Government Arts College, Bengaluru

Government Arts College, Bengaluru, established in 1963, stands as one of Karnataka's premier government institutions for humanities and social sciences education. Affiliated to Bengaluru City University, this college has been nurturing intellectual growth and critical thinking in arts disciplines for over 60 years. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in English, Kannada, Hindi, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Journalism, providing comprehensive liberal arts education to over 2,000 students.

What distinguishes this institution is its commitment to accessible quality education, enabling students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education in humanities without financial burden. The college has a distinguished faculty with many professors holding Ph.D. degrees and significant research publications in their fields. Government Arts College has been a breeding ground for critical thinkers, social activists, journalists, civil servants, and academics who have contributed significantly to Karnataka's social and cultural fabric.

The institution encourages research culture among faculty and students, with several departments running research programs and publishing academic journals. The college's location in central Bangalore provides students exposure to the city's cultural, political, and media landscape, enriching their learning through guest lectures, internships, and field studies. Government Arts College also plays an important role in preserving and promoting Kannada language and literature through various cultural programs, literary festivals, and publications.