About Teresian College Mysore
About Teresian College Mysore
Teresian College Mysore (est. 1977) is a women's degree college in Mysore city — affiliated to University of Mysore and recognised by UGC. The college is run by the Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus, a Catholic religious congregation with a strong educational mission across Karnataka. Named after St Therese of Lisieux — the French Carmelite nun known as "The Little Flower" — Teresian College has served Mysore's women students for nearly five decades, offering BA, BCom and BSc programmes in a focused women's academic environment. The college's Saraswathipuram location in Mysore city places it in a well-connected residential area with good KSRTC and city bus access from across Mysore district.
As a government-aided Catholic minority institution, Teresian College maintains minority reservation for Christian community students alongside open merit seats for all communities. Fees are Karnataka government regulated — significantly lower than private unaided women's colleges in Mysore. SC/ST/OBC students receive SSP Post-Matric Scholarship coverage. University of Mysore affiliation means the degree is recognised for all Karnataka government employment and postgraduate admissions nationwide.
Academic Programmes
Teresian College offers BA with English, Kannada, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology and Social Work combinations. BCom covers Commerce, Accountancy and Business Studies — aligned with banking (IBPS), CA Foundation and commerce roles in Mysore's growing commercial sector. BSc covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. The BA Social Work programme at Teresian College has a specific vocational relevance — the Sisters of St Therese's social service network across Karnataka creates field placement opportunities for Social Work students in healthcare, education and community welfare settings. This practical social work training, embedded in an institution with active community service infrastructure, distinguishes Teresian College's Social Work programme from purely academic alternatives.
Women's College Environment in Mysore
Mysore has several women's degree colleges — Maharani's Women's College, Teresian College and others — reflecting the city's tradition of investing in women's education. Teresian College's Catholic mission environment emphasises discipline, values formation and personal development alongside academic programmes. The college's cultural events — Christmas celebrations, annual cultural fest, social outreach activities — create a campus life character rooted in the Sisters of St Therese's education philosophy. For women students from Catholic families in Mysore, Coorg (Kodagu), Mangalore and Hassan who want degree education in a Catholic institution in Mysore, Teresian College is a natural choice. For students from all communities, the women-only environment and aided-institution fees make it competitive with any other Mysore degree college option.
Mysore Advantage for Teresian College Students
Mysore's academic ecosystem — University of Mysore (NAAC A+), JSS Science and Technology University (NAAC A++), NIE Mysore (NAAC A++) and 97 total colleges — gives Teresian College women students access to postgraduate education, competitive exam coaching and employment fairs within the same city. University of Mysore's Manasagangothri campus is 4km from Teresian College — accessible for library use, inter-college events and MA/MSc/MCom postgraduate admission after degree completion. Mysore's growing IT corridor (Infosys and Wipro campuses) creates technology sector employment accessible by the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway within 2.5 hours — relevant for Teresian College BCA and BSc Computer Science graduates. Monthly living expenses in Mysore for Teresian College students: Rs 7,000-12,000 — significantly lower than Bangalore at comparable academic quality.
Admission and Scholarships
Admission to Teresian College Mysore for BA, BCom and BSc is through PUC merit — direct application June-July after Karnataka PUC results. Catholic minority quota seats per Minority Welfare Department guidelines. Open merit seats for all communities. SSP scholarship at ssp.karnataka.gov.in within 30 days of joining for SC/ST/OBC students. Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Christian students) at scholarships.gov.in. Contact Teresian College admissions office at Saraswathipuram, Mysore for current year seat availability.
Career Outcomes
Teresian College graduates pursue KPSC Group C administrative roles, IBPS banking, Karnataka government school teaching (KARTET), social sector employment and postgraduate education at University of Mysore. BA Social Work graduates find placement in Mysore's hospitals (JSS Hospital, KR Hospital), NGOs and ICDS government welfare programmes. BCom graduates target Mysore's banking sector and CA Foundation. The Sisters of St Therese's network across Karnataka's Catholic charitable institutions creates social sector placement pathways for Teresian College Social Work and Education graduates that secular colleges don't provide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teresian College Mysore only for women?
Yes — Teresian College is a women's-only degree college run by the Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus. Open to women students of all communities with Catholic minority reservation seats available for Christian students.
What courses does Teresian College Mysore offer?
BA (English, Kannada, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Social Work), BCom and BSc. University of Mysore affiliated. Direct PUC merit admission — apply June-July after PUC results.
Official sources: University of Mysore | SSP Karnataka
Also see: Colleges in Mysore | Maharaja's College Mysore | All Karnataka Colleges