What Is St. Claret College, Bangalore?

St. Claret College, Autonomous (SCC), sits on a 12.29-acre campus at Jalahalli in North Bangalore — about four kilometres from Yeshwanthpur and well-connected by BMTC and metro links. The college was founded in 2005 by the International Missionary Congregation of Claretians, the same religious order behind St. Anthony Mary Claret’s global education network. It started with two programs and now runs 35 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with over 2,000 students currently enrolled.

On the accreditation front, SCC holds NAAC A+ grade, carries autonomous status granted by the UGC, and remains affiliated with Bangalore University — which means degrees are awarded by BU. AICTE has specifically approved the BBA, MBA, BCA, and MCA programs. The Bar Council of India has no jurisdiction here (SCC doesn’t run law), and there’s no engineering school, so the focus is squarely on commerce, management, computer applications, science, and arts.

Recent ranking achievements are worth noting for research-focused students: St. Claret placed in the Titanium+ Band in India’s Research Excellence Rankings 2026 and the Employability & Startup Ecosystem Rankings (ESER) 2026. It also appeared in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 among the top 100 globally — a less common recognition for a college-level institution affiliated with a state university.

The college is run on what it calls a value-based framework — the motto is “Ever Onward,” and the campus includes St. Thomas Church. Student reviews consistently note that the environment feels calm and structured compared to larger Bangalore colleges. The downside several students mention: hostel food quality has been inconsistent, and participation in some college fests is treated as compulsory rather than voluntary.

Undergraduate Programs — Overview

SCC runs 31 undergraduate courses across five broad streams: Computer Applications (BCA), Management (BBA), Commerce (B.Com), Arts (BA), and Science (B.Sc). The diversity of specializations within each stream is one of the more notable things about the college — particularly in BBA, where five different tracks are offered, and BA, which runs 11 different interdisciplinary combinations.

Total UG fee range for 2026–27 runs from approximately ₹1.88 lakhs to ₹5.13 lakhs for the full three-year program, depending on the course and specialization. BCA Data Science and BBA Aviation sit at the higher end; B.Sc and BA programs are at the lower end. Fees went up noticeably in 2026 over 2025 figures — B.Com general, for instance, moved from ₹2.37 lakhs to ₹2.58 lakhs, and BCA from ₹3.39 lakhs to ₹3.74 lakhs.

Fee Structure — All UG Programs (2026–27)

The fee table below uses data published by St. Claret College for 2026–27, cross-referenced with Collegedunia and Careers360 aggregator records. The college released its updated UG fee structure in December 2025. Fees are paid semester-wise; the registration fee is ₹1,000 and is non-refundable. Hostel charges are separate at approximately ₹53,000–59,000 per year.

Application (registration) fee: ₹1,000, paid online through the SCC admission portal. A Demand Draft of ₹300 is mentioned in older references for BCA — confirm the current payment mode on the official site.

BCA Programs — Detailed Breakdown

BCA is the most enrolled AICTE-approved program at SCC. It consistently draws students from across Karnataka and neighbouring states, partly because of the laptop provision in the first year — a practical benefit that reduces early-year costs in a city as expensive as Bangalore.

The three tracks serve different career trajectories. Regular BCA covers core programming, databases, networking, and software development fundamentals. BCA Data Science adds Python for data analysis, statistics, machine learning fundamentals, and data visualization tools. BCA AI-ML goes deeper into neural networks and model training concepts, targeting students who are comfortable with mathematics and willing to push harder in the technical curriculum.

Faculty at the computer applications department are described by students as knowledgeable and approachable — the student-to-teacher ratio across the college is 1:10, which allows for more individual interaction than you’d get at larger city colleges. The college runs three computer labs with 572 computers total, and coding events with cash prizes are organized throughout the year through department fests.

Placement-wise, the 70%+ placement rate for BCA is a reasonable benchmark. Companies visiting the tech stream include TCS, Wipro, IBM, Amazon, Infosys, and Deloitte. Average packages for BCA graduates run between ₹2–4 LPA, with the highest package reaching approximately ₹20 LPA for the top-performing batch. That gap between average and highest is real — students who stay proactive about placements and build skills beyond the syllabus tend to do significantly better.

