The foundation of the college is closely linked to the establishment of the Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS), originally known as the Puttur Education Society, founded in 1915. This organization emerged during the colonial period with the aim of providing accessible, value-oriented education to rural and economically weaker sections.
Prominent visionaries such as Molahalli Shiva Rao, Baindoor Rama Rao, and Dr. Kota Shivarama Karanth, Urimajalu Rama Bhat played key roles in shaping the educational movement in the region.
The college was founded in 1965 under the management of the Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha. It was named after Swami Vivekananda, whose philosophy emphasized man-making education, nationalism, and character building.
The institution was started with the objective of:
Initially, it functioned with basic facilities but gradually expanded in infrastructure, faculty, and academic programs.
The foundation of the college is closely linked to the establishment of the Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS), originally known as the Puttur Education Society, founded in 1915. This organization emerged during the colonial period with the aim of providing accessible, value-oriented education to rural and economically weaker sections.
Prominent visionaries such as Molahalli Shiva Rao, Baindoor Rama Rao, and Dr. Kota Shivarama Karanth, Urimajalu Rama Bhat played key roles in shaping the educational movement in the region.
The college underwent major academic and institutional improvements through:
These developments strengthened its reputation as one of the leading institutions in Dakshina Kannada.
In recent years, the college attained autonomous status, marking a significant milestone in its history. This allowed:
Greater focus on research and skill development
The college celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2015, symbolizing 50 years of academic excellence and service.
Today, it offers multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on value-based and holistic education with the commitment to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda—education for character, competence, and nation-building.
The College is located in the outskirts of Puttur town beside Mysore – Mangalore State Highway, spread over a sprawling campus of nearly 50 acres dotted with green vegetation.
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