St. Joseph's College

Student Induction Program -2025

St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) Cuddalore conducted the Student Induction Program for the academic year 2025-26 for the first year students from 23rd June to 1st July 2025. The program sensitized students to the norms and conventions of the college and the higher education system in general. Sessions were conducted on Academic Environment, College Policies, Committees, Human Values, MOOCs, campus visit, Effective English and feedback.

The Effective English Program covered fundamental areas of grammar and communication through audio-visuals, worksheets, story book reading practice, role play, quizzes and games. The ten modules taught covered verbs, to be verb, past and future tense, adjective and adverb, noun and its cases, complex sentence, perfect tense, voices, present and perfect participle, direct and indirect speech. The sessions had reading practice, vocabulary sharing (students write new words each day and share it with their groups), home-task review, grammar sessions and practice worksheets.

Applications for admission to UG and PG

Applications for admission to UG (BA/B.Sc./BCA/BBA/B.Com) and PG (MA/M.Sc./MSW/M.Com) programmes will be available from 14th April 2025.

The application can be made online through the admissions website or the college office's offline application form.

Joslit 2025 - Intercollegiate Competition

The Department of English, St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, successfully organized JOSLIT 2K25, an intercollegiate literary fest, on February 28, 2025. The event provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase their literary skills, engage in team work, and celebrate the power of language and creativity. The inauguration commenced with a keynote address by Dr. L. Kulandai Terese Fatima, Associate Professor, Department of English, C. Kandaswami Naidu College for Women, Cuddalore, in the presence of Rev. Fr. M. Swaminathan, Secretary of the College, Dr. M. Arumai Selvam, the Principal, Dr. J. Jon Arockiaraj, the Senior Vice Principal, Rev. Fr. S. Xavier, the CoE, and Mr. V.R Suresh Kumar, the Head of the Department. She delivered an insightful talk on dystopian literature, highlighting its relevance in contemporary society and its role in shaping critical perspectives on social norms, technology, and resilience. The fest witnessed enthusiastic participation, with eleven colleges competing in various events and over 182 participants showcasing their talents. Participating colleges included: Govt. Arts and Science College, Hosur, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppatur, Tagore Arts College, Pondicherry, Pope John Paul College of Education, Pondicherry, Immaculate College, Viriyur, Immaculate College Chinnakanganankuppam, Don Bosco College Yelaagiri, John Dewey College, Panruti, Kandasamy Naidu College, Cuddalore, and Idhaya College, Pondicherry. The competitions were designed to challenge students’ creativity, critical thinking, and literary knowledge. The offline events included: Dramatic Reading Rhyme Fest Modern Art Literary Mix & Match Alternate End Writing Lit. Trials Meme Masters All the World’s a Stage (Talent Show) Quiz Battle Oral Olympics Additionally, two online events—Design a Cover and Trailer Creation—gave participants an opportunity to exhibit their artistic and digital media skills. The valedictory session was graced by Dr. K. Ganeshram, who spoke on the importance of storytellers in society. He emphasized how narratives shape cultures, preserve history, and influence perspectives, reinforcing the significance of literature in everyday life. Dr. James Mary, Vice Principal (Shift-II Student Discipline) presided over the session. After an intense competition across multiple events, Immaculate College for Women, Chinnakanganankuppam, Cuddalore emerged as the overall champions, while Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women, Pondicherry secured the runners-up position. The festival concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony, where faculty members and participants appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee. Dr. X. Ann Lanka Jeyadarshini was the organizing secretary of the event. She thanked all faculty and student volunteers for the success of the event. JOSLIT 2K25 successfully fostered a spirit of learning, creativity, and collaboration, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.

Bird Census 2025 A Step Towards Avian Conservation

On March 8, 2025, the District Forest Department, Cuddalore, conducted a comprehensive Bird Census in the ecologically significant regions of Marudhaadu and Devanampattinam. In a collaborative effort to document avian biodiversity, volunteers from the Enviro Club of St. Joseph’s Arts and Science College (SJC) actively participated in the census under the guidance of **Dr. T. Ganesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, SJC.

