St. Peter's College, Agra  Many great personalities have studied from this prestigious college. Daya Kishore Hazra,an Indian medical doctor has also been an alumini of this college.Founded in the year 1846, St. Peter's College, Agra is one of the oldest convent schools in India. The students are commonly referred to as Peterians. It is a Roman Catholic Institution granted Minority Rights under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution. It is located east of Paliwal Park and opposite the commercial district of Sanjay Place on Wazirpura roadm, Agra. The school is accredited under the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education board for grade 10th and under the Indian School Certificate board for Grade 12. In the 2006 ISC exams, a student of the school ranked first in India with 98.25% marks. The college was founded in 1841 and moved to the current building in 1846, the year usually accepted as the foundational date for St. Peter's College. Instrumental in the establishment of the college were Irish priests Joseph Rooney and Nicholas Rooney. In 1996, the College celebrated the sesquicentennial with various programmes befitting the occasion. The academic year 2006-07 was the Post centennial Diamond Jubilee (160 Years) of the College. The College takes keen interest in social, charitable, humanitarian and nation-building projects. Mother Teresa praised the efforts of the College during her visit. Help Age India appreciated our monetary contributions for the elderly and the destitute. Help was sent to the earthquake and flood victims in different parts of the country. Regular help is being given to people affected by leprosy, the aged, the destitute, the cancer patients, street children, and the people affected by natural calamities. The College actively participates and imbibes the ideals of Dharma Bharati now known as "Universal Solidarity Movement"; a national movement for value education for peace, based in Indore. This movement aims at safeguarding the secular credentials of our country and in promoting an inter-religious spirituality. Till 1966, the College had a Rector who was a priest and Fr. Lawrence Colaco was last Rector. Merriman, a layman, was the last headmaster. It was during his time that the Centenary of the College was celebrated. In 1966 Rev. Fr. Columban, OFM, Cap., became the first Principal. During his period, the College excelled in different activities like academics, sports, games, cultural and literary fields, social and charitable initiatives, leadership and character formation and tours and excursions.