About RV College of Arts Science and Commerce Bengaluru
About RV College of Arts Science and Commerce Bengaluru
RV College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru was established in 1955 by the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya (RV) Education Trust — the same trust that runs RV College of Engineering on Mysuru Road and RV Dental College. The Arts, Science and Commerce college is a separate institution from RVCE (engineering) and is located on 1st Cross, Jayanagar — in south Bengaluru's most established planned residential locality. Affiliated to Bengaluru City University with NAAC A grade, it offers BA, BCom and BSc as a private aided institution. Annual BCom fee is ₹16,000–₹22,000 — government-regulated aided rate.
The RV trust context provides a specific, verifiable benefit: students at the Arts, Science and Commerce college have access to the RV campus library network, inter-institutional sports events, and the RV trust alumni network that spans engineering, dental and management graduates across Bengaluru's tech and healthcare sectors — a cross-institutional connection not available at standalone degree colleges.
Courses and Fees
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (English, Kannada, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology) | 3 Years | 140 | ₹14,000–₹18,000 |
| BCom | 3 Years | 140 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 |
| BSc (PCM / CBZ) | 3 Years | 120 | ₹18,000–₹24,000 |
Being a private aided college, fees are regulated under Karnataka government aided structure. No capitation fee for aided seats. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship. Management quota seats available at higher fees through the RV trust admissions office. No hostel — day-scholar institution.
Admission Process
Applications through Bengaluru City University affiliated colleges portal in June. Merit in 12th is the criterion. BCom fills fastest. BSc PCM is in strong demand from students who attempted KCET for engineering or medical but didn't secure a seat and want a science degree as an alternative pathway. The 1st Cross Jayanagar location is 1.5 km from Jayanagar metro station (Green Line) — students from BTM Layout, JP Nagar, Banashankari and Basavanagudi all commute within 20–30 minutes. No hostel — outstation students arrange PGs in Jayanagar 4th and 9th Block, monthly ₹6,000–₹11,000.
Jayanagar's Commerce and Science Student Economy
Jayanagar 4th Block and 9th Block host Bengaluru's most concentrated cluster of CA coaching centres outside Majestic — ICAI's Bengaluru branch office is in Jayanagar, and most of the city's Big 4 articleship-track BCom students attend coaching here. RV College's location places BCom students within walking distance of this ecosystem. For BSc graduates considering competitive exams, Rajajinagar and Malleshwaram coaching centres are 6–8 km by BMTC — reachable but not walkable. The RV trust placement cell, while primarily active for RVCE engineering students, does extend drives to BCom and BCA profiles when hiring requirements match.
Career Scope
BCom graduates predominantly target CA articleship at Jayanagar's CA firm cluster, IBPS PO and clerk, SBI PO, and Karnataka Bank officer exams. BSc Chemistry and Biology graduates pursue MSc at Bengaluru City University or KCET-based professional admissions. BSc PCM graduates target MSc Mathematics, Physics or GATE preparation for central government scientific posts. BA graduates go into KPSC, BBMP administrative roles and Bengaluru school teaching. The RV trust alumni network — spanning RVCE engineering graduates at Bengaluru tech companies — provides BCom and BCA students with referral channels into IT company finance and operations roles that arts and commerce college alumni networks typically don't access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BCom fee at RV College of Arts Science Commerce Bengaluru?
Annual BCom fee is approximately ₹16,000–₹22,000 under Karnataka aided college regulation. BA is ₹14,000–₹18,000 and BSc ₹18,000–₹24,000. No capitation fee for aided quota. SC/ST scholarship applies. Management quota at higher fees through RV trust office. These fees are among the lowest for a NAAC A private college in Jayanagar.
Is this the same as RV College of Engineering Bengaluru?
No. RV College of Arts, Science and Commerce and RV College of Engineering (RVCE) are separate institutions under the same Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Education Trust. RVCE is on Mysuru Road, Bengaluru, and is an autonomous engineering college affiliated to VTU. The Arts, Science and Commerce college is in Jayanagar and affiliated to Bengaluru City University. Students from the Arts college benefit from RV trust library and sports infrastructure access, but the academic programmes and campuses are entirely separate.
How far is RV College Arts Science Commerce from Jayanagar metro?
Approximately 1.5 km from Jayanagar metro station on the Green Line — about an 18-minute walk or 5-minute auto. From Lalbagh metro (2 stops north), the college is 2.5 km. BMTC routes from BTM Layout, Banashankari and JP Nagar pass through Jayanagar 1st Cross. For south Bengaluru students, this is one of the most accessible private aided college locations in the city.
Does RV College Arts Science Commerce have a hostel?
No. It is a day-scholar institution. Students commute from south Bengaluru's residential areas. Outstation students arrange PGs in Jayanagar 4th Block or 9th Block — PG costs range from ₹6,000–₹11,000 per month. Women outstation students should verify PG safety and availability through the college student welfare office before confirming admission.