Vivekananda Degree College, Puttur

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image_size = 150px
name = Vivekanand College
motto = 'Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye (Education for wisdom and freedom)’
established = 1965
chancellor =
city = Nehru Nagaara, Puttur
state = Karnataka
zip = 574203
country = India flagicon|India
students =
type = Bachelor's Degree: BA, BCom, BSc
campus = Rural
affiliations = Mangalore University
website= [http://www.pesputtur.com/pages/deg_index.html http://www.pesputtur.com/pages/deg_index.html]

Vivekananda Degree College (Also known as "Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce" or "VC Puttur") is located in Nehru Nagara, about 3 km north-east of the city Puttur of Karnataka state, India. This college is run by Puttur Education Society (PES) [ [http://www.pesputtur.com/pages/deg_index.html Puttur Education Society (PES)] ] .

History

Established in 1965 by a private organization "Puttur Education Society", this college is providing Bachelor's Degree education to students from local places Puttur, Uppinangadi and remote places. 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, Dramastala Manjjyya Hegde, Rao Bahadur Raghunatha Rao, Baindoor Prabhakar Rao, Jnanapeeta award winner Dr Kota Shivarama Karanth, and Sri K Rama Bhat. There are many other members of 'Puttur Education Society' and individuals responsible for the continuous growth and success of this college.

Academic Courses

"(Last update: 26 Jan 2008)"
Following academic courses are available. Duration of the courses are 3-Years.
All courses include Mandatory Languages: English and Kannada/ Hindi/ Sanskrit. College Majors Combination Options 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)
# Journalism, Optional English, Optional Kannada (JEK)
# History, Economics, Computer Application (HECA) (Vocational only)

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)

Admissions

The admissions, based on the availability of seats, are open for everyone who has completed their Pre University Course(also known as PUC) or any other course that is considered equivalent by the Mangalore University. Those seeking admission to B.Sc. requires to be graduated in PUC in Science. Those seeking admission to B.Com., requires to be graduated in PUC in Business Studies and Accountancy or PUC in Science. Those seeking admission to B.A requires to be graduated in PUC, preferably PUC in Arts.

Campus

Vivekananda College campus is spread over an area of about 45 Acres located in Nehru Nagara approximately 3 km from the city of Puttur. A beautiful statue of Sri. Swami Vivekananda is situated at the main entrance of the college campus.

;Academic BuildingThe picture below shows the Vivekanda College academic building. It is a two-story building and it resembles U-shape from birds-eye view

;LibraryCollege library is located very close to the academic building. The library is free for students and faculties and allows them to take home library materials on a schedule system base.

;HostelsBoys and Girls Hostels are available at a very subsidized price for students from remote places.

;Play GroundThe college has one large play ground for sports, games and athletics needs.

;Free lunch schemeTo encourage education to students from poor financial background, the college committee provides free lunch to applicable students.

;Vivekanda College Employees Co-operative societyThe campus also includes a co-op society providing school supplies at a reasonable price and a bank to support savings accounts for needy students.

;Health CenterA P.T.A sponsored Health Center is available for emergency medical requirements and regular medical check-ups. The health center doctors are rendering free services.

See also

* Puttur
* Mangalore
* Mangalore University

References