History
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St Aloysius College now Deemed to be University belongs to a network of educational institutions administered by the members of the Society of Jesus, a religious order which runs schools, colleges and universities in more than 105 countries in the world.
Established in 1880, St Aloysius College, now Deemed to be University prides itself in its history of 145 years. Despite its status as a minority institution,the college has imparted high-quality education to all sections of society regardless of caste, colour or creed.
The motto of the university, “Lucet et Ardet” which means “Shine to Enkindle” has inspired countless students to become men and women for and with others and thus bring light and joy into the lives of people.It is for this reason that Jesuit education has become a touchstone for evolving new paradigms in higher education.
In 1880, 9 Jesuits landed in Mangalore at the request made by Mangaloreans to establish an institution of quality higher education. The (then) College celebrated its Centenary celebrations in 1980 in a grand manner for which our former President of India, Sri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the chief guest and witnessed the celebration. In the year 2002, the college campus witnessed the arrival of our beloved former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for the inauguration of the Information Technology Block.
As the (then) College felt that it was ready for an assessment by external agencies like the NAAC, it subjected itself to the rigorous exercise of the first cycle of NAAC Accreditation in 2005. The institution received a high score of 86.7%. The institution has seen tremendous growth after it became autonomous in 2007. The College offers a variety of courses across disciplines both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Distinctive Achievements of the University in Recent Years
The institution has been accredited by NAAC. In each of the three cycles of accreditation, the college attained one of the highest grades awarded by NAAC. In the third cycle of NAAC in 2015, the college was awarded “A” Grade with a CGPA of 3.62 out of 4.
The NIRF ranking 2018 awarded by the MHRD has ranked the College at 94 among Indian colleges which is an outstanding achievement.
The institution has been declared a “College with Potential for Excellence” by the University Grants Commission since 2009.
The “Star College” status conferred by the DBT, Government of India has been upgraded to “Star Status” in 2016.
The University Grants Commission has awarded “DDU Kaushal Kendra” to the College for offering B. Vocational programs in 2015. Only a handful of institutions have been given this distinction.
Karnataka State Government, which had sanctioned “BTFS Finishing School” earlier, has now selected (2017) the College under the scheme of “BiSEP” [Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Program].
The prestigious weekly journal “The Week” in its survey for the last three consecutive years, has rated the College one among the best 25 science colleges in the country. In 2017, it has been ranked at 23.
The College has uploaded the data of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)-2016-17, MHRD, Statistics Division, Government of India.
The College has submitted its application online under the scheme of INSTITUTIONAL SWACHHTA RANKING, All India Survey on Higher Education, MHRD- Government of India.
St Aloysius College selected under “UNNAT BHARATH ABHIYAN” SCHEME - 2018
St Aloysius Institute of Civil Services (SAICS) inaugurated on 4th June in collaboration with Alternate Learning System (ALS), Delhi.
Received Certificate of Commitment by Central Vigilance Commission - 2019
The Community Radio Sarang 108.8 FM received National Award for its creative programme 'ANTARABELAKU' from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India on 27th August 2019.
Recognized as the Centre for Research Capacity Building under UGC-STRIDE (Component - I) 2020.
Selected as a Mentor College under PARAMARSH SCHEME of UGC.
The College has been awarded the prestigious DBT-BUILDER Scheme for Inter-disciplinary Research in Biosciences in 2021.
In the NIRF-2021 Ranking awarded by the Ministry of Education, the Collegehas been ranked 95 among the Colleges in India, and featured in the top 3 colleges of Karnataka.
Awarded as Best Degree College of the Year 2021 - Karnataka by the Biginup Research Intelligence Private Limited under the Category of Social Contribution Leading Infrastructure and Placements during National Educational Excellence Awards and Conference 2021 on 23d September 2021 held at Bengaluru.
Received NCC Best Institution Award from the DDG, Karnataka and Goa Directorate on 13th March 2022 based on the annual meritorious performance of the Cadets and ANO of the Institution, number of camps attended by the Cadets, number of activities organized by the Institution.
Silver Institute Award by Wadhwani Foundation in recognition of educating, inspiring and guiding a significant number of global jury certified ventures.
Received CLEAN COAST – SAFE SEA CAMPAIGN Certificate from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi along with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Bengaluru on 11th August 2022 as a token of appreciation for the active participation and cooperation by the faculty and students of the College.
Fourth Cycle of NAAC Accreditation. Awarded “A++” Grade with a CGPA of 3.67 out of 4 in January 2023.
In the NIRF-2023 Ranking awarded by the Ministry of Education, the College has been ranked 80 among the Colleges in India, featured in top 2 colleges of Karnataka.
The University has 7 undergraduate programs. It provides Bachelors of Arts with 24 combinations, B.Sc. with 28 combinations, B.Com, BBA with 8 batches & 4 batches respectively including embedded programs, and BCA with two batches, B. Voc. with 3 courses and BSW. There are 24 postgraduate programs across disciplines along with research studies.
The University has two research Centres for promoting research.Two more research Centres have been sanctioned by the affiliating University. The encouragement given to research has enabled the staff members to publish research papers in UGC-approved journals.
The large number of academic seminars organized, conferences attended by the teachers, and the conference papers presented after the college became autonomous will go a long way toward establishing attitudinal change among the teachers. The College publishes three research journals. Several Postgraduate Diploma, Diploma, and short-term certificate programs have been introduced.
