Message from the Principal
Dr. HEMAVATHI G P
Dr. Hemavathi GP is a dedicated academician with over 15 years of experience in teaching, Research, and Academic Administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from Annamalai University and qualified KSET in Management.
Currently serving as the Principal at Vivekananda Institute of Management, she actively contributes to student mentoring and Innovative teaching practices. She has held key leadership roles, including Head of Department, demonstrating strong academic leadership and administrative excellence.
Dr. Hemavathi GP has published research in reputed journals including Scopus, ABDC, and Web of Science indexed journals, and is also the author of the book “Personal Wealth Management.” She has been recognized with the Young Faculty Excellence Award and has participated in various national and international academic forums as a resource person.
Department of MBA
Distinguished business faculty combining rigorous theoretical frameworks with extensive corporate insights.
Dr. Kalavathi Ramesh
HoD, Department of MBADr. Kalavathi Ramesh is an accomplished academician and industry professional with 20 years of distinguished academic experience and 10 years of industry experience. Her extensive professional journey reflects a strong blend of academic excellence, industry exposure, innovative thinking, and practical expertise.
Over the years, she has actively participated in numerous workshops, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), seminars, and national and international conferences. Her work is characterized by originality, practical relevance, and an emphasis on contemporary approaches to management and business education.
Prof. Vinodh T S
Assistant Professor, Department of MBAProf. Vinodh T S is a dedicated academician with over 14 years of experience in Teaching, Research, and Academic Administration. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science and Technology and an MBA in Human Resource Management & Marketing.
He has published research papers in Scopus-indexed publications and international conferences on Artificial Intelligence, bridging modern technology with organizational management paradigms.
Prof. Mahendra Devadiga
Assistant Professor, Department of MBAProf. Mahendra Devadiga holds an M.Com (Accounting & Finance), B.Ed., has qualified the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) in Commerce, and is currently registered for a PhD at Bengaluru City University. He coordinates institutional responsibilities including IIC, NSS, and Scholarships.
He published the research paper “Digital Banking and Cashless Payment” and actively engages in FDPs on Digital Transformation in Research, AI in Strategic Management, and GST / Income Tax Updates.
Department of BBA
Mentoring undergraduate leaders in strategic management, taxation, finance, and entrepreneurial development.
Prof. Seema Shetty
HOD, Department of BBAProf. Seema Shetty is a dedicated academician with over 10 years of experience in teaching and Academic Administration. She holds an M.Com (Accounting & Taxation) & PGDMM (Marketing Management). Currently serving as HOD & Assistant Professor in the BBA Department, she actively contributes to student mentoring and innovative teaching practices.
She has published papers in international conferences and is the author of the book “Financial Accounting and Reporting.” She has participated in various national conferences, workshops, and served as external viva voce examiner.
Prof. Roopa Bai M G
Assistant Professor, Department of BBAMs. Roopa Bai M G is a passionate and dedicated faculty with 9 years of teaching experience, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Commerce from Mysore University. Serving as Assistant Professor in the BBA Department, she published research papers and authored “Innovation in Banking Technology.”
She has guided undergraduate and post-graduate students in internships, dissertation research, and presented at prestigious national and international conferences.
Department of BCA (Computer Science)
Tech mentors and computer scientists delivering cutting-edge software engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI/ML education.
Prof. Saumya Rao
HOD, Department of Computer ScienceProf. Saumya Rao is an experienced academician with 22 years of teaching experience in Computer Science. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., she holds M.Sc., M.Phil., and KSET credentials. Her research includes Video Steganography, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Data Science.
Her paper “Video Steganography as a service: A local Microservices Framework for Secure Cloud Communication” is published in IEEE Xplore (Scopus indexed). She co-authored a textbook on Software Testing and received the Best Paper Award.
Prof. Aruna Nagarajan
Assistant Professor, Department of BCAProf. Aruna Nagarajan is a dedicated educator with over 19 years of experience in teaching and fostering hands-on learning experiences. Experienced in curriculum development, AI research, and student mentorship, she has guided numerous UG project works and internship cohorts.
Prof. Dr. Megha D R
Assistant Professor, Department of BCADr. Megha D.R. holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and has successfully completed her Ph.D. She authored the textbook “Operating Systems” for the BCA curriculum and has been an invited resource person for Assembly Programming and Mobile Application Development.
Prof. Sowmya B R
Assistant Professor, Department of BCASowmya B. R. brings over 9 years of experience in teaching and academic mentoring, holding an M.Sc. and B.Ed. She has actively participated in FDPs including "Big Data Analytics and Data Mining Trends" and "Digital Transformation and Marketing Innovation".
