About Sahyadri Arts College
Sahyadri Arts College is one of the premier educational institutions of Karnataka which has disseminated knowledge to many generations of learners. Sahaydri Arts College has become synonymous with the flora and fauna of Malnad region. The literary, cultural and political history of Karnataka is incomplete without referring to the immense contribution of Sahyadri College. The illustrious alumni of our college have shaped the future of Karnataka in diverse fields.
The erstwhile Sahaydri College was established in 1940 with 105 students and nine faculty members as an intermediate college. In 1956-57 the college was upgraded in to First Grade College with the induction of B.A. and B.Sc. programs. In 1984 the college was bifurcated into Sahaydri Arts and Sahaydri Science Colleges. B.Com program was introduced in 1990. In 1992 Government of Karnataka transferred Sahyadri Arts and Sahyadri Science Colleges to Kuvempu University. To ease the administrative burden and to give exclusive attention to Commerce and Management Courses it was further trifurcated into Sahaydri Commerce College in 2017.
Being a constituent College of Kuvempu University, the college introduced innovative courses in Education, Journalism, Linguistics, Library Science and Public Administration from 1993-94. B.B.M (2000-01). Archeology and Museology (2000-01), B.S.W. (2005-06), Physical Education (200-01), Psychology (2011-12), M.B.A. (2007-08), M.A in Economics (2008-09), Political Science (2009-10), Commerce (2009-10), English (2011-12) programs have been introduced from time to time.
The erstwhile Sahaydri College was established in 1940 with 105 students and nine faculty members as an intermediate college. In 1956-57 the college was upgraded in to First Grade College with the induction of B.A. and B.Sc. programs. In 1984 the college was bifurcated into Sahaydri Arts and Sahaydri Science Colleges. B.Com program was introduced in 1990. In 1992 Government of Karnataka transferred Sahyadri Arts and Sahyadri Science Colleges to Kuvempu University. To ease the administrative burden and to give exclusive attention to Commerce and Management Courses it was further trifurcated into Sahaydri Commerce College in 2017.
Being a constituent College of Kuvempu University, the college introduced innovative courses in Education, Journalism, Linguistics, Library Science and Public Administration from 1993-94. B.B.M (2000-01). Archeology and Museology (2000-01), B.S.W. (2005-06), Physical Education (200-01), Psychology (2011-12), M.B.A. (2007-08), M.A in Economics (2008-09), Political Science (2009-10), Commerce (2009-10), English (2011-12) programs have been introduced from time to time.
The college located in Shimoga City in a sprawling campus of 79.01 acres. It caters to the needs of urban and rural students. The College has 1186 (UG), 110 (PG) Students and 26 teaching and 12 administrative staff.
The college was honored with SADHANA PURASKARA for best College and Best Principal in 2008-09. It has secured Three stars in 2001 and accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC in 2008 & 2016. It was recognized as “College with Potential for Excellence” in 2010. It was considered as the Best College by the D.C. of Shimoga in the year 2018. It was awarded Best College Award in the year 2018 and State Level Best NSS Officer Award and State Level Best NSS Volunteer Award - 2018. The students have excelled in NSS, Sports and Cultural activities securing gold medals in national and state level competitions. The PG & UG students have secured top ranks every year.
The college has completed 83 years of existence rendering illustrious service to the rural masses of Malnad region. The college has secured A-grade status for two consecutive terms in 2008 and 2016 by NAAC which is a testimony to its sustained educational excellence. The College was chosen for 2 crore rupees grant under RUSA 2.0 project of MHRD, Govt. of India. The institution celebrated Platinum Jubilee year in 2016 renewing its commitment to serve better.
Future Plans
• To grow into a Cluster University comprising of Science, Arts and Commerce colleges.
• To introduce Film Studies, Anthropology, Criminology at UG level.
• To start PG programs in Kannada, History, Sociology, MSW, Linguistics and Journalism.
• To establish Education Technology Lab for developing e-content for all departments
• To establish Open Air Theatre for supporting theatre activities.
• To establish NGOs to inculcate experiential learning among BSW students.
• To take up socio-economic survey and census of Malnad region.
The college was honored with SADHANA PURASKARA for best College and Best Principal in 2008-09. It has secured Three stars in 2001 and accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC in 2008 & 2016. It was recognized as “College with Potential for Excellence” in 2010. It was considered as the Best College by the D.C. of Shimoga in the year 2018. It was awarded Best College Award in the year 2018 and State Level Best NSS Officer Award and State Level Best NSS Volunteer Award - 2018. The students have excelled in NSS, Sports and Cultural activities securing gold medals in national and state level competitions. The PG & UG students have secured top ranks every year.
The college has completed 83 years of existence rendering illustrious service to the rural masses of Malnad region. The college has secured A-grade status for two consecutive terms in 2008 and 2016 by NAAC which is a testimony to its sustained educational excellence. The College was chosen for 2 crore rupees grant under RUSA 2.0 project of MHRD, Govt. of India. The institution celebrated Platinum Jubilee year in 2016 renewing its commitment to serve better.
Future Plans
• To grow into a Cluster University comprising of Science, Arts and Commerce colleges.
• To introduce Film Studies, Anthropology, Criminology at UG level.
• To start PG programs in Kannada, History, Sociology, MSW, Linguistics and Journalism.
• To establish Education Technology Lab for developing e-content for all departments
• To establish Open Air Theatre for supporting theatre activities.
• To establish NGOs to inculcate experiential learning among BSW students.
• To take up socio-economic survey and census of Malnad region.
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