The trust was established in the year 1981 under the aegis of Late. Smt. Basavarajeswari, Former union Minister and Founder Chairperson of the Trust, whose vision was to provide quality education in Science, Engineering, Management and Technology with the goal of uplifting people in the backward region of Northern Karnataka. Readmore..

The institute stress the core values and ethics of commitment, Equity, Team Spirit, Transparency, Quality and Resource Optimization among the students and staff.