India is a knowledge economy, one that creates, disseminates, and uses knowledge to enhance its growth and development. The founders of Vijaya Vittala Institute of Technology believe that knowledge can empower the youth into a national asset by providing proper education and guidance. The Institute runs five undergraduate courses and five postgraduate courses and two diploma courses. The institute is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgavi, is recognized by the Government of Karnataka, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi. The college is located in Bengaluru, the fastest growing metropolis in India, also know as the Knowledge and BioTechnology capital of India.

Late Prof. K. Venkatagiri Gowda, a renowned academician and a noted economist from London School of Economics was the founder President of the trust. Dr. Venugopal K R, Principal, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bengaluru and Special Officer, DVG Bangalore University, a visionary and educationist, is the Honorary Technical Advisor to the Trust. He has PhDs in Economics and Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and he is an IEEE Fellow. He has authored over 50 books in Computer Science and Economics and has published more than 500 research papers in International Journals and Conferences.

Smt. Rukmini T, Chair Person of Sri Vijaya Vittala Charitable and Educational Trust, Chair person of Aryabhata Educational Society, Treasurer of Prof. Venkatagiri Gowda Charitable & Educational Trust and Treasurer of Dr. K. Venkatagiri Gowda Memorial Trust. Sri. Thyagaraj K is the Secretary of the Trust is a developer and is actively involved in many construction works. Dr. T Shiva Prakash, Treasurer of the Trust and Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering is involved in the academic administration and placement activities of the college.

Dr. Sanjeev LingaReddy, Principal, VVIT, a dedicated teacher and able administrator. Backed by modern infrastructure, supportive management, and experienced faculty members, the Institute has made giant strides in a short time. Senior Professors like Dr. N Krishnamurthy, Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. S A Seethramu, Retd. Scientist NAL, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Mithun V Kulkarni, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Sridhar S B, Head of the Department, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Smt. Mangala Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, and Prof. Virendra Kumara K N, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering have helped in molding the student community and taking the Institute towards greater heights and excellence. Personalized attention and care are given to each student to help him develop academically as well as ensure all-around development. Proctors / Mentors are assigned for a set of 10 – 15 students to oversee their performance, assess and understand their needs and capabilities, counsel them and update their parents on the student’s growth and performance on a regular basis. Apart from academics, students are encouraged to actively participate in sports and extracurricular activities.