Bapuji Educational Association
Bapuji Educational Association is a conglomerate of over 50 educational institutions across the city of Davangere.The institute was established in the year 1958 with the start of a first grade college in Davangere. Two medical colleges,Two dental colleges,an engineering college[1] Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology and numerous other colleges are associated with association.These colleges account for around 50 institutions.[2] Dr.Shamanuru Shivashankarappa,MLA has been the significant personality behind the growth of the organisation.