The management was founded in 1914 in Nalgonda Dist., A.P. by Rev. Fr. Silvio Pasquali PIME to spread the light of Christ through various charitable activities. The objectives of the management are the culmination of the various qualities of its founder to eradicate poverty, social injustice, oppression, and ignorance among rural masses, which is the very mission of the Catechist Sisters of St. Ann. The management has extended its services to 15 districts of Andhra Pradesh and also Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala in India, as well as in Italy and Tanzania of East Africa. It is administering 70 educational institutions, 11 Colleges, 35 Hostels, 10 Hospitals, 10 Social Service Centers, one Home for the aged, 68 Old age support schemes, and 34 charitable projects. Around 45,600 students are being catered in these Educational institutions.
St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women is a Catholic Minority Institution established and administrated by the Society of Catechist Sisters of St.Ann, Hyderabad, under the article 30(1) according to the Constitution of India. It is affiliated to Osmania University & recognized by UGC under 2f and 12 (B). The College was established in 1993 with a group of 90 students and now the strength is augmented to 2500. Choice based credit system (CBCS) pattern is being introduced in 2016-2017. It has excelled in academics and carved a niche at OU by achieving 53 Gold Medals and 94 University ranks, adding jewel to the crown of St.Pious X College. The college was accredited with A Grade in cycle I with CGPA 3.16 in January 2013. We are Re-Accredited with A+ Grade, CGPA 3.38 in Cycle II by NAAC in November, 2018. We are proud and blessed to be the highest amongst affiliated colleges in Telangana. The College is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified and conferred Autonomous Status on 31-05-2023.
The College campus spread over 3 acres of land with serene and scenic ambiance. The college takes pride in possessing a team of 97 committed, dynamic, efficient and highly qualified and experienced teaching fraternity. The college has two buildings with Wifi and digital campus, 127 Rooms and 38 Laboratories, 3 well stocked Libraries, Spacious Auditorium, Modern Conference Hall and Communication Laboratory. Facilities are provided for Indoor and Out door games. The Central Administrative Block is the nerve centre of the college and it is totally computerized.
The college imparts sound academic knowledge promoting spiritual and social values which help in the integrated growth of the students. The college also promotes universal brotherhood and religious tolerance through interfaith formation. Well maintained discipline is a hallmark of the college.
1. St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women stands as one of the premier institutions in the twin cities achieving 98% result every year.
2. Has bagged 25 Gold Medals and 94 University ranks in various subjects.
3. Completed successfully 25 years serving the Women to excel in various fields.
4. Piousians are placed in high positions like Indian Police Service, Indian Air Force, Science & research, Airline Industry, Social Welfare, Politics etc.
5. Students excel in Sports at State, National and International Levels.
6. The extra Co-curricular activities mould the students for all round development to face challenges in life.
7. The above achievements paved way for the college to be Re-accredited with A+ grade by NAAC in 2018.