A Catholic Christian Minority Co-Education Institution, Managed by Hyderabad Archdiocese Educational Society

An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Osmania University

Re-Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade with a CGPA of 3.49

St. Joseph’s Degree & PG College, an Autonomous Institution,affiliated to Osmania University was established by HyderabadArchdiocese Education Society (HAES) in the year 1997. TheArchdiocese has a glorious legacy of serving the people in the fieldof Education, Health and Social Services, apart from Religiousactivities for over 150 years.

HAES has 24 Institutions under its banner, including St. Joseph'sDegree & PG College and St. Joseph's PG College which aremarching ahead on the path of excellence under the visionaryleadership of our Chairman, Most Rev. Thumma Bala, D.D., theArchbishop of Hyderabad and Principal, Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas.

VISIONTo create a distinct environment of excellence in education withhumane values and social commitment.

MISSION

� To create and maintain an environment of excellence in educationwith technological advancements, effective pedagogy andmethods of evaluation.

� To develop knowledge citizens with multidisciplinary globalcompetencies.

� To integrate the students with ennobling virtues of truth, fairness,tolerance and co-operation that lead them to serve theunderprivileged.

� To sensitize Josephites with a sense of appreciation of traditionaland cultural inheritance of the nation.

� To provide life skills for a successful career, home, society andnation.

Activity without direction is change... Activity with direction is progress...

About St. Joseph’s

Most. Rev. Thumma Bala, D.D.

MOTTO : KNOWLEDGE LOVE SERVICE

Dear Students,Greetings from St. Joseph’s College!

I extend a warm welcome as you join the Josephitesfamily!

Our commitment to imparting quality education since 1997has proven to be an enriching learning experience. TheCollege has been Re-accredited by National Assesment& Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ Grade with a CGPAof 3.49 in 2014 - Top most in the country. The collegewas granted Autonomy for UG Courses in 2011 and PGCourses in 2013 by UGC and Osmania University, whichhas been an affirmation of our high standards in qualityeducation.

You will find a wealth of opportunities as you begin yourjourney of higher education, in St. Joseph’s College. It isour goal that we succeed in shaping our students to beresponsible members of the global citizenry.

The College offers varied UG & PG courses with a wide number of combinations. The syllabus has greatscope for skill development that can make a student innovative and can imbibe in them a confidence tocompete successfully in the competitive environment. Our holistic approach to education sets our brandequity as a trusted name for value-based education and integrated learning.The student – centric Pedagogyoffers practical exposure, structured learning as well as a diverse exposure with people from industry.Add - on Courses offered enhance the students’ employability skills and scope to pursue highereducation. Placement Cell offers career guidance , Campus Recruitment Training and assists in placingthem in reputed companies like Deloitte, ADP, Genpact, Wipro, IBM etc…Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) with the support of student body - Student Quality Assurance Cell (SQAC) maintains bothacademic and administrative quality.

The campus is enlivened and ever vibrant with a host of academic Club events, street plays, book exhibitions,Sports and Cultural festivities and celebrations galore which ensure that the Josephites are dynamic and wellgroomed in social and event management skills.

Josephites are trained as agents of social transformation, involving the students in various communitydevelopment programmes, so that they emerge as ethical and socially responsible citizens of India.

I invite you to experience this exciting, stimulating and supportive learning ambience for pursuing highereducation and skills development which will prepare you to effectively contribute to national development.I encourage you to put your best efforts into reaping all that you can during your time here. We considerourselves custodians of the trust in you and your parents have placed in us as you take on your journey atSt. Joseph’s.

I wish you all the best and extend God’s blessings.

Come join us for a glorious future...! A Degree with Unlimited possibilities…!!!

Message From Principal

Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas

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Smart Accountant Advanced Excel Numerical Ability

Photoshop Tally Andorid Applications

Financial Markets & Derivatives Fevicrly PCB Design

Retail Management Business English French

NIIT – ERP Tally Hardware & Networking Technology MS-Excel

E-Commerce Dynamic Website Development Theatre Arts

Hindi Bhasha aur Vyakaran Print & Electronic Journalism SAP

Photography Soft Skills

Bible Investment planning for individual

CERTIFICATE COURSES

MA (Master of Communication & Journalism)

M.Com (Master of Commerce)

AICTE Approved CourseMCA (Master of Computer Applications)

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Dual Specialization offered* Finance * Marketing * Human Resources

