Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust

Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST)^[2] is a non-profit charitable trust managing Rashtreeya Vidyalaya(RV) Educational Institutions in Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was founded in 1940 by M. C. Shivananda Sharma (an educationalist) and Dr Meda Kasturi PanduRanga Shetty^[3] (a businessman and philanthropist).The mission of the founder was to ‘Impart Quality Education to all strata of the society’. For the past 80+ years, RV Educational Institutions^[4] offering education from kindergarten to higher education to students in streams such as Engineering, Management, Architecture, Medicine & Health Sciences and Teaching. Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) through the RV (Rashtreeya Vidyalaya) institutions are in the forefront among providers of quality education in the state of Karnataka, India and known globally for imparting quality education in different disciplines. Today, Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) has over 25 institutions across Bangalore, Karnataka constituting more than 20,000 students every year under its umbrella.^[5] List of institutes and colleges falling under the umbrella of RV Educational Institutions mentioned below.

Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust

Motto in English	Go, change the world
Type	Educational Trust
Established	1940
Founders	Sri M.C. Sivananda Sarma and Sri Meda Kasturi Ranga Setty
President	M.P.Shyam [1]
Location	Bangalore , Karnataka , India
Website	www.rvinstitutions.com

RV Educational Institutions Journey

Founded in 1940, RV Institutions have evolved into a premier educational group in India, primarily located in Bengaluru. Over the years, they have expanded to encompass 21 institutions, including schools, colleges, and specialized centers, catering to over 20,000 students. Renowned for their commitment to educational excellence, RV Institutions offer a diverse range of programs, spanning from primary education to professional courses. Below is an image depicting the journey of RV Institutions from their humble beginnings.

University

1. RV University^[6] is a Bangalore based state-private university established under the RV University Act 2019^[7] is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) of India and Karnataka State Government.^[8]

Technology Institutions

1. RV College of Engineering^[9]
2. RV Institute of Technology and Management^[10]
3. RV College of Architecture^[11]
4. RV Skills^[12]

Management Education Institutions

1. RV Institute of Management (RVIM)^[13]
2. MK PANDURANGA SETTY - MKPM RV Institute of Legal Studies^[14]
3. RV Training Academy^[15]

Health Science Institutions

1. DAPM RV Dental College^[16]
2. RV College of Nursing^[17]
3. RV College of Physiotherapy^[18]

Degree Colleges

1. SSMRV College^[19]
2. NMKRV College for Women^[20]

Teacher Education Institutions

1. RV Teachers College^[21]
2. RV Teachers Training Institute^[22]

Pre-University Colleges

1. RV PU College^[23]
2. RV PU College South^[24]
3. RV PU College North^[25]
4. SSMRV PU College^[26]
5. NMKRV PU College^[27]

Schools

1. RV Public School^[28]
2. RV School^[29]
3. RV Girls High School^[30]

Aster RV Hospital located at J.P.Nagar, Bengaluru, is a super speciality hospital established in collaboration between Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) and Aster Hospitals.^[31][32]

Philanthropy and Social Responsibility

Responding to a request from Bangalore South Member of parliament, Tejasvi Surya, RV Institutions came forward to sponsor and support the degree education of Abhijaya M, son of Late Sri Manjunath Rao, who lost his life in the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025. He was offered free education, accommodation, and food at RV University.The initiative was presented as part of the RSST commitment to social responsibility and support for families affected by terrorism.^[33][34]