St. Joseph's College Devagiri

About Institution

Established in the year 1956, the college St. Joseph's College, popularly known as Devagiri College envisioned by the C.M.I Congregation, is a Christian minority institution and was formally inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras.

First affiliated to the University of Madras and then to the University of Kerala , this college is now under the University of Calicut . Maintaining an ideal ambience and striking a delicate balance between curricular and co-curricular activities, this institution has produced more than 180 toppers in University examinations, won the University athletic champions seventeen times, produced artists who have won laurels at national levels, and nurtured sportsmen and professionals of international reputation.

Vision

We, the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, after the example of our Founder Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, consider education integral to the formation of human person for the fulfilment of his/her individual and social responsibilities.
Our educational endeavours aim at forming leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually mature, morally upright, psychologically integrated, physically healthy and socially acceptable who will champion the cause of justice, love, truth and peace and who are ever open to further growth.

Mission

To build up a community of staff and students committed to the common pursuit of truth and moral excellence
To help students to achieve self-discipline, cultivate good habits and become open to the Spirit.
To train students in clarity of thought and accuracy of expression and develop in them leadership qualities.
To promote a healthy modern outlook among the students while drawing inspiration from our ancient cultural heritage and tradition.
To become an instrument of social change and a force for integration among linguistic, religious, and caste groups and inspire young men and women to work for the eradication of social evils.