Dr. Joseph V. G. is the founder of Garden City Group of Institutions, which has carved a niche for itself providing quality education in India. Today students from 57 countries, and from all the States and Union Territories of India have made Garden City College their home for knowledge. The reason being the highly efficient academic practices implemented by this visionary genius at a very young age.

The principles of Garden City College laid down by him with the emphasis on life have made it one of the most sought-after institutions for higher learning. In the last two decades and a half Dr. Joseph V.G. has crossed several milestones in the arena of education and has stood witness to the immense growth of Garden City Group of Institutions, becoming its major inspiration.

 A thought to establish an institution that would serve mankind for hundreds of years crossed his mind during 1985 which sow the seed for the beginning of Garden City Education Trust. The trust was established in 1992 with the intention of establishing institutions that were on global standards.

Garden City College was the first institution that shaped up his vision to serve the needy with quality education. His intention was to eliminate unemployment to the maximum extent and thus introduced job oriented courses. His emphasis was always on quality education and hence in 1995, Garden City College witnessed the introduction of highly acclaimed courses in Science and Management Studies with new combinations that are apt for the industry and a new syllabi had seen light after a long gap.

Dr. Joseph V.G with his strong determination and hard work went on to establish
Garden City College of Science and Management Studies
Garden City College of Physiotherapy
Garden City College of Nursing
Garden City College of Law
Capital College
GCC website- www.gardencitycollege.edu first interactive college website in the country.
GCC World A monthly magazine for young adults
Garden City Travels & Health Tourism Pvt. Ltd.
Garden City Foundation Pvt. Ltd.
Deva Matha Central School - Banaswadi
Deva Matha Central School Vidyaranyapura
GCC DHLRD- Department of Higher Learning Research and Development
GCC Health and Beauty Clinic
GCC Queens Academy of English
GCC Roll 4 Soul Dance Academy
GCC Train-O-Tel (The Guest House)
GCC Campus Radio
GCC Campus TV
GCC Rasoi (The Central Kitchen)
GCC Petals (Apparel Brand and Boutique)
 

The government of Maldives has appointed Dr. Joseph V G as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Maldives in Bangalore and it has been recognized by Her Excellency the President of India.

Dr. Joseph V.G was honoured with various state level and national level awards for his exemplary service in the field of education
He received the prestigious state level award “Shikshanaratna” in 1999.
In 2000, he was awarded “Bharat Samman”, a national award for his outstanding services in the field of education.
In 2001 he was awarded “Karnataka Chetana” in recognition of his service to the state of Karnataka
In 2002 he was awarded with “Prathiba Ratna”, again for his diligent work in the field of education.

He is a member of various national and international organizations. To name a few -
Member of the Peer committee of NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), an autonomous body of UGC, Govt. of India for conducting inspection at various institutions in the country.
He is a patron member of the prestigious Red Cross Society of India.

Other interests of Dr. Joseph V. G.
• He is a voracious reader.
• He regularly writes for the in-house magazine.
• At present he is working on a book titled, “Thoughts and My Perspective”.
• He is a philanthropist and highly self-effacing. Hence much is not heard or seen in print or any   other media.
• He has been supporting several orphanages and old age homes.
• He keeps track of the Indian cricket team's activities and is a keen supporter of Badminton.

At a glance
Name : Dr. Joseph Vayalil George
Qualification : MBA, Ph.D
Date of Birth : 18th June 1958
Address (O) : # 628/C, I Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore - 38.
Contact : Tel : 91-80-25288831 / 22972754 / 66487500,
Fax : 91-80-25291414
website : www.gardencitycollege.edu
Email : chairman@gardencitycollege.edu