The VIJAYANAGAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE (VEC ) was established in November
1980, under the aegis of the Veersaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha .
The Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established in 1916 with a view to focus on
providing education to all strata of the society in the rural areas of Bellary. This
crusade against illiteracy and ignorance has now achieved epic proportions. The Sangha
today, runs 24 educatinal institutions in
Bellary, Koppal and Davanagere districts, covering Primary Education to Post Graduation
courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering andManagement. It aims to carry on the
good work in the years to come.