Top 5 Colleges Near Electronic City Bengaluru

One of the colleges near Electronic City Bengaluru literally faces the company that shaped it. IIIT Bangalore sits at 26/C, opposite Infosys Gate 1, in Electronic City Phase 1, and its governing board is chaired by Kris Gopalakrishnan, an Infosys co-founder. It’s a clear example of how closely education and industry are linked in Bengaluru’s oldest tech hub.

This guide covers five colleges within reach of Electronic City’s offices: a research university, an engineering campus, a top business school and two more options, with the admission routes and history students should know.

Colleges at a Glance

1. IIIT Bangalore: Research University Across From Infosys

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) is a deemed university run as a not-for-profit society supported jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry, a public-private partnership model.

History:

• Founded as the International Institute of Information Technology. Sources give 18 September 1998 or 15 September 1999.
• It began at International Tech Park (ITPL) in Whitefield and moved to Electronic City in August 2003.
• It received deemed university status in February 2005.
• Founding director S. Sadagopan handed over to Prof. Debabrata Das in July 2021.

Programmes: Integrated M.Tech, M.Tech, MS by Research, PhD and an M.Sc. in Digital Society. Research areas include AI, data science, software engineering, networking and VLSI design.

Campus: about 9 acres, compact by university standards, but surrounded by some of India’s largest tech employers.

Best for: students seeking research-focused IT education with close industry links.

2. PES University, Electronic City Campus: Engineering in the IT Hub

PES University runs its Electronic City campus on Hosur Road. It was established in 1998 as part of what was then PES Institute of Technology, which became PES University in 2013.

Its location is a big advantage. Students study within reach of hundreds of tech companies, which helps with internships, industry projects and campus recruitment.

Before applying: online placement and fee figures for PES’s Electronic City campus often come from older forum answers. Use PES University’s official placement reports and current fee schedule instead.

Best for: engineering students who want a private university close to the IT industry.

3. SIBM Bengaluru: Symbiosis’s MBA Campus

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru was set up in 2008 as the second SIBM campus, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

A bit of history: the campus was inaugurated on 11 July 2008 by Arjun Singh, then Union Minister for Human Resource Development, in a function presided over by Karnataka’s then Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa. Symbiosis chose Bengaluru because of the growing demand for managers in India’s IT capital.

Admission: through SNAP, Symbiosis’s national entrance test, followed by the institute’s selection process. One business-school guide lists an intake of about 180.

Campus facilities: an auditorium, lecture theatres, computer labs, a library, and hostels with a gym and sports facilities.

Best for: MBA aspirants who want a Symbiosis degree close to Bengaluru’s tech and corporate employers.

4. XIME Bengaluru: A Long-Established Business School

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) appears on many lists of Bengaluru’s leading business schools, alongside SIBM and IIM Bangalore. Property research also lists a “Xavier Institute” among Electronic City’s educational landmarks.

I couldn’t verify XIME’s current campus details, programmes or founding year from a reliable source for this guide. Check its official website for admission routes and current information.

Best for: management aspirants comparing PGDM options in south Bengaluru.

5. The Oxford College of Engineering: Near Silk Board

The Oxford College of Engineering is at Bommanahalli, near Central Silk Board Junction on the city side of Hosur Road. The ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road hotel gives its address as “next to Oxford College,” which shows how established the campus is locally.

Its location puts students between Electronic City and neighbourhoods such as Koramangala and HSR Layout.

I couldn’t confirm its current programmes or affiliation from reliable sources. Check with the college directly.

Best for: engineering students who want to live in the city while staying close to Electronic City’s employers.

Choosing a College Near Electronic City

Match the programme to your stage. IIIT-B is mainly postgraduate and research-focused. PES and Oxford offer undergraduate engineering. SIBM and XIME are for management.

Check official data. Use each institution’s latest placement report and fee schedule, not forum posts.

Plan the commute. The Namma Metro Yellow Line, open since August 2025, serves Electronic City, while Hosur Road traffic can make bus or car trips slow.

Ask about hostels. Many colleges here have limited hostel space. Neeladri Nagar and nearby areas have many PGs for students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Where is IIIT Bangalore located?

A. IIIT Bangalore is at 26/C, opposite Infosys Gate 1, Electronics City Phase 1, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100. It moved there from International Tech Park in August 2003.

Q2. Is IIIT Bangalore a government college?

A. No. It’s a deemed university run as a not-for-profit society, jointly supported by the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry under a public-private partnership model.

Q3. When was SIBM Bengaluru established?

A. SIBM Bengaluru was established in 2008 as the second SIBM campus. Its Electronic City campus was inaugurated on 11 July 2008. Admission is through the SNAP entrance test.