The National Degree College, Jayanagar is an autonomous college, which means that it has the freedom to set its own curriculum and policies. The college is one of the fifteen institutions managed by the National Education Society of Karnataka. The college was established in 1965 and has a long history of academic excellence.

The college offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the arts, sciences, commerce, and management. The college has a strong academic record and its students have a high placement rate. The college also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and student support services