Jesus & Mary College

About us – Jesus & Mary College

Jesus & Mary College was founded in 1964 as a women’s college dedicated to providing students with an education based on the values of faith and service to humanity. Since then, we have grown into one of Delhi University’s most respected institutions, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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At Jesus & Mary, we believe that holistic education is essential for personal and professional growth. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students and help them develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their future careers. We also prioritize extracurricular activities, encouraging our students to get involved in campus organizations that allow them to explore their interests outside the classroom.

Jesus & Mary strives to create a nurturing environment that is student-centric, providing our faculty and staff with the necessary resources and support to ensure students achieve their educational goals. Our commitment extends beyond academics; we emphasise developing character and teaching the importance of respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion and empathy.

Vision And Mission

Vision:

Jesus & Mary College strives to provide students with an excellent educational experience. Our goal is to create a nurturing community where self-directed learners are inspired, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential as socially responsible citizens of the world.

Mission:

At Jesus & Mary College, we believe that academic excellence, creative expression, and social responsibility go hand in hand. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and values they need in order to become successful contributors to society. We are committed to promoting a culture of respect and mutual support throughout our learning environment.

History

Jesus and Mary College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi, located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The college was founded by the Congregation of Jesus and Mary in 1968 by merging two of its schools—Sacred Heart School (est. 1941) and St. Columba’s (est. 1940). In 1971, it started offering undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences affiliated to the University of Delhi. It also started to offer postgraduate degrees in 1973, when the Zoology Department was established.

In keeping with its motto “Ut Omnes Unum Sint” (“That all may be one”), the college initially offered only science courses for women students but began introducing other courses over time, such as BCom (1971), BA in Political Science & Psychology (1976), BA (Hons.) in English (1977), MA in English (1981), MSc in Chemistry and Physics (1984) and BSc Hons. In Economics (1991).

Today, Jesus and Mary College offer many postgraduates as well as undergraduate courses ranging from humanities, and social sciences to natural sciences like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Bio-Science disciplines. Apart from curricular studies, there are a variety of co-curricular activities available within the college such as debates, seminars, theatre plays etc., which are organized throughout the year by various student societies like Kalpana Chawla Society for Women Empowerment or The Debating Society etc.. There is also an annual inter-college cultural festival called LaFiesta – South Asian Cultural Festival that brings together several colleges from all over India with hundreds of participants every year.

The college also provides several facilities for students’ housing including hostel accommodation for around 300 girls admitted into resident Colleges/Universities apart from Jesus & Mary College as well as a few spacious flats which mostly have been used by foreign students visiting India on academic pursuits or internships hosted by the college through its Foundation Courses Programmes run in partnership with different universities from all around the world such as National University Singapore, KU Leuven Belgium etc.

In recent years the college has expanded even further having secured affiliation with IGNOU under which it now runs several courses granting degrees equivalent to UGC-recognised graduate diplomas/degrees along with certificates/certified diplomas aimed at providing additional educational qualifications to already existing graduates thus allowing them to add better value to their degree.

Best Practices

Respect and value fellow students and college staff: All students must show respect for their peers, faculty members, and any other people inside the college premises, in order to create a respectful, inclusive environment.
Show commitment to your studies: Students should ensure they’re focused on their studies by participating in classes, engaging in course readings, completing research relevant to their major/field of study and engaging with professors.
Abide by all rules that are applicable within the college ground: Always follow the codes of conduct specified by the college administration, in order to ensure safety and fairness throughout the campus.
Lead a healthy lifestyle: Health and well-being should be of utmost importance while staying at college; encourage students to maintain good diet habits and partake in physical activities such as sports or workout sessions regularly during their academic journey.
Stick to ethical manners & values: Ethics contribute greatly to an individual’s overall personal development; integrity should be demonstrated by all members present on campus. Further, never engage in inappropriate activities which may result in disciplinary action being taken against you or your classmates.
Acknowledge cultural differences: Recognizing diverse cultures is essential when studying abroad; familiarising yourself with different traditions can make you more tolerant towards foreign communities and support your social acceptance amongst them.