St Joseph's College, Darjeeling
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| Motto | Sursum Corda |
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Motto in English
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Lift up your heart |
| Type | College (Co-educational) |
| Established | 1888 |
| Affiliation | University of North Bengal |
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Religious affiliation
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Jesuit (Roman Catholic) |
| Principal | Fr. Dr. Donatus Kujur, S.J. |
| Location | Darjeeling, West Bengal, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | St.Josephs College |
St Joseph's College is a government-aided, Christian minority, co-educational college in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, about 3 km north of downtown Darjeeling. It grew out of St. Joseph's School established in 1888. The college began in 1927 when it was affiliated to Calcutta University. In 1962 the college was affiliated with the newly established University of North Bengal. Undergraduate programs include liberal arts, commerce and science, as well as business administration and computer application. A master's degree in English has been offered since 2006. The college boasts a host of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to expand the students' potential.
In 1927 the college was affiliated to Calcutta University. By 1949 it was fully accredited to offer courses in B.A. and B.Sc. In 1962 with the establishment of the University of North Bengal the college was affiliated to that university. In 1963 St. Joseph's moved to new school premises at the present site.
Courses offered include honours in English, Nepali, political science, economics, history, botany, zoology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting.
Besides these the college offers eleven career-oriented programmes as add-on courses.
The research Centre for Studies in Rural Economy, Appropriate Technology and Environment (CREATE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) at Indiana University, USA. Another such memorandum was signed with University of Manitoba in October 2002.
National Cadet Corps (NCC): students interested in a military career, character formation, and training in a disciplined life are encouraged to join the college units of the NCC (boys and girls).
National Service Scheme (NSS): those interested in social-service and welfare by helping the less privileged in society, as well as in team building, character formation and service to the college are encouraged to join the college unit of the NSS.
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