Bishop Jerome Institute or commonly known as BJGI Kollam Kerala is a private college that was established in the year 2011 by an education charitable trust which is formed by the Catholic Diocese of Quilon. Bishop Jerome Institute (BJGI) is an Engineering, Architecture, and Management institute that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Bishop Jerome Institute is located in the center of the city of Kollam, Kerala. It is promoted by the Bishop Jerome Foundation.
Bishop Jerome Institute was set up in memory of Most Rev. Dr. Jerome M. Fernandez, the first native Bishop of Quilon Diocese, who worked tirelessly for the educational progress of the Latin Catholic community by starting colleges, schools, and technical institutions. Bishop Jerome Institute is committed to providing professional education in a Christian atmosphere to all the students who join the institution for pursuing their professional studies. The institution maintains an ambiance conducive to academic pursuits while encouraging its students an observing eye and an enquiring mind that will facilitate their transformation into genuine professionals.
The College is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by Kerala University.
Courses offered by BJI as Btech in Civil Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, B.Arch, MBA.
Learning at Bishop Jerome Institute is backed by state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops, and libraries. Our aim is to keep students up-to-date with the latest technology and trends. The fully residential BISHOP JEROME INSTITUTE campus is designed to have all facilities that are needed to lead an enriched life. They span from numerous outdoor and indoor sports facilities to other facilities like Canteen, ATMs, etc. The academic facilities include labs and libraries and a Wi-Fi campus providing access to the internet via PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
Scholarships:
Bishop Jerome Institute or BJGI offers many scholarship facilities based on the eligibility of the candidate. There are several types of scholarships available for needy students. Scholarships are granted to the students based on their merit and talent.
Placement
There is a well-maintained placement cell at the campus of Bishop Jerome Institute to provide placement facilities to their students pursuing any undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Many international and national companies visit the campus of the college to participate in the placement program of Bishop Jerome Institute. The highest package of placement in Bishop Jerome Institute or BJGI is INR 7,00,000 while the lowest placement package was INR 4.5 Lakhs.
Education at Bishop Jerome Institute is about self-confidence, challenge, and enjoyment. It teaches the importance of constructive questioning and a sense of responsibility with compassion, confidence, and creativity.
To Impart Technical Education and to foster a scientific temper to the local community that leads to academic excellence and to the development of an integral personality.