S.L.N. College of Arts And Commerce

Janopakari Sri Doddanna Setty, a great Philanthropist and merchant during the early days of 20th century he started this educational institution to serve the poor and needy, who were deprived of education. His highness the Maharaja of Mysore Sri Krishnarajendra Wodeyar graciously awarded suitable land for building this educational institution.Janopakari Sri Doddanna Setty,built the institution in the year 1906 and named it as SLN Institution (Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Institution) and executed the Thrust Deed in the year 1920.

For the pasts 100 years this institution is providing education to the poorest of the poor in and around Bangalore city.SLN College was started by S.L.N.Charities in the year 1966, and is functioning as per the Statutory guidelines of the Government of Karnataka. Right from its inception the college is supported by the grants from the Government of Karnataka. Admissions are open to all poor students belonging to all communities.The college has converted the mediocre students in to 1st & 2nd class students. The college has helped them to achieve their goals and purse higher education as per the wish of the Founder donor.Through the earnest zeal and passion of the Donor, Yajman Janopakari Sri. Doddanna Setty, a merchant and a great philanthropist of the times, SLN Charities came into existence in the year 1906, deeply committed to the service of the humanity through education and employment through cottage industries. The Trust was established with the Will of the donor dedicated to the spirit of sacrifice and service to humanity as envisaged by Sri Doddanna Setty. Initially started as Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Dharma Patashale in 1905, the school was inaugurated on 10-3-1906 by the Maharaja of Mysore. Doddanna Setty’s selfless service endeared him to the rich and the ordinary alike and he earned the title ‘Janopakari’ meaning: one who does favour for the people’. He was awarded the title ‘Janopakari’ by His Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar in Amba Vilas Palace on 18-10-1907 with the traditional Mysore Peta and the Dollar of Gandaberunda-the royal insignia of the dynasty.