What is common between Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Margaret Alva, Faye
D’ Souza, Nirupama Rao, Deepika Padukone, Aparna Popat, Anushka Sharma, Nicole
Faria and Vasundhara Das? Well, all these successful women are alumni of Mount
Carmel College Bangalore. Yes, you read it right. And this is not all. The list
is endless!! Since the time of its establishment in 1944, this Women’s college has been
achieving numerous “first” to its name, declaring it one of the most prestigious Women’s Colleges in India.
No wonder, it is a dream college of thousands of girls today.
Want to be a
Carmelite?Thenkeep reading!!
Mount Carmel College (read
MCC in short), will be celebrating 80 years of establishment in 2024. For more
than 8 decades, the college has continuously surpassed expectations.
More than a century ago, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima
believed that educating women of this country would empower generations to
come. She found that education is a tool that would open the doors of
opportunities for millions of youths.
In 1944 inTrichur,
Kerala, she laid the foundation of the college. It is distinguished as the first Women’s College of
Kerala under the Madras University.
Upholding her vision, Mount Carmel College has been dedicatedly
working tirelessly to transform women students into leaders of tomorrow. It has
been grooming thousands of girls into informed citizens of society. Today,
Carmelites have made their alma mater, their country proud by excelling in all
walks of life.
To put Mount Carmel College vision in words, “ Empower students
through value-based, quality and integral education, to empower others,
especially the socially and economically marginalized and create a
“Civilization of Love/.”
The big question, “How tough is admission at Mount Carmel?” has a prettystraightforward
answer, “merit, merit and purely merit”. Your calibre is the only criteria to
get admission in this renowned college. There are no shortcuts to secure a seat
at Mount Carmel.
Let us take you
through the admission procedure in detail for a better understanding.
MCC is affiliated to the newly formed Bengaluru Central
University in 2017. The admission procedure is guided by the rules and
regulations set by Bangalore Central University.
- Announcements regarding admissions
are available on the college’s website. You can also check it out on
leading education portals
such as “Indian
Educational Services”
- All applications are mandatory to
be filled online. No offline claims are entertained.
- Application fees are only accepted
through the online payment gateway.
- Admissions in postgraduate and
B.com are only based on merit.
- Candidates seeking admissions in
B.Sc., Communication Studies, BBA, IDM should qualify the entrance examinations.
Details of the same are available on the website page of the respective
department.
- Candidates seeking admission in
B.A., BCA, BSc and B.Voc courses will have to attend a personal interview.
This is usually done after the declaration of 10+2 or equivalent
examinations results.
- You should always double-check the
eligibility criteria of the course that you are applying for.
- You can try your luck in more than
2 courses to seeif
you meet the eligibility criteria of both programs. For example, say you
have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 levels. So
applying to B.Sc. with 2 different combinations would be the correct option.
Mount Carmel College has been ranked consistently amongst the
top 20 Women’s Colleges
of the country. “India Today”, has been featuring Mount Carmel in its annual
list of the best place to study in India for many years. In 1999, MCC was awarded
5 stars by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college got accredited once
more in the year 2015.
Here is a
list of some of the achievements of Mount Carmel College.
- It became the first Women’s
College of Karnataka in 1948, after transferring to Bangalore from
Trichur.
- In 1964, it became one of the
first colleges to be affiliated with the Bangalore University.
- The very first Women’s Collegeto start
an NCC wing in Karnataka.
- Mount Carmel College won numerousaccolades for starting
the PGDBA program. One of the first all-women colleges to do so.
- It was granted autonomy in 2005, andis one of the first
colleges to get that prestigiousstatus
in Karnataka.
Reviews on Mount
Carmel College
Mount
Carmel College reviews are just a glimpse of the legacy that this
institute is known for. It has the honour of being the first of firsts in the
field of Women’s
education. The institute has been awarded several times in recognition of its
service to education and society. It has quickly adapted itself as per the
changing trends in the education sector. Many a time, it has been the pioneer
in coming up with innovative and excellent academics programs.
