Bangalore, the silicon city of India is also an IT hub of India. Many national and international companies are situated in Bangalore. A lot of research centers, Scientific Institutions, Universities, and Colleges are there in Bangalore. Bangalore is an education hub for students aspiring to excel in any stream. Every student dreams to get admission in IIT, NIT, and other top universities and colleges of well-known and big cities, and among their choices, Bangalore is one of them. There are many universities in Bangalore, which ranked at top positions in all over India and are best throughout the world.

This article will brief you the Top 12 Universities in Bangalore.

1. Indian Institute of Science

IISC is a public and research university which provides higher education and research opportunities in the field of science, engineering, design, and management. It is located at CV Raman Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The Institute was established in 1909 with the support of Jamshed Ji Tata and Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, and the institute became a university in 1958 and gained eminence status in 2018.

The campus of IISC can amaze anyone as it is spread over 400 acres of land and consists of more than 40 departments marked with different marg (means direction) such as Badami, Tala, Ashoka, Nilgiri, Silver Oak, Amra, Arjuna and more. The campus has 6 canteens (Cafeteria), one football and one cricket ground, a gymkhana (i.e. gymnasium and sports complex), nine men’s and five women’s hostels, four dining halls, one multi-cuisine restaurant, two shopping centers, a library, an airstrip.

Ranking –As per the QS World University rankings, IISC stands second in the world in terms of citations per faculty. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework, IISC has ranked the top university in India in 2018-2019.

Academics and Departments

The institute has a huge number of departments and is divided into six divisions Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical and Mathematical Science, Electrical, Electronic and Computer Sciences, Mechanical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research. The institute provides a Doctoral degree, Masters’s degree, and Bachelors’s degree. The institute has collaborations with various government organizations like ISRO, DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited, Aeronautical Development Agency, Indian Ordnance Factories, National Aerospace Laboratories, and many more.

2. REVA University

REVA University is a private university located in Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The university was established in 2012 under the Government of Karnataka Act 80. The institute is managed by the Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust.

Campus – The university is spread over 45 acres of land in Bengaluru. The campus consists of a library, auditorium, and seminar-hall that has separate hostels for girls and boys surrounded with greenery and also has a separate guest house for parents of the ward. The campus has facilities for sports and fitness. The institute provides health and care services 24×7 to its staff, students and faculties.

Ranking – As per the QS I-GAUGE ratings, the university ranked Gold. It also ranked 20^th under the top 70 engineering institutes and ranked 21^st under Karnataka University Ranking 2019.

Academics and Departments

The university is organized into various schools –

Engineering School of Architecture, Commerce, Management Studies, Computer Science and Applications, Applied Sciences, Legal Studies, Arts and Humanities, Performing Arts. The university provides UG, PG and diploma level degrees in fields like Engineering, architecture, science & technology, commerce, management, law, & arts. The university also provides a Doctoral degree in all disciplines. 

3. Christ University

The Christ is deemed to be a university. It was found in 1969 as an autonomous college. Under section 3 of the UGC Act 1965, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India in July 2008 declared the college as a university. The university is managed under the priests of the Catholic. University is located in Hosur road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G Palya, Bengaluru. 

Campus – The campus is spread over 25 acres in Hosur road, Bengaluru. Christ also opened a campus at Kengeri on the Bangalore-Mysore highway which is spread over 75 acres and houses the faculty of Engineering, PU Residential college, institute of management, and College of Architecture. Christ also has one campus in Hulimavu on Bannerghatta Road consisting boy’s hostel, two auditoriums (one with 1500 seats and other with 200 seats), and four eateries.      

Ranking – The University has 31^st country rank and 2120^th world rank.

Academics and Departments

The first institute in South India to get accredited with A grade by NAAC. Christ offers programs like certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and research in academic disciplines. They are classified under various schools – Schools of Law, Schools of Education, School of Sciences, School of Social Sciences & Languages, School of Commerce & Management, and School of Engineering.

4.  Jain university

Jain is a higher education institute and deemed to be a university. It is located in District Fund Road, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bengaluru. Previously it was known as Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, which was established in 1990 by the JGI GROUP. In 2009 it was conferred deemed to be a university.

