To uphold the Sanatan values of life and to render quality education Brahmavart Sanatan Dharm Mahamandal, the parent body of V.S.S.D. College, was founded in 1916, seeking inspiration from Swami Dayanandji, a great philosopher and promoter of Hindu dharma. However, the Sanatan Dharma college, later known as V.S.S.D. college, was established in 1921 under the guardianship of Rai Bahadur babu Vikramajit Singh.
From its very inception, the college was famous as a college of commerce to award Diploma in commerce and was affiliated to Bombay University. In 1923 the college got affiliation from Allahabad University, Allahabad University to award the degree of Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.). The classes for Bachelor's and Master's degree in different other subjects began in 1925. Later in 1927 the college was affiliated to Agra University and L.L.B. classes started. B.Sc. classes were started in 1956 whereas the M.Sc. classes began in 1964. Since 1967, the college is affiliated to C.S.J.M.University Kanpur. The college presently runs various study programs under sixteen departments of six different faculties, namely, Arts, Commerce, Science, Teacher Education. Law and Physical Education.
This college has also evolved as a study centre for distance education affiliated to U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad. The study center provides teaching assistance to the students registered in Diploma Courses like Journalism, Tourism, Financial Accounting, B.Lib., M.B.A. etc. For the computer training of students, an "O" level computer course affiliated to DOEACC is conducted round the year in the College campus. The certification for the course is issued by CSJM University, Kanpur. These details are retrieved from www.vssdcollege.ac.in
Mission & Vision
Vision: To evolve into Top 50 Indian colleges by our centenary year 2021.
Mission: To groom students both boys and girls from all sections of the society with particular emphasis on deprived sections for better personality development, employability and help building a society with social justice and moral ethos, which is competent to meet the challenges of globalized India.
Accommodation
Excellent hostel facilities for boys and girls are provided for VSSD students of age 25 & above. At present hostel are equipped to accommodate approximately 200 students. Dr. H.R. Tripathi (Chemistry) is the Chief Hostel Warden and Dr. A.K. Mishra (History) and Dr. P.K. Panday (Education) are the wardens of the hostels.
Admission
Method of Admission:
A. Admission in B.Ed., B.P.Ed., L.L.B., M.Ed. and in all M.Sc. subjects is through the entrance test conducted by CSJM Kanpur University, Kanpur
B. All other admissions at UG and PG levels are done on merit basis - on the basis of marks obtained in the previous/qualifying examination.
Admission process begins in the last week of June every year. The Application form along with a brochure giving details of fee etc. can be downloaded from college website / can be obtained from the college office.
