Saint Philomena College, Puttur

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St Philomena College, Puttur
TypeEducational Institution
Established1958
FounderMsgr. Antony Patrao
Principal Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro
Location
Darbe, Puttur
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Campus23.5 acres (9.5 ha)
Affiliations Mangalore University
Website spcputtur.ac.in

St Philomena College, Puttur is an educational institution for undergraduate and postgraduate studies situated in Puttur town in Karnataka state, India. The college is managed by the Catholic Board of Education (CBE) of the Diocese of Mangalore. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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History

Saint Philomena College was established by Monsignor Antony Patrao in 1958. [10]

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