Overview
St. Claret College is a higher education institution located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the streams of commerce, management, science, and humanities. It is run by the Claretian Missionaries, a Catholic religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret, and forms part of the network of Claretian educational institutions in India.
Key facts
| Name | St. Claret College |
|---|---|
| Type | Private college |
| Affiliation | Bangalore University |
| Management | Claretian Missionaries (CMF) |
| Religious tradition | Roman Catholic |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
Background
The college is named after Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870), the Spanish archbishop and founder of the Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, popularly known as the Claretians. The congregation runs schools, colleges and seminaries in several Indian states, with its educational ministry oriented towards holistic formation alongside academic instruction.
St. Claret College functions within the regulatory framework of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and operates under the affiliating system of Bangalore University, which oversees curriculum, examinations, and the award of degrees.
Academics
The institution typically offers programmes in the following broad areas:
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and related specialisations
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- Undergraduate programmes in the arts and sciences
- Postgraduate programmes in commerce and management
Curricula follow the structure prescribed by Bangalore University, with internal assessments and university-conducted examinations. The college also engages in co-curricular activities such as student clubs, cultural events, and outreach programmes consistent with the Claretian educational ethos.
Campus and student life
As a Bengaluru-based affiliated college, St. Claret College draws students from Karnataka and other parts of India, as well as occasional international students. Student life includes departmental associations, sports activities, value-education sessions, and community service initiatives that reflect the mission of the managing congregation.
Significance
St. Claret College contributes to the wide ecosystem of private, minority-administered colleges in Bengaluru, a city that hosts a large number of higher education institutions affiliated to Bangalore University and Bengaluru City University. It is one of several Claretian-run educational establishments in India, alongside schools and formation centres operated by the same congregation.
Related topics
- Bangalore University
- Claretian Missionaries
- Anthony Mary Claret
- Education in Karnataka
- List of colleges in Bengaluru
- Catholic higher education in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q17148560
- University Grants Commission (India) — list of recognised universities and affiliated colleges
- Bangalore University — affiliated colleges directory