St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science

What St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science does

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) is a private higher education institution established in 1991 in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India. Affiliated with Annamalai University, the college delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across arts, science, commerce, and computer applications disciplines, operating in a dual-shift model (Shift I for boys, Shift II for girls). It serves approximately 4,465 students through 23 UG, 8 PG, and 8 Ph.D. programmes supported by 177 faculty members, and holds UGC recognition under sections 2(f) and 12(B), NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation (fourth cycle, 2025-2030), and a NIRF India Rankings band of 201-300 (2024 and 2025).

The institution generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees structured by programme tier (UG Shift I, UG Shift II, PG), supplemented by examination fees, revaluation fees, certificate issuance fees, and continuing education programmes run in partnership with Bharathidasan University, IGNOU, and Pondicherry University. The college operates a standard educational technology stack consisting of an internal ERP system, online admission portal, examination result system, alumni registration portal, e-learning platform, and the Carlo Acutis Media Services (CAMS) department established in March 2025 for in-house digital content production. Placement services connect graduates with employers including TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, MRF, Accenture, and Zoho.

Distribution is exclusively regional within Tamil Nadu via the main Cuddalore campus and online admission portal. The college maintains active student organizations including NSS, NCC, Rotaract, Rovers, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross, the SJC-IIC innovation council, and a Youth Parliament Club. Marketing relies on its official website, social media channels, prospectus distribution, NIRF/NAAC brand signaling, and on-campus events such as the 32nd Graduation Day (March 2026). No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; governance is led by Secretary Rev. Fr. Dr. M. Swaminathan and Principal Dr. M. Arumai Selvam.

Name

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science

Legal name

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous)

Website

https://sjctnc.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) is a private Indian higher education institution in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across arts, science, and commerce disciplines to approximately 4,465 students.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Arts and science
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuddalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through student tuition fees for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes. Fee structure is published annually in the Prospectus. Additional revenue comes from examination fees, revaluation fees, and certificate issuance fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science is a private, autonomous higher education institution offering undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across arts, science, and commerce streams. The college provides academic instruction, placement support, and continuing education services to students in Tamil Nadu, India, operating from its main campus in Cuddalore.

Product overview

St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem for educational services consisting of an internal ERP system, online admission portal, examination result system, e-learning platform, alumni registration portal, and Carlo Acutis Media Services (CAMS). The institution provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs across science, arts, and commerce disciplines, along with Ph.D. programs in seven research areas. Supporting infrastructure includes placement services, library services, and online certificate verification systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (UG) Bachelor's degree programs (BA, BSc, BCom and equivalents) offered to students who have completed higher-secondary education; designed for three-year duration covering foundational and advanced coursework in chosen discipline.
• Postgraduate Programs (PG) Master's degree programs (MA, MSc, MCom and equivalents) offered to graduates seeking advanced specialization in arts, science, and commerce disciplines; typically two-year duration with research and coursework components.
• Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.) Research-focused doctoral programs offered to candidates with master's qualifications, providing supervised research opportunities leading to a Ph.D. degree in selected arts and science disciplines.
• Placement Services Career services and campus recruitment support offered to graduating students, including coordination with corporate recruiters, resume preparation, interview preparation, and on-campus placement drives.
• Continuing Education Programs Extension and continuing education offerings delivered in partnership with external organizations, providing skill-development and certification opportunities for working professionals and adult learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,465 students enrolled across all programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carlo Acutis Media Services (Internal Initiative)minorOthers · 19 March 2025Internal media services department established on 19th March 2025 to support digital content creation, e-learning, and media production for the institution.
• Annamalai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph's College is affiliated to Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. The affiliation establishes the academic governance structure and degree awarding authority for the college's programmes.
• Bharathidasan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university under the Continuing Education Programme, offering distance and continuing education opportunities to students.
• IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university under the Continuing Education Programme, providing open and distance learning opportunities.
• Pondicherry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwining programme partner under the Continuing Education Programme, enabling students to access courses from Pondicherry University.
• Rotary Club of Cuddalore Rotary Dist.2980minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Club of Cuddalore sponsors the Rotaract Club of the college. The partnership provides support for community service activities, leadership development, and social welfare programmes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thiagarajar College, Madurai: Autonomous arts and science college in Madurai affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, offering UG, PG, and PhD programmes with strong NIRF rankings. Closely comparable as a Tamil Nadu autonomous college with similar programme breadth and regional placement focus.
• Presidency College, Chennai: Historic government arts and science college in Chennai affiliated with the University of Madras, offering UG and PG programmes across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable as a Tamil Nadu arts & science college competing for the same regional student pool, though publicly funded.
• Fergusson College, Pune: Autonomous historic arts and science college in Pune affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, offering UG and PG programmes in arts, science, and commerce. Comparable autonomous status, programme mix, and long-standing institutional reputation as a benchmark Indian arts & science college.
• Madras Christian College (MCC): Autonomous higher education institution in Chennai offering UG and PG programmes across arts, science, and commerce with autonomous status and NAAC accreditation. A leading Tamil Nadu autonomous college benchmark for SJC's programme mix and placement model.
• Stella Maris College, Chennai: Autonomous Catholic women's college in Chennai affiliated with the University of Madras, offering UG, PG, and research programmes across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable autonomous status, faith affiliation, and women's Shift II parallel in programme structure.
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai: Autonomous college in Chennai affiliated with the University of Madras offering UG and PG programmes in arts, science, and commerce with strong NAAC accreditation. Direct peer on autonomous status, programme breadth, and Tamil Nadu regional market.
• Loyola College, Chennai: Autonomous Catholic-affiliated college in Chennai affiliated with the University of Madras, offering UG, PG, and research programmes in arts, science, and commerce. Directly comparable to SJC as a private autonomous arts & science college with NAAC accreditation and a strong placement record in Tamil Nadu.
• St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli: Autonomous Catholic arts & science college in Tiruchirappalli affiliated with Bharathidasan University, one of the highest-ranked autonomous colleges in India. Strong comparability in faith-affiliated autonomous status, programme breadth, NIRF placement, and Tamil Nadu regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Autonomous Catholic arts, science, and commerce college in Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai, with a national brand and strong placement record. Comparable on autonomous status and faith affiliation, though operating in a much larger urban market with broader recognition.
• Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore: Larger multi-campus deemed university in Bangalore offering UG and PG programmes across arts, science, commerce, and professional fields with strong national brand. Comparable as a private multi-stream institution with autonomous curriculum and employer placement focus, though at a substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sjctnc
• Facebookfacebook.com/www.sjctnc.edu.in
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjctnc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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