History
B.M.S. College of Law was established in the year 1963 by Sri. B. S. Narayan, Donor Trustee, BMSET, under the aegis of B. M. Sreenivasaiah Educational Trust. The Trust derives its name from Dharmaprakasha Rajakaryaprasaktha Sri. B. M. Sreenivasaiah, whose vision established the first private Engineering College in Karnataka.
The College is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi (KSLU) and is approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi.
The college imparts quality legal education through a highly qualified faculty, strong infrastructure and an active alumni network. The institution has a spacious library with a collection of over 20,000 books, journals and online resources that is updated regularly, and Moot Court training helps students develop their advocacy skills.
Programmes Offered
- B.A., LL.B. (5-Year Degree Course)
- B.Com., LL.B. (5-Year Degree Course)
- BBA., LL.B. (5-Year Degree Course)
- LL.B. (3-Year Degree Course)
Founders
Vision & Mission
The detailed Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals of the college are available in the document below.
View Strategic Goals (PDF) View Strategic Goals (PDF)Council of Trustees
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. B. S. Ragini Narayan | Donor Trustee & Chairperson, BMSET; Chairperson, BMSCW, BMSPUCW, BMSECAC and ICD |
| 2 | Dr. P. Dayananda Pai | Life Trustee, BMSET; Chairman, BMSCE and BMSCAD&P |
| 3 | Sri. Aviram Sharma | Trustee, BMSET; Chairman, BMSCL, BMSSA, BMSIT&M and BMSCC&M |
| 4 | Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami | Trustee, BMSET |
Board of Governors
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri. Aviram Sharma | Trustee, BMSET; Chairman, BMSCL, BMSIT&M and BMSCC&M |
| 2 | Dr. B. S. Ragini Narayan | Donor Trustee & Chairperson, BMSET; Chairperson, BMSCE, BMSCW & ICD |
| 3 | Dr. P. Dayananda Pai | Life Trustee, BMSET |
| 4 | Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami | Trustee, BMSET; Chairman, BMSCA and BMSSA |
| 5 | Dr. B. V. Acharya | Senior Advocate, Former Advocate General, GoK |
| 6 | Prof. (Dr.) M. K. Ramesh | Professor of Law, NLSIU, Bengaluru |
| 7 | Smt. Savithramma | Advocate, Syndicate Member, KSLU – University Nominee |
| 8 | Sri. Badri Vishal | Advocate |
| 9 | Wg Cdr R. A. Raghavan | Director, BMSET |
| 10 | Prof. (Dr.) Anitha F. N. D’Souza | Principal, B.M.S. College of Law (M.A., LL.M., Ph.D.) |
Chairman’s Message
Sri. Aviram Sharma
ChairmanEducation is magnificently important to mankind and it is fundamental for the progress as a nation too. With this idea in mind, to create new frontiers of legal knowledge and to nurture new talents, we began our journey in legal education, about 60 years ago. Our Endeavour at B.M.S. College of Law is to strike a balance between holistic infrastructure and globalized value-based education.
Today, legal education is emerging as a most demanding career choice across the globe as there is a great need to keep pace with the emerging need for justice in a globalized world. B.M.S. College of Law is committed to grooming its students to become the best lawyers, judges, civil servants, social activists, and corporate legal professionals and to excel in their careers and lives as an exemplary leader.
We are motivated to promote the personalized growth of every law student's professional, academic, and leadership development through progressive, innovative, and practice-oriented training which is a sine qua non for a successful career in law. Moreover, we are dedicated to offering the best of learning models which not only values traditional teaching pedagogy but also engulfs within it an essential modern teaching-learning tool to provide a state-of-the-art learning experience at law college.
I welcome you all to a passionate, professional, and inclusive learning culture and a warm academic community at B.M.S. College of Law, Bengaluru!
Dare to dream, invest in the best effort, enjoy the journey, and reap the rewards!
Principal’s Message
Prof. (Dr.) Anitha F. N. D’Souza
PrincipalB.M.S. College of Law boasts of a rich legacy of 60 years and with pride to say, the former Chief Justice of India Hon'ble Mr. Justice E. S. Venkataramaiah, headed the Institution as the Principal. Founded by late Sri. B. M. Sreenivasaiah, a great philanthropist and Late Sri. B. S. Narayan, the college is now managed by the Council of Trustees consisting of Dr. Ragini Narayan, as Donor Trustee & Chairperson, Dr. Dayananda Pai, Life Trustee, Sri. Aviram Sharma, Trustee, Chairman & Sri. Ravi Venkatesam, Trustee.
The College is committed to providing an excellent, affordable and distinctive legal education to diverse students, promoting legal scholarship and service that will enrich the legal profession, and setting up new standards by inculcating a sense of professionalism, respect for the rule of law, and responsibility towards society. The faculty member's interest in working closely with students and counsel to make them stress-free has no match.
Academic engagement is a key pillar, where BMSCL plans to increase engagement with various law agencies, through sponsored research, consultancy, and collaboration to encourage 'Idea to product' transformation. True to its heritage, BMSCL aims to consistently provide and sustain an invigorating work environment that will foster a culture of excellence, legal innovation, and professionalism.
Through the strategic road map, the institution is committed to nurturing its dedicated faculty and aspiring students as well as investing in best-in-class infrastructure and facilities. BMSCL is a dream place for anyone to transform into a valuable law professional.
BMS Institutions
| Sl. No. | Institution | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | Visit |
| 2 | B.M.S. College for Women | Visit |
| 3 | B.M.S. PU College for Women | Visit |
| 4 | B.M.S. College of Arts & Commerce | Visit |
| 5 | B.M.S. College of Architecture, Design and Planning | Visit |
| 6 | B.M.S. Academy for Professional Courses | Visit |
| 7 | B.M.S. Institute of Technology & Management | Visit |
| 8 | B.M.S. School of Architecture | Visit |
| 9 | B.M.S. Evening College of Arts & Commerce | Visit |
| 10 | B.M.S. Center for Executive Education & Distance Learning | — |
| 11 | B.M.S. College of Commerce and Management | Visit |
Sri. B. M. Sreenivasaiah
Founder, B.M. Sreenivasaiah Educational TrustA renowned philanthropist, educationist and a great visionary who realized the importance of technical education even before the country got Independence. He founded the first private Engineering College (BMSCE) in the state. The King of Mysore honoured him with the title “Dharma Prakasha Raja Karya Prasaktha” for his contributions to education.
Sri. B. S. Narayan
Donor Trustee, BMSET – Founder, B.M.S. College of Law (1963)Son of Sri. B. M. Sreenivasaiah, he took over the reins of the institutions after his father’s passing. Under his guidance the institution was moulded to be one of the finest in the country. He established several more institutions of higher education and initiated international collaborative programmes, including training of foreign students and cross-cultural partnerships with organisations such as the Melton Foundation, USA. He established B.M.S. College of Law in the year 1963.