St Bede's College, Shimla, established in 1904, is a historical and educational landmark of Northern India which aims, primarily, at higher education and training of young women. It has been imparting higher education in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce and Teachers' Training Course(T.T.C).The college celebrated its centenary in 2004, and had a commemorative postal stamp of Rs.5/-released. St.Bede's college is recognized by the University Grants Commission under 2(f) and 12(b), and is the only college in HP State accredited 'A' Grade by UGC-NAAC.
St. Bede's is run by the Sisters of Jesus and Mary Congregation. It was founded by St. Claudine Thevene, and she was convinced that only knowledge and love of God could transform the society of her time. Her aim was to make God known and loved through Christian education of the young. The Congregation has spread far and wide into all continents. We are committed to give our students a sense of God and the ability to recognize the divine in themselves and their fellow beings, and thus to respect the dignity and uniqueness of each individual. It has been institution's consistent endeavour to provide quality education to its students; inculcate discipline as well as provide an opportunity for all round personal development.