St Aloysius College, Jabalpur

Campus Location: Jabalpur

Located in St. Aloysius College is a pioneer educational institution not only in the town but also in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is affiliated to Rani Durgavati Vishwavidalaya , Jabalpur. The College situated in the heart of the country was envisioned with the motto Virtus in Arduo in 1951. It is a Christian College owned and established by the Catholic Diocese of Jabalpur, which belongs to the minority community of Catholics and is administered by the said Diocese through the St. Aloysius College Society. It is a strategically located, co-educational college, catering to the diverse needs of both urban and rural students in Central India. The aim of the institution is to facilitate use of ICT, skill-development, development of global competencies, and ultimately to make the leaners enhance their potential to be of service to self and society. The motto of the college Virtus in Arduo – ‘ Strength through Striving’ propels the Aloysian fraternity to overcome barriers through constant perseverance. It has carried a legacy of being a beacon of efficiency and excellence., The college is named after St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the Patron Saint of the college, who harboured a burning desire to serve God and his fellowmen., Drawing inspiration from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who came into this world that we may have life and life in abundance (Jn. 10:10) and that we may learn to live as children of one loving Father, the Foundation Society made a meager beginning by establishing St. Aloysius College in 1951, in a small room of the school building with only ten students and Rev. Fr. H.van Englen O’Praem as its Founder Principal. A year later, the English Medium classes in Arts and Science commenced as the college was affiliated to the Saugor University. Degree Status was bestowed to the Arts Faculty in 1953, and the Science Faculty in 1956. This was the result of the tireless striving of Fr. H. Van. Engelen, the then Principal., An outstanding administrator, Fr. H. Van. Engelen worked persistently, with devotion and dedication and under his able guidance, the college became a centre of education, par excellence. It was renowned for excellence in Academics, Sports and Games. The Physics and Chemistry Laboratories and the Library were set up by him., Vision, St. Aloysius’ College strives for quality in academics, character formation and developing a scientific temper thereby, opening new avenues for enriching life., Mission, We, the members of St. Aloysius’ College, aim to create and facilitate an environment for knowledge, research, skill, self-reliance and humanitarianism that moulds the youth to build up a better world.. Use Google Maps for turn-by-turn driving directions to the campus.