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About Us

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

St. Aloysius Degree College and Center for Post-Graduation Studies

We are suitably located in center of Bengaluru City at Cox town, our prestigious institution has been constituted in the education industry for close to 80 years. Our group of institution comprises of school, PUC and College. St. Aloysius degree college and Centre for Post Graduate Studies was established in 2008 and managed by the Archdiocesan Board of Education. We are accredited by NAAC and affiliated to Bengaluru North University; St. Aloysius Degree college is included under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, We affirm to higher quality education while simultaneously committing ourselves to provide affordable and accessible education for all, especially for minorities and socio-economically disadvantaged students seeking to pursue higher education. We are inclusive and secular in our approach.

Our institution strongly believe that education can shape our future generation; we are honoured to be part of bringing forth a responsible, intelligent, service-oriented society of tomorrow. We have an Inter disciplinary Research Centre which began in 2022 in association with AIIWAR, A new venture in the annals of the institution.

St. Aloysius Degree College Campus

Vision, Mission & Values

Our guiding principles and educational philosophy

Vision, Mission and Values
St. Aloysius College Emblem
IDENTITY

Emblem & Motto

EMBLEM: The burning torch is a symbol of Divine Spark, the light of knowledge. At the centre of the emblem is a Cross, a symbol of struggle and pain but also of triumph and victory. On the two sides of the Cross is a lotus and star. Lotus symbolizes enlightenment and purity. The Star symbolizes Divine guidance, self fulfillment and advancement in life. The Book is the symbol of the knowledge and wisdom.

Motto: LUCEAT LUX VESTRA in Latin means 'Let Your Light Shine Forth'

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Social Initiatives & Collaborations

We network with established non-profit and Civil Society Organizations to help students engage with a varying dimensions of social causes ranging from women empowerment, aid for natural disasters, environment, human rights violations and social awareness programs. St. Aloysius Degree College has invited human rights activists, academicians and social movement leaders, thus providing a platform for debate and discussion. The college collaborates with Indian Social Institute (ISI) Bangalore, Hope Foundation, CAP India, Vimochana, Montfort College for counseling and Holistic Approach and Microsoft Company for Artificial Intelligence. True to our vision and mission, we have maintained our distinct identity.

We are committed to nurture the hidden potential of our students and empower them to scaling greater heights of success. We are proud to have made huge strides in sports and other co-curricular activities, NCC, NSS, CSA and RED CROSS. Displaying patriotism and social commitment is one of our key forte of our institution. We are one of the very few colleges to have introduced self-financed mid-day meals for deserving students from socio-economically challenged circumstances.

OUR ETHOS

Core Values & Aloysian Formation

Our Core Values

  • Being Human: We believe in compassion, restoring dignity, respect for and acceptance of one another.
  • Being Supportive: We believe in creating a supportive atmosphere in order to nurture mutual growth and prosperity.
  • Being Proactive: We believe in continuous learning to inspire, innovate, and excel with a proactive approach.
  • Partnering: We believe in working together with various stakeholders for the educational, cultural, and social development of our students through extension activities.
  • Diversity: We believe in celebrating the diversity of the students and embracing the underlying unity and strength.

Aloysian Education

  • Caring for the whole person: We place the student’s humanity first and foster a caring campus community.
  • Discovering talents: We encourage students to discover their gifts through a variety of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
  • Becoming a person for others: We form graduates with concern, compassion, and conscience who serve the common good.
  • Engaging with the world: We help students relate to local and global issues and become citizens for change.
  • Enlivening a centuries-old Catholic tradition: We aim at forming persons who will change the world for the better through value-based education.

Profile of an Aloysian Graduate

Academic Excellence

  • Mastery over basic concepts of one’s specialization.
  • Open-mindedness and desire towards continuous learning.
  • Creative and innovative thinking.
  • Objective reasoning for exploring issues.

Humanism

  • Learn to accept oneself with one’s limitations and strengths.
  • Ability to move beyond self with an attitude of sharing, caring, and forgiveness.
  • Sensitivity, respect, universal love, and tolerance towards others.
  • To live a life of simplicity.

Social Concern

  • Be aware of national and global concerns and raise a voice against discrimination.
  • Value the Indian Constitution, citizenship, and participation.
  • Be concerned about the environment and promote sustainable development.
  • Become agents of change in society by becoming dissenters when needed.

General Skills

  • Possess life skills of problem solving, self-esteem, and teamwork.
  • Work independently as well as in collaboration with self-discipline and motivation.
  • Be a person adaptable to change without giving up values and options.
  • Communicate effectively and clearly.