Government College, Vidyanagar (Dist. Kasaragod) was established on 7th August 1957 by the Government of Kerala.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with Kannur University, Kannur formerly affiliated with University of Calicut, Malappuram and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (in 1st Cycle) in 2013.

The aim of the college is to achieve the overall development of the students with a focus on knowledge, skill and the right social attitudes and service-mindedness required for attaining excellence in personal as well as social life.

It is a co-educational government Institute, providing a regular course in which is located in the urban part of Kasaragod played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

In the beginning, there was no facility of its own, so the classes were conducted in a local high school in Kasaragod town. It was the then Education Minister Prof. Joseph Mundasseri who took the initiative in the matter.

The college commenced functioning early in August 1957 in a corner of the High School building. For starting degree classes in Economics and Mathematics, steps were taken to speed up the construction work of the proposed new campus at Kunhimavu Katte where 30.56 acres of land had been acquired for this purpose.

During this time the institution became a full-fledged first-grade college with the opening of third year degree classes. As of now, the college offers 14 undergraduate courses, 7 postgraduate courses, and 5 Ph.D. programmes.

The college had received many awards and accolades at a city, state and national level for their educational advancements also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of sports and curricular activities under the Kannur University, Kannur.

The college offers three years undergraduate and two years of postgraduate courses in Arts and Science streams with various specializations under the Kannur University, Kannur. It also offers the Ph.D. course.

University examinations of different courses, examinations conducted by the Kannur University, Kannur, and various other examinations are held in the college premises.

Vision:

• To use our physical, mental and intellectual energies to the advancement of the individual and the society
• To strive for the noble cause of education, truth, and righteousness
• To instill a sense of pride and emotional belongingness in the mind of every individual

Mission:

• To achieve the overall development of the students with a focus on knowledge, skill and the right social attitudes and service-mindedness required for attaining excellence in personal as well as social life