Located in Bengaluru, India’s Silicon City, St. Joseph’s University is a distinguished Jesuit institution with a rich history. Founded in 1882 by the Paris Foreign Mission Fathers, its administration was entrusted to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1937. Initially affiliated with the Universities of Madras, Mysore, and Bangalore, St. Joseph’s College achieved several milestones: it was the first affiliated college in Karnataka to offer postgraduate programs (1986), the first to establish a Research Centre (1988), and among the first five in the state granted academic autonomy (2005). After the passage of the St. Joseph’s University Bill in the Karnataka legislature, the college officially became a university on July 2, 2022. Remarkably, it was inaugurated as India’s first Public-Private-Partnership University on September 27, 2022, by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
Estd: 1882
Institute Type: Deemed to be University (It was a college previously and gained university status in 2022)
Autonomous: Yes (Granted in 2005 as a college)
Accreditation: NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)
Recognised by: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliation: Previously affiliated with the Universities of Madras, Mysore, and Bangalore. Now, as a university, it does not have an affiliation in the traditional sense.
Courses: St Joseph University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and other disciplines. The university also offer BSC and BA as its flagship programs
Exam type:
St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore, uses a combination of entrance exams and merit-based selection for admissions. For certain programs, including the BA (Visual Communication), BA (EJP), BVoc, and PG Diploma, prospective students are required to take the St. Joseph’s University Entrance Test (SJUET). The application process is conducted online.
Package:
St. Joseph’s University students typically become eligible for campus placements starting in their sixth semester. As students approach the end of their programs, they can begin applying for and participating in placement drives, provided they have no outstanding back papers. . Placement packages range from ₹2-3 lakhs per annum to a maximum of ₹9 lakhs per annum, with a placement rate of 60-70%. Some of the top recruiters visiting its campus placement drive include Biocon, Dr. Reddy’s, Novozymes, Syngenta, and Accenture
Key Features
Courses
The University offers a range of programs Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and other disciplines. It also offers BSC and BA as its flagship programs
Ranking
St Joseph’s College Bangalore is ranked 2nd for BCA by India Today 2023. It is also ranked 18th by Outlook 2023 for Arts, and 18th by The Week 2023 for Arts
Accreditation
St. Joseph’s University was established in 1882 and is accredited with A++ Grade by NAAC and is also approved by UGC
Infrastructure
St Joseph University Bangalore has a well-established infrastructure which includes an auditorium, cafeteria, sports complex, Wi-Fi, observatory, hostel, and others.
- Badminton court
- Basketball court
- Cricket ground
- Football ground
- Tennis court
- Volleyball court
- Playground
- Carom
- Cricket practice nets
- Library
- Cafeteria
- Medical facilities
- Shuttle services
- Wifi campus
- Auditorium
- Seminar halls
- Studios
- Power House
- Waste management facilities
- Language lab
Campus Life
St. Joseph’s College offers a vibrant campus life within its compact 8.44-acre grounds. While considered mid-sized compared to other Bangalore colleges, the campus efficiently houses undergraduate and postgraduate blocks, hostels, and a playground. Students enjoy a dynamic atmosphere with numerous sports, clubs, and activities to choose from. The college provides men’s hostel facilities and boasts multiple sports grounds where students can receive expert coaching in various disciplines. The mess and cooking arrangements prioritize hygiene, ensuring the well-being of the students.