Mount Carmel College, Bangalore


Mount Carmel College is an autonomous college located in Bangalore, India affiliated to Bengaluru Central University. It is one of the first women’s colleges established in 1944 in Trichur as 'Carmel College' under the Madras University and shifted to Bengaluru in 1948. It's ultimate aim is to empower women with the help of education.

Academics and accredition

The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in arts, science and commerce. The college is Re-Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC. A College with Potential for Excellence by UGC, Star College Status by DBT, Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. The college has a sister institution Mount Carmel Institute Of Management which offers Post Graduation Diploma in Business Management for women. In 2008, it was ranked by India Today as one of the top three colleges in Karnataka in the fields of arts, science and commerce.

Student festivals

Cul Ah is the cultural fest of the college that includes events such as dance, drama, music and academically driven contests like quizzes. Cross Currents is a national level Commerce Fest and Carpediem is a national level management fest.

Notable alumni