Milestones of Loyola Degree College, Manvi

Since its establishment in 2012, Loyola Degree College has grown steadily, marking several notable milestones in its journey toward providing quality higher education in the Kalyana Karnataka region.

2012

College Foundation

Established by the Jesuits of Karnataka Jesuit Province with Fr Eric Mathias SJ as first Principal. Initial programs: BA, BCom, BSc, BCA, and BSW under Gulbarga University affiliation.

2013

Leadership Transition

Fr Vinod Paul SJ took charge as Director of the College.

2014

New Principal

Fr Elvis SJ was appointed Principal of the College.

2015

Unified Administration

Fr Vinod Paul SJ became Principal for both PU and Degree College.

2016

Leadership Change

Fr Royston Madtha SJ assumed role as Principal for both institutions.

2019

Research Initiative

Established Loyola Institute of Research and Innovative Studies (LIRIS) to promote research culture.

2021

Major Transitions

  • Affiliation transferred to Raichur University
  • M.Com. program approved by Karnataka State Higher Education Council
  • Fr Vinod Paul SJ reappointed as Principal
2022

MAG+S 2022

Hosted Ignatian immersion program (Oct 4-6) with 300 participants from across Karnataka.

2023

Exam Support

Inaugurated Center for Competitive Exams (Sep 1) to prepare students for state/national exams.

2024

Recent Achievements

  • Conducted "Building a New Society" workshop (Feb 18)
  • Successful placements with Wistron (47 students) and OPTUM (40 students)
  • 3 alumni recruited as police constables
  • Launched new BCA program

These milestones demonstrate Loyola Degree College's commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation, and holistic development in the Jesuit educational tradition.