Our Story
50 Years of Academic Excellence
From four students in a rented classroom to one of South India's most respected educational groups — the Presidency journey is one of vision, perseverance, and purpose.
The Beginning
From Four Students to an Educational Empire
Presidency Group of Institutions was founded in 1976 under the banner of St. Paul's English School — an English medium, co-educational school set up under Karnataka Education Society. The founder, Mr. Abdul Hameed, began with just four students in a rented premises in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore.
When Mr. Hameed passed away unexpectedly in 1980, the mantle of leadership fell on his young nephew, Dr. Nissar Ahmed — then just 17 years old. With extraordinary determination, he worked to build what his uncle had started, growing St. Paul's into an institution of excellence and eventually expanding to 15+ schools, colleges, and a university.
Mr. Abdul Hameed founds St. Paul's English School, Mahalakshmi Layout, with just 4 students in the Kindergarten section.
After the untimely passing of Mr. Hameed, his 17-year-old nephew Dr. Nissar Ahmed assumes leadership and drives the institution forward.
The Abdul Hameed Memorial Educational Trust is formally registered, cementing the group's philanthropic and educational foundation.
The school is rechristened 'Presidency' — a name that would come to represent academic excellence across South India.
A Legacy Built on Learning
50+ years of transforming young minds
“He worked harder, stronger and faster, and built St. Paul's into an institute of excellence.”
Growth Over the Decades
13 Institutions. One Vision.
Under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Nissar Ahmed, the Presidency Group has grown from a single school to a network of premier educational institutions.
1976
Presidency School, Nandini Layout
1980
Presidency School, R. T. Nagar
1983
St Paul's English School, J. P. Nagar
2001
Presidency School, Mangalore
2001
Presidency Pre-University College & Business School, Hebbal
2005
Presidency Junior College, J. P. Nagar
2006
Presidency School South, Bilakahalli
2008
Presidency School East, Kasturinagar
2012
Presidency School North, Yelahanka
2013
Presidency Academy, Hebbal
2015
Presidency University, Rajankunte
2019
Presidency Pre-University College, KogiluTHIS COLLEGE
2021
Presidency School, Banashankari
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