POST GRADUATE COURSES

B.A (Mass Communication & Journalism)

B.A (Journalism, Psychology, English Literature)

B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry)

B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Computer Science)

B.Sc (Maths, Statistics, Computer Science)

B.Sc (Maths, Electronics, Computer Science)

B.Sc (Networking & Hardware, Applied Electronics, Mathematics)

B.Com (General)

B.Com (Computers)

B.Com (Professional)

B.Com (Honors)

B.Com (IT)

BBA (IT)

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

Languages offered: Hindi, Telugu, Sanskrit, French and Arabic

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES

COURSES OFFERED

All UG courses are 3 YEARS with 6 Semesters and All PG Courses are 2 years with four Semesters2

1997 - Degree College established with B.Sc (MPCs), B. Com (Gen) & B. Com (Comp) courses.

1998 - Introduction of Co-education, B. Sc (MECs, MSCs, MPE), BCA courses

1999 - Post Graduate College established with MCA course

2001 - Introduction of MBA course

2002 - Introduction of Add-on courses

2003 - Introduction of M.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Com (Hons) & Vocational Course: B.Com (FTP)

2005 - Introduction of M. Com course

2006 - Grant of 2(f) by UGC

2007 - Permanent affiliation from Osmania University ( OU )

2008 - Accredited by NAAC with “A” grade with a CGPA of 3.51

2011 - Grant of Autonomy status and Grant of 12 (B) by UGC

Introduction of courses BA (Mass Com.), B.Sc. (MPC) & BBA courses

2012 - Introduction of courses B.Com (Professional), B.A. (JPE), B.Sc. (NHAEM), MA (MCJ), M.Com

(Finance) courses

2013 - Introduction of P.G. Autonomous courses

2014 - Re-Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade with a CGPA of 3.49

2015 - Introduction of BBA(IT) & B.COM (IT) courses

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Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.– Lydia M. Child

Consistently ranked among the Top 10colleges in the twin cities and Top 50 collegesat the all India level by media and newspapers.

THE BEST COMMERCE COLLEGE� 5th Rank in Hyderabad & All India 41st Rank

by India Today magazine,June 2014.

THE BEST SCIENCE COLLEGE� 9th Rank in Hyderabad & all India 3rd Best

emerging Science College by India Today

magazine, June 2014.

THE BEST B-SCHOOL� 81st Rank overall India among the Top

B-Schools by Higher Education Beyond IIMs

B-School Survey 2015.

� 122nd Rank overall India in Private

Colleges by The Week-Hansa Research

B-School Survey 2014.

� 120th Rank in private B-School category in

India and 5th Rank as private B-School in

Telangana by CSR GHRDC, November

2014.

� 128th Rank in India and 6th top colleg in

Hyderabad by Times B-School Survey 2014.

� 144th Rank overall India in Private and

Government Colleges in India by The Week-

Hansa Research B-School Survey 2014.

We have received innumerablerecognition & rewards and ranked among thetop trusted college for value based education.

ACCOLADES

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AN EXPONENT

IN QUALITY

EDUCATIONGreat Reasons to study in St.Joseph’s

1. The Institution is located in the heart ofthe city and has a sprawling area of 2acres.

2. Industry relevant Curriculum and Skilledbased Add-on courses.

3. 80 Qualified, committed and experiencedfaculty (80 Ph.D’s, 25 M.Phils and 25pursuing Ph.D.).

4. The State-of-art Infrastructure .

5. Curricular, Co-Curricular and ExtraCurricular student centric activities throughvarious clubs/Cells .

6. Collaboration with reputed Industries andEducational Institutions.

7. Excellent placement record with 100%placement assistance.

8. Facilities for differently-abled students.

The function of education is to teach one tothink intensively and to think critically.Intelligence plus character - that is the goalof true education.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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THE AUTONOMY ADVANTAGE

The First Autonomous College among the Unaided / Self-financed Colleges and the Youngestunder the jurisdiction of Osmania University in 2011.

The National Policy on Education (1986-92) formulated the following objectives for Autonomous colleges.An Autonomous college will have the freedom to :

� Determine and prescribe its own courses of study and syllabi, and restructure and redesign thecourses to suit local needs

� Prescribe rules for admission in consonance with the reservation policy of the state government

� Evolve methods of assessment of students’ performance

� The conduct of examinations and notification of results

� Use modern tools of educational technology to achieve higher standards and greater creativity

� Promote healthy practices such as community service, extension activities, projects for the benefit ofthe society at large, neighborhood programmes, etc.

