With a view to giving shape to Swamiji's comprehensive scheme of education, the authorities of the Ramakrishna Mission started the Vidyamandira as an Intermediate Arts College in 1941 under the auspices of Saradapitha, a branch of the Ramakrishna Mission.

Though originally it was an Intermediate Arts College, it received affiliation in 1945 in some commerce subjects and in 1946 in some science subjects.

The college was upgraded to a three-year degree college with effect from July 1960. The institution has always emphasized disciplined living, moral values, academic excellence and character building while nurturing generations of responsible citizens.