Named after Vithalbhai Patel, a revered freedom fighter and the first Indian president of the Central Legislative Assembly under British rule, the foundation of this institution was laid by the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

There is no doubt that strong villages make a strong nation. This conviction inspired two visionary leaders, Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhakaka, to envision an educational township in Charutar, where education would drive rural transformation. Their dream was blessed by two of India’s greatest sons, Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

What is now known as Vallabh Vidyanagar was once a desolate, wooded ravine where few dared to live. Under a solitary mango tree, these two visionaries sketched out their ambitious blueprint for a model township.

In 1945, Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhakaka established the Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a Public Charitable Trust. Following the illustrious traditions of Nalanda and Takshashila, they laid the foundation of a township on borrowed land, made possible by the generosity of neighboring villages. This township was inaugurated by India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

In 1947, the first Arts and Science College was established in the township. Teachers, their families, students, and citizens all came together, voluntarily contributing their efforts to bring this institution to life. With an initial enrollment of 600 students, the college was inaugurated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.