Bhandarkars’ Arts and Science College, Kundapura, sponsored by the Academy of General Education, Manipal is a First Grade College of Arts, Science and Commerce. The College came into existence mainly due to the generous donation of rupees two lakh by Dr. A. S. Bhandarkar who was then a practicing doctor in Bahrain. Many prominent people of Kundapura and Rotary club of Kundapura strove hard for the establishment of this college, whichwas a long felt need of the taluk. With the co- operation of public of Kundapura, Academy of General Education - Manipal took up the responsibility of nurturing this institution. The college aims to instil a sense of discipline, cultivation of proper attitudes and an awareness of various responsibilities that the youth would be called upon to shoulder in their lives.

In recent years, Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)’ across selected HEIs. It is our proud privilege that Bhandarkars’ Arts and Science College, Kundapura has joined hands with MoE to foster the culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in the institute.

The primary mandate of IIC, in tune with MIC, is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes.

• To provide adequate infrastructure with student centric, research – oriented entrepreneurial learning environment and ample scope for value – based, skill oriented, co-curricular and extra curricular activities in tune with the technological development in teaching and learning.
• To promote innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system in the campus.
• To train the youth as innovators and self-reliant with Industry specific Technical Skills.
• To support startup / entrepreneurial ventures of students, faculty and alumnii.

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