COLLEGE DAY & WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS

The Secretary, Principal, Faculty, and Staff of St. Joseph’s College of Arts Science cordially invite all faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students to the College Day Celebration. Date: Friday, 07th March 2025 (Shift-I) Saturday, 08th March 2025 (Shift-II) Time: 04:30 PM Venue: Venmani Square We are honored to welcome distinguished guests: Shift-I: Kavingar M. Murugesh, Senior Sub-Editor, The Hindu Tamil Thisai, as the Chief Guest. Shift-II: Most Rev. Dr. Arulselvam Rayappan, Bishop of Salem, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. A. Vennila, Poet, Writer, and Assistant Editor, Tamil Nadu Government Archives, as the Guest of Honour for the International Women's Day Celebration. Let us come together to celebrate the achievements of our students, recognize excellence, and honor their contributions. Your presence will add to the joy of this occasion, and we look forward to celebrating this special day with you. Rev. Fr. Dr. M. SWAMINATHAN Secretary St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science

National Workshop on Climate Change

We are pleased to announce that the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM), Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, has accepted the proposal submitted by Dr. P. Thenmozhi, Head of the Department of Zoology, and Dr. T. Ganesh Kumar, Assistant Professor & Coordinator of the Enviro Club, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science , Cuddalore. As part of this initiative, TNCCM has also sanctioned a grant of 1,00,000 to support the successful organization of a National Workshop on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability. This workshop aims to bring together researchers, academicians, environmentalists, and students to discuss the pressing issue of climate change, its impact on biodiversity, and sustainable environmental practices. Further details regarding registration, agenda, and speakers will be shared soon.

National Science Day 2025

On February 28, 2025, the Department of Physics organized National Science Day program with great enthusiasm. The event featured an inspiring talk on "Empowering Young Science Minds", delivered by Dr. K. Carthigayan, Assistant Professor at Women's Engineering College, Pondicherry. As part of the event, postgraduate students showcased their knowledge by delivering insightful presentations on recent trends in physics. Their discussions covered cutting-edge advancements, fostering curiosity and enthusiasm among the attendees. Additionally, all undergraduate students actively participated in a quiz competition, which tested their scientific knowledge and encouraged a spirit of learning and teamwork. The engaging activities ensured that students were deeply involved throughout the event. The faculty members meticulously organized and coordinated the program, ensuring its success. The event proved to be an enriching experience for all students, inspiring them to pursue scientific inquiry with renewed vigor

Short Term Course on Employment Enhancement

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell organized a short term course on Employment Enhancement partnering with Reliance Foundation for all final year UG students on 27.01.2025.

Industrial Visit

The Department of Business Administration organized a one-day Industrial visit to Neyveli Lignite Corporation on 28.01.2025. Sixty-four students from I Year BBA participated in the industrial visit. Dr. A Antoniammal and Dr. M. Om Prakash, Assistant Professors from the BBA department coordinated the visit.

Silver Medal Triumph at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games

M. Karthik, a second-year postgraduate student from the Department of Mathematics at our college, represented the Indian team in the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 1 to 8. He participated in the 110m and 400m hurdles. In this competition, he secured second place in the 110m hurdles, winning a silver medal and bringing pride to our nation, state, and district. We extend our heartfelt congratulations on behalf of our college to this remarkable achiever.

Youth parliament programme orientation

The National Youth Parliament Club held an Orientation Programme on September 26, 2024, in Paul Rajkumar Hall with Dr. S. Anu, IAS, Municipal Corporation Commissioner, as Chief Guest. Addressing 120 eager students, she shared her journey, offered tips for competitive exams, and stressed on articulate expression and active listening.

Industrial Visit

III Year students of BA English Programme (Shift - I), English Department, visited Sadhana Forest (NGO), located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, an international reforestation and sustainable living community. The organization's mission is to bring life to degraded land and educate people on the importance of sustainable, eco-friendly living practices.

Success in the CM Trophy

214 students of our college won prizes in various sports and games in the Chief Minister Trophy District Level Tournaments held at Anna Stadium Cuddalore from 17/09/24 to 19/09/24. They won a total prize amount of Rs. 3 lakhs. 250 students participated in the competitions. 67 students are selected for the state level Chief Minister; Trophy Tournament.

CSIR- NET Training

PG and Research Department of Physics organized CSIR-NET training program for PG Physics students on 10.08.2024 Saturday. Dr. Joseph Prabhakar from Central Polytechnic College, Chennai was the resource person. 30 students participated and beneftted. A series of lectures are planned in the coming months

Capacity Development Program

On 02-08-2024, the department of commerce (Bank Management) inaugrated the Joe Banco association with Capacity development programs titled " Entrepreneurial mindset: Turning ideas into Opportunities " for shift- 1 students and Stay relevant: Upskilling and reskilling for future Entrepreneurs " for shift-2 students. Dr. A. Premkumar, Senior Lecturer, University of Technology and Applied Science, Sultanate of Oman, was the resource person.