St. Teresa's College is an autonomous women's college located at

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, formed under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.

History

The college was established on 15 June 1925, as the first Women's College of the erstwhile

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, by the congregation of the

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sisters of St. Teresa.

Academic programmes

St. Teresa offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University. The college has been accredited by

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with the highest A++ Grade (CGPA 3.57 out of 4). The college is ranked 46th among colleges in India by the

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(NIRF) in 2024.

Departments

* Botany * Chemistry * Zoology * Physics * Commerce * Computer Applications * Communicative English * Economics * English * French * History * Home Science * Psychology * Management Studies * Fashion Design * Language * Mathematics and Statistics * Physical Education * Sociology * Apparel and Fashion Designing * Women Study Centre * Bharatnatyam

Notable alumni

* K. R. Gowri Amma, former minister in Kerala Government * Leela Damodara Menon, Former Member, Rajya Sabha *Late

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, Former member, Kerala Legislative Assembly *Late Prof. Mercy Williams, Former Mayor of Cochin *Dr. Jancy James, Vice Chancellor,

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*Justice. Anu Sivaraman, Hon. Judge,

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* Vijayalakshmi, poet *

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References

External links

* Universities and colleges in Kochi Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Women's universities and colleges in Kerala Catholic universities and colleges in India 1925 establishments in India Educational institutions established in 1925 Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras {{Kerala-university-stub