“I am from JMC,” comes a prompt and proud response from a student of Jesus and Mary College. Boasting of famous alumnae such as Priyanka Gandhi, Neha Dhupia and many more, Jesus and Mary College is one of the top girls’ colleges under Delhi University. Part of the Jesus and Mary Congregation, this girls’ college was founded in July 1968 for educating women. The college stands true to its motto, “Thou Art Light, Fill Me With Thy Light” – imparting education to the young students who come to its portals with a thirst for knowledge and wisdom.
The college offers a wide array of arts and commerce options such as Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, as well as Bachelor of Commerce (Hons). It also offers a Bachelor of Arts Programme, a course which allows a student to choose a combination of two disciplinary subjects. In addition, certificate programmes in financial management, media studies, interior design and other popular subjects are also offered.
JMC, with its lush green campus, is located in the ‘diplomatic’ area of Delhi. Upon entering the college campus, one can definitely find the latest fashion trends in vogue as the college provides freedom of clothing. Considering the college is all girls, one doesn’t need to bother about being ogled at by boys while wearing a short dress.
The college is known for its academics as well as the excellent extra-curricular activities. On a usual day, one can find Mudra, the choreography society, practicing in the basement and on the other hand, the hockey team practicing in the large field. The college is known for its societies such as Kahkasha, The Hindi Dramatics Society and Tarannum, the Indian Music Society. The college also has compulsory societies such as NCC (National Cadet Corps), NSS (National Service Scheme) and NSO (National Sports Organisation) to develop the all-round personality of a student. The college has also been a proud winner of the Vice Chancellors trophy for the past 14 years and brags about its unbeatable sports teams.
Canteens are an essential part of college life, and the JMC canteen is one which will make you put on a few kilos with the sumptuous food options. Some of its best items are bhel puri, sev puri, rajma–rice and manchurian–noodles. The keema samosas are something which should not be missed, and it is best if you can lay your hands on one before noon as it usually gets over quickly. The canteen also has a Nescafé counter which serves tea, coffee and iced tea. If you are not in a mood to eat the canteen food, then you could step out to Café Coffee Day (better known as Taj CCD as it is opposite the Taj Palace Hotel) or you could go to Satya Niketan, a close-by market, which offers various options such as Chinese food, kathi rolls, milkshakes, and even the famous tandoori momos. If you happen to be in Satya Niketan, you are bound to bump into your friends who are also studying in the South Campus. Though the colleges in South Campus are not so closely situated as in North, the place has its own charm.
Other than the great location, the college has excellent infrastructure to recommend it; JMC has an old library with a huge collection of books divided on three floors. A unique feature, which no other college under Delhi University provides, is an inhouse gymnasium. The gymnasium is open to membership for only students and staff of JMC. The college, wihch is also known for its psychology course, has a well-equipped lab.
One of the most awaited events of the year for all the JMC-ites and the boys from Delhi University is Montage, the annual college festival. The two-day festival managed by the student body has a wide range of competitions such as street theatre, ad-mad, Indian classical music, choreography and photography open to students from all over Delhi. The festival kicks off in the morning with competitions and concludes with a rock night on day one and a DJ night on day two. Apart from this annual festival, each department holds its own festival which brings together students from different colleges.
The college has an experienced faculty who are always there to guide students and assist them. They allow students to grow as individuals and focus on all-round personality development. The faculty supports a student-body-run placement cell, which helps students get placed into companies in the final year of college. Studying here is a great choice for anyone’s future.
Volume 1 Issue 9
