Destination Bangalore

Bangalore (officially known as Bengaluru), the capital city of the state of Karnataka in southern India, is one of the most modern, progressive and major metropolitan cities of the country.
Bengaluru is regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as Nation's leading Information Technology exporter.

It brings various educational as well as training opportunities at a very affordable cost with high quality standards of living as well as education in institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) and many more.

It is a beautiful, hygienic and lovely city as there is plenty to sight-see and relax in spare time. The Majestic Bangalore Palace will give you insights of the early times whereas The Visvesvariya Industrial and Technological Museum will build knowledge about current and future activities of Globe. Also, it has many other beautiful gardens and museums to visit.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Founded: 1909
Address: The Registrar Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, INDIA

Overview
Established in 1909, IISc is India’s leading institution of advanced education and research in the sciences and in engineering. From its beginnings, IISc has laid equal emphasis on fundamental investigations and the solution of practical problems in such a setting.

IISc’s reputation and preeminence ensures that it attracts the best of young faculty members trained in the best laboratories around the world. Our faculty, numbering around 500, carries out research across 42 departments in most areas of the basic and applied sciences, publishing vigorously in premier journals.

The Institute has a student population of around 4,200, of which there are about 2,750 doctoral students, roughly 950 master’s students, and about 500 students in a four-year, research oriented undergraduate programme in the sciences. The doctoral students are carefully selected based on their performance in national examinations, in addition to personal interviews. All the degree programmes emphasise the Institute’s stated objective of conducting original investigations. The Institute also has a Centre for Continuing Education which offers several courses to those from outside IISc. These courses are designed keeping in mind the requirements of non-traditional students like high school teachers, researchers and engineers. IISc has a vibrant and diverse campus spread over 440 acres of greenery in the city of Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, India’s hub of high-technology companies (in aerospace, electronics, and information technology), educational and research institutions, and numerous start-ups. With the help of a recently-established office called DIGITS, we are now in the process of creating a best-in-class IT and networking system.

The Institute’s commitment to excellence is not restricted to the high calibre of its faculty. With some of the best students in the country seeking entry into IISc, the Institute ensures that the students who are admitted are exposed to a strong research training programme and pursue cutting edge research. The Institute has a student population of around 4,200, of which there are about 2,750 doctoral students, roughly 950 master’s students, and about 500 students in a four-year, research oriented undergraduate programme in the sciences. The doctoral students are carefully selected based on their performance in national examinations, in addition to personal interviews. All the degree programmes emphasise the Institute’s stated objective of conducting original investigations. The Institute also has a Centre for Continuing Education which offers several courses to those from outside IISc. These courses are designed keeping in mind the requirements of non-traditional students like high school teachers, researchers and engineers.

IISc has a vibrant and diverse campus spread over 440 acres of greenery in the city of Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, India’s hub of high-technology companies (in aerospace, electronics, and information technology), educational and research institutions, and numerous start-ups. With the help of a recently-established office called DIGITS, we are now in the process of creating a best-in-class IT and networking system.

The Institute also has a new campus at Challakere in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka. The flagship project of this 1,500 acre campus has been a training programme for science teachers. This programme has now been recognized as a Centre for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education by the Government of India.

In recent times we have entered into collaborations with several technology giants to find solutions to problems in strategic areas like healthcare and energy. And many of our faculty members have established their own start-ups to take their research directly to society.

In the coming years IISc aims to be counted among the best institutions of higher education and research in the world. We will continue to build on our strengths in research in all cutting-edge frontiers of modern science and engineering, persevere in developing world-class teaching programmes at postgraduate and undergraduate levels, nurture translational research, protect our intellectual property, and encourage the incubation of successful startups. Further, we are conscious of our social responsibility and will continue to carry out activities with direct social impact, such as school and undergraduate teachers training, development and dissemination of sustainable technologies, and research with direct relevance to society such as climate change, healthcare, water resources management, and renewable energy.

As we move forward to transform this vision into reality, we will create endless opportunities for students, innovators, teachers, researchers and more in the coming years. I welcome you to join us in this exciting journey.