Besides this, the University has established "St Aloysius Institute of Civil Services" (SAICS) in collaboration with Alternate Learning System (ALS), Delhi, which was inaugurated on 4th June 2019.
The University has more than 6,500 students at various levels. Our students have excelled not only in academics but also in cultural, sports & games, and many other fields of performance. The University has the NCC and NSS units. Our university is the only institution in the area to have all three full-fledged wings of NCC. Students have been offered facilities like sports, recreation, photocopying, health check-ups, disabled-friendly structures, drinking water, and sanitation. There are separate student hostels in each of the centres for both men and lady students.
The Vision and the Mission of the University lays thrust on social consciousness. Only a compassionate and empathetic person can be instrumental in the inclusive development of society. In this direction, the social extension activities undertaken by the College deserve a special mention. The University has created an exclusive Centre for Social Concern (CSC), which regulates, facilitates, and promotes social empowerment activities. Each undergraduate student has to fulfil social service activity as specified for 20 hours in each of the first two years. The program is titled ‘SAHAAYA’. Postgraduate students have to spend a minimum of one week in a remote village selected for this purpose under the “Village Exposure” program staying with families accompanied by teachers.
Radio Sarang 107.8 FM, the Community Radio reaches out to the surrounding areas of Mangalore for 16 hours a day in five different local languages through several programs promoting and spreading awareness on local culture, language, health & hygiene, economic and social aspects of life. The community radio has bagged multiple National Awards for promoting local language and culture.
Konkani Institute, established in 1980, is another example of the efforts of the college to promote research in Konkani language, literature, and culture. It also offers a diploma and a PG diploma in Konkani. The institution is the first to offer Konkani as a second language at the undergraduate level since 1992 in the state.
The world-renowned paintings in the University chapel attract thousands of foreign and domestic tourists. The University Museum with rare collections is an added attraction. The College has a vibrant Alumni base engaging itself continually in the projects and activities of the College. SACAA, the St Aloysius College Alumni Association has been responsible for bolstering the infrastructure, public image and liaising with the Alumni networks all over the world.
The University feels proud that some of the excellent talents in leadership, entrepreneurship and social service of national and international repute have been the products of this institution. Sri K S Hegde, Former Speaker of the Lok Sabha; Sri George Fernandes, eminent political leader; Sri Justice Santhosh Hegde, Former Lokayukta; Sri K V Kamath, BRICS Bank Chairman; Dr. K V Rao, International Physicist; Sri T M A Pai who has been instrumental in establishing the renowned University; Sri K. K. Venugopal, the present Attorney General of India; Sri Aravind Adiga, Man Booker prize winner; Sri Anant Agarwal, CEO of edX; Dr. K Ullas Karanth, leading Conservation Zoologist; K L Rahul, the cricketer, Prof. Raghurama G., Director, BITS, Pilani are a few personalities among many others who have made a mark in public life, leading a life that is typically Aloysian.
Ranking and Accolades
Over the last 140 years, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has ammassed a wealth of rankings and accolades from various national and international agencies. Some of the noteworthy achievements are:
- NAAC Accreditation, 2015 (Third Cycle): “A” Grade with a CGPA of 3.62 out of 4
- NAAC Accreditation, 2009 (Second Cycle): “A” Grade
- NAAC Accreditation, 2004 (First Cycle): “A” Grade
- NIRF, 2018: 94 (MHRD) among colleges in India
- NIRF, 2017: 44 (MHRD) among colleges in India
- College with Potential for Excellence (UGC)
- Star Status (DBT, Government of India)
- DDU Kaushal Kendra for B. Voc. Programmes
- BiSEP -Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Program (Government of Karnataka)
- Ranked at 23 among Science colleges in the country by The Week Survey
- Ranked THIRD in the country having best maintained campus under “Swachh Campus” Scheme of the Government of India.
- Selected by MHRD under “Unnat Bharath Abhiyaan Scheme” under non-technical category for adopting 5 villages in Mangaluru to facilitate comprehensive growth in basic amenities, health & hygiene, mother and child care, school support system and eco-friendly initiatives.
