Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College, Gandhinagar (Dist. Dakshina Kannada) was established in 1982, managed by Shree Venkatesha Shiva Bhakti Yoga Sangha Trust, Karnataka Societies Act.

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 Mangalore University, Mangaluru and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) 1955 & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.55 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 23rd March 2013.

This college has the scholastic achievements of the students stand out as a testimony to the concerted endeavor, which is put in by three different levels, i.e. teachers, support staff and enlightened management.

At present, the college offers three years undergraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, & Management streams with various specializations under Mangalore University, Mangaluru.

A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students in its various departments. The college has well equipped, airy and spacious class rooms with all modern facilities.

Vision:

• Its aims at providing sound liberal education, producing useful, intelligent, patriotic, emotionally integrated, morally strong, scientifically tempered and healthy young men and women, under the management of Shree Venkatesha Shiva Bhakti Yoga Sangha

Mission:

• To ensure and enhance the quality of young buds through education of quality and relevance to less privileged in particular