Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust
Indian charitable organisation
Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) is a non-profit charitable trust managing Rashtreeya Vidyalaya(RV) Educational Institutions in Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was founded in 1940 by M. C. Shivananda Sharma (an educationalist) and Dr Meda Kasturi PanduRanga Shetty (a businessman and philanthropist).The mission of the founder was to ‘Impart Quality Education to all strata of the society’.
For the past 80+ years, RV Educational Institutions offering education from kindergarten to higher education to students in streams such as Engineering, Management, Architecture, Medicine & Health Sciences and Teaching. Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) through the RV (Rashtreeya Vidyalaya) institutions are providers of education in the state of Karnataka, India and known globally for imparting quality education in different disciplines. Today, Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) has over 25 institutions across Bangalore, Karnataka constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella. List of institutes and colleges falling under the umbrella of RV Educational Institutions mentioned below.
RV Educational Institutions Journey
Founded in 1940, RV Institutions have evolved into an educational group in India, primarily located in Bengaluru. Over the years, they have expanded to encompass 21 institutions, including schools, colleges, and specialized centers, catering to over 20,000 students. RV Institutions offer a diverse range of programs, spanning from primary education to professional courses.
University
RV University is a Bangalore based state-private university established under the RV University Act 2019 is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) of India and Karnataka State Government.
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