Founded in 1976 by Mr. Abdul Hameed with the vision of making quality education accessible to all, the Presidency Group began modestly in two rooms with just four students. Alongside his late uncle, Dr. Nissar Ahmed co-founded St. Paul’s English School (later renamed Presidency School) with a shared commitment to academic excellence. Following the untimely passing of Mr. Hameed, Dr. Nissar Ahmed took on the mantle of leadership, transforming the Presidency Group into one of Karnataka’s most respected educational institutions.
Today, with over five decades of legacy, the Presidency Group of Institutions is synonymous with quality, innovation, and holistic learning. From schools to higher education, the group has expanded across Karnataka, empowering students with knowledge, values, and future-ready skills while shaping confident leaders of tomorrow.
Presidency Group of Institutions has 13 other educational institutions, namely:
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Nissar Ahmed, the Presidency Group has earned national and international recognition for its excellence in education. Presidency University is ranked among the best in the country, while Presidency College proudly holds an A+ accreditation from NAAC. The Presidency Group of Schools consistently ranks among India’s top CBSE and ICSE institutions.
Today, the Presidency Group educates more than 30,000 students across schools, colleges, and the university, supported by nearly 3,000 dedicated teaching and non-teaching professionals. With an alumni base of over 1,50,000 spreads across the globe in prestigious positions, Presidency stands as a beacon of quality education.
Presidency University, established by the State Legislature under the Presidency University Act, 2013 (Act No. 41 of 2013), represents the pinnacle of this educational journey. Spread across 70 acres of lush green campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the University fosters a vibrant student life. It houses six dynamic schools—Engineering, Management, Law, Design, Commerce, and Information Science—offering industry-relevant undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
By embracing innovation, fostering a love for learning, and upholding its core values, the Presidency Group continues to shape leaders, thinkers, and changemakers of tomorrow.