Don Bosco Group of Institutions

What Don Bosco Group of Institutions does

Don Bosco Group of Institutions is a Bangalore-based private higher-education group operating five institutions under the Wayanamac Education Trust (R), founded in 1999 by Sri. Bylappa. The portfolio comprises Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) for engineering and M.Tech programs affiliated to VTU, Don Bosco Institute of Management Studies & Computer Applications (DBIMSCA) and Don Bosco College of Science & Management (DBCSM) for undergraduate and postgraduate management/commerce programs affiliated to Bangalore University, and two Pre-University Colleges at Mysore Road and HSR Layout offering Science and Commerce streams. The group holds NBA accreditation for five DBIT engineering departments, NAAC accreditation for the management/commerce colleges, and AICTE approval, and lays claim to a 36-acre campus, 300+ qualified faculty, claimed 95-100% exam pass rates with 8-10 annual university ranks, and a 100% placement track record.

The business model is tuition-driven and government-regulated: approximately 50% of engineering seats flow through Karnataka CET and COMED-K quotas at regulated fee levels, with the remainder filled through management quota. M.Tech admissions route through PGCET/GATE and MBA admissions split 50/50 between PGCET and management quota with an annual intake of 60. PU College revenues follow the Karnataka PU Board fee structure and admissions cycle. Supplementary revenue and margin levers include Centers of Excellence established in partnership with KUKA Robotics, Siemens PLM, Intel, Oracle, SAP, and Bosch Rexroth, a VTU-affiliated R&D centre, 6 Sigma certification, and a dedicated sports program that has received VTU-level recognition.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via entrance-exam-based admissions, a dedicated Admissions Head function, online enquiry forms, campus tours, e-brochures, and community engagement through NSS programs, blood donation camps, and inter-collegiate sports tournaments. Geographic scope is restricted to Karnataka (Bangalore-centric) with no disclosed multi-state or international expansion, no external institutional funding, and ownership concentrated in the founding Trust structure.

Name

Don Bosco Group of Institutions

Legal name

Don Bosco Group of Institutions

Website

https://donboscobangalore.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Don Bosco Group of Institutions operates five private higher-education institutions in Bangalore under the Wayanamac Education Trust, delivering VTU- and Bangalore University-affiliated engineering, management, commerce, and Pre-University programs with NBA/NAAC accreditation and Centers of Excellence partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

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Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering education
• Management education
• Pre-university education
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Engineering Programs: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs (B.E., M.Tech) affiliated to VTU
2. Tuition Fees - Management Programs: Revenue from MBA and BBA/BCA/B.Com programs through VTU and Bangalore University
3. PU College Programs: Pre-University education revenue from PUC Mysore Road and HSR Layout campuses
4. Entrance Exam Fees: Revenue from entrance examination processing for CET, COMED-K, PGCET admissions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Don Bosco Group of Institutions is a Bangalore-based private educational group operating five affiliated institutions that deliver Pre-University (Science and Commerce streams), Undergraduate (B.E., BBA, BCA, B.Com) and Postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, M.Com) education. Engineering programs are affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and management/commerce programs to Bangalore University, with approvals from AICTE and the Government of Karnataka. The group supplements academics with Centers of Excellence in KUKA Robotics, Siemens PLM, Intel, Oracle, SAP, and Bosch Rexroth, plus placement support and a research centre recognized by VTU.