To make students to think, act and learn autonomously...6

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)

� CBCS allows the flexibility in education system thatis it gives choice for students to select from theprescribed papers (core, elective or minor or softskill courses).

� CBCS offers opportunities and avenues to learnbeyond the core subjects for holistic developmentof an individual and allows easy mobility of thestudents.

� CBCS makes education broad-based and on parwith global standards

Outline of Choice Based Credit System

1. Core Course: To be compulsorily studied by astudent as a core requirement to complete therequirement of a programme in a said discipline ofstudy.

2. Elective Course:

Elective course is a course which can be chosenfrom a pool of papers

• Generic Elective: unrelated discipline/subject

• Discipline centric: main discipline/subject

3. Foundation Course:

• Compulsory Foundation: For Knowledgeenhancement (mandatory)

• Elective foundation: value-based and/or skill-based

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Education is not preparation for life; education is lifeitself.

-John Dewey

TEACHING - LEARNING PRACTICES� Entry Level Proficiency Tests

� Orientation / Induction Programme

� Bridge Courses

� Student-centric Teaching Methodology

� Participatory Learning

� Experiential Learning

� Reinforcement Classes

� Intellectually Stimulating projects & challenging assignments

� Guest Lectures / Extension Lectures / Workshops

� Personality Development Programmes

� Class room Presentations

� Projects & Internship

� Paper Presentation and participation in seminars

� Co-curricular/Extra-curricular Activities through academic clubs

� Mentoring & Counselling

� Parent - Teacher meetings

Teaching is not transmitting of knowledge but helping students toactively construct knowledge by assigning them tasks that enhancethis process

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ST. JOSEPH’S SUPPORTS STUDENTS TO EXCELTEACHING - LEARNING RESOURCES

� Classrooms and Lab are equipped with LCD projectors and Internet facility

� Air conditioned Audio-Visual room, Conference & Seminar hall

� The State-of-the-art Mass communication studio and lab with production unit and publicationsoftware

� Language Lab with interactive modules on Basic and Advanced soft skills

LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE: [8.30 AM - 5.30 PM]

� The fully automated library with NewGenLib - Integrated automation software, is a repositoryof 25,000 volumes.

� The Journal/periodicals section has more than 70 Journals.

� The Library is networked with DELNET and INFLIBNET

� An institutional member of Information Dissemination Centre, O.U. and British Library

� The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is extended to users.

� Free Internet facility.

� Reading Room facility

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire - William Butler Yeats

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Encouragement is given to merit students in the form of cash awards & scholarships forminorities, social groups and Economically Backward Students.

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EVALUATION PATTERN

Evaluation is based on Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and End Semester

Examination (ESE) in the ratio of 40:60

Total Marks for each subject is 100 Marks:

Theory Papers : 40 for CIA and 60 for ESE

Practical Papers : 20 for CIA and 30 for ESE (Total 50 marks)

Continuous Internal Assessment Marks (40 marks)

Internal Exam I - 20 marks

Internal Marks II - 20 marks

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS) is introduced in the college from thisAcademic Year 2015-2016

Grades and Grade Points (As per UGC norms)

Letter Grade Grade PointO (Outstanding) 10

A+ (Excellent) 9

A (Very Good) 8

B+ (Good) 7

B (Above Average) 6

C (Average) 5

P (Pass) 4

F (Fail) 0

Ab (Absent) 0

Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.- William S. Burroughs

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MUCH MORE THAN STUDY..

The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only othersbut ourselves as well.

- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

CELEBRATIONSNational Education Day, St. Joseph’s Day, Ethnic Day,

Teacher ’s Day, Christmas Day, JSS Day &

Independence day, Fresher’s Day, Farewell Day, Alumni

Day and Annual Day are celebrated regularly.

Mega Events - Josephiesta, Cinevolution andManagement meet are organised every year.

INSTILLING VALUES...

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Social

Commitment’ is an integral part of the College vision.

The heart of education is the education of the heart.

The faculty and students are sensitized on their social

responsibilities, environmental awareness and

citizenship roles.

St. Joseph's College imbibes the spirit of humane values

and social concern for the less fortunate.

IMPARTING TEAM SPIRIT...

