About
OfficialSophia Girls' College is a private, self-financing women's college in Ajmer, Rajasthan, affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University.
- Established in 1959
- Affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
- NAAC (UGC) re-accredited with A+ grade
- Private and self-financing institution
- Located on Jaipur Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan
About
Sophia Girls' College is a private, self-financing institution located on Jaipur Road, Meer Shah Ali, Ajmer, Rajasthan. The college is affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, and is recognised under Section 2(f). It functions under the management of Mission Sisters of Ajmer, a Sisterhood of Indian Women. The college seeks to pursue wisdom by nurturing scholastic excellence, instilling moral values, creating responsible citizens and building global competencies.
History
The Sophian Institution was founded in 1919 as a small Primary School to educate girls of conservative families of the time. The institution was raised to the Intermediate Level in 1942 and acquired Degree Status in 1959. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fortunatus Caumont, the First Bishop of Ajmer, founded the Mission Sisters of Ajmer and, with his sister Rev. Mother Matilda, laid the foundation of this institution.
Academics
The college is a full-fledged Autonomous College affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer. It offers 4-year Honours and Honours with Research programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Computer Application. Doctorate programmes are offered in Geography, Sociology, Economics, Home Science, Hindi, History, Psychology, Physical Education, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Mathematics, Commerce, Computer Science, and Management. The vision is to work for the promotion and empowerment of women in the field of Higher Education.
Campus & Facilities
Listed campus facilities include an Indoor Stadium, Sports Grounds and Courts, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Mary Matilda Auditorium, Seminar / Conference Room, Hostel, Central Library, E-Resources Lab / Digital Library, Departmental Libraries, Laboratories, and Museum. The principal has worked to enrich the research culture of the institution, and the college has signed around 70 MOUs and collaborations with international and national institutions during her tenure.
Admissions
Admission is merit-based for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. Hostel admission is also merit-based and limited to a number of seats. The college's core values include Faith, Integrity, Accountability, and Creativity.
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Courses offered
28
Avg placements
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Total intake
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Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources