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PATNA WOMEN’s COLLEGE

First college for women in the state of Bihar.

 Founded: 1940 / Relocated to its current Bailey Road premises in 1948

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Patna Women’s College was the first college for women in the state of Bihar. It founded on 14 September 1940 by Bishop B. J. Sullivan and Mother M. Josephine, the Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel.  Originally the college operated from Sullivan’s own residence. The current site where the college building is located was offered to the then Principal, Mother Theodosia by the then Governor of Bihar Lord Rutherford in 1945.  The current premises at Bailey Road in 1945, was were given to it by Sir Thomas George Rutherford, Governor of Bihar. The building was construct in keeping with the High Court which is situated opposite to the college. The college was moved to the new building in 1948.

The college is run by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel. It was allowed initially to teach up to intermediate level in arts but in 1941 was accredited to offer degree courses. It became a part of the Patna University in 1952. The college has been offering science courses since 1988.

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Some OLDER PHOTOS from 1994

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