Vijaya College

What Vijaya College does

Vijaya College is a private, government-aided higher education institution established in 1945 in Basavanagudi, South Bengaluru, India, operating under the BHS Higher Education Society. Originally founded as Bangalore Intermediate College in response to limited science education options in 1940s Bangalore, it was renamed Vijaya College in 1946 and serves approximately 2,600 current students through undergraduate and postgraduate programs affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. The college is NAAC-accredited (B++ Grade, CGPA 2.91, 2022), recognized under UGC Sections 2(f) and 12(B), and holds AICTE approval for its technical programs.

The college's academic portfolio includes B.Sc. (with subject combinations spanning Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Biochemistry), B.Com in Regular, Business Data Analytics, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management variants, BBA, and BCA in both Regular and AI & ML specializations. Postgraduate offerings include M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and M.Com in General and Financial Analytics streams. Infrastructure comprises 44 ICT-enabled classrooms, 28 laboratories, a 7,068 sq ft library, 319 computers, and hostel/sports facilities on its 450 ft x 500 ft campus. Extension activities (NCC, NSS, Rangers and Rovers, Youth Red Cross) and student support services including the DHVANI Women Empowerment Cell and a Placement and Career Counselling Cell supplement the academic core.

The business model is tuition-driven through aided and unaided course categories, with fee collection processed through the BillDesk online gateway. The institution is funded by BHS Higher Education Society with no external investors or venture capital involvement. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer via a college-managed admission committee, online Google Forms registration, and designated admission contacts, with admissions on a first-come-first-serve basis following PUC results and Karnataka government reservation policies. Revenue information is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vijaya College

Legal name

Vijaya College

Website

https://vijayacollege.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vijaya College is a Bengaluru-based, government-aided higher education institution established in 1945, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in science, commerce, business administration, and computer applications under the BHS Higher Education Society.

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Product category

Higher Education (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Science education
• Commerce education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As an aided government-affiliated college, Vijaya College generates revenue through student tuition fees for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, M.Sc., and M.Com courses. Fee payment is processed through online portals including BillDesk. The college offers both aided and unaided course categories with separate fee payment channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vijaya College delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in science, commerce, business administration, and computer applications, affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. Beyond degree programs, the college offers co-curricular extension activities (NCC, NSS, Rangers and Rovers, Youth Red Cross), placement and career counselling support, and a women empowerment cell to students who complete their pre-university education in and around Bengaluru.

