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{{Infobox university<br />
| name = St. Aloysius College ( Autonomous)<br />
| image = AloysiusMang.png<br />
| image_size = 175px<br />
| motto = ''Lucet et Ardet'' {{small|(Latin)}}<br />
| mottoeng = ''Shine to Enkindle''<br />
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| type = [[Private university|Private]] [[Roman Catholic]] [[Research]] Non-profit Autonomous [[Co-education]]al Higher education institution<br />
| established = {{Start date and age|1880}}<br />
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Society of Jesus|(Jesuit)]]<br />
| rector = Melwyn Pinto<br />
| principal = Praveen Martis<br />
| faculty = 230<br />
| undergrad = 4695<br />
| postgrad = 1532<br />
| city = MSS Road, [[Kodialbail]], [[Mangalore]]<br />
| state = [[Karnataka]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| campus = Urban, 37 acres<br />
| free_label = <br />
| free = <br />
| mascot = <br />
| website = {{url|http://staloysius.edu.in}}<br />
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<Blockquote>[[File:StAloyMangalore.png|thumb|St. Aloysius College, Mangalore]]<br />
[[File:St aloysious college front.jpg|thumb|The front of the college building]]</blockquote><br />
'''St Aloysius College''' is a private, coeducational, [[Jesuit]] college located in [[Mangaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. With a 2016–2017 enrollment of 4183 undergraduate students and 1532 postgraduate students and 69 research scholars, the college specializes in academic programs in the humanities, commerce, science, technology and management.<br />
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The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) awarded St. Aloysius College with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.62 out of 4.0 in the third cycle of accreditation in March 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.udayavani.com/english/news/mangaluru/62589/st-aloysius-college-gets-grade-naac|title=St Aloysius College gets grade A by NAAC|work=Udayavani - ಉದಯವಾಣಿ|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref> The college has been sanctioned ‘DDU Kaushal Centre’ for the years 2015-17 under the 12th Plan Scheme by the Govt of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=334771|title=St Aloysius College approved as DDU Kaushal Centre, gets UGC grant of Rs 3.65 cr|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref><br />
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The college is awarded STAR Status under [[Department of Biotechnology|Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India]] and is extended to the second phase.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/St.-Aloysius-College-selected-under-%E2%80%98star-status%E2%80%99-scheme/article16071675.ece|title=St. Aloysius College selected under 'star status' scheme|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-08-29|language=en}}</ref> It has also been recognised as a 'College with Potential for Excellence' by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) also for the second phase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=72894|title=Mangalore: St Aloysius is Now College with 'Potential for Excellence'|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref> The college has been sanctioned Community College Scheme by UGC and the state government has given grants to the college to start the Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/index.php/news/43163-st-aloysius-college-offers-biotechnology-finishing-school|title=St Aloysius College offers Biotechnology Finishing School|date=2012-08-01|work=Coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India, Coastal Karnataka|access-date=2017-08-29|language=en}}</ref><br />
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In April 2017, the [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]] (MHRD), Government of India, ranked St. Aloysius College, under the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2017, at 44 among the best colleges of the country and #2 college in Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/605062/st-aloysius-college-ranked-44.html|title=St Aloysius College ranked 44 amongst best in country|website=Deccan Herald|date=7 April 2017|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
Founded in 1880, the college's name reflects its early history as a liberal arts college and preparatory school (now St. Aloysius College High School) in the same campus.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}} It was affiliated to the [[University of Madras]] in 1880.<br />
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In 1955, the college was affiliated to the newly established [[Karnataka University]].<br />
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In 1999, the college launched its first full-fledged master's program, Master of Computer Application (MCA), followed by Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2004.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}} This led to the inauguration of a new campus on the outskirts of Mangaluru known as Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT) in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edunews.com/news/become-well-rounded-confident-and-skilled-professionals-aimit|title=Become well-rounded, confident, and skilled professionals: AIMIT}}</ref><br />
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In 2007, the college was granted autonomous status and has been conducting its day-to-day activities under the autonomous system ever since. Current Principal of St. Aloysius College is Praveen Martis.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}<br />
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The motto of this college is "Lucet et Ardet" - Latin for "Shine to Enkindle". The motto mainly refers to the qualities of the mind and the heart. It is the deep desire of the Alma Mater to present to the world, men and women with knowledge and creativity and hearts burning with genuine love and concern for others.<ref>https://staloysiuscollege.co.in/about/college-motto</ref><br />
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==Courses==<br />
As of 2017, the college is both an undergraduate college and post graduate college with 4138 undergraduate students and 1532 postgraduate students. <br />
[[File:Labpgaloy.jpg|thumb|Postgraduate science laboratory at St. Aloysius College]]<br />
[[File:St.Aloysius college(Autonomous)Mangalore Basketball Court.jpg|thumb|The basketball court]]<br />
The undergraduate courses offered by the college are: <br />
* Bachelor of Commerce/B.Com<br />
* Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Professional<br />
* Bachelor of Business Administration/BBA<br />
* Bachelor of Business Administration BBA Professional<br />
* Bachelor of Science/B.Sc. <br />
* Bachelor of Arts/B.A. <br />
* Bachelor of Computer Application/BCA<br />
* Bachelor of Vocational in Animation & Multimedia (B.Voc)<br />
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The college offers 17 post-graduate courses, including:<br />
* Master of Business Administration<br />
* M.A. in Economics<br />
* M.A. in English<br />
* M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication<br />
* M.Com (General) <br />
* M.Com (Finance & Analytics) <br />
* M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry<br />
* M.Sc. in Biochemistry<br />
* M.Sc. in Biotechnology<br />
* M.Sc. in Chemistry<br />
* M.Sc. in Corporate Psychology<br />
* M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology<br />
* M.Sc. in Mathematics<br />
* M.Sc. in Physics<br />
* M.Sc. in Bioinformatics<br />
* M.Sc. in Software Technology<br />
* Master in Social Work/MSW<br />
* M.Sc. in Big Data Analytics (Data Science)<br />
* Master of Computer Application.<br />
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==Notable alumni==<br />
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* [[Aravind Adiga]], winner of the [[Man Booker Prize]]<br />
* [[Anant Agarwal]], research scholar and CEO<br />
* [[George Fernandes]], former Union Defence Minister<br />
* [[K. V. Kamath]], chairman, ICICI Bank, India<br />
* [[Mavila Vishwanathan Nair]], chairman, Union Bank of India<br />
* [[Brian J. G. Pereira]], M.D.<br />
* [[V. J. P. Saldanha]], Konkani language littérateur, dramatist, novelist, and poet<br />
* [[Deepa Sannidhi]], actress<br />
* [[Devi Shetty|Devi Prasad Shetty]], surgeon and philanthropist<br />
* [[K. K. Venugopal|Kottayan Katankot Venugopal]], senior advocate, Supreme Court of India<br />
* [[Joachim Alva]], lawyer, writer and politician<br />
* [[K. L. Rahul]], Indian international cricketer<br />
* [[Srinidhi Ramesh Shetty]], actress<br />
* [[V. G. Siddhartha]], founder-owner of the chain of [[Cafe Coffee Day]] outlets.<br />
* [[Prabhu Mundkur]], actor<br />
* [[Govind Padmasoorya]], actor and television presenter<br />
* [[T.M.A Pai]], founder of [[Manipal University]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of Jesuit sites]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://staloysiuscollege.co.in/}}<br />
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