Where they work
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Intel Corporation
IBM
Qualcomm
Microsoft
Tata Consultancy Services Cisco
Oracle
Texas Instruments
NVIDIA


What they do
Engineering
Research
Education
Business Development
Information Technology
Operations
Administrative
Consulting
Program and Project Management
Sales


Leadership: Anurag Kumar
Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
Number of Staff: 500-600
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Founded: 1999
Address: 26/C, Electronics City, Hosur Road - Bangalore, India

Overview
The International Institute of Information Technology, a Deemed University, popularly known as IIIT-B, was established in 1999 with a vision to contribute to the IT world by focusing on education and research, entrepreneurship and innovation. The Institute is a registered not-for-profit society funded jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry.

Since its inception, IIIT-B, with its unique model of education, research, and industry interaction, has grown in stature to become an institution of considerable repute in academic as well as corporate circles. The Institute works in partnership with the corporate sector, while retaining the freedom of an academic institution. It is inspired by other renowned institutions, and also strives to emulate an academic culture that is on par with the best international institutions.

Mission
To build on the track record set by India in general and Bangalore in particular, to enable India to play a key role in the global IT scenario through a world class institute with a focus on education and research, entrepreneurship and innovation.

The graduate programs at IIIT-B are among the best in the country, offering training oriented towards producing highly qualified practitioners and researchers. As an independent institution and a deemed university, IIIT-B collaborates with the IT industry, leading academic institutions abroad, and eminent scientists and industry leaders to offer students the best possible education. Our students have been well received by industry, and have been placed with some of the leading companies in the field; in fact, IIIT-B can boast of 100% placement for all its graduates.

Students are encouraged to ask questions, pursue their research interests, and gain membership and respect in the select club of high-achieving IT professionals. The infrastructure and interactions that IIIT-B offers students and faculty makes possible the pursuit of individual and joint projects, industry-sponsored research, and study that is of the highest standards required for global competitiveness.

The Institute has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, but with a constant buzz of excitement due to many well-known visitors including giants from industry, well-known scientists, and leaders of government from all over the world.

Admission is selective but not restrictive. We are very proud of the achievements of our alumni, and strive to gain good students who will achieve their potential and continue this trend. We thus warmly welcome applicants from different backgrounds who share our vision of excellence.

Where they work
Cisco
IBM
Infosys
Tata Consultancy Services
Cognizant
Accenture
Oracle
Samsung Electronics
Amazon
Intel Corporation


What they do
Engineering
Information Technology
Business Development
Research
Education
Consulting
Program and Project Management
Operations
Sales
Arts and Design
Product Management


Leadership: S Sadagopan (Director)
Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
Postal Code: 560100
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Founded: 1962
Address: MSR Nagar, MSRIT Post, Karnataka -Bangalore, India

Overview
We at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) complete 54 years in 2016, a truly momentous occasion. Today we are known as one of India’s leading names in engineering education, a matter of great pride for all of us.

We at M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore strive to deliver comprehensive, continually enhanced, global quality technical and management education through an established Quality Management System complemented by the synergistic interaction of the stake holders concerned.

MSRIT shall deliver global quality technical education by nurturing a conducive learning environment for a better tomorrow through continuous improvement and customization.

Our vission is to evolve into an autonomous institute of International standing for imparting quality technical education.

MSRIT-An institution of repute which has celebrated its golden jubilee year recently and has been ranked very high by all the surveys being conducted by well known magazines is most sought-after for bright merited and career focused students. Academically vibrant offerings with scope for overall development of students and imparting all the attributes required for the students to meet global challenges have made this institution distinctly different from other institutions.

As an academically autonomous institution since 2007, many best practices are being followed in the institution like outcome based contemporary curriculum which is industry friendly having scope for innovation and creativity, flexibility with choice based credit system and grading system of evaluation to match to international standards.

All the departments of the institution have emerged as centers of excellence in the areas of the thrust and are committed to generating technical manpower having skills and proficiency to address and face the challenges of the competitive world with social concern.

The encouragement of the institution to promote sports and cultural activities by providing best facilities is one of the highlights. Students are also encouraged to participate in national/international events for better exposure.

MSRIT has been successful in creating more entrepreneurs and also provides incubation facility to nurture the best ideas of students.

Excellent placements by most of the reputed companies and many students opting for higher studies, civil services exams and services in armed forces shows the commitment of the institution to meet aspirations of students.

Going forward, we realise engineering education will be strongly about value addition and the creation of multi-faceted professionals with an ability to confidently perform in a rapidly changing ecosystem. Our focus would also be to partner with the industry in pushing the envelope of innovation and address challenges that would have a wider impact on the marketplace and the number of patents we have applied for in recent years reflects this thinking.

We are now amidst an era of rapid change and are confident of managing this aspect by realigning, reorienting, restructuring and redefining all paradigms within our control efficiently and effectively to stay the pioneer we have always been.

Where they work
Accenture
Infosys
Cognizant
Cisco
Intel Corporation
IBM
SAP
Capgemini
Tata Consultancy Services
Wipro Limited


What they do
Engineering
Information Technology
Consulting
Program and Project Management
Business Development
Quality Assurance
Operations
Research
Education
Sales


Leadership: Dr. N.V.R Naidu (Principal)
Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
Number of Staff: 560054
Alliance University
Founded: 2010
Address: Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal , Karnataka , India

Overview
Alliance University is a private University established in Karnataka State by Act No.34 of year 2010 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.

Alliance University is a renowned university of higher learning located on an extensive state-of-the-art campus in Bengaluru offering a variety of degree courses. The University has baccalaureate concentrations, postgraduate offerings, doctoral degree programs and several professional certificate programs.

Alliance University aspires to be among the best universities in the world by the year 2025 through a series of strategically crafted moves, precisely calibrated action plans and an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

While its oldest professional school—Alliance School of Business—is consistently ranked among the top ten private business schools in India by various ranking agencies, the University having already established Alliance College of Engineering and Design; Alliance School of Law; and Alliance Ascent College, is in the process of establishing many other prominent academic units, viz., Alliance College of Arts and Humanities; Alliance College of Science; Alliance College of Medicine and Dentistry; Alliance College of Education and Human Services; Alliance School of Health Sciences; and Alliance College of Media and Communications.

The ambience and serenity of a world-class infrastructure housed in a 'green' campus; faculty who have proven themselves in their respective fields by providing an excellent blend of rigor and relevance in their teaching; staff who are ever ready to reach out; robust industry interactions; research aimed at solving problems of the real world; a plethora of international collaborative arrangements; outreach activities that touch the lives of a wide cross section of society; and an exemplary track record in career counseling and placement facilitation—all combine to provide a rare synergy that transcends artificial barriers and enables students to follow their hearts with passion and confidence.

Alliance University’s vision is to be a world-class University that nurtures talent and catalytically transforms the lives of millions through excellence in teaching, research, service and community development. To uphold a commitment to shaping lives through scholarly teaching and learning, and that which contributes to an equitable and holistic transformation of society at large.

The mission of the University is to create and sustain a community of lifelong learners in an environment that emphasizes literacy, critical thinking, and humanistic and scientific inquiry.

The University shall provide a dynamic, challenging and ethical environment for pursuing high quality teaching, research, learning and service across all areas of University, where students, faculty and other key constituents can interact, collaborate and partner with the global community for creation and dissemination of knowledge and transform lives of people through innovation and excellence in higher education.

The University shall
Pursue excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship.
Prepare students for leadership through enlightened learning partnerships with faculty mentors and the community.
Support faculty and other scholars in pursuing world-class research: clinical, theoretical, empirical, experiential and foster creative endeavour.
Promote and preserve academic freedom, diversity, equality, harmony and justice.
Develop mastery of disciplines and professions and instil confidence among its key constituents in their application for a future of meaningful pursuits and productive work in the service of humanity.
Channelize faculty and student talent for professionally-related service to the university, the community and society at large.


Where they work
Alliance University
Tata Consultancy Services
Accenture
HCL Technologies
EY
IBM
Capgemini
ICICI Bank
Oracle
Kotak Mahindra Bank


What they do
Sales
Business Development
Education
Information Technology
Operations
Human Resources
Engineering
Marketing
Finance
Administrative


Leadership: Prof. Sudhir G. Angur (Chancellor)
Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
Number of Staff: 562 106