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{{Short description|College in Mysore, India}}
{{Short description|College in Mysore, India}}
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'''St. Philomena's College''', established on 9 October 1946, was the first 'First Grade College'{{cn|date=September 2021}} in [[Mysore]], [[India]]. It was opened by His Highness [[Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar]], [[Maharaja of Mysore]]. Its motto, "Caritas In Scientia" chosen by The Pope. The college has introduced the [[Choice Based Credit System|CBCS programme]] in the streams of commerce, management and social work facilitating students to choose open electives and giving breadth to their academic growth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stphilos.in/aboutus/history.aspx|title=St. Philomena`s College, (Autonomous), Mysore|work=stphilos.in}}</ref>
'''St. Philomena's College''', established on 9 October 1946, was the first 'First Grade College' in [[Mysore]], [[India]]. It has the distinction of being opened by His Highness [[Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar]], Maharaja of Mysore and having its motto, "Caritas In Scientia" chosen by The Pope. The college has introduced the CBCS programme in the streams of commerce, management and social work facilitating students to choose open electives and giving breadth to their academic growth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stphilos.in/aboutus/history.aspx|title=St. Philomena`s College, (Autonomous), Mysore|work=stphilos.in}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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A Bishop's dream and a Maharaja's munificence culminated in the establishment of St. Philomena's College on 9 October 1946. His Excellency the Rt. Rev. Dr. Rene Feuga, the First [[Bishop]] of Mysore, vacated his mansion to make room for classes and the Wodeyars, the Mysore Royal family, donated 29 acres of land to the college.
A Bishop's dream and a Maharaja's munificence culminated in the establishment of St. Philomena's College on 9 October 1946. His Excellency the Rt. Rev. Dr. Rene Feuga, the First Bishop of Mysore, vacated his mansion to make room for classes and the Wodeyars, the Mysore Royal family, donated 29 acres of land to the college.


The College was declared open by His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore- a rare honour and privilege for any institution.
The College was declared open by His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore- a rare honour and privilege for any institution.
== Facilities ==
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Each year, St. Philomena's re-invents itself to adjust to the needs of a fast-changing world, harmonizing the new with the old. Old blocks, new blocks – the process continues, adding to the diversity of the campus.


== Courses offered ==
== Courses offered ==
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Traditional courses co-exist with the newer, more challenging and contemporary courses such as [[Biotechnology]], [[Biochemistry]], [[Microbiology]], [[Electronics]], [[Computer science|Computer Science]], Social Work, Communication and [[Journalism]], UGC-sponsored vocational course in Functional English. [[Bachelor of Business Management]] (BBM), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and UGC Add On courses in Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Electric and Electronic Equipment Maintenance and Computer Networking.
Traditional courses co-exist with the newer, more challenging and contemporary courses such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Electronics, Computer Science, Social Work, Communication and Journalism, UGC-sponsored vocational course in Functional English. Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and UGC Add On courses in Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Electric and Electronic Equipment Maintenance and Computer Networking.
 
As the college races past yet another milestone in history – its Diamond Jubilee – many signposts stand out along the way.


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 02:41, 29 October 2021

St. Philomena's College, established on 9 October 1946, was the first 'First Grade College'[citation needed] in Mysore, India. It was opened by His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore. Its motto, "Caritas In Scientia" chosen by The Pope. The college has introduced the CBCS programme in the streams of commerce, management and social work facilitating students to choose open electives and giving breadth to their academic growth.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

A Bishop's dream and a Maharaja's munificence culminated in the establishment of St. Philomena's College on 9 October 1946. His Excellency the Rt. Rev. Dr. Rene Feuga, the First Bishop of Mysore, vacated his mansion to make room for classes and the Wodeyars, the Mysore Royal family, donated 29 acres of land to the college.

The College was declared open by His Highness Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore- a rare honour and privilege for any institution.

Courses offered[edit | edit source]

Traditional courses co-exist with the newer, more challenging and contemporary courses such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Electronics, Computer Science, Social Work, Communication and Journalism, UGC-sponsored vocational course in Functional English. Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and UGC Add On courses in Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Electric and Electronic Equipment Maintenance and Computer Networking.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "St. Philomena`s College, (Autonomous), Mysore". stphilos.in.