Holy Cross College - [Autonomous]
Overview Information
About College
Holy Cross College(Autonomous), Kanyakumari is the first women’s college in Kanyakumari that is managed by Congregation of Sisters of Cross, Chavanod. The institute is established with an objective to empower women by imparting quality education to them. The college is guided by spiritual Christian principles which it bestows on its students through awareness programs and character formation activities.
Holy Cross College is offering an array of under-graduate, graduate, post-graduate and doctorate courses in the streams of Art, Science & Commerce. The College is proud of its eminent faculties and their innovative teaching methods which include brain-storming sessions, online teaching, GDs, peer teaching etc.
Facts and Figures
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Year of Foundation |
1965 |
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Founder |
Congregation of Sisters of Cross, Chavanod district |
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Affiliated with |
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu. |
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Institutional area |
Spread over 20 acres of land |
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Admission Through |
UG courses - XII marks for under-graduate courses PG Courses- Written test or as per rules prescribed by University |
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Laboratory |
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Library |
Digitised library well- stocked with : Books : over 57000 Journals & Periodicals : 69 E-Books & Journals via INFLIBNET: 75000 + 3000 Newspapers : 14 CDs/DVDs : 324 |
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Hostels |
1 Hostel |
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Total No. of students in last year |
2533 |
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Number of companies visited during last year |
9 |
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% of students placed through campus placement program held in last year |
20-30% |
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Students Benefit Programs |
Social Awareness, spiritual animation, skill-development programs etc. |
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Scholarships |
Financial aid/minority scholarship through Institute, government & other sources to eligible OBC/SC/ST/EWS students |
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How to reach |
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Why to Join Holy Cross College?
1. Leading Women’s College in the District:
Holy Cross College is the oldest and first women institute in Kanyakumari which has achieved ‘A’ Grade from NAAC through its strife and enriching programs. This disciplined college is a complete institution with excellent infrastructural facilities, career-oriented programs and effective collaborations as needed to enhance women education.