SPORTSWe believe in the adage “healthy mind resides in a

healthy body”. Wholehearted participation and

enjoyment are more valued than the winning of

competitions.

A Gym and a Sports Room which caters to Indoor

games - Caroms, Table Tennis, Chess and Outdoor

games - Cricket, Volleyball and Basketball is available.

A well-qualified Physical Director successfully trains

the students to compete at the State /National level

games and sports.

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� Application form can be purchased from the college office on all working days between 9 AM

and 4 PM.

� Application form can also be downloaded from college website www.josephscollege.ac.in.

� Duly filled in application form has to be submitted for each course separately.

� Candidates seeking admission to I year Degree course should have passed the Intermediate

Examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh OR an

Examination of any other University/Board recognized as equivalent by the Osmania University.

CBSE & ICSE students have to pass English and four other subjects i.e a total of five subjects.

� The candidates who have passed +2 examinations conducted by Boards other than TS,CBSE

& ICSE must produce Eligibility Certificate from the Board of Intermediate Education.

� Admission will be made in the order of merit, based on the aggregate marks secured by the

candidate in the optional subjects (excluding languages).

� The shortlisted candidates need to attend the interview with their parents along with original

certificates on the scheduled date which will be intimated to the candidate.

� The list of provisionally selected candidates will be drawn in order of merit, based on the

aggregate marks obtained in the optional subjects in the qualifying examination. Sports

champions and physically/ socio- economically challenged are given preference according to

state government rules and regulations.

� The college also reserves the right to conduct an entrance exam for a course in case of

excessive applications of eligible candidates.

� Final admission is made subject to the decision of Admission Committee.

� Fee should be paid in a single-time payment.

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

UG / MA (MCJ) / M.Com

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows”.

- Sydney J. Harris

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ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR MBA

� A candidate must possess graduate/equivalent Degree from Osmania University or other

recognized university in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate.

� The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination (10+2+3) or equivalent on the

date of admission with “Mathematics” as one of the subjects in SSC.

� Seventy percent (70%) seats are filled through University common ICET counseling. The seat

shall be filled on the basis of rank obtained in ICET in that particular year.

� The candidate should be of Indian National and must be eligible for the admission as per the

rules of the Government of TS, with regard to local/non-local status etc., and other rules in

force.

� The other 30% is filled by the Management under the Management quota. For admissions

under Management Quota the student should be qualified in any ICET/CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/

JMET.

� NRI & NRI sponsored seats (15% of Management quota) shall be filled with candidates who

have passed the qualifying examination with not less than 50% of aggregate / group subjects

or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) equivalent to 5 on a scale of 10.

� The left over seats shall be filled on merit basis by the Management of the Institution with

candidates from other States and Union Territories of India who have passed the qualifying

examination.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all - Aristotle16

RULES & REGULATIONS

� 75% attendance is compulsory to apply for end semester examination.

� Students who participate in State Level/National Level/International Level in Sports/games are given5-10% relaxation in attendance.

� Students who join CA/ICWA coaching centers for professional studies are given 5-10% relaxation in

their attendance provided they submit a letter from the concerned training institute.

� Minimum pass percentage is 40%.

� Minimum 50% of the total papers (Excluding Practical Papers) should be cleared for the promotionfrom II to III semester and IV to V semester.

� Detention is applicable in even semesters.

� If the student has not submitted the examination application form for the semester examination due toany reason he/she has to repeat the semester.

� The Final Degree is awarded by the parent University (Osmania University).

� The name of the college is mentioned in the Degree certificate along with name and logo of OsmaniaUniversity.

� For most of the other norms the basic rules and regulations of Osmania University apply.

Note: If the candidate discontinues the course before the completion of the course, he/she is liableto pay the entire fees for 3 years (6 semesters)

The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.

- Carl Rogers

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OUR EXPECTATIONS

� Regularity and punctuality are closely monitored. Students are expected to be in the classroomby 8:20 am. Period - wise attendance is taken.

� Avail every opportunity in terms of academic and personal growth viz., proper use of libraryand lab facilities, participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities etc.

� Students should co-operate with the staff in the teaching-learning experience in the classroom.

� As the course is semester pattern & credit based system - scoring a good percent in CIA(Continuous Internal Assessment) is highly commendable.

� Faculty will be available for clearing doubts and queries. Make use of their services and growup as knowledge citizens.

� Healthy interaction among students, maintaining dignity and decorum is the main morale of ourinstitute.

