Wide – variety of Academic Program Options:

The College has, in these four decades, tried to offer as many courses and subject combinations as possible with the intention of fulfilling the needs of young men and women of this and the neighbouring districts. The College has always moved with times with regard to academic needs and career orientation.

Excellent Teaching-Learning Experience:

Well furnished Classrooms & Laboratories, A.V. Rooms and other ICT-enabled Learning Centres, Computer Labs., Language Labs., an ambience that is truly conducive to learning besides a truly healthy rapport between the teachers and the taught – these have ensured the joy of learning here.

Qualified and Experienced Staff:

This college with more than four decades of history boasts of many senior faculty in Arts, Science, Commerce and Language Disciplines – some of whom with wide reputation in academic circles. Twelve of its faculty members are Doctorate holders seven of whom are recognized as Research Guides.

Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities:

Apart from the Activities organized by the Compulsory Associations (Science, Humanities, Commerce & Management) a lot of programmes are conducted through Fine-Arts Assn Kannada Sangha, Literary clubs, N.C.C, N.S.S and Scouts.

Mangalore University has accorded a recognition to Co-curricualr activities by allotting a Credit each in I,II, III & IV Semesters of Degree Programs. There are nearly 20 such forums/association to promote and oversee students’ co-curricular activities. They are –

Science Association                           Commerce Association,  
Management  Association                  Humanities Association
NSS Activities                                     NCC Activities 
Rangering and Rover Scouting          Sports and Games
Fine Arts Association                          English Literary Club
Kannada Sangha                                Hindi Sangha,
Samskrita Sangha                              Tulu Sangha   
Nature Club                                         Nayana Photographic Club   
I T Club                                               Jagrithi Wall Magazine
Planning Forum                                  H.R.D. Cell

H.R.D Cell, Placement Cell: 

For training in Personality Development, Group Discussion, Debates, Facing Interviews and Soft Skills, these two cell are operating with a view to enhance the employability of our graduates and offer placement help.

Co-operative Society:

Vivekananda College Employees’ Society operates a Stationery Stores which fulfills the needs of the inmates of the hostels and the day-scholars.

Free-Midday-Meal-Scheme:

For almost four decades the College has been running a  Free-Midday-Meal-Scheme for the students coming from socially and economically weaker sections of the society. This has been supported by our donors, well wishers, Alumni and some of the staff members. At present, nearly 60 students are benefited by this scheme. Our Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A) has been contributing in a big way to this scheme.

Scholarships & Fee Concessions:

All the Government/ Department sponsored Scholarships for the merited, Scholarships and Concessions granted by the Social Welfare Ministry, Special Incentives for Women students, Hindi & Sanskrit Scholarships, Fee-concessions by the Government and also by V.V.S, P.T.A Scholarship, Endowment & Proficiency Prizes are made available to the deserving students and the total amount runs to several lakhs of rupees.

Browsing Centre:

Students have the Internet Browsing facility attached to the College Library and Computer Labs.

Health Centre:

The College has been able to maintain a Health Centre with the sponsorship of P.T.A. where qualified doctors are available (on honorary basis) on fixed days of the week for free check-up and consultations.

Value-Added Certificate/ Diploma Courses:  

The institution offers Certificate/Diploma Courses with U.G.C. assistance besides offering value addition courses such skills as Spoken English , Debate, Photography, Reporting, Creative Writing etc.

Bridge Courses and Remedial Courses:

To bridge the gap between actual comptence and the expected level, Bridge Courses are organised by many Departments.  Further, Remedial Coaching is conducted for the slow-learners and low-achievers.