Vivekananda Degree College, Puttur
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Vivekananda Degree College (also known as "Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce" or "VC Puttur") is located in Nehru Nagar, about 3 km north-east of the city of Puttur in Karnataka
state, India
. This college is run by Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha Puttur (VVS).
The college is accredited at 'A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
.
The college totally has around 2000 students and 100 faculty members in various disciplines.
Established in 1965 by a private organization "Puttur Education Society", this college has long been providing Bachelor's Degree
education to students from Dakshina Kannada District, Madikeri and Kasargod among others. The college is named after the great saint Swami Vivekananda
in recognition of his exceptional work in spreading the wisdom not only across India
, but also across the world. Swami Vivekananda
was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedanta
and Yoga
.
The visionaries and members of 'Puttur Education Society' behind the origin of this college are Molahalli Shiva Rao, Baindoor Rama Rao, Dharmastala Manjayya Heggade, Rao Bahadur Raghunatha Rao, Baindoor Prabhakar Rao, Jnanapeeta award winner Dr Kota Shivarama Karanth, and Sri K Rama Bhat. The members of 'Puttur Education Society' (now renamed as 'Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha') and other individual philanthropists are responsible for the continuous growth of this college.
Following academic courses are available. Duration of the courses is three years (for Bachelor's degree).
All courses include Mandatory Languages: English
and Kannada/ Hindi
/ Sanskrit
.
Optional subjects are listed below:
- Subjects as prescribed by the Mangalore University
- Subjects as prescribed by the Mangalore University
(PUC) or any other course that is considered equivalent by the Mangalore University
. Those seeking admission to B.Sc. should have studied Science in PUC. Those seeking admission to B.Com. and B.B.M. should have studied Business Studies and Accountancy in PUC. Those seeking admission to B.A and B.C.A. could come from any stream.
is situated next to the road leading to the entrance of the college campus.
Academic Building
The picture below shows the Vivekananda College academic building. It is a two-storey building forming a quadrangle. Currently, under the new leadership, the building is in the process of renovation and expansion.
Library
College library is located very close to the academic building. The library follows an open-access system and allows outsiders too to use books of referral worth.
Digital Center
The digital center is located inside the library and houses computers for internet browsing and reference.
Hostels
The hostels for boys and girls are available at a very subsidized rate for students from remote places and are situated within the campus. They also have individual attached vegetarian messes to cater to meals for hostelers.
Canteen
The college canteen is located inside the campus and is open during college hours. It serves vegetarian food.
Play Ground
The college has a large playground for sports, games and other athletics needs.
Free Lunch Scheme
To support students from weaker sections of the society, the college and the its Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.) provides free lunch to the deserving students.
Vivekananda College Employees Co-operative Society
The campus also houses a Co-operative Society providing supplies at a reasonable price and a bank to support savings accounts for students.
Banking and ATM facility
The college has a branch of Canara Bank
with ATM facility in the campus.
Health Center
A P.T.A.-sponsored Health Center is available for emergency medical requirements and regular medical check-ups. The health center doctors render free medical services.
Auditorium
The college campus also has a spacious auditorium that hosts numerous events.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
state, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. This college is run by Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha Puttur (VVS).
The college is accredited at 'A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an organization that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India headquartered in Bangalore.-History:NAAC was established in 1994 in...
.
The college totally has around 2000 students and 100 faculty members in various disciplines.
History
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
education to students from Dakshina Kannada District, Madikeri and Kasargod among others. The college is named after the great saint Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
in recognition of his exceptional work in spreading the wisdom not only across India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, but also across the world. Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedanta
Vedanta
Vedānta was originally a word used in Hindu philosophy as a synonym for that part of the Veda texts known also as the Upanishads. The name is a morphophonological form of Veda-anta = "Veda-end" = "the appendix to the Vedic hymns." It is also speculated that "Vedānta" means "the purpose or goal...
and Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
.