Product overview

Vijaya College is an educational institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across science, commerce, and computer applications disciplines. The undergraduate portfolio includes B.Sc. (with 9 subject combinations), B.Com (in Regular, BDA, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management variants), BBA, and BCA (in Regular and AI & ML specializations). Postgraduate offerings include M.Sc. Chemistry and M.Com (General and Financial Analytics). Beyond academics, the institution provides extension activities including NCC, NSS, Rangers and Rovers, and Youth Red Cross, along with the DHVANI Women Empowerment Cell. All programs are affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Three-year undergraduate science program offering multiple combinations including Physics-Mathematics-Electronics; Physics-Mathematics-Computer Science; Chemistry-Botany-Zoology; and Biochemistry-Biotechnology-Microbiology. Emphasizes fundamental principles and practical laboratory training for science students.
• B.Com (BDA - Business Data Analytics) Three-year undergraduate program combining traditional commerce subjects with data analysis skills including statistics, data visualization, and business intelligence tools, preparing graduates for careers as data analysts or business analysts or for higher studies like MBA.
• B.Com (Regular) Three-year undergraduate program building foundation in accounting, finance, business, and economics while developing analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for careers in commerce and related fields.
• B.Com (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) Three-year undergraduate degree focused on how goods move from raw materials to final customers, blending commerce basics with logistics topics like transportation, warehousing, procurement, and global trade.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Business management program developing conceptual knowledge about business environments, analytical and e-governance skills. Includes industry visits, seminars, quizzes, and stock market simulations.
• BCA (Regular) - Bachelor of Computer Applications Three-year undergraduate program building foundation in computer science, programming, and modern IT technologies, covering programming languages, database management, operating systems, networks, AI, web technologies, cloud computing, and data mining.
• BCA (AI & ML) - Bachelor of Computer Applications in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Three-year undergraduate program equipping students with computer science foundation and advanced knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, covering machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, NLP, data science, robotics, and IoT.
• M.Sc. Chemistry Postgraduate program in Chemistry offered at the college for graduates seeking advanced study and research preparation.
• M.Com (Master of Commerce) Master of Commerce program available in General and Financial Analytics streams, with Dr. Vasanta Valli as the M.Com contact.
• NCC (National Cadet Corps) Youth organization established in 1960 with authorized strength of 108 SD/SW cadets, developing qualities of character, discipline, leadership, and secular outlook among students.
• NSS (National Service Scheme) Voluntary organization launched in 1969 for campus-community linkage, developing student personality through community service with the motto 'Not Me But You'.
• Rangers and Rovers Scout and Guide unit commenced in 2014 with activities including Swach Bharath initiative, Republic Day celebrations, International Peace Day, and Go Green Drive.
• Youth Red Cross Voluntary service body under the Indian Red Cross Society conducting blood donation camps, first-aid training, disaster management training, and community outreach programs.
• DHVANI - Women Empowerment Cell Women empowerment cell formed in 2005, renamed DHVANI, conducting events on women health, hygiene, career, and personality development and supporting female faculty and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• NAAC B++ Grade with CGPA 2.91 in 2022 accreditation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City UniversitycoreOthersVijaya College operates as an affiliated college under Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. The affiliation establishes the academic framework, curriculum standards, and degree granting authority. Temporary affiliation was granted at inception in 1945, with permanent affiliation achieved in 2008.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreOthersThe college maintains AICTE approval for its technical education programs including BCA, BBA, and other professional courses. EOA (Extension of Approval) and LOA (Letter of Approval) reports are published annually confirming continued compliance with AICTE norms.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreOthersRecognized under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act since the inception of UGC, enabling the college to receive grants and maintain academic standards as per national guidelines.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science: Aided affiliated college in Bengaluru offering B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BBA, and BCA. Comparable to Vijaya on aided status, affiliated-degree model, and undergraduate program breadth.
• Mount Carmel College: Autonomous affiliated college in Bengaluru offering B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA. Similar in scale, program breadth, and Bengaluru positioning, with a long-standing brand comparable to Vijaya's.
• Acharya Pathashala College of Commerce: Bengaluru-based affiliated commerce and management college offering B.Com, BBA, and related programs. Directly comparable to Vijaya on Bengaluru location, commerce-heavy program mix, and affiliated-college structure.
• Kristu Jayanti College: Bengaluru-based affiliated college offering B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc., and postgraduate programs. Comparable on program mix, affiliated-college status, and Bengaluru undergraduate market.
• RV College of Arts, Science and Commerce: Bengaluru-based affiliated arts, science, and commerce college under the RV group, offering B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA. Comparable on affiliated-college status, Bengaluru location, and program overlap.
• Seshadripuram College: Affiliated aided undergraduate and postgraduate college in Bengaluru offering B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA. Comparable to Vijaya on affiliated-college status, program breadth, and Bengaluru student market.
• St. Joseph's College of Commerce: A well-established affiliated undergraduate/postgraduate commerce and business college in Bengaluru offering B.Com, BBA, and BCA. Comparable to Vijaya College on program mix, affiliated-college status, Bengaluru location, and target student segment.
• The National Degree College, Basavanagudi: Long-standing aided affiliated college located in the same Basavanagudi neighborhood as Vijaya College, offering B.A., B.Com, and B.Sc. programs. Directly comparable on location, aided status, affiliated-college model, and undergraduate-focused portfolio.
• BMS College of Commerce: Bengaluru-based affiliated commerce college offering B.Com, BBA, and BCA programs. Similar in size and scope to Vijaya's B.Com/BBA/BCA portfolio, with overlapping target students in the same city.

Broad incumbents

• Christ University: Larger deemed private university in Bengaluru offering B.Com, BBA, B.Sc., BCA, and a wide postgraduate portfolio. Operates in the same Bengaluru undergraduate market as Vijaya but at a larger scale, higher fee tier, and broader institutional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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