St. Joseph's College,Calicut was established in 1956, formerly known as Devagiri college.

Envisioned by the CMI Congregation and established in 1956, St Joseph College, Devagiri, affiliated to the University of Calicut has been imparting quality education for the last 66 years as one of the most prestigious Arts & Science Colleges in Malabar. True to its Motto, PRO DEO ET PATRIA (For God and Country), the institution works with commitment to create a just and humane society, upholding national integration and religious harmony, with special emphasis on the enrichment of the poor and the marginalized. As recognition of its endeavours and achievements in the academic, cultural and social realms, NAAC had accredited the College with A Grade in 2004, and the institution was re-accredited with a CGPA of 3.63 on a four point scale in 2011. 

The College was recognized as a "College with Potential for Excellence" by UGC in 2010 and was conferred autonomy in the year 2014. In 2016, the college was Re-accredited by NAAC as the first college to be awarded with A++ grade in the Country with a CGPA of 3.76 on a four point scale. Maintaining an ideal ambience and striking a delicate balance between curricular and co-curricular activities, this institution has produced more than 200 toppers in University examinations.  

They maintained a striking balance between curricular and co-curricular activities.

St.Joseph’s College, has been imparting education for the past 55 years and is considered as one of the prestigious arts and Science College. 

VISION

"To form leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually mature, morally upright, psychologically, acceptable who will champion the cause of justice, love, truth and peace and who are ever open to further growth.

To create a just and humane society where dignity of the human person is respected, where unjust social structures are challenged, where our cultural heritage of ahimsa, religious harmony and national integration is upheld, and where the poor and the marginalised are specially taken care of".

MISSION

To build up a community of staff and students committed to the common pursuit of truth and moral excellence.

To help students 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.

To inculcate in the students a sense of responsibility to the nation, and encourage their creative involvement in the building up of a new India - a country free from exploitation, injustice, ignorance, poverty and misery.