St. Mary’s Syrian College, affiliated with Mangalore University was established in 1980 in Udupi, Karnataka. SMSC is renowned for its diverse student community and is an excellent hub for cognitive development for the students as they harken from all categories, creed, and faith to become better individuals and voters for tomorrow. SMSC is accredited with B+ by NAAC.

Students who have scored 50% in (10+2) pattern can apply for their bachelor’s here in three courses. Namely; Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Arts (B.A, Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M) and also apply for Master’s in Master of Commerce (M.Com).

The admission process is conducted on the basis of online centralised allotment by Mangalore University. The seat allotment process is purely based on merit scored in previous qualifying examinations. The college has also reserved some seats under SC/ST category and management quota.

SMSC Highlights

Some of the key highlights about St. Mary’s Syrian College are:

Established 1980
Type Public-Private
Approved by NAAC
Courses offered UG and PG
Entrance Exam CAT
Admission criteria Merit-based
Application mode Online
Campus area 20 acres
Facilities Library, Hostel, Sports
Official website www.smscollege.org

SMSC Courses

St. Mary’s Syrian College offers a 2 years program for M.Com and 3 years program for all its bachelor programs. They are listed as follows:

Course Details
BCA Duration : 3 Years
Specialization: Computer Applications
Eligibility : Must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (Note: 45% for SC/ST/Category 1 )
B.Com. Duration : 3 Years
Specialization: Commerce
Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (Note: 45% for SC/ST/Category 1 )
BA Duration : 3 Years
Specialization: English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit
Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (Note: 45% for SC/ST/Category 1 )
BBM Duration : 3 Years
Specialization: Business Management
Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (Note: 45% for SC/ST/Category 1 )
M.Com. Duration: 2 Years
Specialization: Accountancy and Finance
Eligibility: Must have passed graduation

Read more: St. Mary’s Syrian College Courses

SMSC Admissions

Selection criteria

Students seeking admission in the college must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the required courses. The admission process is conducted on the basis of online centralised allotment by Mangalore University. The seat allotment process is purely based on merit scored in previous qualifying examinations. The college has also reserved some seats under SC/ST category and management quota. For graduation, students need to score at least 40% in their (10+2) exams.

How to apply?

Students need to apply for the course online through the college website wherein they have to fill in their personal details and depending on their qualifications they are selected accordingly.

Application procedure:

SMSC Placements

SMSC has its own placement cell that prepares students for the corporate world by enacting mock interviews and by helping them get through internships which gives them an insight into how things will be once they leave college. Under the able guidance of the faculty, students gain confidence and experience to ace interviews which in turn helps them when companies come to the campus for placements.

The top recruiters of the college include:

  1. IBM
  2. IT’s
  3. HP

Read more: St. Mary’s Syrian College Placement

SMSC Facilities

Apart from imparting quality education to the students, the college also provides the student with many important facilities including:

Library: At SMSC, the library is managed by both the lecturers and office staff. The library is open to the general public as well and the students can avail the following services:
i) Book Lending
ii) Overnight borrowing
iii) Question papers

Canteen: Food here is prepared by 2 cooks along with a team of 18 student volunteers. The canteen serves healthy subsidized food here and is managed by the staff.

Gymnasium: A gym with the proper machines and equipment is available here as well where all the fitness enthusiasts can come together and tend to their bodies the way it deserves. The gym provides a positive environment to engross yourself in a physically challenging environment and helps relax the mind.

Computer Lab: There are 67 computers. netsim licensed software was installed in 30 computers for UGC sponsored network course LAN facility is given in lab.

Language Lab: It is used as a teaching aid by the faculty to teach language to optional English students. It has helped in improving their vocabulary and pronunciation.

SMSC Faculty

All the faculty at SMSC are professionals with either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree in their respective fields while some teachers even have a doctorate. This in itself is sufficient to show their brilliance in terms of knowledge and the positive impact they will have on the students. In short, the teachers here are oceans of knowledge awaiting curious divers to delve deep in its beauty.

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SMSC FAQs

Ques. How can one apply for admission in the St. Mary’s Syrian College?

Ans. Candidates can apply for admission by filling the application form either online or offline. The application fee is to be paid while submitting the application form.

Ques. Does St. Mary’s Syrian College, provide admission to foreign students?

Ans. Yes. Foreign students can apply for any course in St. Mary’s Syrian College

Ques. Is there any accommodation or hostel facility provided by St. Mary’s Syrian College?

Ans. To provide proper accommodation boarding & lodging facilities, the college has a Boy’s Hostel and a separate Girl’s Hostel.

Ques. How much attendance is necessary at St. Mary’s Syrian College?

Ans. 75% attendance is mandatory for grant of the terms for the year. If a student cannot meet the requirements, he/she would not be permitted to take the end semester exams.