Karnataka is the sixth largest state of India. It is famous for its culture and beaches. Karnataka stands on 15thposition in the state-wise ranking of literacy rate as per Indian Census 2011. The literacy rate of the state is 77.2%....
Karnataka is known for its systematic educational system. This state is also known for recruiting a maximum number of teachers, lecturers, and professors. It also has several renowned institutions for higher education. The state focuses more on quality education which is beneficial for the aspirant as well as the society. Karnataka has both government and private universities imparting higher education. The state has a total of 65 universities. The Universities in Karnataka not only focus on conventional courses but also many musicals, visual arts, and folklore courses.
As per the NIRF ranking, 11 universities from this state are among the top 100 universities of India. Some top universities are – Indian Institute of Science, which stands first in all India ranking. Manipal Academy, JSS Academy of higher education & research , Mysore University, Kuvempu University, Bangalore University, , etc.
Some Universities offer specialization in many courses such as law, agriculture, medical, management, mass communication, etc. Karnataka is a state known for its richness in higher education and is an eminent hub for learning in India. Engineering, management, paramedical and medical, hotel management, and teacher education colleges have attracted students not only from Karnataka but also many other states. Although arts and commerce, Colleges are plenty in numbers. In addition to these are many colleges and universities which offer distance learning programs for the students.
The state believes that formation and transformation can be done through education and more with higher education. Higher education should be provided in such a way that it generates authentic and new knowledge. It's a dynamic concept.
Indian Institute of Science is a public university for higher education. It includes Higher education and research in science, management, and engineering. It ranks number one in all India ranking of colleges and universities. It's situated in the capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore. For admission the candidate has to qualify for national tests- KVYP/IIT-JEE (mains or advance)/NEET.
There are many other engineering colleges as well Manipal Institute of Technology, National Institute of Technology, BMS College of Engineering, Acharya Institute of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, and Dayanand Sagar College of technology.
National Law School of India ranked as one of the best institutions for pursuing law. It is the first national law college in India and holds the top rank in the list of law colleges. It is a very renowned college that offers students undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses on legal education. Particularly it is famous for integrated five-year B.A.LLB program. Students have to qualify CLAT exam (Common Law Admission Test) for admission in NLU for any desired course.
Other law schools in Karnataka are Christ University, Alliance School of law, Bangalore University, University of Mysore, CMR University, etc.
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore is an institute of national importance as it is counted amongst the best management colleges in India. It offers certificate programs, doctoral, postgraduate, and executive education. IIM Bangalore also facilitates research, conduction of seminars, publishing journals, and academic counseling. The student has to crack CAT (Common Admission Test) for taking admission in the IIMs.
Apart from the Indian Institute of Management, there are many others colleges for management studies such as Jagdish Seth School of Management, Jain University, Christ University, Bangalore University, Izee Business School, and SDM Institute for Management Development.
Medical Colleges in Karnataka are KMC Mangalore, St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore, Bangalore medical college and research institute, Vyedehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Medical colleges run under the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Many reputed colleges in Karnataka hold national importance. There are 123 Engineering, 35 Medical, and 40 Dental colleges in the state. Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka is also known as the Education Hub of India. Many schemes and plans are initiated by the Government to promote higher education among the citizens. Many scholarships programs were also established by the state government and many private institutions for pursuing higher education. This involves reimbursement of tuition fees and other allowances.