About St Philomena's College Mysuru
About St Philomena's College Mysuru
St Philomena's College, Mysuru was established in 1956 by the Diocese of Mysore (Church of South India). Unlike most Diocese-affiliated colleges in Karnataka which are women-only, St Philomena's is co-educational — it admits both men and women. Affiliated to the University of Mysore with NAAC A grade, it offers BA, BCom and BSc programmes. The college is on Bannimantap, Mysuru — about 3 km from the city railway station.
The college's co-educational structure with separate hostel facilities for men and women makes it one of the more practically complete private aided options in Mysuru for outstation students from Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu who need residential accommodation but are looking for a co-educational environment after women-only or men-only schooling.
Courses and Fees
| Course | Specialisations | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | English, Kannada, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work | 3 Years | 160 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 |
| BCom | General | 3 Years | 140 | ₹14,000–₹18,000 |
| BSc | PCM / CBZ | 3 Years | 100 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 |
Social Work is available as a BA elective — uncommon at aided colleges in Mysuru, relevant for students targeting MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Mysore or NIMHANS Bengaluru. Minority quota for Christian candidates through Diocese of Mysore. General merit seats through University of Mysore portal. SC/ST scholarship applies.
Admission Process
Applications through University of Mysore affiliated colleges portal in May–June. Merit in 12th is the criterion. BCom fills fastest. BA Social Work is a small-intake elective — mention it as first preference on the form. Minority quota applications directly to the Diocese of Mysore with church membership documentation. Hostel applications at the admissions office — separate blocks for men and women, both on campus. Monthly hostel fee with mess: approximately ₹2,800–₹4,000. Students from Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and HD Kote make up a consistent share of hostel residents — towns where daily commute to Mysuru is impractical.
Social Work and Development Sector Access
BA Social Work at St Philomena's is one of the few undergraduate Social Work programmes at a private aided college in Mysuru. Graduates use it as preparation for MSW at University of Mysore (one of Karnataka's stronger MSW programmes), NIMHANS Bengaluru's MSW in Psychiatric Social Work, or TISS Mumbai. The Diocese of Mysore runs community development programmes in rural Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Hassan districts — St Philomena's students have field practicum placements through these programmes, giving genuine community development exposure that standalone BA programmes without Social Work elective cannot provide.
Career Scope
BCom graduates target Karnataka Bank, Canara Bank clerk exams, IBPS and CA articleship at Mysuru's established CA firms. BSc graduates go into MSc at University of Mysore, KPSC science teacher posts, and KCET-based professional programmes. BA Social Work graduates target MSW, NGO sector roles and Karnataka government social welfare department posts. BA English graduates enter school teaching, content roles and KPSC. The college runs a career guidance cell with connections to Mysuru's growing IT sector — Infosys Mysuru at Hebbal is 8 km from campus, and lateral hiring there reaches BCA-equivalent profiles through referrals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Philomena's College Mysuru co-educational?
Yes. Unlike several other Diocese-affiliated colleges in Karnataka, St Philomena's admits both men and women. Separate hostel facilities are available for men and women on campus. This co-educational structure with residential facilities makes it one of the more complete private aided options in Mysuru for outstation students from across the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar-Kodagu region.
What is the BCom fee at St Philomena's College Mysuru?
Annual BCom fee is approximately ₹14,000–₹18,000 under Karnataka aided college regulation. BA is ₹12,000–₹16,000 and BSc ₹16,000–₹22,000. No capitation fee for aided seats. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship. Minority (Christian) quota students apply through the Diocese of Mysore. Management quota fees are higher — confirm at the college office.
What is BA Social Work and why is it offered here?
Social Work as a BA elective covers community development, social welfare policy, NGO management and field practicum. It is uncommon at private aided degree colleges in Mysuru. St Philomena's offers it because the Diocese of Mysore runs active community development programmes in rural Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts where students do their practicum placements. Graduates use it to pursue MSW at University of Mysore, NIMHANS or TISS, or to enter the NGO and government social welfare sectors directly.
Does St Philomena's College have hostel facilities?
Yes. Separate hostel blocks for men and women are on the Bannimantap campus. Monthly hostel fee with mess is approximately ₹2,800–₹4,000. Hostel residents come primarily from Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and HD Kote — districts where daily bus commute to Mysuru takes 2–3 hours. Apply for hostel at admission confirmation; seats are limited and allotted on a first-come basis.