school. It offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in law and related fields and is regarded as one of the most prestigious law schools in South Asia. The intensive 5-year integrated B.A., LL.B. program is extremely competitive.
3. Christ University
➔ A premier private university founded in 1969, Christ offers undergraduate, graduate and research programs in fields including sciences, social sciences, management, law and more. Known for its talented faculty and research output, Christ University attracts some of the brightest students in India.
4. St. Joseph's College of Commerce
➔ A 130-year-old commerce college, St. Joseph's is affiliated with the Bangalore University. Highly sought-after for its B.Com program, it has educated several notable alumni. Faculty focus closely on the holistic development of each student through academic rigor and extracurricular opportunities.
5. Jain University
➔ Established in 1990, Jain is among the top private universities in South India. It is renowned for programs in engineering, sciences, commerce, humanities and social sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Jain also runs highly ranked centers of excellence and research.
6. CMR University
➔ A leading private university founded in 2013, CMR offers about 100 undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs across disciplines like management, legal studies, architecture, design, etc. It has a sprawling hi-tech campus and maintains strong industry and academic partnerships.
7. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
➔ Set up in 1955, BMC is among the nation's oldest medical colleges. It offers graduate and postgraduate medical education and training. BMC is attached with the prestigious Victoria Hospital for clinical training and medical research for its students.
8. St John's Medical College
➔ Established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, St John's is a co-educational medical college known for its research output as well as commitment to serving marginalized communities. Its alumni include many renowned physicians across the world.
9. CMR Institute of Technology
➔ Established in 2000, CMRIT offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, technology, management and architecture. It has collaboration agreements with over 25 international universities facilitating student and faculty exchanges.
10. Presidency University
➔ A private university founded in 2013, Presidency offers UG and PG degrees in fields ranging from engineering to liberal arts and design. Known for its innovative and flexible cross-disciplinary programs, social initiatives and startup incubation center, Presidency attracts talented students from across India.