St. Jerome's College was established on 27th August 2009. The college focuses on imparting and providing quality education, discipline and infrastructure for the holistic growth of the youth. The college is approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the G.O.No. 260 dated 27.07.2009 and affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli from the year 2009. Since then the college has excelled to guide the youth in the right path.
St. Jerome’s College accentuates the importance of Fine Arts skills, which enable them to excel in creative fields. Career opportunities in the creative fields are ample. These days many students are opting for a career in Fine Arts not only to earn high remuneration but also to gain popularity and prestige. Every year two days of off-stage competitions and two days of on-stage competitions are conducted. The inter-departmental competitions create a healthy contesting spirit amongst our students. Moreover, Our students are participate in various competitions and cultural events.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples.” (John 13, 34-35)
In the foot prints of St. Jerome Emiliani, who devoted his life to helping the poor, the suffering and the orphans, students of St. Jerome’s College are encouraged to participate in the works of Charity. Students celebrate Christmas with the inmates of various orphanages, homes for mentally challenged & differently abled and old age homes. Financial assistance and Christmas gifts were shared. St. Jerome’s College lent its helping hand to the victims of Okhi cyclone. With the funds raised from Students and Staff and the contribution from the Management, five houses were built. It was saddening to witness the death of Mr. George, one of our drivers. To help the family of the bereaved, Rs. 1,10,000 was deposited in the name of his children to support their higher education. Moreover, free education is ensured to his daughter at St. Jerome’s College. The charitable works continue endlessly to uplift the less privileged society.
St. Jerome’s College is blessed with a band of highly qualified and selfless teaching faculty, who are committed to teaching, scholarship and service. They strive to provide the best quality classroom instruction. They utilize their scholarship and research and incorporate the latest research and knowledge in their pedagogy. They also involve in formal and informal conferences with students to provide academic and career guidance.