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Introduction: Presidency University, Bangalore
Presidency University, Bangalore (presidencyuniversity.in) is a private university established under the Karnataka Act No. 49 of 2013, located at Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru — 560119. With over 50 years of legacy in education, the university has grown into a multi-disciplinary institution offering programmes across Engineering, Management, Law, Commerce, Design, Media Studies, Liberal Arts, and Allied Health Sciences as of 2025-26.
The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has an active Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) established on 20 August 2018. It participates in the NIRF, KSURF, NBA, and NAAC accreditation frameworks.
Schools at Presidency University, Bangalore (2025-26)
As of 2025-26, Presidency University, Bangalore is organised into 10 Schools:
- Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering
- Presidency School of Engineering
- Presidency School of Information Science
- Presidency School of Management
- Presidency School of Commerce
- Presidency School of Law
- Presidency School of Design
- Presidency School of Media Studies
- Presidency School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Presidency School of Allied Health Sciences
Undergraduate (UG) Courses Offered
School of Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
- B.Tech Computer Science & Technology (Big Data)
- B.Tech Computer Science & Technology (DevOps)
- B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
- B.Tech CSE (Blockchain)
- B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security)
- B.Tech CSE (Data Science)
- B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things)
- B.Tech Information Science & Engineering
- B.Tech Computer Engineering
- B.Tech Information Science & Technology
- B.Tech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
School of Engineering
- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- B.Tech VLSI Design & Technology
- B.Tech Civil Engineering
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
- B.Tech Petroleum Engineering
- B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
School of Information Science
- B.C.A. Data Science
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
- B.C.A. (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science
- B.Sc. in AI, Data Science and Cloud Computing
School of Management
- B.B.A.
- B.B.A. (Business Analytics)
- B.B.A. (Aviation Management)
- B.B.A. (Digital Marketing)
- B.B.A. (Digital Business)
- B.B.A. (Hospitality Management)
School of Commerce
- B.Com. (Banking and Finance)
- B.Com. (ACCA)
- B.Com. (Corporate Accounting and Taxation)
- B.Com. (Business Analytics)
- B.Com. (Corporate Accounting Integrated with CMA-US)
- B.Com. with CA Foundation
School of Law
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) — 5-year integrated
- B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) — 5-year integrated
School of Design
- B.Des Communication Design
- B.Des Fashion Design
- B.Des Product Design
- B.Des Space Design
- B.Des Game Design
- B.Sc. Multimedia and Animation
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
School of Media Studies
- B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
- B.A. JMC — Digital Marketing & Advertising / Public Relations & Corporate Communication
- B.A. JMC — Film, Television & Digital Production
- B.A. JMC — Immersive Media, AR/VR & Interactive Storytelling
- B.A. JMC — Digital Storytelling & Content Creation
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. (Psychology, Economics)
- B.A. (Communication and Media, Psychology)
- B.A. (Psychology, English)
- B.A. (History & Political Science)
- B.A. (Political Science & Economics)
- B.A. (Political Science & Sociology)
- B.A. (English & History)
- B.A. (English & Political Science)
- B.A. (Performing Arts – Classical Music, Psychology)
- B.A. (Performing Arts – Classical Dance, Psychology)
- B.A. (Theatre Studies, Psychology)
- B.A. (Performing Arts – Classical Dance, English)
- B.A. (Performing Arts – Western Music – Instrumental, English)
- B.A. (Performing Arts – Western Music – Instrumental, Psychology)
- B.A. (Theatre Studies, English)
- B.A. (Communication and Media Studies, English)
School of Allied Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (AOTT)
- B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology (CCT)
- B.Sc. Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (MRIT)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT)
Postgraduate (PG) Courses Offered
School of Computer Science and Engineering
- M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
- M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
School of Engineering
- M.Tech Embedded System & VLSI
- M.Tech Building & Construction Technology
School of Information Science
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- M.Sc. in Data Science
School of Management
- M.B.A. (All Business Domains and New Age Specialisations)
- M.B.A. (Marketing and Finance)
- M.B.A. (Banking and Finance Management)
- M.B.A. (Digital Marketing)
- M.B.A. (Business Analytics)
School of Commerce
- M.Com
School of Law
- LL.M. (Master of Laws)
School of Media Studies
- M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- M.Sc. Psychology (Child / Clinical / Counselling / Industrial)
- M.A. English (Digital Humanities / Cultural Studies / Creative Writing)
Doctoral (Ph.D) Programmes
Ph.D programmes are offered across all ten schools, including Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Information Science, General Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Commerce, Economics, Law, Design, Media Studies, and English.
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
- PG Diploma in Big Data (School of Computer Science and Engineering)
- PG Diploma in Drone Technology (School of Engineering)
- PG Diploma in Public Administration (School of Management)
Curriculum Framework
Presidency University, Bangalore meticulously adopts curricula aligned with the Statutory Regulatory Authorities (SRAs). Engineering programmes follow the AICTE model curriculum; management programmes align with UGC's Learning Outcome Curricular Framework (LOCF); and all programmes conform to the Course Curricular Framework (CCF) of the Higher Education Council of Karnataka. The curriculum is regularly revised to reflect industry requirements, integrating NEP 2020 principles including multidisciplinarity, academic bank of credits (ABC), and internship-linked learning (as of 2025-26).
NAAC Accreditation & NIRF Rankings (2025-26)
Presidency University, Bangalore, participates in the NAAC accreditation process and submits Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. The university's IQAC was established on 20 August 2018. For the latest accreditation grade, refer to the official NAAC certificate at presidencyuniversity.in/naac-iqac.
In the NIRF 2025 rankings (India Rankings 2025), Presidency University, Bangalore was ranked 68th among India's Best Universities. The university has participated in NIRF rankings consistently since 2018.
Admission Process
Admissions to undergraduate engineering programmes are conducted through the university's own entrance tests — PUEET (Presidency University Engineering Entrance Test) and PUSAT (Presidency University Scholastic Aptitude Test) — alongside merit-based and lateral entry routes. Students can apply online at apply.presidencyuniversity.in for the 2026-27 academic year. For queries, reach the admissions office at +91 9022092222 or admission@presidencyuniversity.in.
Financing Your Education at Presidency University, Bangalore
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