The Basaveshwar Veerashaiva Vidyavardhak Sangha, Bagalkot, is one of the premier educational institutions in the northern region of Karnataka. It was established in 1906 in Bagalkot by His Holiness Sri Biluru Gurubasav Mahaswamiji, with the help of several selfless and benevolent persons, for the noble cause of spreading and imparting quality education to the students of the region. The Sangha, with a long and rich heritage, was started to ensure that students from rural areas who were deprived of higher education. With the sincere efforts and vision of the elders of the Sangha, institutions offering education in Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, M.B.A. & C.B.S.E. were founded in and around Mudhol. Shri S. R. Kanthi Arts, Commerce and Science College was established in Mudhol, the birthplace of popular Kannada poet ‘Mahakavi Ranna’, one of the three poet jewels of Kannada literature. The college is situated in the heart of town, surrounded by inspiring lakes. The college has been serving as a beacon of knowledge for the past four decades. Today, the college stands on the threshold of a Golden Jubilee Celebration, marking its long and dedicated journey in the field of education- a moment of joy and pride for the people of Karnataka.

 

BVVS Arts and Commerce College was established in 1982 with 120 students to impart higher education to the students in this rural area. Prof. S. V. Kinagi served as the founder Principal of the College. The Science Program was started in the year 1992 to promote science disciplines to cater to the needs of those who aspire to study science subjects and develop a scientific temperament. The college was renamed as Shri S. R. Kanthi Arts, Commerce and Science College in 1999 to commemorate the services of the eminent leader, the Late. Shri S. R. Kanthi. The College has produced numerous students as eminent scholars, entrepreneurs, businessmen, educationalists, politicians, and administrators for the last 43 years. Many of the students of this college have been serving in the Government of Karnataka in different capacities. Some of them are serving as social activists in different fields and have boosted the glory of the college. 

The college campus has 16 acres 35 guntas.  It has excellent infrastructure and upgraded classrooms to facilitate teaching through modern tools and techniques with Wi-Fi-enabled LCD Projectors, Digital Library, Language Lab and Computer Labs with qualified faculty. Also, the major attractions of our college are the Green Campus, Canteen, Playground, Multipurpose Indoor Sports Stadium, Fitness Centre and Ranna Open Theatre.   

The Sangha started Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) in the year 2009, and it was followed by PG Programs- M.A. in English and M. Com., in 2012 and they have been successfully functioning till today with 100% results and ranks. In 2016, the course of Journalism and Mass Communication was introduced and it has been making good progress by preparing the students as successful journalists and media persons. All the faculty of the college have been striving hard to inculcate strict discipline and promote research activities among the students by organizing several State, National and International Workshops, Seminars and Conferences. etc. 
   The college was built in three floors in 2005 in a ‘U’ shape design. The College Library encompasses 445.93 Sq. Mtr., and a total of 48,127 books.  The college has a well-ventilated, spacious library with a seating capacity of 150. The library is digitalized and has a Network Resource Centre (NRC)- facilitated with 20 well-configured desktops along with high bandwidth internet connectivity. The library is also enriched with the subscription to 34 academic journals.  Students are encouraged to utilize the facilities for acquiring academic knowledge, professional skills, motivational lectures, current issues, etc. 

The college has a well-furnished English Language Lab for developing Communication Skills, a Business Lab to train students in business fields and the Science Laboratories are conducting experiments in Physics, Botany, Chemistry and Zoology, etc. The labs of BCA and Journalism have nearly 127 well-equipped desktops. The college has maintained a beautiful botanical garden with medicinal plants, as well as an earthworm cultivation area and a rain harvesting system. The solar plant is installed in the college garden to produce electricity. 

The college is actively involved in extension activities in the neighbourhood towards community needs and spreads knowledge and quality education to all sections of society. The college regularly conducts outreach and extension activities under NSS, NCC, YRC, RRC, Rovers & Rangers and Women Empowerment Cell, etc. The college has a Research & Development Cell, IPR Cell, Career and Guidance Cell, Placement Cell, Anti-Ragging Cell, and Student Welfare Cell and others for the overall development of the students. Several activities and events have been arranged for the overall development of the students in various dimensions of their personalities. 
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly to institutionalizing the Quality assurance strategies and processes. It reviews the teaching learning process, structures & Methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals and records the incremental improvement in various activities. College has an active IQAC Cell. The college has provided a spacious room, necessary infrastructure facilities, and internet connectivity. The cell has taken utmost responsibility in promoting academic quality, sustenance and enhancement. Under the active guidance of the IQAC, the college recently underwent a NAAC visit and was accredited with an "A” Grade by the NAAC for the 4th Cycle. 

The college has a registered Alumni Association. It has been conducting meetings frequently for the progress of the institution. It is organising Special Lectures, Workshops, Training and Coaching for competitive exams.  The Alumni Association strengthens the college at all levels, supports poor and meritorious students through its financial assistance and activities.

We are very proud to claim that 06 students of our college have secured Ranks and 150 students have bagged the University Blues in different courses and different sports events respectively. Our NSS Unit was awarded the Best NSS Unit and the NSS Volunteer Award by R.C.U. Belagavi. In Bharat Scouts and Guides, 23 Rangers and 20 Rovers students have received medals and prizes from the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka. 

The college has been encouraging the faculty members for research work; 11 faculty members have received Ph.D. degrees and 08 have passed NET and K-SET examinations and 03 have Research Guideship in other universities. 04 faculty members have received BVVS Best Teacher Awards. 

The eminent personalities like- Shri Siddheshwara Swamiji, Salumarada Timmakka, Shri Jagadev Deshmukh, Ex- Ex-Minister, Shri Ramesh Halagali, Lieutenant General  and Smt. R. Vijayalaxmi Balekundri, Renowned Doctor,  Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Meena R. Chandavarkar,  Writer, Shri Rehmat Tarikere, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. V. R. Ananthan, Shri Padmaraj Dandavathi, the Editor of Prajavani, the Famous Psychiatrist, Dr. C. R. Chandrasekhar, Shri Nemichandra, Writer, have visited our college and enlightened our student community with their noble ideals and high thoughts. In addition to this, our Alumni, Hon’ble Shri Hanamanth R. Nirani, MLC, Shri R. B. Timmapur, present Excise Minister, Govt. of Karnataka, Dr. M.B. Heggannavar, a member of KPSC, have enriched the name and fame of our college. 

Presently, 1833 students have enrolled in the college. Our present principal, Dr. M. R. Jarakunti, is active and dynamic. It is a proud pleasure to say that our college has been accredited with an "A” Grade by the NAAC for the 4th Cycle. 

Principal
(Dr. M. R. Jarakunti)