About Davangere

Davangere is an educational centre. It is known for its higher educational institutes. In Davangere there are three major engineering colleges, two dental colleges, two medical colleges, one Ayurvedic medical college, a number of management schools and colleges, an art college and a fashion design college. Bapuji Educational Association in Davangere is a conglomerate of over 50 educational institutions across the city of Davangere.The institute was established in the year 1958 with the start of a first grade college in Davangere. Two medical colleges,Two dental colleges,an engineering college Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology and numerous other colleges are associated with association.These colleges account for around 50 institutions. Dr.Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, MLA has been the significant personality behind the growth of the organisation.Davangere also has other three engineering colleges G M Institute of Technology and University B.D.T College of Engineering. Recently in the academic year 2011-2012 a new engineering college is started in Davangere called Jain Institute of Technology it is situated near Avargere. Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology .

A new University has been established in 2008 at Davangere named as Davangere University. All degree colleges in Davangere, Chitradurga and Haveri districts come under Davangere University.

The Shivagangothri Campus located at Tolahunase, 8 km from Davangere and houses the post graduate departments of Commerce, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Economics, Food Technology, Accounting & Finance, M.Ed., and MSW. The Institute of Management studies is also located at P.G. Centre. The campus of 73 acres (300,000 m2) as attractive buildings as well as hostels.