St. Joseph’s College of Education, Mysuru, named after St.Joseph, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Mysore, was established in 1971, by the late Bishop of Mysore, the Most Rev. Dr. Mathias Fernandes and the Secretary Rev. Fr. Dennis Noronha on the firm foundation of the motto of “Love, Loyalty and Service”. The college is a Roman Catholic institution & enjoys the status of a religious minority. The college is governed by the Mysore Diocesan Educational Society (MDES), a registered Society which stands for universal values of brotherhood, love, peace, tolerance, cooperation, dignity of every person and preferential love for the poor.

The college has a beautiful ambiance in sylvan surroundings. The college has an excellent academic record as students secure ranks in the university examination. The alumni of the college are serving at several institutions all over the country and abroad. Many are dynamic leaders of their institutions. Many are working in other government sectors.

The college is marching towards greater heights under the patronage of His Excellency Most. Rev. Dr. K.A.William, the Bishop of Mysore & the charismatic leadership of the Secretary & Correspondent Rev. Fr. Vijay Kumar. At Present Dr. Priya Mathew is the Principal of the College.