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YEARMILESTONE
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1880
January 12, Establishment of the College
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1882
SAC affiliated to Madras University
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1885
St Aloysuis College Main Block inaugurated
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1887
St Aloysius Chapel inaugurated
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1897
First issue of ‘The Mangalore Magazine’ (College Annual) published
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1900
Monumental Red Building Inaugurated
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1901
Fresco Paintings of the Chapel paintings completed by Br Mosheni SJ
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1905
Silver Jubilee of the College celebrated
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1908
Hostels & Boarding Houses started
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1910
The College Band started
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1930
Golden Jubilee of the College celebrated
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1950
Aloyseum - The College Museum commissioned
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1955
Diamond Jubilee of the College celebrated
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1956
SAC affiliated to Karnatak University
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1957
SAC affiliated to Mysore University
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1964
Gelge Hall -The First College Auditorium inaugurated
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1969
Staff Quarters for College Teachers constructed
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1980
Centenary Year Celebration: Inaugurated by Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, Hon'ble President of India
PG Course in Business Management (PGDBM) & Course for Companies Secretariate started
Aloysian Boys, Home (ABH) started at Ullal
Aloysian Konkani Research Institute started
Industrial Training Centre started
SAC affiliated to Mangalore University -
1985
Aloysius Institute of Computer Science (AICS) started
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1986
Admission to Girl Students for the first time - St Aloysius becomes a co-ed College
Laboratory of Applied Biology of Rev. Dr Leo D'Souza was recognized as a Research Centre by the Mangalore University -
1988
IGNOU Study Centre started
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1999
MCA - First PG Programme started
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2000
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India offered Grant for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST) Grant 1
Praetorium constructed
Al-Vana - Arboretum created -
2001
Release of Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark the Centenary of the paintings of Br Moscheni in St Aloysius College Chapel by Sri George Fernandes, Hon'ble Minister for Defences and Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon'ble Minister for Communications, Govt. of India
PUC and Degree Colleges Bifurcated -
2003
Inauguration of Maffei Centre for PG Studies and Xavier Block for Science &Research by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hon'ble President of India and Sri George Fernandes, the Defence Minister of India and alumnus of the Institution.
UG Ladies' Hostel inaugurated
Altorium constructed -
2004
Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade in Cycle 1
AL-SOLARIUM-Observatory installed -
2005
Post Centenary Silver Jubilee celebrated
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2007
Autonomous Status Conferred
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2008
Arrupe Block for Commerce and Management inaugurated
Department of Biotechnology was recognized as a Research Centre by Mangalore University -
2009
Community Radio-Sarang 107.8FM started
College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) awarded
AIMIT, Beeri Centre commissioned
Reaccredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade (CGPA of 3.48/4) in Cycle 2
PG Ladies' Hostel inaugurated
DST – FIST Grant (2) received -
2011
Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS) scheme sponsored by the Government of Karnataka
Star College Scheme by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) received from the Government of India -
2012
St Aloysius Advanced Research Centre established
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2013
Community College Scheme – UGC Grant received
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2014
CPE - Phase II Grant received
Star College Scheme- Phase II Grant received -
2015
Reaccredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade (CGPA of 3.62/4) in Cycle 3
Loyola Centre for Research & Innovation (LCRI) inaugurated
DDU Kaushal Kendra - Programmes commenced -
2016
The ‘Star College’ status conferred by the DBT, Government of India
Mentor College under PARAMARSH SCHEME of UGC
Olympic Standard Swimming Pool inaugurated -
2017
Ranked 44 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
DST - FIST Grant (3) received
Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme (BiSEP) sponsored by Government of Karnataka -
2018
Ranked 94 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
Awarded III Place in ‘Swacch Campus’ Survey among Colleges in India by Government of India (MHRD)
‘Unnat Bharath Abhiyan’ Scheme by RUSA sanctioned -
2019
Inauguration of Mother Teresa Peace Park
St Aloysius Institute for Civil Services (SAICS) commenced
'DDU Kaushal Kendra' Award for offering B. Vocational programmes by the UGC -
2020
Recognized as a Center for Research Capacity Building under UGC - STRIDE Scheme
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2021
Ranked 95 among Colleges in India under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
St Aloysisus Ranga Adhyayana Kendra commenced
St Aloysius Prakashana started
Advanced Research Instrumentation Centre, sponsored by the 1971 golden batch established
All PG Departments recognized as Research Centres by Mangalore University -
2022
Awarded the prestigious DBT—BUILDER Scheme for Inter- disciplinary Research in Biosciences
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2023
Reaccredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade (CGPA of 3.67/4) in Cycle 4
Ranked 80 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India -
2024
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) declared as 'St Aloysius Deemed to be University' by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
Ranked 58 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
introduced Schools of Study under St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) -
2025
School of Engineering and School of Law launched
Ranked 73 in the College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) was hosted the XXV Triennial Conference 2025 of the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India on the theme “Empowering minds, embracing change: Reimaging higher education for a global tomorrow” on October 18 to 21, 2025.
St Aloysius University is now a World Data Science & AI Initiative Approved Institution 2025, Advancing Global standards in Data Science & AI education
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has attained global Ranking 956 World Rank and 826 Asian Rank
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Accreditation Data Science Council of America (DASCA)
Member - AACSB Business Education Alliance Member -
2026
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Recognized by UGC as a Category – 1 University
Time Line — St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
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YEAREVENT
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1878
The first batch of Nine Jesuit Pioneers arrived in Mangalore
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1879
Sodality of Our Lady inaugurated
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1880
Establishment of the College in a rented bungalow at Kodialbail
Fr Joseph Willy SJ appointed as the first Principal of St Aloysius College
First issue of the College Prospectus released
Fr Joseph Willy SJ takes over as the first Rector -
1882
Mr Lawrence Lobo Prabhu signs the gift deed
Foundation stone for the Main Building laid by Fr Paul Perini SJ
SAC Affiliated to Madras University
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Ancient History Courses introduced -
1885
SAC Main Block inaugurated
Fathers residence shifted to the Main Building from the Kodialbail Bungalow
Fr Abundius Cavadini SJ appointed Rector
Fr Joseph Hoene SJ takes over as Principal -
1887
St Aloysius Chapel inaugurated
First Grade College with four Faculties commenced
Junior B. A. Class – History, Political Science and Economics, English, Latin and Kannada languages commenced
Mental and Moral Science started -
1889
Fr Henry Kemp SJ appointed Principal
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1891
Fr Angelo Maffei SJ assumes office as Rector and Principal
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1892
Fr Maffei nominated as a Fellow of the Madras University
First Rank in B.A. secured -
1893
Lord Wenlock, Governor of Madras, visited the College
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1896
Fr Aegedius Frachetti SJ appointed Rector
Sir Arthur Elibank Havelock, Governor of Madras, visited the College
The Scholarship du Sacre Coeur established
The Govt. passes orders that the Jesuits with religious degrees can teach in the College -
1897
First issue of the ‘Mangalore Magazine’ (College Annual) published
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1898
Fr John Moore SJ appointed Principal
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1899
St Ignatius Villa, Kudremukh, purchased
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1900
Monumental Red Building inaugurated
Fr John Moore SJ assumed office as Rector
Political Economy and Political Science combination for Junior BA and Physiology for Senior FA started -
1901
Fresco Paintings of the Chapel paintings completed by Br Mosheni SJ
The Aloysian Association started
Lord and Lady Ampthill, Governor of Madras, visited the College -
1904
Fr Paul Perini SJ appointed Rector and Principal
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1905
Silver Jubilee of the College celebrated
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1907
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient History, Modern History, Logic, Malayalam introduced
Affiliation for Mathematics and Philosophy granted -
1908
F.A. Course becomes Intermediate Course
Physics and Chemistry laboratories established
Separate 2-storeyed building for the college classes opened
Separate building for Primary & Middle school inaugurated
Hostels & Boarding Houses started -
1909
Foundation stone for the Old Science Block laid
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1910
Introduction of Science Course in the Intermediate and for B.A.
College Band started -
1911
Hostel land purchased
Fr Aegedius Frachetti SJ appointed Rector for the second time
Fr Ghezzi SJ appointed Principal
Mathematics and Philosophy started -
1912
Laboratories fitted with gas
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1913
Fr G. Perazzi SJ appointed Rector and Principal
Laboratories fitted with electricity
French for Intermediate Arts section started -
1914
Sacred Heart Hostel started
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1917
Lord Pentland, Governor of Madras, visited the College and gave a shield named after him-
The Pentland Shield -
1921
Fr Leo Proserpio SJ appointed Rector and Principal
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1922
Psychology, Ethics, Logic for B.A. started
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1923
Philosophy for B.A. started
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1924
Middle School Department moved from the Main Block
A separate building put up for Lower Secondary department
Two rooms added to the existing building built in 1908
Seismograph set up in the College -
1925
French for B.A. started
Two acres of land purchased and levelled at the southern end of the College-
Pathala Ground -
1926
Affiliation for Physics and Chemistry in the B.A. Pass Course received
Sanskrit, Latin, French, Kannada, Malayalam under the Intermediate and the BA Degree Course started
Portico in front of the Chapel constructed
Grotto near the Red Building constructed
Statue of the Sacred Heart at the High School Atrium erected
Nave in the Chapel and the Statue of Sacred Heart with marble Altar placed
Two wings – one to the north and other to the south added to the Science Block -
1927
Westbrook as summer villa bought
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1928
Extension of a 2-storeyed building for science and library completed
Fr Aloysius Ambruzzi SJ appointed Rector and Principal
Indian History, Botany, Zoology (Natural Science) for Degree and Intermediate Courses started
College tower rebuilt -
1929
One more building in Middle School constructed
A room added to the Middle School building
A drill shed for the High School behind the Red Building constructed
A new two-storied block built by Fr Ambruzzi -
1930
Golden Jubilee of the College celebrated
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1931
Inauguration of the first restoration of the Chapel
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1932
Fr Thomas Gonsalves appointed Principal
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1934
Economics Main with History subsidiary added as optional groups in the B.A.
Hostel – two more blocks with 10 rooms each constructed -
1935
Fr Aloysius Ambruzzi SJ appointed Principal for the second time
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1937
Fr Boniface D'Souza SJ took charge as Rector
Fr Thomas Gonsalves SJ appointed Principal for the second time
Diploma in Religion started
Post-graduate Diploma in Banking and Commerce (Evening) commenced -
1939
Fr Boniface D’Souza assumed office as Principal
White Building constructed for the Fourth Form
Hostel – two storied building with 40 rooms constructed
Up-to-date Mess Hall for the Hostel constructed -
1940
Diamond Jubilee of the College celebrated
Addition to the College building for English and language classes
Commercial course for those who have completed High School studies started -
1941
Judges compound bought by Fr Boniface
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1942
Holiday declared when the total number of students in Institution reached 2000
Katre Block purchased -
1943
Fr Joseph B. Coelho SJ assumed office as Rector and Principal
Hindi for the B.A. classes commenced -
1944
Social Service League started in the College
B.Com. and B.Sc. Physics and Chemistry started
Two halls added to Maffei Block (Old Science Block)
Eight more acres which had four cottages and Officers Club bungalow (near Jyothi Road, hockey ground) purchased -
1946
College Admin Block Extension Building Foundation Stone laid
Engineering Section in the High School in Red Building commenced -
1947
First Independence Day celebrated
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1949
Fr Emmanuel Jacques takes over as Rector and Principal
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1950
Aloyseum - The College Museum commissioned
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1954
Property of Staff Quarters and Lady’s hostel bought from Mrs Lola Shenoy
Diploma in Social Service commenced -
1955
Platinum Jubilee of the College celebrated
Fr Albert Saldanha SJ appointed Rector and Principal -
1956
SAC Affiliated to University of Karnataka, Dharwad
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1957
SAC Affiliated to University of Mysore
Restoration of the Museum, Statues of Gandhi & Nehru added
Gonzaga House started as Apostolic School -
1959
Fr Sylvester Monteiro SJ assumed office as Rector and Principal
Botany and Zoology as Major subjects for B.Sc. commenced
Portico built for Administrative Block
Chettur Bungalow converted into recreation hall -
1961
Fr Alexis P. Menezes assumed office as Rector and Principal
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1963
Evening High School started
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1964
Gelge Hall -The First College Auditorium inaugurated
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1965
Permanent affiliation from the Government for courses:
History, Economics and Logic History, Economics and Commerce,
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (P.U.C.)
Physics, Chemistry (Major) and Mathematics (Minor),
Physics, Mathematics (Major) Chemistry (Minor),
Botany, Zoology (Major) and Chemistry (Minor) (B.Sc.)
Advanced Banking and Banking Law as selected subjects (B.Com.) -
1966
Fr Mathew Lewis SJ appointed Rector
Fr Lawrence F. Rasquinha assumed office as Principal
Evening College started
Fr Stany appointed Principal of Evening College -
1967
First lady student admitted to the Evening College
Evening College - first batch of B. Com. students commenced
Academy Hall modified and named the Old Boys’ Hall -
1968
Fr Hilary Pereira appointed Principal of Evening College
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1969
Staff Quarters for College teachers constructed
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1970
New kitchen inaugurated
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1971
Evening College Old Students’ Association started
The first batch of Evening B.A. students brought laurels by securing Six Ranks
Gonzaga House closed -
1972
Middle school shifted to the Gonzaga Valley
Fr Stany Vas SJ assumed office as Rector -
1973
Affiliation for Sociology (PUC) subjects
Degree Classes – Three New optional subjects instead of two subjects Major and one as minor –Three Major System -
1974
A record of 15 ranks for PUC & Degree received
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1976
Primary and Middle School Block inaugurated
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1977
Sociology for Degree Course started
Fr Mathew Lewis SJ took charge as Rector for the second time -
1978
Vocational Courses for PUC started
Mrs. Ruby Lobo, first lady teacher of the High School joined the staff -
1979
Centenary Year inaugurated by Sri. Poonacha, Governor of Madhya Pradesh
Extension of the Administrative Block inaugurated. -
1980
Centenary Year Celebration: Inauguration by Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, Honble President of India
Centenary Building for Library, Reading Room and Vocational Courses inaugurated
PG Course in Business Management (PGDBM) and Course for Companies Secretariate started
Aloysian Konkani Research Institute started
Aloysian Boys Home (ABH) started at Ullal
Industrial Training Centre started
Laboratory of Applied Biology (LAB) commenced
Fr Ronald Prabhu appointed Rector
Fr Julian Fernandes SJ assumes office as Principal
Fr Leo D’Souza assumes office as Principal
Red Building transformed into laboratories and a well-furnished classroom
SAC Affiliated to Mangalore University
Extension of Playgrounds: College & High School -
1981
Laboratory for Applied Biology shifted from St Joseph’s College, Bangalore
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1983
Staggering time-table introduced in the Day College
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1984
Mis Leena Fernandes appointed Principal in-charge of Evening College
Fr Francis Rebello appointed Principal of Evening College -
1985
AICS - Computer Centre started
Computer Software lab established
Mis Leena Fernandes appointed the first Lady Principal of Evening College
PUC: Physics+Chemistry+Mathematics+Statistics combination started -
1986
Fr Aveline D’Souza took over as Rector
Laboratory for Secretarial Practice established
English Major started
Kannada Major started
Girl Students admitted for the first time - Aloysius becomes a Co-ed College
Laboratory of Applied Biology of Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza was recognised as a Research Centre by the Mangalore University -
1987
Second Restoration of the Chapel paintings
Renovation of the School, Residence building and Education Block -
1988
Physical Education department started
Electronics department started
Computer Science for B.Sc. started
Computer Hardware Lab established
Electronics Lab established
Data Processing Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) commenced
IGNOU Centre started -
1989
Old Boys’ Association renamed as Alumni Association
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1990
Loyola Block foundation stone laid
Fr Joseph C. Nelapathy SJ assumed office as Principal -
1991
Sri Raju Sherigar appointed Principal of the Technical Training Institute
Main Block renovated
Grant in Aid to Evening College received
Silver Jubilee of the Evening College celebrated -
1992
Fr Leo D’Souza SJ assumed office as Rector
B.B.M. programme commenced
Microbiology department started
C. A. Foundation Course commenced