BBA Programs — Five Tracks, One Decision

SCC’s BBA is the program that shows up most often in Karnataka BBA rankings. India Today ranked St. Claret College 94th in the Computer Application category — but it’s the BBA program that draws the broader national attention. Five tracks over three years means students need to choose a direction early, which forces a clarity that can feel uncomfortable but pays off by the time placements begin.

BBA Aviation

The premium track at ₹4.59 lakhs total, BBA Aviation is designed for students targeting careers in airline management, airport operations, ground handling, cargo management, and travel logistics. The first-year fee alone is ₹1.74 lakhs, reflecting the additional aviation industry-specific coursework, simulation tools, and tie-ups with aviation sector companies. IndiGo and Air Asia have both appeared as recruiters at SCC’s placement drives. If aviation is genuinely the plan, this is one of the few Bangalore college-level programs that structures management education specifically around the sector.

BBA Business Analytics / Data Science

The data-oriented BBA tracks make sense for students who want a management degree but are interested in analytical roles — business intelligence, market research, operations analysis, and digital marketing analytics. Companies that hire data-oriented BBA graduates at SCC include HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and various fintech and e-commerce firms. The ₹3.86 lakhs fee is a reasonable premium over the general track.

BBA Multimedia Animation & VFX

The most unusual of the five tracks, this one targets the growing media production and visual effects sector in Bangalore — which has a larger animation and gaming industry presence than most people outside the sector realize. Graduates are positioned for roles in production houses, ad agencies, gaming companies, and digital content studios. Fee structure is in the ₹3.79–4.59 lakh range.

B.Com Programs — Eight Tracks Including Professional Certifications

B.Com at SCC is among the more genuinely differentiated commerce programs in Bangalore at the college level. Eight tracks is more than most comparable institutions offer, and the professional tracks — CA, ACCA, and CMA — are particularly interesting because they embed coaching for global professional certification programs directly into the degree structure.

B.Com Professional — CA, ACCA, CMA Tracks

SCC is an authorized coaching centre for ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) examinations, operating under the supervision of the Bangalore Chapter of ICAI. The B.Com Professional with CA track is designed so that students pursue the CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations alongside their degree, with support from ICAI-authorized faculty. The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) track does the same for international accounting certification — useful for students with ambitions in multinational firms or overseas careers. The CMA track (Cost Management Accounting) targets manufacturing and operations finance roles.

These tracks cost more — ₹3.46 lakhs total versus ₹2.58 lakhs for the general track — but the dual credential payoff at the end is substantial if the student follows through. First-year fees for the professional tracks are higher (around ₹95,000) because of the coaching integration.

B.Com Aviation & Tourism

Aviation management applied to commerce is a niche that makes practical sense in Bangalore — home to Kempegowda International Airport, one of the busiest in India. The B.Com Aviation track covers airline ticketing, revenue management, cargo documentation, and aviation regulations alongside standard commerce subjects. The Tourism & Travel Management track targets the travel agency, hospitality, and tour operator sector at ₹60,000 per year — the most affordable B.Com track available at SCC.

BA & B.Sc Programs — Arts and Science

BA — Interdisciplinary Combinations

SCC’s BA program is genuinely interdisciplinary — students pick subject combinations rather than a fixed single-major, which is common in Karnataka’s arts college structure. There are 11 combinations available. Psychology appears in multiple combinations because it’s the most popular BA subject at SCC, often paired with Journalism, Sociology, Economics, or Optional English (literature).

BA is the most affordable degree at SCC, ranging from ₹2.08 to ₹2.18 lakhs for the full three-year program — roughly ₹69,000–73,000 per year. Students interested in psychology note the availability of both BA and B.Sc tracks for the subject, which is worth factoring in: B.Sc Psychology leads more naturally to M.Sc Psychology and clinical paths, while BA Psychology opens doors to counselling, journalism, HR, and social work. Both are offered at SCC.

