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APS College of Arts and Science
N.R. Colony, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004
Accredited by NAAC with B+ Grade
Affiliated to Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University
AICTE Approved
Founder
Late Prof. N. Ananthachar
Founder
Principal | APS College of Arts & Science

Leading with vision, inspiring through education.

Dr. Venkateshaiah K. M. - Principal

Dr. Venkateshaiah K. M.

Principal

APS College of Arts & Science

Principal's Message

"Education is the foundation for knowledge, character and responsible citizenship."

It gives me immense pleasure to serve as the Principal of APS College of Arts & Science. Our institution has a rich tradition of providing quality education and creating opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, skills and personality.

Education is not limited to the classroom. It is a continuous process of learning, questioning, exploring and developing the confidence to meet the challenges of life. Our endeavour is to provide students with a supportive and enriching academic environment.

We are committed to promoting academic excellence, research, innovation, discipline, values and holistic development. Faculty members and students are encouraged to actively participate in academic, cultural and co-curricular activities.

With the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, students, parents and stakeholders, we shall continue to work towards excellence and the overall development of our institution.

Professional Profile

An accomplished academician, researcher and educational leader with extensive experience in higher education.

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Kannada
    Tumkur University, 2020
  • M.A. in Kannada
    Bangalore University
  • K-SET
    Karnataka State Eligibility Test
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Professional Experience

  • Principal
    APS College of Arts & Science
  • Assistant Professor
    Acharya Pathasala College of Commerce
  • Academic Experience
    Teaching and academic activities in higher education
  • Academic Administration
    Examination, institutional and student-related responsibilities

Research Areas

Dr. Venkateshaiah K. M. has been actively involved in research and academic activities related to Kannada language, literature, folklore and cultural studies.

  • Kannada Language and Literature
  • Kannada Literary Studies
  • Folklore and Folk Culture
  • Cultural Studies
  • Social and Contemporary Issues

Research & Publications

He has actively participated in academic conferences, seminars, workshops and research programmes and has contributed to scholarly publications.

  • Research papers and scholarly contributions
  • Contributions to Kannada literary studies
  • Participation in national seminars and conferences
  • Participation in workshops and academic programmes
  • Contributions to literature and cultural studies

Academic Contributions

Commitment towards teaching, research, academic development and student enrichment.

Teaching

Dedicated to teaching, mentoring and supporting students in their academic and personal development.

Research

Active involvement in research, seminars, conferences and scholarly academic activities.

Cultural Studies

Academic interests include Kannada literature, folklore, culture and contemporary social issues.

Leadership with Vision

Our commitment is to create an educational environment that nurtures knowledge, values, creativity, research and responsible citizenship.

Dr. Venkateshaiah K. M.

Principal
APS College of Arts & Science