The department of Psychology was started in the year 1970 under the headship of Prof. N.A Hanumantha Rao. The subject was introduced for P.U.C & B.A. The department is housed in its own independent building located to the west of Arts college main building. Psychology is one of the optional subjects right from its introduction in the college. The department is organizing Special Lectures, Study Visits & screening Psychology films, etc. .

Vision – “Overall personality development of the students” Mission: 1. To provide knowledge, skills and achieve human excellence. Presently there are two Permanent faculty members 1.Dr (Smt) R.N. Kenchappannavar from 1997 till date 2.Dr. S.G. Jadhav from 1997 till date The department also has a permanent peon and one part-time laboratory Assistant on daily wages. At present Smt. Ramavva Ballary is serving as a peon & Mr. Basavaraj M. Kongi as Laboratory Assistant is serving in the department. Besides teaching, the staff member’s actively take part in research work, publications and writing of books.