Mount Carmel College Admissions 2021, Bangalore

Established in the year 1948, Mount Carmel College Bangalore is one of the best women’s colleges. This college was initially in Trichur where it was affiliated to Madras University. It was then shifted to Bangalore where it got affiliated to Bangalore University in the year 1964. As per Arts College Rankings by India Today (May 22, 2017 Issue) Mount Carmel College Bangalore ranking in India is at number 15 for providing finest education. Re-accredited with A+ by NAAC in 2006, this college has notable Alumni, such as, two of India’s most successful Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma. MCC Bangalore owned and managed by the congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST).

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, today is driven by a vision to be change agents leading to creation of individuals who will be lead transformation and development at different levels of life not just across the country but also at the international level. Education at Mount Carmel College Bangalore is provided to empower the students so they can respond pro – actively to issues and conflicts existing in today’s real world. In a world where women are yet unable to exercise their freedom the college plays an important role.  

The college embarked upon its journey with a batch of 50 women students, and presently this is one of the best all-women colleges in India with over 5500 students. Now it has “A+” accreditation and was named as Potential for Excellence (CPE) by UGC in the year 2006.

Awards and Accolades

The achievements of the college are as follows:-

It won the award for “Excellence and Innovative Programs” which was presented with the Dr. Job Memorial Award.

The chemistry department of Mount Carmel College got an award from IIMS (Jodhpur) Indian society for Lead Awareness and Research (INSLAR) for successfully conducting special lead certification course. Award was given in association with World health organization. Hence, one can say that the institute has spread its wings wide through its student friendly environment.

It won a special award from Karnataka government as the 'best degree college in Extra-curricular activities' in the year 2018.

Recognized as a star college under the star college scheme of Department of Biotechnology, which lies under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The college has NCC facilities, so one can contribute to that part too.

India Today ranked Mount Carmel College in top 20 colleges of India.

IGNOU has recognized several departments of Mount Carmel College as research centers.

It has signed a MOU with big industrial companies for students of BBA. Some of the companies include Welt Education and TCS.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell & Northern Essex selected Mount Carmel for India Study Abroad Program.

The college has a bright vision to provide world class education to everyone irrespective of their caste and creed. Promoted by Carmelite Sisters (followers of Mother Teresa), the college mainly prioritizes young girls to make their dreams a reality because of which the college receives numerous applications for admission every year. Every student of this college is proud to be known as a Carmelite. Moreover, this college has produced many politicians and sportsperson, along with other known personalities. To maintain discipline, the college follows strict Mount Carmel College attendance rules which students are required to follow.

In order to help out low income groups of students, the college offers financial assistance to deserving students. Some government scholarships include C.V. Raman Scholarship, Department of Sainik Welfare Scholarship, Government of Karnataka – Department of Minorities Scholarship, Ex-Service Pension Scholarship, Single Girl Child Scholarships- P.G Students, SC/ST Scholarship, etc. Fee concessions are also offered to some students, and they may also allow you to pay Mount Carmel College fees in easy installments, if requested.