Milestone

May 2024

2024

St. Joseph College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda achieves a remarkable 85th Rank in NIRF rankings, A++ Grade, a reflection of our institution’s dedication to quality education, research, and student success.
Honourable Chairperson of University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof.M.Jagadesh Kumar visited the college and interacted with the students and faculty in connection with Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
Autonomy Extension Granted for Next 10 Years
DST approved CURIE and FIST Fund
Academic Bank of Credit System Implemented
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) 3 Star Grading
State Level Award – Best NSS Unit
SERB – TARE Grant
Chief Minister’s Prathibha Award- recognizing the achievements of 12 students; each receives a grant of 1 lakh and certificate of appreciation
Ajeesha A, M A English Represented Indian University Powerlifting Team, World University Championship, Slovenia
50 + companies visited the campus for recruitments 250+ Students placed in 2023-2024 from various departments
Water Quality Analysis initiative of the Department of Biotechnology has been officially recognized by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.
Three students from the college have been selected as NEP Saarthi – Ms Olivia Wilson, Ms. Annanya Santhosh, Ms. Angeline Sunny.
The college welcomed 13 Manipuri students to the Campus and gave then the opportunity to complete their higher studies free of cost.

2023

Accredited by NAAC at A++ with 3.66
NIRF Ranking 100-150 band
Manuscript preserved & Study on Sngama Grama Madhavan exhibited in the UGC Pavilian in Delhi which got Special appreciation from the Education Minister of India
Renovation of the College Library
Book Tower
Amar Jawan
BOOT (Innovation Centre)
Butterfly Garden
Script Garden

2022

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda has been recognized in the band Performer as per ATAL Rankings.
The College has been elevated to the band of 100-150 in NIRF Rankings.
India Today National Survey identified St. Joseph’s College as the 74th Best College to offer B.Sc Courses.
The College was certified as a Green Office with A grade by Haritha Kerala Mission.
The College received “Vidhya Shreshta” Award for Excellence from Lion’s Club International for Outstanding Covid Relief Activities conducted by faculty, staff and NCC volunteers.
Aneesha M, Anjali S and Seeya Metilda Baiju of II BA English won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals respectively at the Asian Junior Power lifting Championship held at Turkey. Aneesha M was crowned the Best Lifter, thus becoming the First Indian Player to win the title.
60 National and International Webinars were conducted by various Departments and Committees.
Ms. Isha Farha Quraeshy from the Department of Botany (2006-2009 Batch) was elected as Best Alumna for her achievements.
The College is to set up a state-of-the-art media lab with 50 computers.
Outcome-based education implemented for Post Graduate students.
Dr. Binu T. V won the award for Best NSS Programme Officer in the Calicut University. St. Joseph’s College was selected as Best NSS Unit.
College Magazine “Niramaya“ released by Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Dr. R. Bindu.
Seed Money has been given by the management to 16 faculty and 58 students to motivate their research aptitude.
4 faculty got research projects of Rs. 2 Lakhs, sponsored by KSE and KLF, Irinjalakuda.

2021

St. Joseph College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda has been recognized in the band ‘performer’ as per ATAL Rankings.
Aneesha M., Anjali S and Seeya Metilda Baiju of II BA English won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals respectively at the Asian Junior Power Wing Championship held at Turkey.
Aneesha M was crowned the Best Lifter, thus becoming the First Indian Player towin the title.
60 National and International Webinars were conducted by various Departments and Committees.
Ms. Linet Sebastian, Assistant Professor, Department of English was awarded Ph.D.
Ms Litty Chacko secured a Project Grant of Rs. 15 Lakhs for Manuscript Management and Conservation.
The Alumane Association sponsored 8 solar lights in the campus.
The first virtual gathering of the Alumane was conducted by the Gulf Chapter, the International Chapter and the UAE Chapter in January.
A Synthetic track sponsored by Federal Bank worth 10 lakhs.
An Open Gym provided for the public.
The College has set up a state-of-the-art media lab with 50 computers.
Outcome-based education implemented for Post Graduate students.
Dr. Binu T. V won the award for Best Programme Officer in the Calicut University.
St. Joseph’s College was selected as the Best NSS Unit.
Dr. Naijil George, Dr. Sr. Viji M.O. and Dr. Gigi Poulose secured guideships.
College Magazine “Niramaya” released by Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Dr. R. Bindu.
Seed Money of Rs. 10 lakhs has been given by the management to 16 Faculty and 58 students to motivate their research aptitude.
4 Faculty got research projects of Rs. 2 Lakhs, sponsored by KSE and KLF, Irinjalakuda.
782 students of the college won scholarships funded by State and Central Government worth Rs. 25 Lakhs.
A new academic block was completed by utilizing the RUSA fund.

2020

New Courses started in the Self Financing stream
- B.Sc. Chemistry & B.Sc Physics: Additional Batches
- B. Sc. Costume and Fashion Designing
- B.Voc Software Development
- B.Voc Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
- B.Voc Diploma in Plant Tissue Culture & Nursery Management
- M.Sc. Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Psychology
- Integrated M.Sc Programme in Basic Science – Biology in aided stream
PhD. awarded to Ms. Sini Varghese C, Dept. of Chemistry.
9 Ph.Ds were awarded to the research scholars of various research departments
Research Guideship awarded to Dr Binu T.V, Department of Botany.
Best Female NSS Volunteer Award to Ms.Aswathy N C from History Department.
An array of academic activities which include 18 International Webinars and 13 National Webinars organized irrespective of Covid induced restrictions.
National Level Faculty Development Program “Teaching and Learning in the Post Covid Era” was organised in association with GAD-TLC, MHRD under the scheme PMMMNMTT with more than 200 participants from all around the country.
Two new permanent faculty appointed.
Rs 1,35,300 was raised by college Alumnae to buy cell phones for the needy students as part of “A Phone to Learn” project during the pandemic situation, to facilitate online learning.
Ms. Parvathi Arul Joshi of 1st MSc Chemistry became the Malappuram district winner of NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2021.
The fully equipped studio of the college I-LAB was blessed
College won the campus overall second prize in ‘Rang”, Kerala’s largest virtual youth festival organized by Kites foundation.
Award of international project by Randox, UK to CDRL

2019

Ghani award winners, Dr. Mangalambal N.R and Dr. Sr Rose Anto were honoured
Manuscript Research and Preservation Centre (MRPC) launched
PhDs awarded to 5 Faculty
Ph.D awarded to 5 Research Scholars
4 New Research guides

2018

B.Voc Courses
Campus Cafeteria
Comfort Room

2017

Holy Family Block
Alpha Block
New Examination Hall
Golden Jubilee Research Block

2016

Awarded Autonomous status
Awarded College with Potential for Excellence status
Best College in Sports in University of Calicut
Women Aggregate Championship in Sports in University of Calicut
Adventure Park
Autonomous Examination Wing

2015

DIST-FIST grant for Departments of Chemistry & Mathematics
Rajiv Gandhi Golden Award 2015 for Best Women’s College
PG Course in Physics
UG Courses in English & B.Com Finance (Additional)
Installation of Lift

2014

PG Courses in Botany & Zoology
UG Courses in B.Com Finance & BSW

2013

Awarded A Grade by NAAC (3rd Cycle)
Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Home for the Homeless
World Congress on Research and Innovation
PG Courses in Computer Science & Economics
Communicable Diseases Research Laboratory

2012

Installation of HT
Research Centre in Commerce
Research Centre in English
Installation of CC TV
Language Lab
New Car parking shelter

2011

New Hostel Block (UGC funded)
Gemology Lab
Marble plaque name board
Sr. Mary Franco Memorial Trust
Solar lamps in the Campus

2010

Mariam Thresia Block

2009

Research Centre in Chemistry

2008

St. Joseph’s Sports Academy in shuttle Badminton

2007

Computer labs for Cryptography
School Volleyball Sports Hostel Scheme

2006

Rain Water Harvesting Plant, Standard Football Field and Wellness Center

2005

HRD Plant, Biogas Plant, Transformer and Generator Room

2004

St. Joseph’s Annex (Tetra Decennium Commemorative Block) (Renamed as Sr. Mary Franco Memorial Block)

2003

Biotechnology PG Laboratory

2002

Centre for research in Mathematical Sciences
Fitness Center and Info Zone

2000

Arcadia and Relief Work of the Annunciation

1999

Indoor Stadium, MMT, Seminar Hall and Internet Kiosk

1995

Chemistry PG Laboratory

1994

Commerce Block and Conference Hall

1992

Computer Center and Physical Education Block

1990

Women’s Study Center

1989

Counseling Center and Physics Block

1984

Vocational Center and Bidecennial Open stage

1983

Prayer Hall and Mathematics Block

1981

Botany Block

1980

200m Track Stadium

1979

Library Block

1978

Non-Residential Students’ Center

1977

St. Joseph’s center for Collegiate Studies

1974

The Best College in Calicut University on the basis of Pre Degree Result for the first time, which was maintained for a long period.
College Auditorium (Decennial Hall) constructed