� Any form of misbehavior viz... Eve-teasing / ragging etc… will be firmly dealt with as per Institution/Government rules.

� Parking: All 2 wheelers must be parked only in the paid parking zone. Four wheeler parking isnot available in the campus.

� Cleanliness should be maintained by keeping the classrooms and college premises neat andtidy.

� Dress Code: A good formal dress/Dress code is recommended for Boys and Girls. T-Shirts arenot allowed. Girls are recommended to wear Salwar Kammez with duppatta, Sleeveless dressis not allowed.

� ID card should be worn everyday in the college, to prove your identity. ID cards will be checkedboth near the entrance and in the classroom.

� Avoid bringing cell phones to college. Stringent action will be taken against cell phone users inthe classroom as per the government rules.

� Students are expected to be goal-focused and career-oriented to emerge as team builders inthe society.

Your Education is worth what you are...

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1 Smart Accountant Impact Education 25 Hrs.

2 Photoshop New Generation Computers(Certificate from AIACTE- All India Academiesof Computer Technical Education) 20 Hrs.

3 Financial Markets & Derivatives In-House 24 Hrs.

4 Retail Management Excel Enterprises 30 Hrs.

5 NIIT - ERP Tally NIIT 30 Hrs.

6 E-Commerce Impact Education 22 Hrs.

7 Hindi Bhasha aur Vyakaran In-House 20 Hrs.

8 Advanced Excel In-House(Certificate from AIACT-All IndiaAcademies of Computer Technical Education) 20 Hrs.

9 Tally In-House 25 Hrs.

10 Fevicrly Pidilite 20 Hrs.

11 Business English E-BEC LaboratoriesCertificate from Cambridge University. 40 Hrs.

12 Hardware & Networking Technology In-House 25 Hrs.

13 Dynamic Website Development In-House 30 Hrs.

14 Print & Electronic Journalism In-House 30 Hrs.

15 Photography In-House 20 Hrs.

16 Bible Mr.Gordon Morris 30 Hrs.

17 Soft Skills In-House 20 Hrs.

18 Numerical Ability In-House 60 Hrs.

19 Android Applications Prayog Labs 20 Hrs.

20 PCB Design Prayog Labs 20 Hrs

21 Investment Planning for Individual In-House 20 Hrs

22 French In-House 20 Hrs

23 MS-Excel (Micro Soft Professional) Pixa Core Pvt. Ltd. 20 Hrs

24 Theatre Arts Sutradhar 20 Hrs.

25 SAP Certified Course Amitech 109 hrs

CERTIFICATE COURSESSl.No Course Name MOU No.of hrs

Note: Two certificate courses need to be completed by the end of two years.

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The Placement cell functions with a vision “To groom students with

competencies and employability skills to become part of Top Notch companies”.

� Campus Recruitment Training programme (CRT) helps the student to equip

themselves with the skills required by the industry, thus promoting employability

and professional success.

� CRT in the academic year 2014 -2015 was conducted by Place Team (A skill

development organization run by 3 IIM Calcutta Alumni students (Mr.Gaurav

Kejriwal, Varun K Choudhary & Rahul Kishore Singh).

� CRT training programmes covers Aptitude training, Numerical aptitude, English/

Verbal Training, Interview Etiquette, CV Making / Group Discussion and Sector

Specific Training.

Note: The candidate serious about placements need to register with placement cell with

the payment of Rs. 500/-, which provides training and assistance in placements in final

year.

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We want the education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, theintellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.

-Swami Vivekananda

ST. JOSEPH’S DEGREE & PG COLLEGEA Catholic Christian Minority Co-Education Institution, Managed by HAES)

An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Osmania University

Re-Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade with CGPA of 3.49

MAIN CAMPUS5-9-1106, Basheerbagh-King Koti Main Road, Gunfoundry,

Hyderabad – 500029. T.S.Ph: +91 (40) 23234860, 23231769, Fax: +91 (40) 23230569

EXTENDED CAMPUS5-9-300, Caprotti Hall Building, Gunfoundry,

Abids, Hyderabad - 500 001. T.S.

Visit Us@

Website: www.josephscollege.ac.in

Email: info@josephscollege.ac.in

Facebook.com/stjosephs.hyd

* Separate Girls and Boys hostel facilities

run by the Private agencies and Pastoral

Centre are available in the vicinity.

EXTENDED CAMPUS