ABOUT THE COLLEGE

The College made its humble beginning with 101 students for BA and B.Com programme  in 1979 and B.Sc. programme in 1983 to provide horizontal base for general education to      both boys and girls.  There was no degree college in Channarayapattana till the establishment of our college.  The college is affiliated to the University of Mysore and has been recognized under 2(f) and 12 (b) by UGC.  It is one of the two degree colleges in the town, the other one being a Government College.  The College is situated in 5 acres campus in the heart of the town.  The BA programme started with History, Economics, Political Science and Sociology and optional Kannada in 1984.  In 1983 B.Sc. programme started with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and Zoology.  At present the college has more than 767 students.  Over the years the college has earned a name in achieving excellence in the field of higher education.  The number of ranks and certificates of merit secured by the students bear the testimony to this fact.  

 The academic environment of the College is very congenial and healthy.  Academic programmes are guided by a team of well qualified, experienced and dedicated UGC and Non-UGC faculty.  Sufficient number of class rooms, library, reading room, reference section, sports facilities, computer facilities etc., are provided for the benefit of the students.  

    Students are motivated through various incentives like scholarships and cash prizes instituted by Government, Private Agencies, Alumni and some faculty members of the college.  The teaching and learning is up-graded with the introduction of LCD, ICT, OHP, Smart Board, Projectors and Internet facilities.  Also the campus is fully secured under CCTV Surveillance, where it is being monitored directly through the Principal chamber.  

 The college has contributed a lot for the overall development of the personality of the students through cultural and literary and extracurricular activities.  Since 1982, the State Level Cultural and debate competition in memory of late. Smt. Nagamma wife of late     H.C. Srikantaiah, is being conducted regularly.    Further the students (both boys and girls) have excelled in Kabaddi and Volleyball competitions at Regional, University, State and National level.  The college encourages sports and games by hosting District Level Malnad Zone Kabaddi and Volleyball tournament every year.   

 The College brings out the Annual Magazine every year titled “Gari”-The students are encouraged to expose their hidden talents through this publication.  

 The College has NSS, NCC, Scouts and Guides and Youth Red-Cross Units.  The students (both boys and girls) have brought laurels to the college by participating  in Republic Day Parade at Delhi and State Level NSS and NCC Camp.  The college has Grievance and ‘Redressal Cell’, ‘Placement Cell’, ‘Women Harassment Cell’, and    ‘Anti-Ragging Cell’.

The Institution has been organizing Health Camps, Blood donation camps and AIDS awareness programmes periodically.  

The College has been successful in carrying out its mission and vision for future expansion and excellence.  By introducing new programmes and projects which are

relevant and suitable to the changing world, we resolve to transform this college into an Institution of Excellence.