St. Jude's College, Thoothoor was established in 1980
The College owes its existence to the indefatigable and daring efforts of ten Rev. Fathers who formed themselves into a society named, "The Latin Catholic Fishermen's Educational Society" (Regn. No. 13/78) Unmindful of the vague future and working under stress and strain, but depending on the Divine Providence, the society put forth its generous efforts which were crowned with success when, at last, the college was started with the permission of the Tamil Nadu Government in the academic year 1980-81. The College was affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University in the Year 1980-81. With the establishment of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University at Tirunelveli in 1990, the College is now affiliated to it. The College is also recognized by UGC for grants under 2 (f) and 12(B).
The College is located at Sun Hall Estate in a vast area of 40 acres of land at Thoothoor, 10 K.M. South of Kaliakkavilai in Vilavancode Taluk. Within a period of 39 years the college today has well-equipped laboratories and class rooms amidst a sylvan setting. It has a vast stretch of play ground with modern infrastructures to cater to the needs of the local youth who are basically sports - loving. It also has a hostel for women.
The college aims at providing integrated and personalized higher education in accordance with the rights of the minority community guaranteed under the constitution of the country.
The principal aim is to provide accent to women education and imparting knowledge, coupled with religious fervor and morality.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The College aims at providing integrated and personalized higher education to the Latin Catholic fisherman community in accordance with the rights of the minority community guaranteed under Art 30 of the constitution of the Country. It gives accent to women education.
It exposes rural reality to the students through extension education and concentrates on the development of the innate strength of the students through the services of the dedicated staff. Apart from the regular curriculam, every students is required to attend Value Education classes.
VISION
MISSION
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Of Science in Botany | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Science in Physics | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor of Science in Zoology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full Time | 2 Years | BCA |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce with Computer Application | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Master of Commerce | Full Time | 2 Years |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full Time | 3 Years |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Of Arts in History | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor of Education | Full Time | 1 Year | 10+2+3 |