A group of like-minded and dedicated persons interested in the cause of Medical Education and Social Service decided to develop the backward area of Kolar district and registered the SRI DEVARAJ URS EDUCATIONAL TRUST in 1986 headed by Sri R .L. Jalappa, Member of Parliament and Champion of co-operative movement.

To realize their dream, as a sequel, they started SRI DEVARAJ URS MEDICAL COLLEGE Tamaka, Kolar. Through this College the Trust seeks to make a significant contribution to Medical Education and Research, which is the primary need of not only this region but also of the entire country. Its endeavor is to train students according to progressive international academic standards. By the quality of Medical Education offered in this college, students from various Universities are equipped to function as effective leaders of the Health team. The Institution has trained many students from outside the country also. A good Number of students of the college are pursuing higher studies after their commendable performance in qualifying examinations; some are already making successful careers in India and abroad.