Starting the academic year 2025–26, NMKRV College for Women will now be known simply as NMKRV College, as it transitions into a co-educational institution. The change follows the lead of Mount Carmel College, which began admitting boys last year.
In its first year of co-ed operations, 10% of the intake is reserved for male students. The quota has already been exceeded, with 60 boys enrolled across programmes, indicating strong demand. The number of seats for boys is expected to grow in subsequent years.
“We observed dwindling admission figures in some programmes,” said Principal Snehalatha G Nadiger. “The popularity of women’s colleges is waning, and today’s youth prefer co-ed learning environments. That’s when we decided to open up admissions.”
The institution currently has 2,000 students enrolled across 14 programmes. The name change and transition were approved by Bangalore University and the Department of Higher Education, prompting a complete digital revamp, including the college website.
“We’re adapting to changing times,” said MP Shyam, President of the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust. “Our junior college went co-ed in 2018 and was well-received. Extending this to the degree college was the natural next step.”
Founded in 1973 by Meda Kasturiranga Setty and Nagarathnamma Meda Kasturiranga Setty, the college was originally intended to provide safe educational opportunities for girls in South Bengaluru. It was one of the first to launch a women’s studies department, now discontinued.
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