Nirmala College, Ranchi a Christian Minority Institution was founded in August 1969 by the Society of Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary. The Society exercises its responsibility for Nirmala College through a Governing Body.

The college is established with the primary purpose of providing Catholic young women of this area the opportunity of higher learning offered in a spirit and atmosphere of Christian simplicity, sincerity, concern, and faith. The College also welcomes students of all other communities irrespective of caste and their belief is fully respected.

The college is affiliated to Ranchi University, Ranchi and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.51 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 3rd March 2015.

The college offers two Intermediate courses in Arts & Science streams & also offer Bachelor's degrees in Arts, Commerce, Science, & Management streams.

This college is particularly famous for its Commerce faculty and Vocational Courses, including Bachelor of Biotechnology, Information Technology, Computer Application & Maintenance.

Side by side the facility of add-on courses are available here. The Faculty of Arts & Science is also very rich in this college with a large number of experienced teachers there.

Vision:

• The educational apostolate, therefore, aims at creating a human society free from prejudices, superstitions and discriminations based on sex, religion, caste and economic status leading to concern for another, especially the underprivileged
• To implement this vision, the Congregation expects the collaboration of a supportive and inspiring management, a dedicated and united staff, concerned parents and valued assistance of the students both past and present, of the neighboring community and government authorities

Mission:

• The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary founded by Fr.

  Peter Joseph Triest in Belgium in 1803 and established in India in Dalhousie in 1901 is mission to reveal that God is love

• The mission as Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary is to reveal that God is love

Objectives:

• To offer students a milieu conducive to their integral development in which they will find respect for desirable personal and social values of life
• To train students to become capable and responsible citizens
• To foster and promote the ideas of unity in diversity, harmony, peace, and justice among students who hail from all sections of Indian Society
• To strive for academic excellence and ensure the fullest development of the individual personality