ABOUT BEA

The Bapuji Educational Association is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in Karnataka. It came into existence in 1958 with the sole purpose of starting a first grade college in Davangere. It intended to cater to the needs of those who aspired for higher education. All the lovers of higher education volunteered their service whole heartedly in building up this association. Money flowed in as the donors contributed splendidly. Though imparting higher education to the aspirants was the Association’s main objective, it gave attention to start a wide range of schools and colleges according to the situational needs and demands.

Today the association has grown to be a big tree, like the banyan, with all its twigs and branches. It runs schools and colleges right from Nursery to Post Graduate Courses, from Diploma to Engineering, Nursing to Medical. It also runs Pharmacy and Dental Colleges. The most significant of all the personalities responsible for the all-round development of this family is Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, the present Hon. Secretary of the association.