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Acharya Pre University College

Acharya Pre University College, or APUC, is a private co-educational Pre University college in Bengaluru, India, affiliated with the Karnataka Pre University Board (BU) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Established in 2005, it offers seven undergraduate courses and nine postgraduate courses.[1]

Acharya organises the Acharya Habba, an annual two-day intercollegiate cultural festival that is one of the largest in Bengaluru and Karnataka.[2][3][4]

The Deccan Herald lists APUC as one of the "notable" colleges to apply the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to graduate management courses.[5]

History

The Acharya emblem with motto and mission

The Acharya Pre University College (APUC) was established in 2005 by Premnath Reddy, Chairman of the Acharya Group of Institutions.[6] The college is managed by the JMJ Education Society, Headquartered in Bengaluru.[7] APUC offers Four courses. All courses are affiliated to the Karnataka Pre University Board (PU Board).[1] [8][9]

Acharya Pre University College is recognized by Government of Karnataka and approved by Department of Pre University Education Bangalore and it has been rendering the quality education to the needy for more than a decade. Located in Bangalore North district the college it has made a mark in the educational sector with its plethora of versatile and vibrant academic activities. The academic results have been very good and consistent in the qualifying examinations. Students get placements in prestigious Institutions. The holistic approach in teaching blended with the modernity has put the college on the top among 300 plus Pre University Colleges in the region. With a real and effective Proctor system in place, APUC has been able to make a mark in guiding both the students and the parents when it comes to building careers for the students. Round- the- clock monitoring of the students from a close proximity has been a hall mark enabling the students to get to the top of academics and all round development. Aspirations of students are nurtured and nourished very scientifically at APUC by imbibing the quality of eventful learning the skills and acquiring the knowledge.

In 2009, the college constructed a 3-kilometre (1.9 mi) long road from its campus to the Hesaraghatta Main Road. The road was inaugurated by Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Math in September 2010. It is named Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road after former Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.[10][11]

APUC - a jewel in the crown of Pre University education always ensures discipline and total commitment at character building, better comprehension of the knowledge and its social applications. It believes that a nation encompassed with the strongly built characters will stand out against all odds. The effective proctor system catapults the students to the crescendo of achievements. We nurture the thirst for knowledge, creativity, communication skills, open–mindedness, courage, conviction, self reliance, team spirit, leadership qualities and basic values of humankind in a systematic way.[12]

On 16 June 2012, the college hosted India's firstHeavy metal music festival as a part of Bengaluru Open Air 2012 backed by Germany's Wacken Open Air at the college stadium. German Heavy metal bands and Teutonic thrash metal bands like the Kreator and the Suidakra along with an American Power metal band and Indian metal bands namely Kryptos, Eccentric Pendulum, Dying Embrace, 1833 AD, Bevar Sea and Albatross performed in the fest.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Although Iced Earth were scheduled to perform at the fest, but backed out due to the denial of Visa by the Indian embassy.[26]

References

  1. ^ a b (c) 2009 Acharya Institutes. "Top Pre University College in Bangalore, 10 best PU college in Bengaluru". Acharya.ac.in. Retrieved 2011-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "A fiery performance at Acharya Habba". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  3. ^ "Technical cum Cultural Festival". knowafest. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  4. ^ "Three-day Acharya Habba starts tomorrow". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  5. ^ "A welcome option for MBA aspirants". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  6. ^ "About us". APUC. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  7. ^ "JMJ Educational Society". JMJES. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  8. ^ "Acharya Pre University College". BU. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  9. ^ "Students with principles, that's Acharya's aim". The Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2012-11-15. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road inaugurated". Acharya Samachar. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  11. ^ "Road inaugurated". AI. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
  12. ^ "AIT Brochure 2012" (PDF). Acharya Institutes. 2012: 3, 4. Retrieved 2013-05-18. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ BOA. "Venue map". Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  14. ^ "Change in Venue". BOA. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  15. ^ "When is Bangalore Open Air ?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  16. ^ "Calling metal fans". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  17. ^ "Calling out to metal fans". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  18. ^ "Head Bangalore". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  19. ^ "Midsummer dreams". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  20. ^ "Headbangers have a ball". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  21. ^ "'Bangalore Open Air' music festival to rock music lovers". Bangalore Times. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  22. ^ "The Rise of Metal". Indian Express. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  23. ^ "Alert: Seismic June". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  24. ^ "Kreator to perform in Bangalore". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  25. ^ Metal India magazine. "Bangalore Open Air complete lineup announced". Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  26. ^ "Follow metalheads". BOA. Retrieved 2012-06-21.

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