Desheeya Vidhyashala Samithi ,Shivamogga is a pioneering institution in Karnataka State, having been founded in 1943. Our institution was founded by seven freedom fighters, who had a noble intention of educating the students of Malenadu region to achieve academic excellence.
D.V.S Main Building inauguration by Late Sri Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar
Shimoga is a centre for the outstanding achievers in the fields of literature, science, sports, film and social movement. The names to reckon with are Kuvempu, Dr.Ananthamurthy, Dr. Shivarudrappa, Sri K.V Subanna, Kadidal Manjappa, Gopal Gowda etc..
D.V.S. College of Arts and Science was established in june 1966. Earlier the college was affiliated to Mysore University and since from 1988 it is affiliated to
Kuvempu University. Initially, the college offered only one Science combination and courses in Humanities. Subsequently many courses were started. At present, the institution offers four different programs B.A., B.Sc., B.C.A. and B.Com.
The salient features of our institution are well maintained infrastructure and campus, effective management and dedicated staff. The institution is at the heart of the city with a lush green habitat opposite to college.