Microbiology Lab established -
1993
Journalism department started
TV Technology Course started
TV Technology Lab established
Diploma in Konkani (Evening) classes commenced -
1994
Fr Prashant Madtha SJ appointed Principal
Department of Religion and Society started
Human Resource Development Department started
Hostel near Kudmul Ranga Rao Road constructed
TTI shifted near Kudmul Ranga Rao Road -
1995
Diploma in Yoga Therapy, Photography, Music, French language, Theatre, Chess started
Museum renovated
Renovation of the Academy Hall – Refectory
Cottage system at A.B.H. started -
1996
Coelho Dining Hall Block constructed
Konkani as a second language for B.A. started
Post-graduate Diploma Correspondence Course in Konkani commenced
Communicative English started
Aloysian Academy of Language –Subhashini – Language Laboratory established
Teletorium (Audio -Visual Room) established -
1998
Foundation stone laid for Gonzaga Block
Fr Ralph D'Souza SJ assumed office as Rector
Ripples and Dhwani, newsletters published
High School Multi-Purpose Hall inaugurated
Academy Hall modified to make it a part of the Fathers’ Residence
I.A.S., I.P.S., K.A.S. and I.J.V.B. Preparatory Courses started
Faculty System with Deans created
Faculty - wise fests commenced -
1999
M.C.A. - First PG Programme started
Gonzaga Block constructed
Additional batches for B.Com. and B.B.M. added -
1999
New system of election started
Centenary ground extended to its double size
Museum renamed as ‘Aloysium’ and shifted to Red building
SACAA became Registered Society -
2000
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India offered Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST) - Grant 1
Electronics + Comp. Sc. + Mathematics for Degree started
Statistics for B.A. commenced
Psychology for B.A. started -
2000
Biochemistry for B.Sc. Started
C.A. – Professional Education Course started
Preparatory Course for M.B.A., MAT and CAT started
Psychology Laboratory established
Father Thomas Gonsalves laboratory of Applied Physics established
Fr George Albuquerque Pai Anti-Cancer Drug designed Laboratory established
Sahodaya-outreach programme launched
Praetorium constructed
Al-Vana - the bio-diversity park created -
2001
Release of Commemorative Postage Cover & Stamp to mark the Centenary of the paintings of Br Moscheni SJ in St Aloysius College Chapel by Sri George Fernandes, Hon’ble Minister for Defences and Sri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon’ble Minister for Communications, Govt. of India
PUC & Degree Colleges Bifurcated
Fr Vijaykumar Prabhu SJ assumes office as Rector
SACAA’s centenary year
Dr W. Kuppers Biotech Unit established
A mini bus purchased for Sahodaya
M.S.W. started
B.Sc. Biotechnology commenced
B.C.A. programme started
College chosen as Nodal College of Mangalore University for T.Q.M.
TV installed in the College Atrium to impart information to students -
2003
Maffei Centre for PG Studies inaugurated by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hon'ble President of India
Xavier Block for Science & Research inaugurated by Mr George Fernandes, Union Minister for Defence
UG Ladies’ & Hostel inaugurated
B.S.W. commenced
Fibre Optics Laboratory established
M.Sc. Biochemistry Laboratory established
Biotechnology M.Sc. Laboratory established
Biotechnology B.Sc. Laboratory established
B.S.W. Culinary Laboratory created
Science Section of the College and Laboratories shifted to Xavier Block
Old Science Block transferred to PU Section
Altorium constructed
ABH New Ground constructed
Extension Centre of Kuvempu University College started
M.S.W. Journal ‘Deeksha’ first issue published
Green House established
Devang Mehta Library started
Eric Mathias Hall inaugurated
Fr Eugene Lobo SJ assumed office as Principal -
2004
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade in Cycle 1
Hostel Jubilee Block constructed
Ladies’ Hostel Block constructed
PUC Basket Ball Court inaugurated
Fr Francis Serrao SJ assumed office as Rector
Evening PUC shifted to Gonzaga Block
Augustine Nagar, Olavinahalli, commenced
Middle School building extended
Post Centenary Silver Jubilee Exhibition held
AL-SOLARIUM-Observatory installed -
2005
Post Centenary Silver Jubilee Celebrated
M.B.A. Course started
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) started
PUC Auditorium inaugurated -
2007
Autonomous Status Conferred
Nine New Programmes Started:
B.S.W., B.B.M., B.C.A.
M.C.A., M.B.A. and P.G.D.C.A.
