About Us
The institution was established in the year 1994, since then our students have been placed in different reputed institutions in India and abroad. Every year the student’s pass percentage is an upward trend and highlights meritorious marks and performance.
Being a student is one of the most exciting times of a young person’s life and so they must choose the right place and subject to study is important, as the choices you make now will influence your future on both a personal and a professional level.
This prospectus will help you make those decisions by giving you the detailed information you need about St. Joseph’s and our study programmes. Here is a great learning experience waiting.
Proper training and qualifications are probably more important today than they have ever been. Young people need the right skills and knowledge to cope with the next important stage of their life
If you want to succeed, we’ll make sure you do. Students in our Full-time programmes are well supported through an individual programme of tutorials. Staff are friendly, helpful and experienced in assisting young people to make the most of the opportunities on offer.
We get good results and our students progress to Higher Education courses at the college, go on to university. St.Joseph’s College students not only gain additional qualifications wanted by universities and by employers, but they also come out with useful practical skills. Many of our courses offer real work experience, giving you the chance to sample lots of different activities and cultures.
We Care And Support Our Students
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
a) The teaching faculty consists of qualified and experienced lecturers.
b) Special attention is given to students who are slow learners, by arranging special coaching classes.
c) The college follows the Academic Calendar notified by the University and the syllabus followed in each subject following the Osmania University directions.
d) Weekly, fortnightly and monthly tests, including terminal and pre-final examinations, are held and the corresponding progress reports are sent to the parents to keep them educated about the progress of their wards and to discuss matters where remedial action is necessary.
e) Guest Lectures: To enrich the knowledge in the curriculum eminent Guest Faculty, delivers a lecture on different topics on every subject.
ATTENDANCE
As per University rules and regulations, every student is excepted to have not less than 75% of attendance in each subject, to become eligible to appear in the University examination. 10% deficiency in attendance is condoned on Medical grounds certified by a Medical Officer not less than of the rank of Civil Surgeon. The penalty is levied in addition to the medical certificate as per O.U. rules.
EVALUATION SCHEME
The students are continuously being evaluated throughout the academic calendar by the respective principal and the staff in each subject. All students are required to attend at least 80% of total classes without fail and cannot afford to miss any of the tests or quizzes conducted from time to time. Irrespective of the Group, the student is doing, he/she has to attend the test conducted in each subject after the end of every chapter, besides the quarterly, half-yearly and pre-final examinations conducted internally, the parents are held equally responsible to evaluate their wards from time to time to gauge the wards mental ability, academic excellence and pursuance of higher knowledge. The College is keeping its door open to any parent to discuss academic matters for the benefit of the student on all working days. Having realised the importance of the intermediate level, the Management has authorised an Academic Counseling Board (ACB) to look into the teacher and the taught problem and guide both the teachers and the students in correcting or adopting suitable teaching modes. The regular students will be further given the privilege to avail themselves of expert guidance for preparing themselves for the entrances to enter the higher learning arena.
PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
The Institution insists on a reasonably good standard and commands English on the part of applicants for admission. Students who fail to meet the minimum proficiency level required would, upon admission to the College, be assigned to special coaching classes offered by the English Department. It is extremely important, therefore, that the applicant’s proficiency in English ought to be at a high level even before admission.
FEE STRUCTURE
The prescribed fee is payable in the College office by cash, on or before the specified dates and the receipt of which shall be duly acknowledged. A penalty will be imposed for the late payment.
Note: Fee payable to the University will be collected from the students along with the examination fee in November/December each year, under various accounts as follows:
1) Registration Fee (SRF)
2) Students Welfare Fee (SWF)
3) Recognition Fee
4) Inter-University Fee (IUF)
5) Processing Fee
SC/ST/BC/Minority students can avail scholarships sanctioned by the A.P. Department of Social Welfare, on economic grounds.
GENERAL RULES
- The student should behave in a manner worthy of a college atmosphere.
- The student should be punctual, regular and attentive to the classes.
- No student should indulge in activities within the campus or outside which in turn brings a bad name to the college.
- No student should indulge or involve himself in any kind of demonstration, Groupism or union which disrupts the activities of the college.
- Using filthy language or writing any kind of slogans or comments on the wall would be a sufficient and reasonable means for the dismissal of a student from the college.
- The student is required to compulsory carry their identity card at all times and should produce it if demanded by the college authorities.
- The student should be decently dressed. They should be courteous in their behaviour at all times and everywhere.
- Names of the students who remain absent without leave for a week shall be struck off from the rolls. A medical certificate issued by a person, not below the rank of an Asst.Civil Surgeon should be submitted for leave taken for reasons of sickness, ill-health etc., for more than a week.
(Former Principal Badruka College)
I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce you to St.Paul’s Degree College. Should you choose to come and study with us you will find that our reputation for providing first-class facilities and support for the Students is well deserved. Academically, our commitment to continuous improvement has led to many of our courses being awarded ‘excellent’ ratings for their quality of teaching.
At St.Paul’s Degree College, you will find a style of teaching and learning that emphasizes the needs of the individual student. As a result, we have adopted a system of study which allows you to shape your education by choosing course modules that you will enjoy and are relevant to your career aspirations.
Our purpose-built campus provides all the amenities you will need in a safe and secure environment. You will find the Learning Resource Centre and Sports facilities all within the college.
The college is centrally located in the heart of the city knocking all the corners of the city with excellent road and rail links.
We are proud of our national outlook and of the wide variety of nationalities that can be found on our campus; including teaching faculty staff from across India. As a student you will be a valued member of our campus community, your ideas, culture and intellect will, I’m sure, enrich us as an institution.
I would like to thank you for taking an interest in our college, and I hope to welcome you here shortly.
THE INSTITUTION
St.Paul’s Degree College is a co-education Institution, affiliated with Osmania University. Established in the year 1994, the college has evolved into a full-fledged Degree College.
St.Paul’s Degree College has been rated as 5th position among the top ten colleges of India in India’s most popular magazine, “India Today” for its excellent performance in the field of education.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
a) B.Com– Bachelor of Commerce (General) 60 + 50 = 110 Seats
b) B.Com– Bachelor of Commerce (Computer) 50 + 50 = 100 Seats
c) B.Com– Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Applications) 50 + 50 = 100 Seats
c) B.B.A– Bachelor of Business Administration 50 + 50 = 100 Seats