About Surana College Bengaluru
About Surana College Bengaluru
Surana College, Bengaluru was established in 1957 on South End Road, Basavanagudi — in south Bengaluru's oldest and most established residential locality. Affiliated to Bengaluru City University with NAAC A grade, it offers BCom and BA programmes as a private aided institution, meaning fees are government-regulated rather than market-driven. Annual BCom fee is ₹12,000–₹20,000 — significantly lower than unaided private colleges in the same geography that charge ₹35,000–₹80,000 for equivalent programmes.
The college draws students primarily from Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, BTM Layout, JP Nagar and Banashankari — south Bengaluru's core residential belt. The campus is 800 metres from Lalbagh metro station (Green Line), which connects directly to Majestic and Yelachenahalli, making it accessible for students commuting from most of south and central Bengaluru.
Courses and Fees
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCom (General) | 3 Years | 180 | ₹12,000–₹20,000 |
| BA | 3 Years | 120 | ₹10,000–₹16,000 |
Being a private aided college, fees are fixed under Karnataka government regulation — no capitation fee or management quota donation applies to aided seats. A small number of management quota seats are available at higher fees through the college trust. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship.
Admission Process
Applications through Bengaluru City University affiliated colleges portal in June. Merit in 12th Commerce or Arts is the primary criterion for BCom — students from Science background with PCM or CBZ are also considered. BA: merit in any 12th stream. BCom seats fill in the first week of portal opening; BA has slightly lower competition. No entrance exam. Management quota applications are submitted directly to the college office. Walk-in admissions for remaining seats are held in the third week of July if vacancies exist after the merit rounds. No hostel — students commute daily, which is practical given the Lalbagh metro connectivity.
Commerce in Basavanagudi's CA Ecosystem
Basavanagudi and the surrounding Sadashivanagar-Malleshwaram belt hosts one of Bengaluru's denser concentrations of CA firms and chartered accountancy coaching centres. Students from Surana College routinely join ICAI-registered articleship training at nearby CA firms in their 2nd or 3rd year. The college does not run an integrated CA coaching wing the way Seshadripuram College does — but the geographic proximity to this CA hub means motivated BCom students find articleship placements through the area's professional network more easily than they would in colleges located in peripheral Bengaluru locations.
Career Scope
BCom graduates target IBPS clerk and PO, SBI PO, Karnataka Bank officer exams, and CA articleship in the Basavanagudi-Sadashivanagar CA cluster. BA graduates predominantly sit for KPSC, BBMP administrative posts and Karnataka government school teacher eligibility tests. The college does not run formal campus placement drives. Final-year BCom students self-place through the alumni network, CA firm connections and bank exam preparation groups that are active in the south Bengaluru student community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BCom fee at Surana College Bengaluru?
Annual BCom fee at Surana College is approximately ₹12,000–₹20,000 under Karnataka aided college fee regulation. No capitation fee applies to aided seats. A small management quota is available at higher fees through the college trust. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship. Compare this with unaided private colleges in south Bengaluru that charge ₹35,000–₹80,000 for BCom — aided college status makes Surana significantly more accessible for cost-conscious students.
How far is Surana College from Lalbagh metro station?
Approximately 800 metres — about a 10-minute walk from Lalbagh metro station on the Green Line (Nagasandra–Silk Institute corridor). From Majestic, it is two metro stops. From Yelachenahalli (south Bengaluru terminus), it is four stops. BMTC routes from Jayanagar, BTM Layout and JP Nagar also pass through Basavanagudi main road, 300 metres from the campus.
Is Surana College good for CA preparation alongside BCom?
The college does not have an integrated CA coaching wing. However, Basavanagudi and nearby Sadashivanagar have a high density of CA firms and ICAI articleship positions — BCom students from Surana find it easier to access this network than students at colleges in peripheral Bengaluru. If integrated CA-BCom timetabling is your primary requirement, Seshadripuram College has a more formal arrangement. If location near CA firms matters more than scheduled integration, Surana's geography works in your favour.
Does Surana College Bengaluru have a hostel?
No. Surana College does not have an on-campus hostel. The college is primarily a day-scholar institution — most students commute from south Bengaluru's residential areas. Outstation students arrange PGs in Basavanagudi, Jayanagar or BTM Layout. Monthly PG costs in these areas range from ₹6,000–₹12,000 depending on amenities and room-sharing.