Campus – JAIN University has 5 campuses which provide great facilities for faculties and students.

Ranking – The university has 73^rd country rank and 3590^th world rank. Ranked 85^th by NIRF (General-India) and 117^th by NIRF (Engineering-India).

Academics and Departments

NAAC has accredited the Institution with an A grade. More than 200 UG and PG courses are offered by this university in various fields like science, commerce, humanities, engineering and technology, arts, and management. University provides great placement facilities; it also promotes entrepreneurship.

5. Bangalore University

Bangalore University was established in 1964, it is a public state university. It is affiliated by University Grants Commission and is a part of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and. It is located in Mysore Road, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru.

Campus – The campus is famous by Jnana Bharathi, it covers the area of 4.5 sq. kilometres. The university campus consists of several facilities like ground, science instrumentation centre, basketball court, swimming pool, health care centre, library, seven hostels for students and etc. It also has a bio park in 600 acres consisting of yoga centre and a Gandhian Studies centre.

Ranking – The University has 75^th country rank and 3604^th world rank. Ranked 100^th by NIRF (Overall) and 68^th by NIRF (Universities). According to QS (Asia), it ranked 351-400.

Academics and Departments

NAAC has accredited the Institution with an A grade. The university offers 50 PG courses and Employment oriented Diploma and Certificate courses. It also provides placement in best Companies.

 6. National Law School of India University – Bangalore

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is established in 1992, is a higher educational institution located in a highly dense urban region of Bangalore. NLSIU is accredited with the University Grants Commission of India. NLSIU offer major educational course degree such as bachelor degrees in several courses. As the institution has good fame, most of the NRI students also prefer NLSIU for their future degree.

Campus – NLSIU has a wide area of approx. 23 acres located in Nagarbhavi. NLSIU has a large residential area for men, women, and staff members.

Ranking – NLSIU Bangalore ranked first among all the top law institutes in India as per the government ranking system (NIRF). The college is securing the first rank for almost 2 years.

Academics and Departments

NLSIU offers both undergraduate and postgraduate course for students. After qualifying the course one can apply for the bar practice in India. As under postgraduate course, NLSIU offers degree for coursework and research part.

7. Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University (APU) is established in 2010 as a private higher educational institution. It is located in a dense urban region of Bangalore, Karnataka. The university is accredited with University Grants Commission, India. The university is recognized as a higher educational institution for degree courses.

Campus – The campus is spread over the area of 12 acres. It is located within the south campus of PES University on Hosur Road, Bangalore. The campus includes banking facilities, residential facilities for men, women, and staff members with enabled wireless connectivity.

Ranking – Azim Premji University ranked under the top 200 universities in the world and among top Universities in India. As per the rank of the institution, most of the top companies enroll for recruitment in APU.

Academics and Departments

APU offers both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses. B.Sc.-B.Ed. and BA along with B.Sc. for undergraduate students and M.Ed., MA and LL.M courses for postgraduate students are available. Azim Premji University also offers scholarships and assistantship to the deserving students. Admission in APU for UG and PG courses is determined through the applicant’s performance in the test conducted by the University.

8. International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore is a government institution for higher education which was established in 1999. It is located in a densely populated urban region of Bangalore, Karnataka. The institution is accredited with the University Grants Commission, India. IIIT offers degree courses such as a master’s degree, doctorate degree for several branches of study.

Campus – The campus of IIIT Bangalore is located in Electronic City, Hosur Road, Bangalore. The campus is located in such an area that is called the Silicon Valley. Most of the top companies like Infosys, Wipro, Infotech, and many more come for recruiting students.

Ranking – IIIT Bangalore secures 62nd rank in the engineering category as per NIRF ranking. IIIT Bangalore is consecutively securing the top 65 institutions from 3 years.

Academics and Departments

IIIT Bangalore offers postgraduate (PG) courses. The institution is offering Integrated MTech, MTech CSE, MTech ECE, Master of Science and Master of Science by Research/ Doctor of Philosophy courses.

9. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a government institution for higher education which was established in 1989. The JNCASR is accredited with University Grants Commission, India. It offers courses and programs for several educational degrees of study.

Campus – The campus of JNCASR is situated in Jakkur, Bangalore. The campus includes labs, library, accommodation facilities, daycare facilities, etc. As the college has NAAC Accreditation of ‘A++’ it is the best place for pursuing a higher educational degree.

Ranking – Ranked among the top colleges in India with NAAC Accreditation of ‘A++’ and is also included in top universities in the world.

Academics and Departments

The University has many departments and is divided into 7 units, which include Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Evolutionary and Organismal Biology, Molecular biology and Genetics, New Chemistry, Theoretical Science, Educational Technology and Geodynamics. The university provide research course at doctoral level too.

10. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science i.e. RGUHS is a public, affiliated university established in Karnataka (INDIA) for the promotion of higher education in the field of health sciences. It is a member of Commonwealth Universities (UK). It was set up in the year 1996 and is known as one of the top dental, medical and paramedical colleges in India.

Campus – It is located in 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore. The institute is spread over 210 acres providing world class facilities.

Ranking – RGUHS is ranked at 31st position in India and 1461st position in world in 2019 by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). It is affiliated from Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Medical Council of India.

Academics and Departments

Education for several branches like dental, medical, Ayurveda, homeopathy, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, paramedical, naturopathy and yogic sciences are provided by this university in the field of Health Science. RGUHS collaborated with Asian Research and Training Institute for skill transfer, also known as ARTIST.

11. PES University

PES University also known as People’s Education Society University was formerly known as PES Institute of Technology (PESIT). It is Established in 1972. It gives attention on five main educational areas which are: Engineering, Management, Medicine, Law and Life Sciences. It offers both foundation courses in these areas as well as specializations with  Bachelors, Master and PhD degree. It was upgraded to a university status from institution in 2013.

Campus – PES campus has the educational and residential facilities of international standards. Hostel’s rooms are comfortable, well-ventilated, and have every security arrangement. The campus is well-equipped with every facility needed for students like gym, library, ground, smart classes, etc.

Ranking – PES University was ranked between 101-150 in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020 and in between 5-00 in the engineering sector. It is ranked as 26 for MBA by TIMES 2020, 64 for MBA by Outlook 2020, and 76-00 for MBA by NIRF 2019.

Academics and Departments

It admitted 40% students in UG courses based on CET and the rest 60% through PESSAT ranks. It provides 97 courses across 11 streams. Some of the popular courses are B.E/BTech, M.E/MTech, MBA, BBA etc.

12. Alliance University

The alliance is a private university, earlier it was known as Alliance Group of Institutions which had been founded in the 1990s, and in 2005 it became Academy Business School, then in 2010, it became Alliance university. It is located in Dollars Scheme, BTM I stage, Bengaluru.

Campus – It covers the area of 55 acres. Alliance provides an ideal environment for young minds to encourage creativity and explore new ideas. The accommodation and dining facilities for students provides a home-away-from-home feeling. It has a secure and comfortable environment.

Ranking – The university has 209^th country rank and 5979^th world rank. Ranked 159^th by NIRF (Engineering India). 42^nd rank for MBA, NIRF ranked the university at 46^th position for MBA.

Academics and Departments

It provides education in various sectors like Business, Law, Engineering and design, etc. The expert faculty group at the University is one of the best in engineering, management, and law education, and is truly an agent, instrument, or means of accomplishment for graduates.

Following are the various planned academic units:

Alliance College of Arts and the Humanities, Alliance College of Science, Alliance College of Medicine and Dentistry, Alliance College of Education and Human Services, Alliance School of Health Sciences, Alliance College of Media and Communications

There are some more top institutes in Bangalore

Ramaiah Institute of Technology

M.S Ramaiah University of Applied Science

CMR Institute of Technology

Rai Technology University

M.S Ramaiah Medical College

Bengaluru North University

Karnataka Samskrit University

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusadhana, Samsthana

The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Science and Technology

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore