Founder President

President

Shri  Yalanadu Jagadguru Education Society was established in 1964 by Shri.Basavarajendra Deshikendra Mahaswamiji Of Yalanadu math to provide quality education to Poor and rural students. Vivekananda College of Education, offering a Bachelor’s Degree course in Education for prospective teachers, was established in 1974 under the aegis of the Sri Yalanadu Jagadguru Education Society. The Seer of Yalanadu Arsikere Mahasamsthana is the president of this education society. Affiliated to the University of Mysore, the college caters mainly to the needs of rural people aspiring to become teachers in high schools.It was accredited by NAAC at ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.02. Located on the main Bangalore-Honnavar highway N.H 206, the campus sits on 2.5 acres on the outskirts of town (Arsikere is located 165 KM West of State capital Bangalore) amidst the tranquil environment of green thotas (coconut groves) and quiet hills. The number of educational institutions kept increasing on par with the burgeoning population's educational aspirations. As more and more Government and private schools and colleges were established, the lack of efficient trained teachers became a major problem - a lacunae which exists to this day.The establishment of Vivekananda College of education was therefore a godsend to the areas institutions.The famous historical places of Belur, Helebedu&Shravanabelagula are also close by. The town is also a tourist destination because of the very popular MalekalThirupathi Betta (hills) of LORD VENKATESHWARA. The Shivalaya Temple of Lord Shiva was made during the ancient HOYSALA period, which depicts its rich art and architecture.