St. Joseph's PU College, Museum Road, Bangalore

About St. Joseph's PU College:

St. Joseph’s Pre-University College was started for education of Catholic youth by the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society. Although the college is a religious minority institution, the college has opened its services for people of other caste or creed as well without any distinction. 

In 2001, the independent PU College was carved out when Government of Karnataka decided to bifurcate Pre-University course from the graduate course. The Science Stream got merged with St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore and the Commerce Stream became St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore.

St. Joseph's PU College is dedicated in providing quality of education to all irrespective of their background status. The focus is not just on academics but in shaping up the future leaders and inculcating the intellectual prowess into young minds. Impetus is provided for developing social concern, compassion and values. Throughout the years of its existence, Josephites have excelled in various fields and brought laurels to the institution and made the nation proud. Our students have contributed positively to the society at large.

St. Joseph’s believes in holistic development of the students and therefore, is providing a rich set of courses to choose from so that customizations are available to the individual as per their choice. College believes in enhancing the confidence of the students to face the ever chaning challneges of the modern world.

Faculty at St. Joseph's PU College:

The faculty at SJPUC as well as their leaders is known for their dedication to excellence and high standards which helps in imparting academic requirements and moral values. The faculty as well as the leaders of SJ PUC act as mentors and guides to its students which help equip themselves with the latest developments in the changing world.

The following is the leadership team

• Rev. Dr. Fr. Jerome Stanislaus D'Souza, SJ: President - BJES
• Rev. Fr. Brian Pereira, SJ: Rector
• Rev. Fr. Arun P D'Souza, SJ: Secretary & Treasurer - BJES
• Rev. Fr. Melvin Lobo, SJ: Principal
• Ms. Renuka Zachariah: Vice Principal
• Rev. Fr. Wilson Kishore Bennis, SJ: Campus Minister

Visit the official website of this college for detailed list of faculty in Kannada, Hindi, English, French, Humanities, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Electronics, Computer Science and Commerce.

Courses offered at St. Joseph’s Pre-University College:

There are two parts offered. First part is compulsory for all students based on their choice. Second part is languages in which English is the first language and second language is having option between Kannada, Hindi and French.

Science: 

• PCMB: Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology
• PCMC: Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science
• PCME: Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Electronics

Commerce:

• CEBA: Computer Science, Economics, BusinessStudies and Accountancy
• MEBA: Basic Mathematics, Economics, BusinessStudies and Accountancy
• PEBA: Political Science, Economics, BusinessStudies and Accountancy
• MSBA: Statistics, Basic Mathematics, Business Studies and Accountancy
• SEBA: Statistics, Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy
• CSBA: Computer Science, Statistics, Business Studies and Accountancy

Arts:

• HEPS: History, Economics, Political Science and Sociology

The medium of instruction is English and college timings is 8.15 am and 4.15 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 8.30 a.m. and 12.40 p.m. on Saturdays.

Admission Procedure at St. Joseph's PU College:

Eligibility: Interested candidates should have cleared the SSLC exam or any other government recognized 10th standard exam that is acceptable by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. For the entire set of guidelines, kindly visit the website of Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka.

Once you have cleared the SSLC exam, you can start the admission process at this college by applying online. You may note that the admission process is fully online. You can visit the college website as given in the above links and follow the instructions.

Keep the following documents handy:

• Latest passport size photo in formal dress
• Class 10th provisional marks card
• Category/caste certificate, in case it is applicable
• A letter from the parish priest/pastor for Christian/Catholic students
• Disability/physically challenged/sports certificate, if applicable

You need to have a valid mobile number/email ID before you start the online registration (you can use your parents phone if you don't have a personal number). All the documents needs to be self attested and scanned such that they are  less than 100kb in size. Then go to the college website and apply with these documents ready.

Selection process:

The college mainly selects students based on the marks scored in the qualifying exam which is the 10th or SSLC. The list of provisionally selected candidates is made available on the college website on a date as per the PU board directives.

A notification will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID if you are selected and a payment link will be sent for online payment of the fees. You need to attend an online interview on a selected date as notified by St. Joseph's PU College and if you fail to do so, you will forfeit your selection. 

Be sure to submit your caste/category certificate and if you fail to do so, then you will be considered general merit candidate.

The following are the caste categories applicable: General Merit (GM), Christian (RC), Christian (Other CHR), Cat-1, SC, ST, OBC-2A, OBC-2B, OBC-3A, OBC-3B, Others

The college does not accept any donation for admission and everything is purely merit based. The college advises not to deal with any agent for securing admission as the college does not have any such agents. No recomendations are entertained for securing admissions.

Fees Structure:

The college will not accept any donation and the course fee details will be sent to you on your registered mobilenumber/email ID after you are provisionally selected. Fees once paid will not be given back. 

Facilities offered by SJ PUC:

• A well-equipped library with a lot of books and volumes
• Cafetaria which is affordable and hygienic
• Photocopy facility
• Music room for relaxation and practice
• Grievance cell
• Help desk
• Mid day meals for students sponsored by the management
• Offering books to needy students on a long term basis: Book bank facility