Product overview

Don Bosco Group of Institutions is a multi-institutional educational group affiliated with Bangalore University (BU) and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), approved by AICTE and the Government of Karnataka. The portfolio comprises five distinct institutions: Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) offering engineering and management programs with NBA-accredited departments; Don Bosco Institute of Management Studies & Computer Applications (DBIMSCA) and Don Bosco College of Science & Management (DBCSM), both NAAC accredited; and two Pre-University colleges at Mysore Road and HSR Layout. The group operates Centers of Excellence in partnership with KUKA Robotics, Siemens PLM, Intel, Oracle, and SAP, providing specialized industry-aligned training alongside regular academics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) Engineering and management institution offering B.E. (EC, CS, IS, ME, EEE, TCE, Civil), M.Tech (CSE, Digital Electronics, Power System, Design Engineering) and MBA programs affiliated to VTU. NBA-accredited for EC, EE, ME, CS and IS departments. Located on a 36-acre campus with Centers of Excellence in KUKA Robotics, Siemens PLM, Intel, Oracle, and SAP.
• Don Bosco Institute of Management Studies & Computer Applications (DBIMSCA) Management and computer applications institution offering BBA, BCA, B.Com and M.Com programs affiliated to Bangalore University. NAAC accredited. Targets students seeking business and computer application degrees with placement support.
• Don Bosco College of Science & Management (DBCSM) Science and management college offering B.Com, BBA and M.Com programs affiliated to Bangalore University. NAAC accredited. Targets students seeking commerce and management education with corporate exposure.
• Don Bosco PU College - Mysore Road Pre-University college offering Science Stream (PCMB, PCMC, PCME) and Commerce Stream (EBCA, HEBA, SEBA) programs. Provides foundation for higher education in engineering, medical, and commerce fields.
• Don Bosco PU College - HSR Layout Pre-University college in HSR Layout area of Bangalore offering Science and Commerce stream programs for students completing secondary education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-100% exam pass rate with 8-10 university ranks annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationKUKA Robotics training centre established for industrial robotics education. Provides hands-on training with KUKA robots for mechanical and related engineering students.
• Siemens PLMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Product Lifecycle Management training centre for design and engineering education. R&D Lab equipped with Pin-On-Disk Wear Testing Machine, Thermal conductivity Test rig, Metallurgical Microscope with Image analysing software.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel Intelligent System Lab established for advanced computing education with Intel technology infrastructure.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Academy partnership providing database and enterprise software training for students through Oracle's academic initiative.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP training centre for enterprise resource planning education, enabling management students to gain ERP skills.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch Rexroth Centre of Excellence for Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) training.
• VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with VTU for engineering programs. R&D centre recognised by VTU. Sports activities affiliated to VTU.
• Bangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for DBIMSCA and DBCSM programs offering B.Com, BBA, BCA, M.Com degrees.
• Sports Authority of India (SAI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for sports development and coaching programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jain University: Large private deemed university in Bangalore offering engineering, management, and commerce programs at scale. Comparable on program diversification and Bangalore-centric enrollment model.
• CMR University: Private Bangalore university offering engineering, management, and commerce programs under one group structure. Comparable to Don Bosco's multi-institution model and Bangalore-focused delivery.
• Christ University: Deemed private university in Bangalore with undergraduate and postgraduate programs across management, commerce, and sciences. Comparable on multi-stream program mix and Bangalore footprint.
• BMS College of Engineering: Bangalore-based VTU-affiliated engineering college with NBA-accredited departments and strong corporate recruiting. Comparable to DBIT on program mix, accreditation, and Bangalore location.
• REVA University: Private Bangalore university offering B.E., MBA, and commerce programs with industry partnerships. Comparable on multi-program structure and Karnataka student base.
• PES University: Private Bangalore university offering B.E., M.Tech, and MBA programs affiliated with VTU, with similar NBA accreditation and industry-partnership-led curriculum. Most directly comparable peer given program mix, scale, and Bangalore market.
• Acharya Institutes: Bangalore-based group of private institutions offering engineering, management, and science programs. Comparable on multi-institution portfolio structure and Bangalore-centric enrollment.
• Presidency University: Bangalore private university offering engineering, management, and commerce programs through a multi-school structure. Comparable on integrated group-of-institutions model targeting Karnataka students.
• RV College of Engineering (RV University): Long-established Bangalore engineering institution (now part of RV University) with NBA-accredited B.E./M.Tech programs and a strong placement record. Comparable on engineering focus, accreditation stack, and Bangalore-centric student base.
• MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences: Bangalore-based private university with strong engineering, management, and applied sciences programs and industry-aligned labs. Comparable on technology-led curriculum and Bangalore market position.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/donboscoblr

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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