St. Josephs College Irinjalakuda is a premier educational institute and is featured among Top Colleges in Kerala. The college is popularly known for its undergraduate, postgraduate and research level courses offered in Science stream and is ranked 74 for Science in Indiatoday 2021 rankings. The admissions to Science stream courses are offered on the basis of candidate’s merit in last qualifying examinations or entrance exam. 

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda started new self-financing courses from the academic session 2020 namely, BSc (Chemistry, Physics, Costume and Fashion Designing), BVoc (Software Development, Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence, Diploma in Plant Tissue Culture & Nursery Management) and MSc (Data Analytics and Psychology). The institute also organized 18 international webinars and 13 national webinars during the COVID lockdown to foster the growth of its candidates. 

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: Quick Facts

  • St Josephs College Irinjalakuda is the first women's college in the state to offer a Master’s program in Mass Communication and Journalism. The college was established in 1964 and is accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC. 
  • The college provides courses in the field of Science, Commerce, Arts, Computer Science, Management etc under the affiliation of Calicut University. Only girl candidates are eligible for admissions
  • Candidates are offered admissions to the UG courses on the basis of merit in last qualifying examinations whereas for PG courses, namely, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Analytics, MA Journalism and Mass Communication, MA English (For students from degree programme other than English) and MSW, candidates need to appear for an entrance exam followed by a counselling session. 
  • St Josephs College Irinjalakuda charges around INR 7,600 for its BSc program. Candidates are also provided scholarships as per their eligibility and financial background.
  • The college provides state of art infrastructural facilities including a girls’ hostel, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, library, sports and well furnished classrooms. It has its own online news portal and campus news letter named The Commentator which is managed by it’s students.
  • The faculty of the college is highly qualified and well experienced. Most of them hold a master’s and doctorate degree and are experts in their area of study. 
  • St Josephs College Irinjalakuda has a Career Guidance Cell which offers pre-placement training and guidance to students. The average CTC offered to candidates is around INR 1.5 LPA - INR 2.5 LPA. 

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: Ranking

  • Ranked 126 for Overall by India Today 2021
  • Ranked 74 for Science by India Today 2021

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: Courses & Fees

Tabulated below are the courses offered by St Josephs College Irinjalakuda along with other details:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
BSc (Aided)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Biotechnology
  • Fees: INR 7600
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science or equivalent stream from a recognized board
 Merit based
BSc (SF)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Costume and Fashion Designing
  • Fees: INR 7600
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science or equivalent stream from a recognized board
BA (Aided)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Economics, History, English Language and Literature
  • Fees: INR 5955
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board
BCom (SF)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: CA, Finance
  • Fees: INR 72,500
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Commerce stream with 45% (40% for OBC/SC/ST) aggregate marks from a recognized board
BBA (SF)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 72,500
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream with 45% (40% for OBC/SC/ST) aggregate marks from a recognized board
BVoc (SF)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Applied Microbiology & Forensic Science, Malayalam & Manuscript Management, Multimedia, Software Development, Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Fees: INR 13,365
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant subjects from a recognized board
MSc (SF)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Botany, Physics, Zoology, Psychology, General Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Computer Science
  • Fees: INR 91,000
  • Eligibility: BSc or equivalent degree in relevant subjects with 50% aggregate marks from a recognized institute
 Entrance Exam/ Merit based
MA (Aided)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: English Literature, Malayalam Literature
  • Fees: INR 6070
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from a recognized institute
MA (SF)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Economics, Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Fees: INR 6070
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from a recognized institute
PhD
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Commerce, Zoology, Chemistry, English
  • Eligibility: Master's degree or M.Phil in relevant discipline from a recognized institute with 55% aggregate marks
 Research Entrance Test followed by an Interview

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: Placements

St Josephs College has a Career Guidance cell which assists students to get placements in reputed companies and also trains them for the same. Every year, many top recruiting companies visit the campus and participate in recruitment drives. Below mentioned are the year-wise placement stats:

Year No. of Students Eligible for Placements No of Students Placed Median Salary
2019-20 644 33 INR 2.05 LPA
2018-19 637 44 INR 2.50 LPA
2017-18 499 25 INR 1.68 LPA

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: Scholarships

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda provides scholarships to deserving candidates based on their academic merit, financial background, economic status and various other parameters. Scholarships are provided to SC/ST/OBC or to students with poor financial conditions. In order to avail these scholarships, students have to fulfil the eligibility criteria for the same. Below mentioned are the same:

  • Scholarship for SC/ST Category Students: This scholarship is offered to those who belong to the SC/ST category. Candidates must present their category certificate and family income certificate to avail this scholarship. 
  • Scholarship for OBC Category: Under this scholarship, fee concession is provided to the OBC category students who fulfil the eligibility criteria.
  • Merit based Scholarship: Students who score very well and have poor income can avail this scholarship irrespective of the class and category. In this, students are given a good fee concession. 

Apart from above mentioned scholarships, candidats can also avail other scholarships such as ASPIRE Scholarship and those offered by AICTE, state or central government.

St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur: FAQs

Ques. What are the admissions requirements for BSc admissions at St Josephs College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur?

Ans. Candidates seeking admissions to BSc courses at SJC, Thrissur must satisfy the eligibility criteria first as set by the college. Interested candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of admissions to the course:

  • Print out of the application form
  • Original Marksheet of SSLC, HSC
  • Eligibility Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Passport Size Photograph

Ques. What are the reviews for St. Josephs College, Irinjalakuda?

Ans. St. Josephs College has a lush green campus with an ambitious and peaceful environment. Research labs are open to all and it offers a ground to experiment more. The placements are average and only the best students are able to get campus placement. The best package one can expect is 2-3 LPA. Because of a number of clubs, the college helps students develop as a whole. 

Ques. When will the PG 2021 admissions at St. Josephs College, Irinjalakuda start? How can I apply?

Ans. The admissions to postgraduate courses offered by SJC, Thrissur are ongoing. Candidates can visit the official website of the institute and apply online. Candidates applying under sports quota need to fill separate application forms whereas candidates applying under management quota and community quota need to fill the common application form. Candidates first need to register themselves by filling the registration form. After successful registration, candidates shall be directed to the application form where they must enter the details asked correctly and upload the required documents. Candidates then need to pay the application fee of INR 290 (INR 150 for SC/ST) and submit the application form. 

Ques. How is St Joseph's College, Thrissur for BSc physics?

Ans. St Joseph's College, Thrissur is one of the best women’s colleges in Kerala that offers BSc in a wide range of disciplines. A total of 48 seats are available in Aided stream and 24 in self financing stream. Candidates must have passed 12th examinations in science stream in order to be eligible for the course. Along with Physics as core subject, the college provides Mathematics and Computer Science as complementary subjects. The department also conducts state and national level seminars, quiz competitions, introducing the standard textbooks, journals, relevant websites etc for the students.

Ques. Is there any integrated course available at St Joseph's College, Thrissur?

Ans. Yes, St Joseph's College, Thrissur offers Integrated MSc Aided course in Biology for a period of 5 years. Candidates who have passed HSC examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects are eligible to apply for the course. A total of 30 seats are available and admissions are granted on the basis of merit in last qualifying examinations.