Vivekananda Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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About Vivekananda Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Vivekananda Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a private institute in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, established in 2023. Campusbells lists it under Pharmacy. Approvals and accreditation: AICTE.

In 1915, a group of passionate visionaries in Puttur recognized the urgent need for equitable education under colonial rule. By November of that year, they established the Puttur Vidyavardhaka Sangha (formerly known as Puttur Education Society)—formally registered on December 23, 1915.

Puttur Secondary School was launched, later receiving government accreditation in 1920–21.

Community demand spurred the founding of Vivekananda College, with its foundation stone laid by Sri Nijalingappa, then Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Puttur, established in 1965, affiliated with Mangalore University.

Vivekananda Polytechnic, Puttur, established in 1986, offers diploma courses in six technical fields. It is recognized by AICTE and the Karnataka Government.

Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur, established in 2001 and affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University.

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Established

2023

Ownership

Private-Unaided

Approvals and accreditation

AICTE

Stream

Pharmacy

Location

Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

Campus life

Facilities at Vivekananda Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Lab
• Hostel