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
M.Sc. (Bioinformatics)
M.Sc. (Software Technology) -
2008
Arrupe Block for Commerce and Management inaugurated
Master of Communication and Media studies started
M.A. (Applied Economics) started
M.Com. (Applied Finance and accounting) started
M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) commenced
Department of Biotechnology recognized as a Research Centre by Mangalore University -
2009
Community Radio-Sarang 107.8FM started
College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) awarded
Reaccredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade (CGPA of 3.48/4) in Cycle 2
AIMIT Centre, Beeri Centre commissioned
PG Ladies’ Hostel inaugurated
DST-FIST Grant (2) received
Fr Joseph I. Rodrigues SJ assumed office as Rector -
2011
Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS) sponsored by the Govt. of Karnataka
Star College Grant received from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
M.A. (English) started
M.Sc. (Mathematics) commenced -
2012
St Aloysius Advanced Research Centre established with the recognition of the departments of English, Kannada, Economics, Commerce, Management, Chemistry and Botany as Research Centres by Tumkur University
Hampi Kannada University recognized departments of History and Political Science as Research Centres
M.Sc. (Physics) started
M.Sc. (Chemistry) started
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) started -
2013
Community College Scheme-UGC Grant received
M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology) started
Fr Denzil E. Lobo SJ assumed office as Rector -
2014
CPE-Phase II Grant received
Star College Grant - Phase II Grant received
M.Sc. (Corporate Psychology) started
Sahaaya, a social service volunteering project launched -
2015
Reaccredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade (CGPA of 3.62/4) in Cycle 3
Loyola Centre for Research & Innovation (LCRI) inaugurated
DDU Kaushal Kendra-B.Voc. Programmes commenced -
2015
B.Voc. (Retail Management)
B.Voc. (Food Processing & Engineering)
B.Voc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
M.Com. commenced -
2016
‘Star College’ status conferred by the DBT, Government of India
SAC (Autonomous) selected as Mentor College under PARAMARSH -
2016
SCHEMES of UGC received
Olympic Standard Swimming Pool inaugurated
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) started
M.A. (Economics) started
Fr Dionysius G.L. Vas SJ assumed office as Rector
Golden Jubilee of the Evening College celebrated -
2017
Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ appointed Principal
Ranked 44 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme (BiSEP) sponsored by Govt. of Karnataka
DST-FIST Grant (3) received
B.B.A. (CIMA) started
B.Com. – (ACCA Embedded) started
Departments of English and Chemistry recognised as Research Centres by Mangalore University -
2018
Ranked 94 in the College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Awarded III Place in ‘Swachh Campus’ Survey among Colleges in India by the Government of India (MHRD) -
2018
‘Unnat Bharath Abhiyan’ Scheme by RUSA sanctioned
B.Com. (C.A. Integrated) started
Title changed from B.B.M. to B.B.A.
B.Voc. (Animation and Multimedia) started
M.C.A. (Lateral entry) started
M.Sc. (Big Data Analytics) started
M.Sc. (Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics) commenced -
2019
Inauguration of Mother Teresa Peace Park
St Aloysius Institute for Civil Services (SAICS) commenced -
2019
‘DDU Kaushal Kendra’ Award for offering B. Vocational programmes by the UGC
B.B.A. (Professional) started
B.Com. - (BPS) commenced -
2020
Recognized as Centre for Research Capacity Building under UGC- STRIDE Scheme
Fr Melwin J. Pinto SJ assumed office as Rector -
2021
Ranked 95 in the College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
St Aloysisus Ranga Adhyayana Kendra commenced
St Aloysius Prakashana started
Advanced Research Instrumentation Centre, sponsored by the 1971 golden batch established -
2021
All PG Departments recognized as Research Centres by Mangalore University
Best Degree College of the Year 2021 - Karnataka by the Biginup Research
Intelligence Private Limited under the Category of Social Contribution Leading
Infrastructure and Placements during National Educational Excellence Awards and Conference, Bengaluru
Diploma in Konkani started
B.Voc. (Renewable Energy Management) commenced
B.Voc. (Software Development) started
B.Com. (Apprenticeship/Internship Embedded) launched
B.Com. (ACCA Embedded - Title changed as International Finance)
B.Com. (C.A. Integrated - Title changed as Accounting and Tax) -
2022
Awarded the prestigious DBT—BUILDER Scheme for Inter- disciplinary Research in Biosciences
B.Sc. (Visual Communication) started
M.Sc. Data Science commenced -
2023
Reaccredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ Grade (CGPA of 3.67/4) in Cycle 4
Ranked 80 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
B.B.A. (Business Analytics) started -
2024
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) declared as ST ALOYSIUS (Deemed to be University) by the Education Ministry, Government of India
Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ appointed the first Vice Chancellor
Ranked at 58 in College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
Introduced Schools of Study under St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
B.Sc. Data Science started
B.Sc. Psychology started
B.Com. (Business Analytics) started
B.Voc. (Sports Management) started
M.A. (Business Economics) started
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology commenced
Ph.D. Programmes launched in all departments
Foundation stone laid for the Administrative Block of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) -
2025
School of Engineering
School of Law
B.Com. (International Business and Finance) started
B.Com. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) launched
B.Com. (Investment Management) started
B.B.A. (Branding and Advertising) started
B.B.A. (Logistics and Inventory Management) started
B.Sc. (Animation and Visual Communication) launched
B.A. (Media and Communication) started
M.A. (Media and Communication) started
B.A. Honours (Psychology) launched
B.A. Honours (Economics) launched
B.Sc. Honours (Chemistry) Launched
B.Sc. Honours (Physics) launched
B.Sc. Honours (Food Science) Launched
B.Sc. Honours (Biotechnology) Launched
B.Com. Honours Launched
St Aloysius University in association with Prison Ministry India launched Unique Online Diploma Programme
Accessibility Centre launched to make the University more inclusive on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Sahodaya
Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza SJ on receiving the prestigious International St Peter Canisius Award for his lifetime contributions to education and research.
Ms Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University),
Mangaluru, has entered the Golden Book of World Records by completing an extraordinary 170
hour Bharatanatyam performance
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) awarded for outstanding contribution to the use and promotion of solar energy below 1 MW category
Ranked 73 in the College Category under NIRF by Ministry of Education, Government of India
Department of Food Science has secured a grant of 43.3 lakhs from the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Govt. of India for a project entitled “Jackfruit Rachis (Arthocarpus heterophyllus) Dietary Fibre: Nutraceuticals formulation and evaluation for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus management through preclinical and clinical investigations”.
