VISHWAKAVI KUVEMPU FIRST GRADE COLLEGE established in the year 1997 is one of the leading institutions offering excellent quality education in Commerce, Management and Arts courses promoted by Kuvempu Vidya Parishat, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore – 570012. It was founded by Vishwakavi Kuvempu’s Disciple and protégé Karnataka Rathna DEJAGOW on 29.12.1964. At Present has been promoting quality education, literature and cultural activities all through fifty years of existence. It has spread around 31.5 acres of lush green campus. Many institutions are promoted by the trust ranging from primary education to doctoral research. The Educational Institutions give more prominence to education and holistic development of the young minds. The college is affiliated to University of Mysore and offers merit scholarship based on a first come first serve basis covering 50% to 100% of the tuition fees for the students of all courses. The college also provides cultural and sports scholarships to encourage students.