Students, parents, faculties and staff members have always been immensely proud
of this institute. The college’s pristineinfrastructure will without a doubt be a treat to your eyes. Lecture rooms,
library, auditorium, laboratories, cafeteria, sports facilities, hostel, chapel
are apart of the
sprawling campus. Not just for namesake, each facility is well defined and
equipped with the latest features. It is a small world in itself.
Mount Carmel College achieves its mission of, “To promote
inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony and concern for the human family”,
by inviting international students to its campus. Students from all over the
globe are educated at this prestigious seat of learning. The number of applicants from Germany, Fiji
Islands, Thailand, Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldives
Gulf nations has increased staggeringly
over the past few decades.
Course and
Curriculum at Mount Carmel College
“To promote Value-based education”, “To provide quality
integral, vocational and career-oriented education and create a climate of
human and educational excellence”, are two primary missions of MCC. Mount
Carmel College Bangalore runs courses in Science,
Commerce and Management, Education and Humanities. With 38 undergraduates, 19
postgraduate, 2 B.Voc programs, doctoral diplomas and doctoral programs, it is
one of the most sought after Women’s
College today.
IGNOU in 2011 has awarded it the status of “Recognized Research
Centre”. Mount Camel is proud to be a Scientific and Industrial Research
Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
(DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northern Essex also
invites students through the study abroad program in collaboration with Mount
Carmel College.
Undergraduate
Programs
If you are planning to take admission in an undergraduate
course, you should have qualified 10+2 level examinations from a recognized
board or university. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying
examinations can also apply.
Science/ Computer
Science Stream:
- B. Sc. with various combinations
of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology,
Computer Science, Electronics, Statistics, Environmental Science,
Biotechnology, Composite Home Science, Interior Design and Management,
Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, Fashion and Apparel Design.
- Four years integrated course of
B.Sc. B.Ed. with Physics, Chemistry Mathematics and Chemistry, Botany
Zoology combinations.
- BCA
Humanities Stream:
- B.A. with various combination of
History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Travel and
Tourism, Psychology, English, Communication Studies, Physical Education.
- Four years integrated course of
B.A B.Ed. with History Economics, Political Science and History Economics
and Sociology.
- Commerce and Management Stream
- BBA
- B.Com in General, Professional,
Industry Integrated, Tourism and Travel Management, Business Process
Services, International Accounting and Finance.
Vocational Degree
·
B.Voc is offered in Analytics, Hospitality and
Tourism.
Research Programs
The Bangalore University has identified the department of
commerce and management as a Research Centre. These PhD programs are as per the
guidelines laid by the Bangalore University. You can pursue research studies in
Biotechnology, Botany, Commerce, Electronics and Life Science.
Post Graduate Courses are offered in science, humanities,
commerce and management stream.
Master of Science
(M.Sc.) in:
- Biotechnology
- Bio-Chemistry
- Electronics
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Human Development
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Nano Science and Technology
- Plant Science and Herbal Wealth
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- MCA
- Post Graduate Diploma in
Environmental Management and Auditing (PGDEMA)
Master of Arts in:
- Economics
- English
- Public Policy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism
(PGDT)
Master of Commerce
in:
- General
- Finance and Accounting
- International Business
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
(PGDBA)
Evening Courses
Mount Carmel College has the provision for an evening course in
PGDBA. Open for both males and female students, the classes are conducted in
the evening and weekends. You can opt for specialization in Human Resources,
Marketing, Accounting and Finance.
UGC Funded Add-0n
Course
In 2006, the University Grant Commission marked Mount Carmel as
a college with Potential for Excellence (CPE). It runs Event Management and
Interior Space Planning and Design course at the college premises.
Mount Carmel College came up with a Centre for Extended
Education (CEE) in 2005. The aim of the centre is to impart vocational based
short courses, diploma, training for competitive examinations and outreach
programs.
Being an institute with social welfare as its prime agenda, the
fees structure is affordable. Once a Carmelite, you will surely appreciate the
quality education that the administration avails you at such a nominal charge.