India Today MDRA Best Colleges Ranking 2025 - BA – 48, BBA – 34, BCA – 19, B.Com – 60, Journalism & Mass Communication – 24, Science – 48, Social Work (PG) – 20.
The Week Hansa Research Survey 2025 Best Colleges in India - Science – 30, Commerce – 32, Arts – 38, PG Journalism & Mass Communication – 24.
Outlook ICARE Ranking 2025-Top 100 Science Institutes - 44 Rank
Outlook ICARE Ranking 2025-Top 35 Social Work Institutes - 15 Rank
Outlook ICARE Ranking 2025-Top 100 Arts Institutes - 52 Rank
Outlook ICARE Ranking 2025-Top 130 BBA Institutes - 32 Rank
Outlook ICARE Ranking 2025-Top 140 Commerce Institutes - 67 Rank
Outlook ICARE India’s Best B School 2025 – Private University Constituent Colleges - St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology - 18 Rank
Outlook ICARE India’s Best B School 2025 – Top Private Business Schools - St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology 43 Rank
Outlook ICARE India’s Best B School 2025 – Top Private Business Schools South Zone - St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology 14 Rank
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, has been honored with the Chanakya Award 2025 for Leadership Excellence in Education by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI). This prestigious recognition was conferred on 26.09.2025 during the 19th Global Communication Conclave held at Panjim, Goa.
Rev Dr Praveen Martis SJ Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be university), Mangaluru, has been elected as the president of Xavier Board of Higher Education during the boards 25th triennial conference held at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) on 21 October, 2025.
Young Musician Mr Reuben Jason Machado from Mangaluru entered the Golden Book of World Records by performing the longest back stroke swimming while playing the flute at the St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) swimming pool on Wednesday, 29th October 2025. Dr Manish Vishnoi, Asia head of the Golden Book of World Records, formally announced the achievement, confirming that Reuben covered more than 700m back stroke swimming which is a feat never before attempted or recorded in the Golden Book of World Records. He presented a certificate and a medal, recognising the performance as a historic global first. "Initially, the target was 300m, but Reuben completed approximately 700m," said Dr Vishnoi. "As per the Golden Book of World Records norms, the final measurement will be verified, but it is confirmed that he set a global record for the longest back float swim while playing the flute, covering over 700m. It's a unique and world-first accomplishment," he added.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has attained global Ranking 956 World Rank and 826 Asian Rank
Indian Knowledge Systems Division (Iks Division), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India Granted IKS Centre to St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru for the Project Titled "Parampara In Practice: Role of Traditional Communities of Tulunadu In Psycological Stress Release And Social Harmony Through Ritual Practices" Submitted By Dr Chandra Shekhara Shetty T And Mr. Arjun Prakash
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) recognized for inclusion in the Higher Education Playbook 101 BEST PRACTICES Ranks among the fine practices shaping higher education.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) recognized as a Budding University by Careers 360
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Recognised Skilling Partner under Nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, has been honoured with the prestigious “Exemplary Researcher of the Year” award by EducationWorld India Higher Education Rankings and was ranked in All India 7, Karnataka 1 and Mangalore 1, in the Emerging University category. This recognition is for the University’s sustained efforts in fostering a vibrant research culture, encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship, and contributing meaningfully to national and global knowledge systems.
The Successverse Higher Education Excellence Conclave 2026, held on 29 April 2026 at MMA Auditorium, Chennai, witnessed the prestigious launch of the coffee table book “The Higher Education Playbook – 101 Best Practices.” Notably, the book carries a foreword by Sri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of India, adding national significance to the publication. St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) was honoured with an Award of Recognition for its exemplary contributions featured in this national compendium.
In a remarkable academic achievement, Astel Christopher Crasta, a student of the 2023–2026 batch at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), has secured the worldwide 6th rank and all India 1st rank in the March 2026 examination conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the subject of advanced financial management, even before completing his BCom degree.
In a remarkable academic achievement, Rasha Fathima (2022–2025 batch), an alumna of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), has secured Worldwide 10th rank and All India 3rd rank in the December 2025 examination conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the subject of advanced financial management.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Accreditation Data Science Council of America (DASCA) -
2026
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Recognized by UGC as a Category – 1 University
India Today MDRA Best Colleges Ranking 2026 - BA – 51, BBA – 31, BCA – 16, B.Com – 66, Mass Communication – 23, B.Sc – 47, MSW – 20.
India Today MDRA Top 10 Emerging Institutions – Department of Media Studies 5th Rank Mass Communication
The Week Hansa Research Survey 2026 Best Colleges in India - Science – 30, Commerce – 33, Arts – 38
India Today MDRA ranks ST ALOYSIUS (Deemed to be University) Ranked 41 Best University in India
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Vice Chancellor Rev Dr Praveen Martis SJ conferred honorary Colonel and Colonel Commandant on July 17, 2026
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) - Outlook-ICARE College Rankings 2026 - Social Work 15, Science 42, Arts 52, Commerce 67.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) National Green University Ranking 2026 has been ranked 4th in Karnataka and 23rd in India with Gold rating.
