The name 'Vidyamandira' was given by Swami Vivekananda in 1898 who had envisioned such an institution modeled on the ancient Indian 'Gurukula' system.

The higher secondary section was added in September 1978 and later on discontinued as per the West Bengal state government policy.

(Major) in Computer Applications and Industrial Chemistry, commenced under the UGC scheme of vocationalization of degree education.

Postgraduate courses in Bengali, Sanskrit, Mathematics and Applied Chemistry have been introduced recently.

In 2022 the college was re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with CGPA 3.58 out of 4 according to the present gradation policy.

A library building,some conference rooms, 2 canteens, 'Kim prayojanam' (shop for various useful items) are present inside the campus.

Students are expected to lead a disciplined life under the supervision of the monastic members of the Ramakrishna order while at the college.