B.Sc — Emerging Science Tracks

The B.Sc program has added newer tracks — Data Science and AI-ML — which the older purely-theoretical science curriculum didn’t cover. These are aimed at students who want the rigor of a science degree with industry-relevant specializations. Maths-Stats-CS remains the most conventional track and has good crossover to IT careers. Psychology-Stats combinations appear here too, offering a quantitative grounding for psychology students who want to pursue research.

Eligibility Criteria — All UG Programs

Eligibility at SCC is merit-based for most UG programs — no separate entrance exam is required beyond the qualifying 10+2 marks. Some programs additionally require specific subjects. The standard minimum is 50% aggregate in 10+2 from a recognized board. Certain programs, like BCA and B.Sc with Computer Science, require mathematics at the Plus Two level.

Scholarships at St. Claret College

Approximately 15% of SCC’s UG students receive some form of scholarship or fee waiver — around 312 UG students out of 2,082 total enrolment receive financial aid in some form. The college runs both merit-based and need-based scholarship tracks.

Placement Record — What the Data Shows

SCC’s Placement and Career Guidance Cell (PCGC) runs structured training throughout the final years — aptitude tests, group discussions, mock interviews, and soft skills sessions. The college reports 127 companies visiting campus for placements across all programs. More than 243 students were placed during the 2025 placement cycle across MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA, and B.Sc streams.

The headline placement number — highest package of approximately ₹20 LPA — comes from the tech stream. Median placement packages across all UG programs run significantly lower, historically in the ₹2.4 to ₹3.8 lakhs per annum range for recent graduates. For students going into BCA or B.Sc (Data Science / AI-ML), the packages skew higher. For BA students, most who take placements rather than opting for higher studies are placed at ₹2–3 LPA in entry-level roles.

One student reviewing BCA placements put it plainly: “Students need to be proactive to get top placements.” That’s accurate for most colleges and it’s worth being clear-eyed about here. The placement cell opens the door — individual skill-building and networking through internships close the gap between the average and the highest packages.

The college also runs EduClaret — its own online learning platform — where students can pursue certificate courses in Python, Digital Marketing, and Data Science as value additions alongside their degree. Completing one or two of these during the course noticeably improves interview performance, according to faculty feedback shared in student reviews.

Campus, Infrastructure & Student Life

The 12.29-acre campus at Jalahalli is compact but well-organized. The college shares the SCC campus cluster with St. Claret School, St. Claret Pre-University College, and St. Claret Institute of Management — so the grounds have a multi-institution feel rather than an isolated university vibe. The overall atmosphere, multiple students note, is calmer than you’d expect for a Bangalore institution of this size.

Infrastructure at SCC includes three computer laboratories with 572 computers in total, an interactive language laboratory, a central library housing 24,800+ volumes covering national and international periodicals, journals, newspapers, CDs, and digital academic resources. The gym has a trained instructor, and sports infrastructure covers both indoor and outdoor facilities. There are multiple student clubs and associations active throughout the year.

Hostel facilities include two girls’ hostels — one inside the campus and one adjacent — and one boys’ hostel. The hostel fee runs approximately ₹53,000–59,000 per year. The consistent student complaint is about hostel food quality, which has come up in enough reviews to be treated as a genuine concern rather than an isolated incident. Outstation students should factor this in and know there are food options near Jalahalli if the hostel canteen is disappointing on a given day.

The Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) and Student Welfare Section manage scholarship disbursement and student welfare programs. These cells are active — a detail that matters for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who need responsive support rather than paperwork that sits unprocessed.

How to Apply — Admission Process Step by Step

Admissions at SCC for 2026–27 are currently open, running through the college’s online admission portal at claretcollege.edu.in. The admission cycle for UG programs typically runs from May–June for an August–September start. MBA and MCA admissions use separate criteria — PGCET and MAT/KMAT/CMAT — but all UG programs follow the merit-based process below.

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