St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), established in 1882, stands as one of India's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning, located in the heart of Bangalore, Karnataka. This Private Catholic minority institution, affiliated to Bangalore University and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), has been granted autonomous status by the UGC in 2006, allowing it to design its own curriculum and evaluation system. The college is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A++' grade and has received recognition from various professional bodies including the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for its technical programmes. St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) has consistently featured among India's top colleges, securing Rank 7 in the NIRF 2025 rankings in the college category and Rank 12 in the overall category. The institution offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Dual Degree, Postgraduate, and Research programmes across diverse disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Social Work, and various interdisciplinary fields. The college admits students through multiple entrance examinations including KCET, COMEDK, JET, KMAT, and institution-specific entrance tests, while also considering merit-based admissions for several programmes. The institution has established itself as a centre of academic excellence with a strong emphasis on holistic development, research, innovation, and social responsibility.