The Salesians of Don Bosco started their mission in Chitradurga on 12th June 1995. Considering the need of the place and time along with socially beneficial activities and empowerment of the villages, the Salesians focused on educating the children as a vehicle for social transformation.

It was felt that a change can be brought around Don Bosco and adjoining areas only through education and social service. CHITRA an arm of DB Chitradurga penetrated into the life of the people through various social services bringing about transformation in the setup of the villages around DBC. To change the mindset of people, education plays a very important role. Therefore Don Bosco Chitradurga ventured into the field of education under the banner of Don Bosco Schools. Need for a P U college was considered compelling for the holistic education of the children, therefore, in 2007 PU College was initiated.

Presently Don Bosco Chitradurga is an extensive campus consisting of a P U College, ICSE School, State School ( English and Kannada Medium), Chitra (social developmental office), Savio Boarding, Church, and DB tech (Skill training center).