The National College, Basavanagudi, established in 1945, continues to maintain an old world charm. The building and the atmosphere persist in spreading an academic magnetism that was created by the founder and mentor of the institution, Dr. H.Narasimhiah. The various facilities available to students and faculty are proof of this.

The library is as old as the institution, is continuously being upgraded and is equipped to assist in pursuing research. It is housed in a building of three floors, has approximately 80086 volumes and 42315 titles for all courses and is fully computerized. The e-library helps students use the internet to read recent articles, making it possible for learning to go beyond the classrooms.

The college has a Computer laboratory with abundant systems for both Under Graduate and Post Graduate students. This provides students with adequate access to the digital world.

The institution has ample facilities for sports, games and cultural activities. It has a spacious Play Ground with well-maintained Table Tennis & Basketball courts that is rare to find among many colleges in the rapidly growing city of Bangalore.

A gymnasium and a yoga centre are in place as well as other resources like a hostel for boys, a health centre and a canteen.

The Language Laboratory, established in 2009, facilitates in introducing students to language as well as soft skills required for pursuing careers in the global market.

The college is equipped with an active placement cell that makes it possible for students to get the benefit of being placed in Campus recruitments.

The pride of the college is an air-conditioned state-of the Art Multimedia Hall with 200 ergonomic seating facilities, where video conference can be arranged with four countries simultaneously.