Government First Grade College Lingasugur

About Institution

The college was established as a outcome of initiative taken by local philanthropists and people representatives in the year 2007 to 2008, at the campus of government PU college, Lingasugur one of the oldest educational institute in Lingasugur. It was started with the B.A and BBM courses enrolling 100 students. As this campus is nearer to the bus stand, it is convenient for all the students coming from different part of rural section nearly 15 to 20 villages.
There is ample evidence that this government institution can run as efficiently as a well run private college, which is indicated by increasing enrollment to different courses, hence college could boost of high population and good academic ambience.
Looking at the increasing strength of students and administrative problems, it is decided to shift to sprawling campus, for which 14 acres of land has been selected and building is coming up. Soon college will be shifted to the new campus. With the sufficient infrastructure the college could think of establishing diversified courses. The conventional courses may not enough to cater the needs of the students of this area. In fact lack of job oriented and modern courses directly affect the vertical progress of the youths of the rural talent pool, the back bone of our college. Looking at the demand of the courses like B.Sc, B.Com, and these courses started during the academic year 2010 to 2011. Now the strength of student is increased to 950 for this current academic year 2014-15. Library facility in the college is fulfilling the needs of reading students by providing enough books with full time librarian. Students are also actively participating in co-curricular activities and sports and brought laurels to the college by wining prizes at university level. Sports and cultural director is guiding the students in sports and cultural activities.

Vision

The Institution promotes higher education in an increasing knowledge based society as a key factor for cultural, economic, moral and social development. The Institution fosters generation and application of knowledge for the advancement of society through education, learning and the development of human capital with equity and inclusion.

Mission

To provide greater opportunities of access to higher education with equity to all the eligible persons and in particular to the vulnerable sections.
To extend access by supporting existing courses, establishing new courses and aspring to be the leading institution in the district.
To provide quality higher education by promoting improved governace and academic reforms.