Vijayanagara college was eshtablished in 1964 by Bellary Veerasaiva Vidhyavardhak Sangha (Bellary V.V.Sangha) with a motto Vidya Jnanen Shobhate. The name was given as the world famous historical place the Vijayanagar kingdom (Hampi), the baston of art, culture and valour which culminated in the golden age of the great king Sri Krishnadevaraya, is located just 12 kilometer away from Hospet. It was inaugurated by the then vice president of India H.E.Dr.Zakir Hussain, in the high presence of Sri S R Kanti, Karnataka state education minister. The college is located at the prime area in the city.