S.S.V.V Sangha's Shri G.R.Gandhi Arts & Shri Y.A Patil Commerce College, Indi (Dist. Vijayapura) was also known as Shri Gulabchand Ravaji Gandhi Arts and Shri Yashwantray Annaray Patil Commerce College, Vijayapura was established in 1979 by Shri Shanteshwara Vidya Vardhak Sangh with a vision to provide higher education to the ever drought prone region of Indi.

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 in the part of progress.

The college is affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad and 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 "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.12 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 16th September 2011.

The main aim of the college is determined to provide the quality education to the students. With the correct mix of technology and human touch, the college empowers the aspiring teachers to propagate education through the rungs of the society so that they serve the nation while making a satisfying career for themselves.

The college offers three years undergraduate courses in Arts & Commerce stream under Karnatak University, Dharwad.

Vision:

• Knowledge alone leads to prosperity and peace

Mission:

• To provide quality education to the rural learners and to bring out totality their innate potential for the overall well being of the society