St. Teresa's College is an autonomous women's college located at Kochi, Kerala, India, formed under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Verapoly. History The college was established on 15 June 1925, as the first Women's College of the erstwhile Cochin State, by the congregation of the Carmelite sisters of St. Teresa. Academic programmes St. Teresa offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University. The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the highest A++ Grade (CGPA 3.57 out of 4). Departments Botany Chemistry Zoology Physics Commerce Computer Applications Communicative English Economics English French History Home Science Psychology Management Studies Fashion Design Language Mathematics and Statistics Physical Education Sociology Apparel and Fashion Designing Women Study Centre Bharatnatyam Notable alumni K. R. Gowri Amma, former minister in Kerala Government Leela Damodara Menon, Former Member, Rajya Sabha Late Mercy Ravi, Former member, Kerala Legislative Assembly Late Prof. Mercy Williams, Former Mayor of Cochin Dr. Jancy James, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala Vijayalakshmi, poet Tessa Joseph, actress Accamma Cherian, Independence activist Asin Thottumkal, actress Ranjini Haridas, television anchor, actress Amala Paul, actress Samvrutha Sunil, actress Poornima Indrajith, actress, anchor, designer, entrepreneur Meera Nandan, actress, radio jockey Divya Unni, actress Lissy, actress, entrepreneur Sujatha Mohan, playback singer Radhika Thilak, playback singer Elizabeth Susan Koshy, shooter RJ Renu, RJ/VJ & actress Unni Mary, actress Rani Chandra, actress Dhanya Mary Varghese, actress, dancer Aparna Nair, actress Anna Katharina Valayil, playback singer Rajalakshmy, playback singer Namitha Pramod, actress Prayaga Martin, actress Soumya Ramakrishnan, playback singer Aswathi Menon, actress Rebecca Santhosh, actress Sanusha Santhosh, actress Anna Ben, actress Remya Nambeesan, actress Bhama, actress Mrudula Murali, anchor, actress References External links Universities and colleges in Kochi Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Women's universities and colleges in Kerala Catholic universities and colleges in India 1925 establishments in India Educational institutions established in 1925 Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras