IEEE Bangalore Section was established in 1977 and is one of the most vibrant and dynamic IEEE sections across the globe. Over the years, the strength of the section has grown steadily, and currently, the Section membership stands around 10,000. This membership is spread across various sectors and is a nice blend of Industry, Academia, and Research organizations. Section Conducted 900+ Technical Activities in the year 2018, 1000+ Technical Activities in the year 2019, and 1400+ Technical Activities in the year 2020, with the help of Student branches and society chapters. IEEE Bangalore Section won the prestigious MGA Outstanding Large Section Award (2013 & 2019) and the R10 Distinguished Large Section Award for the year 2013.

Bangalore Section has  3 Subsections (Mangalore, Mysore & North Karnataka), 22 Society Chapters (very few sections across the globe have these many), and 3 affinity groups (Young Professional, Women in Engineering, and Life Member). The Chapters carry out focused activities in their respective areas by conducting technical talks under DLT, seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. Apart from chapter two, affinity groups viz. Young Professionals and Women In Engineering (WIE) also carry out related activities. IEEE Bangalore and IEEE Princeton and Central New Jersey Sections have signed an MoU as sister sections. The section has 100+ active and dynamic student branches. Student Branches have been at the forefront of conducting various activities for the benefit of its student members. Section regularly conducts Branch counselors and chapter chair meetings.