Visvodaya Govt. Degree College, Venkatagiri was established on 16th August 1968 under private management as Aided College.Later the college was taken over by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 26th November 1977.It is affiliated to Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore.This college had recognition under 2(f) and 12(b) of the U.G.C Act since 1968.

The College has 12 departments with 400 students on rolls and several restructured courses. The Institution is also offering scholarships and hostel accommodation for the poor students and takes special care in the case of challenged students.

The college is affliated to Vikrama Simhapuri University ,Nellore, CPE and RUSA grants for development and the classrooms are being upgraded to provide digital learning experience. The Library of this college is digitized and offers digital editions of books and magazines for enhancing skills..