St Francis College for Women

St. Francis College is autonomous, affiliated to Osmania University. The college was recognized under Sec. 2(f) 12B of the University Grants Commission in 1964 and conferred the Status of Autonomy through letter No. F. 24-7/87 (NFE) dated 9 May, 1988

One of the first autonomous colleges in the twin cities, affiliated to Osmania University, St. Francis College is NAAC reaccredited with 3.46 CGPA on a scale of 4, in the 3rd cycle

In 2004, UGC has declared the college as College with Potential for Excellence.

As a minority institution it reserves for itself its inherent and constitutional right (Art.30 [1]) with regard to management and administration. It is primarily for Catholics but in its concern for the socially and economically disadvantaged will admit students from other sections of society including students from SC/ST/BC categories to the extent possible.

The College continues to serve the cause of education of women with varied academic programmes intertwined with co-curricular activities, civic and social responsibility initiatives, cultural and aesthetic promotion, physical fitness and value education. The college curriculum is based on UGC advocated Choice Based Credit System.