St. Philomena's College in Mysuru offers a BCA course known for its promising career opportunities. The admission process includes an interview, meeting with the principal, and submission of 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets, requiring a minimum of 65% for eligibility. The college boasts experienced faculty who support and guide students effectively. While the fee is higher compared to other institutions, it reflects the college's global student intake and Christian affiliation.
Local students pay approximately 50,000 INR, other state students pay around 60,000 INR, and international students face a fee of about 80,000 INR annually. Fees remain stable for the course duration, and foreign students may face a 15-25% increase. Merit students can access partial fee waivers, but direct financial aid is unavailable, prompting students to seek external funding. Scholarship opportunities, both government and management merit-based, are offered, with government scholarships ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 INR.
The BCA program tuition is around 76,000 INR per year, with Karnataka students benefiting from a 45,000 INR discount. Non-Karnataka students pay approximately 2.2 lakh INR. Hostel fees are 30,000 INR annually, with a mess charge of 4,000 INR monthly. Campus placements occur mostly in the 5th and 6th semesters, with companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Ernst & Young participating. Internship stipends range from Rs 9,000 to Rs 18,000 per month. A total of 20 students, including 6 from the BCA program, secured placements, with the highest salary offer reaching Rs 50,000 per month.
The college provides interview training and both paid and unpaid internships to enhance job readiness. Despite good placement opportunities, financial aid challenges remain for students facing economic constraints.
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