St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru gets University status
The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the proposal for the status of Deemed to be University by the well-known St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru and granted University status. With this coveted status the institution will from now on be called St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru. The management of the institution expressed its delight at the prospect of the unique opportunity provided to serve the cause of higher education in this part of the world.
Fr. Praveen Martis, S.J., Principal of St. Aloysius College, expressed his gratitude on this momentous occasion, stating, `In a historic move, St. Aloysius Autonomous College becomes St. Aloysius Deemed University. With a century-long legacy, this achievement showcases our constant commitment and excellence in education. As Principal, I am grateful for everyone’s efforts in achieving this esteemed University status. Our journey includes four successful NAAC accreditation cycles, notable achievements in sports, drama, and culture, collaborations with TEDx, and international events, and numerous memorandums of understanding (MoU). We are also gearing up for admissions to PhD programs, which will commence very shortly.’