St. Francis College for Women, Telangana is an autonomous college established in 1959. The college is affiliated to Osmania University and has 28 departments.

St. Francis College for Women offers undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the discipline of Arts, Commerce, Science. Admission to St. Francis College for Women depends on the performance of the candidates in the last qualifying examination. However, admission to the postgraduate courses is conducted on the basis of personal interviews.

The college's faculty are well knowledgeable and certified. St. Francis College for Women also has a dedicated Placement cell which provides 100% placement assistance to the students. Some of the top recruiters are Google, IBM, Genpact, Red FM 93.5, Wipro, Amazon, Cognizant etc.

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St. Francis College for Women Key Points

  • St. Francis College for Women has more than 40,000 alumnis excelling in various sectors.
  • In 2018, the college signed an MoU with Learning House.
  • St. Francis College for Women was re-accredited with NAAC ‘A Grade’ for the fourth time.
  • In 2015, the college signed an MoU with University of East London.

St. Francis College for Women Rankings

  • In 2019 the college was Ranked one among top 100 colleges in India by NIRF, MHRD Government of India.
  • In 2020, the college Ranked 73rd in College Category by NIRF, MHRD Government of India.

St. Francis College for Women Courses & Fees

St. Francis College for Women offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Diploma Courses in various disciplines across science, commerce and arts. Admissions to most of these courses are on a merit basis, however, admissions to postgraduate courses are conducted on the basis of an interview.

The courses offered by the institute and their respective details are listed below.

Courses Course Details Selection Criteria
B.A.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Specializations: History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Mass Communication and Journalism, English Literature, Social Management, Public Administration
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed 10+2 with 60% marks in English and optional subjects.
 Merit based
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Specializations: Accounting & Finance, Computer Applications, International Business, Integrated Professional Program
  • Eligibility criteria: Minimum 60% marks secured in English and optional subjects in 10+2.
B.Com (H)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed 70% marks in aggregate in 10+2 and 55% for CBSE and ICSE students.
B.Voc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Specializations: Retail Management and Information Technology, Industrial Microbiology
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed 10+2 with 60% marks in English and optional subjects.
BMS
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Eligibility criteria: Minimum 70% marks in aggregate in the optional subjects including English in 10+2.
 Merit based + Written test
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 10,000 per year
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Nutrition, Zoology, Computer Science, Statistics, Biotechnology, Electronics, Microbiology, Botany, Computer Application
  • Eligibility criteria: 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in English and optional subjects viz. Physical Science, Biological Science/ Mathematics.
 Merit based
M.A.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 7360 per year
  • Specializations: Mass Communication and Journalism.
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed Graduation in the relevant discipline from any University.
 Merit based + Personal Interview
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 12,080 per year
  • Specializations: Applied Finance.
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed B.Com in Commerce and Management.
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 35, 580
  • Specializations: Microbiology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Organic Chemistry.
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed BSc Degree in relevant discipline.
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 50,000 per annum
  • Specializations: Human Resource Management, Psychology Counselling, Clinical Nutrition Dietetics.
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed any degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.C.A.,B.E.) recognized by any of the Indian Universities with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
PGDHRM
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 50,000 per annum
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed any degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.C.A.,B.E.) recognized by any of the Indian Universities with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

St. Francis College for Women Placements

St. Francis College for Women has a dedicated Placement cell which provides 100% placement assistance to the students. GE, Deloitte, Arcesium and other programs hold numerous Campus Recruiting Training (CRT) Sessions to help students build their careers in the corporate sector by providing them with ideas on how to handle themselves during the recruitment process. The placement cell's main function is to bridge the gap between campus and corporate in the most effective and productive way possible, while keeping the students' benefits and careers in mind.

  • In the year 2019, 44 companies visited the college for placements, inclusive of startup’s as well.
  • The cell received a large number of applications for placements, and 311 students were selected.
  • Some of the top recruiters are Google, IBM, Genpact, Red FM 93.5, Wipro, Amazon, Cognizant, ADP, Dell, Deloitte, Facebook, HSBC etc.

St. Francis College for Women FAQs

Ques. How is the faculty at St. Francis College for Women?

Ans: The faculty at St. Francis College for Women are highly qualified and well experienced. The college has around 177 faculty members drawn from the best institutes in the country. They impart quality education to the students and serve as the perfect role model for the students. Further, various faculty enhancement initiatives are undertaken by the college to enhance the skill of the faculty.

Ques. What are the facilities available at St. Francis College for Women?

Ans: St. Francis College for Women provides state-of-art facilities for the students. Some of the facilities provided there are:

  • Library- The Library has a huge collection of 83,000 books and more than 100 journals/magazines, E-journals.
  • Fitness Centre- A trained nutritionist is available to provide nutritional advice to students.
  • Indoor Stadium- The College offers a 12,000-square-foot indoor stadium that may be used for a variety of activities.
  • Canteen: There is a well maintained canteen where students may spend quality time while eating nice meals.

Ques. How is the selection process for admission to UG courses offered at St. Francis College for Women?

Ans: The selection of candidates at St. Francis College for Women for Undergraduate Courses excluding BMS is entirely merit-based and spot admission system. Admission to SFCW depends on the performance of the candidates in the last qualifying examination. However, for admission to BMS, a written test is conducted on the basis students are selected and for admission to PG course, the selection of candidates depends on their performance in the personal interview.

Ques. Can foreign students apply for admission to St. Francis College for Women?

Ans: Yes, foreign students can apply for admission to the courses offered at St. Francis College for Women. Students with Foreign National Citizenship/ Overseas Citizenship of India can also apply for admission to the College.

Ques. Does St. Francis College for Women provides scholarships to the students?

Ans. St. Francis College for Women offers fee concessions to students from disadvantaged groups. The college has also announced scholarships for needy students from the student’s fund, which has been built up by the generosity of the staff, alumni and well-wishers.