Internships:
College does not provide direct internships for Humanities, however, they give varied opportunities to the student to find one. One such example is of MTV, Get a job. I personally did not do an internship.
Key companies:
Infosys, TCS, Mckinsey, MTV, Linkedin and many others.
Average salary: Not much known since I didn't apply for campus placements, however, they're pretty decent for all the courses.
Comment on Alumni network:
We have a saying in Joseph's, Once a Josephite, always a Josephite. It holds true for the group. They conduct get together every year for the alumni, they have various associations and groups.
Hostels:
There are two hostels. One for boys and other for girls. Boys hostel is on the college campus itself, whereas the girl's hostel is just in the opposite lane of the college. Hostel fee can be checked on the college website.
PG's:
Plenty of PG's is available in Shanthinagar and nearby areas. Rent depends on the type of room and people sharing it. The expected amount would be from 5,000 to 10,000, along with two times food.
Food:
Food is decent in the college. Per meal can be around Rs. 50.
Quality:
They're well maintained with projectors in every classroom, libraries have got plenty of books, Wi-Fi is available as well.
Eligibility criteria and Admission procedure:
St. Joseph's College admits students who score above 60% in school/college for the course of B.A. in Economics, Political Science and Sociology.
The admission forms are provided on the college website, visit www.sjc.ac.in, and all the information about the course structure, faculty and syllabus are provided there. The admission forms are available from the month of April. The procedure is not very complicated.
Just fill in the form, and sent a copy to the college. Rest follows their notification email about the interview. The interview is taken by the college faculty who test your knowledge about the subject matter and general affairs. After the interview, they tell the candidates whether they're selected or not.
Entrance exams I took:
For B.A. EPS in St. Joseph's College
Typical cutoffs:
60-75%
Daily routine:
My routine included going to the college by 8.45 am and running to the canteen to get some breakfast. Class starts at 9, and in some cases 8. It lasts till 3 or 4 pm. There are two examinations conducted, Mid-semester and End- Semester exams. Projects are provided with both written and oral presentations.
Quality and method of teaching:
The faculty is brilliant and has a great depth of knowledge. They're very approachable and friendly. They follow the methodology of presentations, written and verbal teaching and also takes us for field trips to provide a greater exposure.
Overall experience:
Joseph's is a place where you learn, grow and change as a person. It teaches you a lot. Not just about the course, but also about the society and the outside world. The culture of Joseph's is very diverse. For instance, my batch alone had students from 19 states and 2 from abroad. It also helps in broadening the minds of students. There are various associations and activities conducted, almost every week. The atmosphere is very positive and friendly.
Joseph's also helps in learning a lot about social causes and supports them. The college organizes various sessions for that matter. I remember Akkai teaching my batch for one session about the life of a transgender.
The music, the choir, the dance team, everything's amazing at the college. Not to forget the sports team and the food.
Fee structure:
Starts from 20,000 to 23,000.
Scholarship options:
Yes.
An average number of students who get scholarships:
Not known.
Loans needed:
I don't think loans are needed considering the fee structure is quite reasonable. However, loans can be availed from South Indian Bank or ICICI bank.
Student societies/ associations/clubs:
There are around 48 associations as per my knowledge. Some of them are, Choir, Western Acoustics, Debate club, Indian and Western dance groups, CSA, AICUF and so on. They keep the students busy.
Fests:
We have three major college cultural fests and one sports day.
Life in college:
Life in college is very positive and encouraging. It is a great platform to learn and grow. It teaches you to deal with a lot of situations and also provide solutions to them. It opts for all-round development of a student.
4.7
Placements & Internships
4.5
Fees & Scholarships
4.5
Academics & Faculty
5
College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities
4.5
Clubs & Associations
5
Entrance Exams & Admissions : The eligibility criteria for the course is you should have passed the higher secondary examination with at least 65% marks and you should clear the personal interview to get selected.
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