St Philomena College was founded by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a College in this part of the state would save the people of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for higher education. He set out to realize his dream and the mission was accomplished in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the Institute has lived up to societal expectations, turning out consistent and appreciable results in academic and non-academic fields. The institution does attempt to treat the primary stakeholders in 5 UG programs and 5 PG programs with a rewarding educational experience.
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified | Re-Accredited by NAAC at ‘A’ Grade | Managed by the CBE
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has identified St. Philomena College, Puttur as one of the Best Performing Institution along with the other 68 HEI’s in the nation with Green Smart Campus which is focusing on Cleanliness, Waste Management, Water Conservation as well as Wastewater Management.
The efforts have been placed on record by the MHRD in its Handbook of Institutional Achievements in Swachh Campus Ranking 2019 along with other 68 Higher Educational Institutions. This great recognition would boost our decade long efforts in serving mother Earth.
Particularly in the efforts of promoting Swachhta in villages the College has been placed at the 4th place in Karnataka. Promotion of Effective Solid and Liquid Waste management in the campus has been well appreciated by the MHRD.