The state of Karnataka in India is the chosen destination for education for not only students of this country but also students from around the world. Karnataka is the home of some of the most famous educational institutions in India like the Indian Institute of Management, the Indian Institute of Science, the Indian Institute of technology and the National Law School of India University. According to the census reports of 2011, Karnataka has achieved a literacy rate of 75.60%. There are 82.85% literate males and 68.13% literate females in Karnataka today.

Education System in Karnataka

The education system in Karnataka is very much similar to that followed in other parts of the country. There is a fixed tier of study pattern for students, which is:

• Elementary Education
• Primary education
• Secondary Education
• Pre university / College Education
• University Education
• Research / Doctorate / Professional degrees and diplomas

English and Kannada are the mediums of instruction in Karnataka schools and colleges.

Primary Education in Karnataka

School education in Karnataka is divided into the four stages of elementary, primary, secondary and senior secondary schools. Every child in Karnataka is encouraged to study; in order to ensure that students are taking their classes, the state government has introduced the concept of mid-day meal for all school students of Karnataka. The Karnataka schools are affiliated either to the Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Some Karnataka schools also follow a syllabus designed by the Department of Public Instruction in the state while others follow the NIOS curriculum. Some of the most popular schools of Karnataka are:

Schools in Karnataka

Name of School	Location	Affiliation
Sri Kumaran Children's Home	Bangalore	CBSE
Oxford English School	Bangalore	CISCE
Sainik School	Bijapur	CBSE
St Germains School	Bangalore	CISCE
Mallaya Aditi International School	Bangalore	CISCE

Secondary Education in Karnataka

According to the Karnataka system of education, if you have passed the SSLC examination after completing the 10+2 level of schooling, you will have to attend a two year degree course or a three year diploma course which is termed as the Pre-University course in the state to be eligible to pursue a bachelor's degree at the college level. This course also determines what the student will study in his college years. You may choose from the fields of arts, science or commerce. Karnataka colleges that offer the pre-university degree or diploma and the bachelor degrees are:

A A Patil Arts and Commerce College for Women

* Location - Belgaum
* Courses Offered - BA, B.Com
* Affiliated to - Karnatak University

A V K College for Women

* Location - Devangere, Chitradurga
* Courses Offered - BA, B.Com, B.Sc
* Affiliated to - Kuvempu University

A D Biligowda First Grade College

* Location - Koppa, Mandya
* Courses Offered - BA, B.Sc
* Affiliated to - University of Mysore

Acharya Pathsala (Evening)

* Location - N R Colony, Bangalore
* Courses Offered - BA, B.Com
* Affiliated to - Bangalore University

AD B FEG College

* Location - Harapanahalli
* Courses Offered - BA, B.Sc
* Affiliated to - Gulbarga University

Professional Opportunities in Karnataka Karnataka is the chosen destination for students who want to study professional courses after completing school. The professional degrees offered in various colleges across Karnataka are sought by not only Indian students but also those from across the world. These professional courses aim to prepare students for the job market.

The first engineering college of Karnataka was established in the year 1917 in the city of Bangalore. This institute was only the fifth of its kind to be built in the country. Since time immemorial Bangalore in Karnataka has been the preferred for engineering courses across the country.

Colleges in Karnataka

Type of Colleges	College Name	Degree
Engineering	Anjuman Engineering College, BGS Institute of technology, B. V. Bhoomireddy College of Engineering & Technology	BE / B.Tech
Medical	A. M. Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College, Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College	B.H.M.S
Law	National Law School of India University, Al-Ameen College of Law, Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies	LL.B, LL.M
Management	Dayananda Sagar Business School, Garden City College, ITM Business School	MBA
Architecture	B.V.B College of Engineering and Technology, Malik Sandal Institute of Art & Architecture, The University School of Design	B.Arch

Education for Foreign Students in Karnataka

The institutes in Karnataka conduct special tests for the admission of NRIs and foreign nationals. Citizens from other countries are especially seen in the professional institutes of Bangalore. The special foreign cells of educational institutes help foreign citizens choose their preferred course of study and with the admission procedure. Every outside citizen must qualify in the CET to seek admission in the Karnataka study programs.

Hostel Facilities in Karnataka

Karnataka in India has some of the best hostels for both boys and girls. The hostel accommodations start from the high school level. Being one of the most preferred destinations for education, Karnataka hostels are affordable and have all modern facilities like library and gymnasium. The most popular hostels for non resident students in Karnataka are:

* Rathnamanasa (for high school boarders)
* Youth Hostel, Mysore
* Youth Hostel, Bangalore
* Akhila Havyaka Maha Sabha, Malleshwaram
* Agnovalkya Hostel, Bangalore