St. Aloysius Institute of Education, Mangalore

St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) is a private, coeducational, Jesuit institution located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, founded in 1880 as St. Aloysius College. It specializes in academic programs in the humanities, commerce, science, technology, and management. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredited it with an A++ grade (CGPA 3.67/4.0) in April 2023. It has received recognition such as STAR Status from the Department of Biotechnology and 'College with Potential for Excellence' status from the UGC. The college was affiliated with the University of Madras in 1882, launched its first master's program (MCA) in 1999, followed by an MBA in 2004, leading to the creation of the AIMIT campus in 2008. It gained autonomous status in 2007, and the UGC and Union Ministry of Education approved its status as a Deemed to be University on 19 January 2024. Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis, SJ, is its first Vice Chancellor. The institution has 4138 undergraduate and 1532 postgraduate students, offers 17 postgraduate courses, and hosts a research centre with 53 Ph.D. scholars. It is also known for pioneering Model United Nations programmes in Mangalore and counts several notable alumni, including Aravind Adiga and K. V. Kamath.