Mount Carmel College (MCC), established in 1948, is one of India's premier institutions for women's education. Located in the heart of Bangalore, Karnataka, the college is run by the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST). It was founded with the mission to empower young women through a holistic education that balances academic excellence with personal development and social responsibility.
Over the decades, Mount Carmel College has evolved into a modern academic hub offering a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, commerce, management, and applied sciences. The institution has earned a reputation for academic rigor, vibrant campus life, and strong placements. It is well-known for nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and leadership among its students.
The college has received the status of autonomy and has consistently ranked among the top women's colleges in India by agencies like India Today and NIRF. Mount Carmel emphasizes research, innovation, and women-centric entrepreneurship through its various cells and incubation programs. Additionally, its global collaborations with international universities further enhance its students’ exposure and career prospects.
Today, the college stands as a beacon of women’s education, hosting students from all over India and abroad. It plays a pivotal role in shaping socially conscious, professionally competent, and morally upright women leaders.
Undergraduate Programs:
B.A. (Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Journalism, etc.)
B.Sc. (Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.)
B.Com (General, Industry Integrated, Tourism, and International Finance)
BBA (Business Administration, Branding & Advertising)
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
B.Voc (Hospitality, Nutrition & Dietetics)
Postgraduate Programs:
M.A. (English, Public Policy, Economics, etc.)
M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, etc.)
M.Com
MBA (in collaboration with industry)
MCA
Diploma and Certificate Programs:
Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Women Leadership
Fashion & Interior Design
Languages and more
Affiliated to Bengaluru City University
Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)
Granted Autonomous Status by UGC
Mount Carmel College
58, Palace Road,
Vasanth Nagar,
Bangalore – 560052,
Karnataka, India