About SSES

The year 1947 saw India win its freedom. The nation had to be rebuilt from ruins to achieve its former glory and regain its rightful place in International scenario. Education was acknowledged as main thrust area
Late Dr. H M Gangadharaiah, a staunch Gandhian and Buddhist, decided to address this cause. He envisioned an educational establishment which will disperse the seeds of knowledge and build a more intelligent society.

Sri Siddhartha Education Society (S.S.E.S) was established in the year 1959 with the warm blessings of the father of Bhoodan movement, “Saint Vinobha Bhave” with the objective of providing education to the student community coming from rural areas and backward classes.

Today SSES is considered among Karnataka’s Premier educational establishments. Highly regarded for its excellent infrastructure and quality faculty, it is widely recognized among India’s academic circle. Led by
Dr. G Shivaprasad, a postgraduate and an eminent ophthalmologist and
Dr. G Parameshwara, a Doctorate in Agriculture from Australia, SSES continues to march forward on the ideals set by their father, Late Dr. Gangadharaiah. Their commitment to nation building remains the same.

SSES has 84 educational establishments under its aegis spread across the southern part of Karnataka. Institutions include Engineering College, Medical College, Dental College, Management college, College of Education, First grade College, TCH College, College of Nursing, Junior Colleges, Training Institutions. Sanskrit Schools, Pali Schools and Number of High Schools in several districts in Karnataka State. These educational Institutes Promote excellent training from primary schooling to professional course and also helps to preserve the ancient heritage of India. Its Silver Jubilee was celebrated in the year 1984 with the then Hon’ble President of India, Sri Giani Zail Singh as the Chief Guest.

About Institute

Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies (SSIMS) under the aegis of Sri Siddhartha Education Society (SSES), Tumkur started offering MBA program since 1997. SSIMS was earlier attached to Bangalore University. Situated in the 65 acres clean, idyllic, eco friendly campus, SSIMS has carved a niche for itself in the area of Management Studies. SSIMS consists of a 16-Member Faculty team out of which 3 are Ph.D holders, 1 FCA, 2 M.Phils and a Law Graduate, who are constructively contributing to the development of students.

 SSIMS with its state-of-the art Infrastructure is fast emerging as a nationally reckoned, fully integrated Management School. SSIMS has won first 5 ranks of Tumkur University besides 93 first class and 100% pass in the academic year 2008-10. It seeks to include a spirit of continuous learning and aspires to strengthen the capabilities of integrating concepts with applications and values. SSIMS covers a wide range of activities in the field of Management, viz.,