Welcome To Karavali Group Of Colleges.

With the advent of globalization and liberalization, India has entered the new era of open economy. As a result, our markets are now open to International Investors and global competition. In this context, quality and excellence in the field of professional education have gained utmost importance.

Interior Design, Fashion Design, Nursing, Hospitality Science, Computer Applications, Education, Social Work and Pharmaceutical Science, all subjects which already enjoy distinction in the developed countries, are fast gaining prominence in our country too. These courses are emerging as the most lucrative career option for the practicing professionals offering tremendous scope for young people with talent in this changed scenario.

There is acute shortage of University affiliated Colleges offering professional education in the fields of Interior Design, Fashion Design, Computer Applications, Hospitality Science, Nursing, Education, Social Work and Pharmaceutical Science in India and abroad, specially in underdeveloped and developing countries. Hence KARAVALI GROUP OF COLLEGES was established in the year 1996 with the aim of offering highly innovative and skill oriented professional courses in these subjects.

KARAVALI GROUP OF COLLEGES is a pioneering educational institution with an impeccable track record established in the year 1996, sponsored and managed by G. R. Education Trust ® with the able, efficient and dynamic leadership of its Founder Chairman Sri S. Ganesh Rao recipient of International award in recognition of extraordinary services rendered in the field of education especially in untapped professional areas with the aim of providing quality professional education, it has the credit of offering the first university affiliated degree course in Interior Design. Since then the college has made rapid strides by introducing a wide array of other courses like Fashion Design, Hospitality Science, Computer Applications, Education, Social Work, Nursing and Pharmacy which provide excellent career opportunities with great scope.

The outstanding academic performance of the college in scoring almost 100% result in the final year examinations of all its courses over the last five years is backed by an unprecedented 100% placement record, with the alumni of the institution doing extremely well in their careers in India and abroad. The students of the college have scored double hat trick performance by bagging 1st rank in three subjects for the two years consecutively in B.Sc. Interior Design, B.Sc. Garment design and B.Sc. Fashion Designing the examinations conducted by Mangalore University in April 2004 and 2005.

                                                Sri S. Ganesh Rao                                                   Sri Ganesh Rao S., Founder Chairman of Karavali Colleges
                                  Promoter & Founder Chairman                             receiving the prestigious "Aryabhata Award" from retired Justice
                                                                                                                         Sri A.J. Sadashiva and renowned singer Dr. S.P. Balasubramanyam

Due to its high standards, comprehensive facilities and reputation for excellence, the college today attracts students from all over India and foreign countries like Uganda, Maldives, Dubai, Nepal, Sri Lanka,Sudan, Iran, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tibet, Sudan and Kuwait.

Ms. Bhavya Suvarna receiving her rank certificate from Dr. Parameshwara, Former Minister for Higher Education, on securing the 1st Rank in the B.Sc. Interior Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2001.

Ms. Priya L. Roche receiving her rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka, on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Fashion Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2003.

Ms. Gayathri Borker being honoured with the Gold medal by Prof. B. Hanumaiah, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University, on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Interior Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2003. Also in the picture are (right) Mr Ganesh Rao S., Chairman of the Karavali Group of Colleges and Mrs. Latha G. Rao, Director and (left) Mr. Akshay Kumar, Principal of the college.

Mrs. Sandhya Shenoy receiving her rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Fashion Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2004.

Mr. Vasanth Kumar A. K. receiving his rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Garment Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2004.

Mr. Tony James Mathew receiving his rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Interior Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2004.

Mr. Nagaraj Ullagaddi receiving his rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Interior Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2005.

Ms. Amritha receiving her rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Fashion Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2005.

Ms. Ramya Shetty receiving her rank certificate from His Excellency Sri T. N. Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Garment Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2005.

Ms.Sindhu Devi receiving her rank certificate from His Excellency Sri D. H. Shankara Murthy Higher Education Minister, Government of Karnataka on securing on securing the 1st Rank in B.Sc. Fashion Design final examinations conducted by Mangalore University in May 2006.


The costume worn by the model designed by our fashion design student bagged the Ist Place at Handloom India – 2004 National Level Fashion Design Competition.	The costume worn by the model designed by our fashion design student bagged the IInd Place at Handloom India - 2004 National Level Fashion Design Competition.	The costume worn by the model designed by our fashion design student bagged the IIIrd Place in Western Style - 2005 National Level Fashion Design Competition.

The costume worn by the model designed by our Garment Design student bagged first place at “Global Style 2006 Fashion Design” competition. - National level competition.

The costume worn by the model designed by our Garment Design student bagged special Jury award for presentation at “Global Style 2006 Fashion Design” competition. - National level competition.

KARAVALI GROUP OF COLLEGES has two independent own campuses with a combined built up area of 80,000 Sq. Ft. in 3.5 acres land. The main campus of the college is situated along N. H. - 17, Near Kottara Chowki, Mangalore - 575 013, while the second new campus is located on N. H. - 13, Opp. Mangalajyothi, Vamanjoor, Mangalore - 575 028. The college runs separate hostels for boys and girls with all facilities; great care has been taken to make the hostel a home away from home.

These courses are highly practical and provide hands-on experience to the students in the related subjects. The courses are tailored to provide a solid foundation to build a successful career in the booming fields of Designing, Computers, Nursing, Education, Hotel Management, Social Work and Pharmacy. The students can easily get employment, as there is acute shortage of professionals in these fields. They can even take up self-employment by starting their own business, including consultation business as the courses equip the students with the required professional skills.

Karavali Group of Colleges & Karavali College of Pharmacy is located in the beautiful coastal city of Mangalore in Karnataka State, India. The college is easily accessible through public transport and falls within close reach of markets, hospitals, beach, parks and places of worship.
Karavali Group of Colleges is situated at a distance of 3 Kms. from the K.S.R.T.C. Bus Stand (Government Bus Stand), 5 Kms. from the Railway Station and 12 Kms. from Mangalore Airport.
Karavali College of Pharmacy is situated at a distance of 8 Kms. from the K.S.R.T.C. Bus Stand (Government Bus Stand), 10 Kms. from the Railway Station and 12 Kms. from Mangalore Airport.
Karavali institute of Technology is situated at a distance of 10 Kms. from the K.S.R.T.C. bus stand (Government Bus Stand), 11 Kms. from the Railway Station and 14 Kms. from Mangalore Airport.

By Air      :     Mangalore airport is well connected with Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai.
By Train  :    Mangalore has 3 Railway stations - Mangalore, Kankanady & Surathkal having broad gauge link with Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvanathapuram, Bangalore, Cochin & Chennai.
By Road :      Mangalore is connected by luxury bus services to all important cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Madurai, Chennai, Mumbai, Belgaum, Cochin.

Mangalore University holds a prominent place in the field of education. It is the pioneer university in India, having the credit of introducing several new professional degree programmes reflecting the potentials and demands of the changing world. It is the first University in India to introduce Bachelor's degree programmes in upcoming fields like Interior Design, Fashion Design, Garment Design, and Hospitality Science (Hotel Management).

The University maintains very high standards among its affiliated colleges with effective guidelines and regulations. Mangalore University enjoys ‘4 Star’ level ranking from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Many of the affiliated colleges are managed and run by private managements, which are known for their efficiency and professionalism.