Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies

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Coordinates: 13°05′03″N 77°29′06″E / 13.084222°N 77.484917°E / 13.084222; 77.484917

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, or AIGS, is a private co-educational engineering and management college in Bengaluru, India, affiliated with the Bangalore University (BU) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Established in 2005, it offers seven undergraduate courses and nine postgraduate courses.[1]

Acharya organises the Acharya Habba, an annual two-day intercollegiate cultural festival that is one of the largest in Bengaluru and Karnataka.[2][3][4]

The Deccan Herald lists AIGS as one of the "notable" colleges to apply the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) for admission to postgraduate management courses.[5]

History[edit]

The Acharya emblem with motto and mission

The Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS) was established in 2005 by Premnath Reddy, Chairman of the Acharya Group of Institutions.[6] The college is managed by the JMJ Education Society, Headquartered in Bengaluru.[7] AIGS offers seven Under Graduate (UG) courses, eight Post Graduate (PG) courses. All courses are affiliated to the Bangalore University (VTU).[1][8][9]

In 2009, the college constructed a 3-kilometre (1.9 mi) long road from its campus to the Hesaraghatta Main Road. The road was inaugurated by Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Math in September 2010. It is named Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road after former Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.[10][11]

In 2012, the institute was granted "Technical Campus" status by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[12]

On 16 June 2012, the college hosted India's first Heavy metal music festival as a part of Bengaluru Open Air 2012 backed by Germany's Wacken Open Air at the college stadium. German Heavy metal bands and Teutonic thrash metal bands like the Kreator and the Suidakra along with an American Power metal band and Indian metal bands namely Kryptos, Eccentric Pendulum, Dying Embrace, 1833 AD, Bevar Sea and Albatross performed in the fest.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Although Iced Earth were scheduled to perform at the fest, but backed out due to the denial of Visa by the Indian embassy.[26]

Course Available in AIGS[edit]

Undergraduate courses

Animation and Design

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Commerce

Computer Applications and IT

Engineering and Architecture

Management and Business Administration

Media, Mass Communication, and Journalism

Sciences

Departments[edit]

  • BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN AVIATION
  • BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
  • BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
  • BSC IN FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN
  • BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY / JOURNALISM / ENGLISH
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGY / PSYCHOLOGY / SOCIOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
  • MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
  • MASTER OF COMMERCE
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
  • MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
  • INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies[edit]

One of the Top Graduate Studies College in Bangalore | One of the Best Graduate Studies College in Bangalore[edit]


The Sanskrit word "Acharya" which means "an influential mentor". Epitomizes the quintessential values of our institution, where traditional respect for teachers is of paramount importance.

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS) was founded in 2005, as is counted among the top graduate colleges in Bangalore. The Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of subjects that include Language, Sciences, Technology, Commerce, Management, Commerce, Fashion Design, Marketing, Accounting, E-Commerce, etc.  AIGS is endowed with modern physical, technological and academic infrastructure and provides a world-class learning ambience to its students. As the best graduate college in Bangalore, The Faculty members have vocational experience in various streams imparting practical knowledge to students coupled with hands-on learning exercises that include Project Work, Seminars, Workshops, Industrial Visits, etc.

AIGS is committed to mentoring its students beyond the prescribed curriculum, making us one of the top graduate colleges in Bangalore. Through NSS and various social activities, they are made aware of their social responsibilities. Non-English speaking students can learn language skills through Certificate Courses. Seminars and workshops are held to build current awareness and to enable active interaction with experts. In addition to the campus, periodical, Acharya Samachar, video documentaries are also produced by students of the Communications Department. Why wait? Join the best Graduate studied college in Bangalore and kick start your career wheel.

Intelligent Infrastructure[edit]

Designed to suit the needs of every student, the Acharya Infrastructure is recognised as one of the best in the country. Fom well planned and strategically placed study spaces to congregational areas for students to gather and discuss Acharya has truly thought through every inch of the campus to add purpose to the Acharyan Experience. Labs , research centres, centres of Excellence all caters to the development of students on subject matters where as auditoriums, amphitheatres, etc. helps in the holistic growth of the students.

Unique Learning[edit]

The students immensely gain by the best practices put-forth such as[edit]

  • Mid-term appraisal by students for initiating mid-course corrective measures for immediate benefit
  • Brainstorming sessions with senior faculty to decide policies and review current practices
  • Annual Knowledge Conclaves to expose students to practicing Architects through panel discussions, video conferencing, etc.
  • Counseling by professional seniors for preparation for career, choice of industry, preparation for facing interview
  • Collaboration with industry for research to initiate students into research culture and thus provide them opportunities for developing problem-solving skills
  • An internet based integrated e-campus for anytime anywhere info.

APPLY FOR ADMISSON[edit]

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Acharya Institute of Technology

References[edit]

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  7. "JMJ Educational Society". JMJES. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  8. "Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies". BU. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  9. "Students with principles, that's Acharya's aim". The Deccan Herald. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  10. "Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road inaugurated". Acharya Samachar. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  11. "Road inaugurated". AI. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
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  22. "The Rise of Metal". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  23. "Alert: Seismic June". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
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