ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), DEVAGIRI

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, known as Devagiri College, is located in the Devagiri hills about 8 km east of Kozhikode city, Kerala. Founded in 1956 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), it was inaugurated by the then-governor of Madras. Initially affiliated to the University of Madras, then the University of Kerala, it is now affiliated to the University of Calicut. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across ten postgraduate departments, four research centres, and various self-financing programmes. It has produced over 200 university toppers and 17-time university athletic champions, along with numerous national and international sportspersons in volleyball, basketball, athletics, and other fields. The six-acre campus includes hostels, a stadium, an auditorium, a large computerized library, and computer labs. In 2011, NAAC accredited the college with Grade A (CGPA 3.63), and in 2016 it became the first college in India to receive an A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.76. UGC recognized it as a 'College with Potential for Excellence.' It is ranked among the top colleges in Kerala and India, including NIRF rankings of 60 (2020) and 74 (2025). Notable alumni include writer Sukumar Azhikode and volleyball player Jimmy George.