Exact expression, accurate, reasoning and intellectual elevation is only possible through the mother language which is an instrument to attain perfection in all the above aspects. With this motive the Department of Kannada was started in 1969 with the initial strength of 69 students. Smt.Susheela.G.Patil was the head of department succeeded by Dr.Vishwanath Reddy. Later on, the responsibility of the department was shouldered by Dr.G.K.Vishveshwarappa, Dr. B.R.Manjunath and Prof.Lakshmana Karibheemannanavar.
Presently, Smt.Padmashree is the Head of Department carrying out the work with the support of Dr.Shyam Murthy and Smt.Mangala.B.N. The department undertakes all co-curricular activities under the aegis of “KANNADA SANGHA” in the College. The Sangha conducts essay writing, elocution, quiz, singing and other literary activities at regular intervals.