A premier educational institution, Presidency College in J.P.Nagar, Bangalore is a part of the Presidency Group of Institutions. This group was established four decades ago in the year 1976 and the college was started in 2005. A humble start with only two courses to offer, over the many years it has grown by leaps and bounds to offer several professionals courses, including specialized management degrees. Founded on the cornerstone of imparting innovative and value based education, it has gained immense recognition in its endeavour for excellence in disseminating knowledge. This institute relies on a strong academic foundation blended with a modern approach which underlies the curriculum of the various courses on offer. The syllabus is designed to give an edge over others in the professional sphere thus bettering the students’ prospects when they set sailing in their respective careers. Its persevering efforts have been lauded by Bangalore University, which it is affiliated to, as well as many other organizations. In 2015, India Today group awarded this college with the distinction of being one of India’s emerging colleges in the Science and Commerce streams. Students are encouraged to embrace meritocracy to achieve the highest level, some of whom have displayed their academic prowess by securing top ranks in the university.