The detailed fee
structure is available online on the website for respective courses. You need
to pay the fees on the day of admissions. If you wish to avail any concession
or financial aid from the college, you must get in touch with the concerned
person in the admission office.
Yes, plenty. If you are one of the bright students who believe
in paying for their own fee, Mount Carmel has the provision of financial aid to
the deserving candidates. The Government of India scholarship schemes and
private financial grants are available to help secure a future for many of its
students. Some of the notable aids are:
- Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Scholarship
- Ministry of Human Resource
Development Scholarship
- Single Girl Child Scholarships -
P.G. Students
- Meghalaya Scholarship
- C.V. Raman Scholarship
- Government of Karnataka –
Department of Minorities Scholarship
- Government of Nagaland Higher
Education Scholarship
- Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship
- SC/ST - Fee Concession
- Directorate of Higher Technical
Education Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship
- Govt. of India Ministry of Labour
Scholarship
- SC/ST Scholarship
- Department of Sainik Welfare
Scholarship
- BCM Scholarship
- BCM- Fee Concession
- Ex-Service Pension Scholarship
- Private Scholarship
One of the most critical missions of Mount Carmel College is “To
provide quality, integral, vocational and career-oriented education and create
a climate for human and educational excellence.”
General Electric was the first company to come for campus
placements for the 1999-2000 batches. Since then, there has been no looking
back. Some of the world-classcompanies
frequenting the placement drives include Accenture, Google, Infosys, The
Oberoi Group, Mu Sigma, BOSCH, SAP LABS, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, IBM,
E&Y, Delloite, Indigo, Kuoni Group, Thomson Reuters, TATA, P&G, KPMG,
H.P., Teach for India.
As a Carmelite, you will be given ample opportunities to define
your career. Mount Carmel has an evident road map for placement for all its
students. Formed in the year 2002, the Mount
Carmel College Placement cell streamlines
the complete process. All the students must register for placement. Campus
recruitment training is conducted for 2nd-year students of all streams, to
increase their employability quotient. Typically the arrangement starts by
mid-August each academic year and continues. I.T., Consulting, FMCG, Health
Care, Real Estate and Hospitality are some of the major recruiters of
Carmelites.
Initiatives such as seminars and workshops, career fair, jobs
and internships drive, guests lectures, talk sessions, scholarships contest,
article ships and fellowship program help align students interests with job
openings. Full time and part-time internships programs are invited from the
corporate world to groom the students for work life. All in all, you be assured
of tremendous opportunities to bag the employment of your choice and be
prepared by some of the best career counsellors in the industry.
If you are someone who gets up just 15 minutes before lecture commencement, loves
to sleep late because you are binge-watching your favourite web series, famous
for being messy, then the MCC hostel is not for you. But yes, for someone who
is used to hostel life, and wants to get the maximum out of her education
phase, it’s the best option.
The hostel has good ambience with all the necessary facilities
needed for comfortable hostel life.
College life at
Mount Carmel College
After school life, you will undoubtedly find your college days
at Mount Carmel
exciting. Apart from academics, you will have a busy schedule of
extracurricular and co-curricular activities. NSS, NCC, Student union is very
active in MCC. If you are talented, the college will make sure that your talent
gets showcased. Carmelites have been excelling in sports, dance, and music,
academics and bringing laurels to the college. Cul Ah, one of the most awaited
events in Bangalore, is the annual cultural event of MCC. There will be several
moreevents throughout
the session to keep you enthralled. The college believes in a conductive
environment to nurture young minds.
By the end of your collegetenure, you will come out as someone responsible,
socially conscious, with a sense of kinships and eco-justice ready to take on
the world, promising a better tomorrow.
Mount Carmel
College address is quite easy to
figure out. The college is one of the best-known landmarks of Bangalore. All
you need to do is put in Mount Carmel College, Bangalore on the Google map link
to get the route map from anywhere in India.
Hope we have covered all that you wanted to find out about your
dream college Mount Carmel. All the very best for your future!!
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