The visionaries and members of 'Puttur Education Society' behind the origin of this college are Molahalli Shiva Rao, Baindoor Rama Rao, Dharmastala Manjayya Heggade, Rao Bahadur Raghunatha Rao, Baindoor Prabhakar Rao, Jnanapeeta award winner Dr Kota Shivarama Karanth, and Sri K Rama Bhat. The members of 'Puttur Education Society' (now renamed as 'Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha') and other individual philanthropists are responsible for the continuous growth of this college.
Academic Courses
(Last update: 31 July 2011)Following academic courses are available. Duration of the courses is three years (for Bachelor's degree).
All courses include Mandatory Languages: English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and Kannada/ Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
/ Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
.
Optional subjects are listed below:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- History, Economics, Political Science (HEP)
- History, Economics, Sociology (HES)
- History, Economics, Optional Kannada (HEK)
- History, Economics, Optional English (HEE)
- History, Journalism, English (HJE)
- History, Journalism, Kannada (HJK)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (PMC)
- Physics, Mathematics and Electronics (PME)
- Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science (PMCS)
- Botany, Zoology and Chemistry (BZC)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- 3 year B.Com Degree (General) - Compulsory Subjects and Optionals as prescribed by Mangalore University
- 3 year B.Com Degree (Vocational) - Commerce Subjects and Computer Application
Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M.)
3 year B.B.M Degree (both Grant-in-Aid and Self-Finance Schemes)- Subjects as prescribed by the Mangalore University
Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.)
3 year B.C.A Degree (Under Self finance Scheme)- Subjects as prescribed by the Mangalore University
Certificate/Diploma
- Certificate Course in Rural Marketing (1 Year)
- Diploma Course in Rural Marketing (2 years)
Admissions
The admissions, based on the availability of seats, are open to everyone who has completed his/her Pre University CoursePre University Course
Pre University Course, popularly known as PUC is an intermediate course of duration two years conducted by state education boards in India. A person desiring admission to any Indian university must pass this course. The course can be considered a bridge course to prepare students for university...
(PUC) or any other course that is considered equivalent by the Mangalore University
Mangalore University
Mangalore University is a public university located in Konaje, Karnataka State of India. Ranked with a four star by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in June 2000, this young university offers higher education and conducts research in various fields...
. Those seeking admission to B.Sc. should have studied Science in PUC. Those seeking admission to B.Com. and B.B.M. should have studied Business Studies and Accountancy in PUC. Those seeking admission to B.A and B.C.A. could come from any stream.
Campus
Vivekananda College campus is spread over an area of about 45 acres (182,108.7 m²) located in Nehru Nagar, approximately 3 km from the city of Puttur. A beautiful statue of Sri. Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda , born Narendranath Dutta , was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission...
is situated next to the road leading to the entrance of the college campus.
Academic Building
The picture below shows the Vivekananda College academic building. It is a two-storey building forming a quadrangle. Currently, under the new leadership, the building is in the process of renovation and expansion.
College library is located very close to the academic building. The library follows an open-access system and allows outsiders too to use books of referral worth.
Digital Center
The digital center is located inside the library and houses computers for internet browsing and reference.
Hostels
The hostels for boys and girls are available at a very subsidized rate for students from remote places and are situated within the campus. They also have individual attached vegetarian messes to cater to meals for hostelers.
Canteen
The college canteen is located inside the campus and is open during college hours. It serves vegetarian food.
Play Ground
The college has a large playground for sports, games and other athletics needs.
Free Lunch Scheme
To support students from weaker sections of the society, the college and the its Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.) provides free lunch to the deserving students.
Vivekananda College Employees Co-operative Society
The campus also houses a Co-operative Society providing supplies at a reasonable price and a bank to support savings accounts for students.
Banking and ATM facility
The college has a branch of Canara Bank
Canara Bank
Canara Bank is a state-owned financial services company in India. It was established in 1906, making it one of the oldest banks in the country. As on 2009 November, the bank had a network of 3057 branches, spread across India...
with ATM facility in the campus.
Health Center
A P.T.A.-sponsored Health Center is available for emergency medical requirements and regular medical check-ups. The health center doctors render free medical services.
Auditorium
The college campus also has a spacious auditorium that hosts numerous events.