Shantiniketan B.Ed College, Bengaluru Urban was established in 2007 and managed by Shantiniketan Educational and Welfare Trust (R).

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
 
The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru. It is recognized & approved by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bengaluru.

It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "C" Grade - (CGPA Score 1.89 on a 4 Point Scale in 1st Cycle) on 3rd March 2015.

The Shantiniketan B.Ed College is far sighted and provides a stimulating environment to learn. The aim is to develop, “Best teachers through Teacher’s Training Institution by the best and efficient teaching faculties” and serve the State and Nation by producing the Best Student Community.

Shantiniketan College will exclusively collaborate with Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum(CEDBEC) and Centre for Social Action(CSA). The Centre takes initiative to expose students to undergo rural exposure experience.

The trainees of Shantiniketan College have actively participated in overnight camps in villages and slums and involved in personal interactions with families, village leaders on social economic and health issues and perform various cultural programmes carrying social messages.

The college offers two years Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course for those who have completed their graduation with minimum aggregate of 45% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation from recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the Degree level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students at Shantiniketan B.Ed College, Bengaluru Urban in its various departments.