This institution was ushered into existence in July 1965 by the Vivekananda Educational Society, Agasteeswarm as a living memorial to Swami Vivekananda to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the great sage of the east. Nestling amidst sylvan sorroundings, the campus lies in close proximity to the imposing Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari. The principal objective of this Society is to hold the students belonging to different faiths to grasp the significance of our indigenous culture and ancient heritage through a study of the teachings of Vivekananda there by promoting the cause of national integration by focusing attention on the University of appeal of the Swamiji's teachings. The ultimate aim is to gradually develop the College in to a residential unitary University bearing the great Swamiji's name which will in course of time, turn out countless Vivekanandas who will work ceaslessly for international understanding and universal peace.