Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru

Overview

Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru admitted its first batch of 50 women students on July 7, 1948. The all-women’s college offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across the faculties arts, science, home science and commerce. The college has been awarded ‘A+’ accreditation and five stars by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. In 2006, the University Grants Commission identified it as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE). The college also enjoys ‘autonomous’ status. The college is managed by the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of Sr. Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. It’s ultimate aim is to empower women with the help of education.

The college’s vision is to equip students through value-based, quality-driven, and holistic-oriented education with a vision to uplift society, and to empower the socially and economically marginalized while simultaneously, creating a ‘Civilization of Love’. The college motto is “Ad Jesum per Mariam” or “To Jesus through Mary”.

Campus

The college is spread over an area of 256,256 square feet with many gardens, trees, and open spaces. The classrooms are spacious and well ventilated. The campus comprises well-equipped labs, seminar and lecture rooms, auditoria and conference halls, canteen and kiosks, a stationery shop open during college hours, a chapel and a prayer room for students and faculty of various faiths.

Three well-stocked libraries cater to the needs of pre-university, degree and undergraduate and postgraduate students with more than 91,000 books, 150 periodicals, 15 newspapers, 2000 CDs and DVDs and internet facility. The college also provides photocopy services.

Other facilities available on campus include a rest room for the faculty, a non-residential student center, a branch of UCO Bank, a well-equipped gym that students can use by paying a nominal monthly fee. The college also has qualified counselors on campus.

Academics

Pre-university: Arts, science, commerce and home science

Undergraduate Courses

Part 1: English

Part 2: Second language (Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit, French, German)

Part 3: A combination of three core subjects in the chosen course.

Students who have not studied the above-mentioned languages can opt for additional English after obtaining the necessary certification of exemption.

The various degree courses offered are:

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce)

BBM (Bachelor of Business Management)

BMTT (Business Management and Travel & Tourism)

B.Com. (Industry Integrated)

Post Graduate Courses

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Postgraduate Diploma Courses

Business Administration (PGDBA)

Business Administration (PGDBA) – Specialization in Finance, HRM, Marketing or Public Relations.

Early Childhood Care and Education

Electronics

Information Technology Management (PGPITM) PG Diploma in Research Methodology and Clinical Laboratory Techniques

Evening Courses (6 p.m.-8 p.m)

Diploma / Postgraduate programs both men and women in the following subjects

Human Resource Management (PGPHRM)

Advertising and Public Relations

Financial Management (PGPFM)

Marketing Management (PGPMM)

Information Technology Management (PGPITM)

Placements:

The MCC placement cell conducts various activities such as workshops, seminars, mock interviews and placement training throughout the year which give students an insight into various career opportunities. MCC conducts its annual placement drive from August.

2019-20 placement highlights: the 2019-20 placement drive saw a record-breaking placement percentage of 100%. Top recruiting companies among leading MNCs included Google, IBM, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini. The highest salary package was recorded at INR 7.5 LPA while the average package stood at INR 4.3 LPA.

General Information

Accomodation
Yes

Min Fee
60000

Max Fee
100000

Library
Yes

Transportation
Yes

Student Mix
Women

No of Students
2200

Campus Size
256,256 square feet

Labs
Yes

Internet Wi-Fi
Yes

Sports
Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gym, Hockey

Admission

Undergraduate Admission (B.A./ B.Sc./B.C.A./B.Com./B.Voc.)

Selection Criteria: Academic merit in last qualifying exam and interview

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Admission Procedure:

Candidates are required to register for admissions through the college official website along with submission of required documents/information and payment of application fees.
Candidates’ eligibility shortlisted based on their 10+2/last qualifying exam marks. This will be followed by an interview round (except B.Com. and B.Voc. admissions which are solely academic merit based).
Candidates will be shortlisted based on 10+2 marks and performance in interview. Shortlisted candidates may confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying the fees.

Undergraduate Admission (B.B.A.)

Selection Criteria: Written test (MCMAT) scores and performance in group discussion and private interview.

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board

Admission Procedure:

Candidates are required to register for admissions through the college official website along with submission of required documents/information and payment of application fees.
Candidates are required to write the MCMAT written test, clearing which they will be invited for the group discussion and private interview round.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks scored in the MCMAT, group discussion and private interview. Shortlisted candidates may confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying the fees.

Postgraduate Admission (M.A./M.Com.)

Selection Criteria: Academic merit.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Admission Procedure:

Candidates are required to register for admissions through the college official website along with submission of required documents/information and payment of application fees.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit, i.e, marks scored in graduate examinations. Shortlisted candidates may confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying the fees.

Postgraduate Admission (M.C.A.)

Selection Criteria: Common entrance test scores.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s (B.C.A.) degree from a recognized university

Admission Procedure:

Candidates are required to register for admissions through the college official website along with submission of required documents/information and payment of application fees.
Candidates are required to write the common entrance test conducted by IIT/VTU/KMAT.
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of marks scored in the common entrance test may confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying the fees.

Doctoral Admission (Ph.D.)

Selection Criteria: MCC-conducted entrance exam.

Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant discipline/specialization from a recognized university.

Admission Procedure:

Candidates are required to register for admissions through the college official website along with submission of required documents/information and payment of application fees.
Candidates are required to write the entrance test conducted by MCC.
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of marks scored in the entrance test may confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying the fees.

Fees: please contact the university for detailed fee structure.

https://mccblr.edu.in/

Achievement

Mount Carmel College was the first women’s college in Karnataka and the first women’s college to start PGDBA in India. It was also the first in Karnataka to start the NCC wing.

The college was also selected for the India Study Abroad Program by the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northern Essex and by the ICCR and Educational Consultants (India) for foreign students. The college has also won the Dr. Job Memorial Award for “Excellent and Innovative Programs”.

Mount Carmel College has been ranked among the top 20 schools in the EducationWorld India Autonomous Colleges Rankings 2020-21.