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St. Mary's College Info

St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is a prestigious women’s institution established in 1948. It was founded by the Congregation of Mother of Sorrows Servants of Mary (Servites) to provide higher education to young women, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

The college operates as a Catholic minority institution and is affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. It was granted autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2009, enabling it to design its curriculum and academic framework.

Located in an urban campus in Thoothukudi, the college is recognized for its commitment to empowering women through education in a Christian environment. Over the years, it has grown into a center of excellence offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across arts, commerce, and science disciplines. St. Mary’s College is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support academic excellence and extracurricular activities.

St. Mary’s College stands as a beacon of quality education for women in Tamil Nadu with its rich heritage, comprehensive academic offerings, modern infrastructure facilities, financial support programs through scholarships and consistent recognition among top institutions in India. Its unwavering commitment to empowering women continues to inspire generations of learners seeking excellence in academics and beyond.

Vision-

To make young women agents of an egalitarian society through liberative education.

Mission-

To empower women through regular and non-formal courses to make them economically independent and socially aware so that they make better homes and contribute to family and social progress.

St. Mary College (SMC), Thoothukudi,  Tamil Nadu – Key Highlights

Attributes

Details

Location

ECR Road, Cruz Puram, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628001.

Website

https://stmaryscollege.edu.in/

Type of University/Institute

Private (Autonomous)/ For Women/Christian minority

Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings

Re-accredited by NAAC with grade “A+”, Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.

Programs Offered

UG, PG, Doctoral Courses

Admission Criteria

Merit-Based

Mode of application

Online

Placement

N/A

Top Recruiters

N/A

St. Mary College - Departments

Department of Arts

Department of Science

Department of Commerce

St. Mary College - Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure

                                           UG Courses

BBA/BCA

-

B.Sc

Botany

Chemistry

Computer Science

Mathematics

Physics

Zoology

Microbiology

Psychology

B.A

Economics

English

History

B.Com

Corporate Secretaryship

                                          PG Courses

M.A

Economics

English

History

Tamil

M.Sc

Botany

Zoology

Microbiology

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Science

Psychology

M.Com/MHRM

-

                                        Doctoral Courses

PhD in – English, History, Commerce, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology

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St. Mary College - Popular Programmes

St. Mary's College in Thoothukudi offers a diverse range of programs across various disciplines, catering to the academic interests of its students. Here are some of the popular programs available at the college:

  • B.A- Economics, English
  • B.Sc- Microbiology, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • M.A- English, Tamil, History
  • M.Sc- Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Psychology, Computer Science
  • MHRM
  • M.Com

St. Mary College - Eligibility Criteria

B.A/B.Com/B.Sc/BCA/BBA

Applicants must be passed 10+2.

M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/MHRM

Applicants must have passed a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

PhD

A master degree is required in related subject.

St. Mary College - Infrastructure Facilities

St. Mary's College in Thoothukudi is equipped with a range of infrastructure facilities designed to support academic and extracurricular activities. Here’s an overview of the key facilities available at the college:

Library- Through N-List, INFLIBNET, and NDL, the library subscribed to a digital library that had 35,000 volumes and 3,06,000 articles. Every department has an internet connection, which makes it easier for research scholars to access e-journals.

GYM and Sports facility.

St. Mary College - Review

Overall rating: This university campus has secured 3.7 ratings out of 5.0 Further details are provided below for each of their components.

        Components

    Rating

       Infrastructure

      3.4

         Placement

      2.0

          Faculty

      3.8

      Campus Life

      4.0

    Value For Money

      3.8

Vidyavision does not endorse the views/points of view of the students who participated in the above Reviews as they are their observations/opinions.

St. Mary College  - FAQs and Answers

Q.1 Is St. Mary College a private or government institute?

Ans.  St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), a premier institution of higher education founded  in the year 1948.

Q.2 What are the major or popular courses are offered at St. Mary College, Tamilnadu?

Ans. St. Mary's College, Thoothukudi offers a diverse array of courses across various disciplines. Some of are very popular among students such as-

  • B.A- Economics, English
  • B.Sc- Microbiology, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • M.A- English, Tamil, History
  • M.Sc- Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Psychology, Computer Science
  • MHRM
  • M.Com

Q.3 St. Mary College, Tamilnadu is affiliated to which university?

Ans.   St. Mary College, Tamilnadu affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.

Q.4 Does St. Mary College, Tamilnadu have NAAC accreditation?

Ans. St. Mary College, Tamilnadu is re-accredited by NAAC with grade “A+”.

Q.5 Where is St. Mary College located?

Ans.  Location of St. Mary College- ECR Road, Cruz Puram, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628001.

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St. Mary's College Recognitions

  • Accredited By NAAC
  • Recognized By UGC

St. Mary's College Facilities

  • Computer Lab
  • Lab
  • Auditorium
  • Gym
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Cafetaria
  • Library
  • Transport

St. Mary's College NAAC Rank

A+

St. Mary's College Courses

Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
B.Sc Science
M.Sc. Science
BA Arts
MA Arts
B.Com Commerce
M.Com. Commerce

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St. Mary's College College Rating

Overall Rating

4
Recommends: 100%
Not Recommends: 0%
Infrastructure 4
Campus 4
Faculty 4
Industry Exposure 4
Placements 4
Affordability 4
St. Mary's College College Reviews
The College is good and environment there
Name: Papri Dutta | Batch of | Rating 4
Course: Bachelor of Arts
Recommends this college
my college overall is very good and i like the management also as they are helping and the infrastructure is so good factulty are to professional and knowledged they help us in every task and the campus classes are very well maintained,
Infrastructure 4
Campus 4
Faculty 4
Industry Exposure 4
Placements 4
Affordability 4
Posted On: 22-Oct-2025
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