Prof. Vinayak Kundanagar
Assistant Professor, Department of BCAProf. Vinayak Kundanagar holds an MCA and completed specialized training in AWS and DevOps. Dedicated to simplifying technical concepts through interactive, hands-on learning, he focuses on making students future-ready for the industry.
Prof. Jeya Bharathi P
Assistant Professor, Department of BCAJeya Bharathi P holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Madurai Kamaraj University and an MBA in HR & Marketing from Anna University, Chennai. She presented research on AI threat monitoring in digital banking security at an international conference.
M. Suganthi Devi
Assistant Professor, Department of BCAM. Suganthi Devi holds an M.S. (IT & M) from Madurai Kamaraj University with over 3 years of teaching experience. She participated in advanced workshops on Agentic Artificial Intelligence (RV University) and the IPR Conclave at R.V. Institute of Technology.
Department of Languages
Fostering multilingual fluency, communication mastery, and cultural grounding in Hindi, Kannada, and English.
Prof. Gowda Vasanthi Kumari
Assistant Professor, Department of HindiVasanthi Gowda is a distinguished educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. She holds B.A., B.Ed., and M.A. degrees from Bangalore University and serves as Lecturer at VIM. She has also served as Guest Faculty and Resource Person in various educational institutions.
ಪ್ರೊ. ಸೌಮ್ಯ (Prof. Sowmya)
ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಹಾಯಕ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರು (Kannada)19 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನುರಿತ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಹಾಯಕ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರು, ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 15 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 2007ರಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಘಟಿಕೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತದ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಪತಿಗಳಾದ ಡಾ. ಎ. ಪಿ. ಜೆ. ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ಕಲಾಂ ಅವರಿಂದ ಎರಡು ಚಿನ್ನದ ಪದಕಗಳನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
"ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ ವಚನಗಳ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯ" ಮಹಾಪ್ರಬಂಧಕ್ಕೆ ಡಾಕ್ಟರೇಟ್ ಪದವಿ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ B.O.E ಹಾಗೂ B.O.S ಸದಸ್ಯರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 2023ರ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಾಧಕಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತರು.
Prof. Asra Suha
Assistant Professor, Department of EnglishProf. Asra Suha is an academician and researcher with over 15 years of teaching experience in English Language and Literature, including teaching English to foreign students. She holds an M.A. in English (Gold Medallist), MTA, and B.Ed.
She has published papers in National and International journals and presented at renowned conferences, committed to academic excellence and communicative empowerment.
Physical Education & Placements
Dedicated directors advancing student sports achievements and institutional placement success.
Mr. Nagaraj M
Physical Education DirectorMr. Nagaraj M specializes in coaching and promoting volleyball, cricket, shuttle badminton, swimming, handball, and basketball. Under his guidance, 5 students from VIM participated in national-level sports competitions.
He served as Coach for Bengaluru City University Women’s Tennis & Men’s Volleyball teams (2024), Selection Committee Member 2024, and Coach for Women’s Ball Badminton and Women’s Chess teams at All India & South Zone Inter-University Championships (2026).
Ms. Aishwarya J
Placement OfficerMs. Aishwarya holds an MBA in HR from BIT College and brings 4 years of corporate experience in Human Resources, with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition and Recruitment across diverse domains.
As Placement Officer, she is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry by building corporate relationships, facilitating campus recruitment drives, coordinating internship opportunities, and organizing employability bootcamps.
Office Staff Members
The dedicated administrative and technical support backbone ensuring seamless daily operations across laboratories, accounts, and admissions.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Employee | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri. M Manjunath | Office Superintendent | B.Sc, MCA |
| 2 | Smt. Kusuma B S | Typist | PUC, Certified Typing Course in Eng. & Kann. |
| 3 | Sri. Lakshmisagar N | Cashier | BBA |
| 4 | Ms. Aishwarya J P | Accounts Assistant | M.Com |
| 5 | Ms. Rekha B | Accounts Assistant | MBA, B.Ed |
| 6 | Sri. Vinod P | Lab Assistant | Diploma in Comp. Science |
| 7 | Ms. Srisha S | Lab Assistant | BCA |
| 8 | Sri. Midun Raj B | Computer Lab Assistant | B.Sc |
| 9 | Sri. Ramakrishna M | Lab Attender | SSLC |
| 10 | Sri. Arun Kumar | Attender | SSLC |
| 11 | Sri. Chaluvarangaiah G | Helper | PUC |