THE RETREAT – DON BOSCO, (Salesian Post-Novitiate), Yercaud – 636 601, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu, India.
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ADMISSION Admissions Open for Academic Year 2026-27: 2-Year Diploma in Philosophy (Affiliated to UPS, Rome) • National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics scheduled for next month • URGENT Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophical Studies: Call for Research Papers Vol. 18 Issue 1 •
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
The Retreat – Don Bosco · Est. 1950 · Yercaud
Salesian Institute of Philosophy — Post-Novitiate Formation | Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
"Let Him Illumine Our Mind!" — Ṛg Veda 3.62.10 (Gāyatrī Mantra)
 UPS Rome Affiliated
 Diploma in Philosophy
Since 1950
Serene Hill-Station Campus

Campus & Facilities

State-of-the-art infrastructure fostering intellectual growth, spiritual contemplation, and community life in Yercaud.

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Smart Classroom
Academic

Smart Classroom

The institute boasts of a state-of-the-art Smart Classroom that fosters opportunities for teaching and learning by integrating modern learning technologies such as computer, specialized software, interactive-response technology, assistive listening devices, and networking audio/visual capabilities.

Interactive Smart Board High-speed Internet Digital Presentation Lectern HD Projection
RUA Computer Lab
Technology

RUA Computer Lab

A well-equipped computer lab with high-speed internet, dedicated terminals for research, and language lab facilities placed at the service of staff and students. Students receive advanced computer training at the end of the first year.

Dedicated Workstations Gigabit Internet Philosophical E-Library Terminals Printing & Scanning
Don Bosco Central Library
Academic

Don Bosco Central Library

A fully computerized library housing over 35,000 volumes across Philosophy, Theology, Social Sciences, Salesiana, and Psychology. It subscribes to leading national and international philosophical journals and follows the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

35 000+ Bound Volumes National & International Journals Quiet Reading Hall Open 7:20 AM - 10:10 PM
SAVIO Hall
Community

SAVIO Hall

Designed to provide a versatile space for minor community events, mini-theatre screenings, smart classroom sessions, and the institute video library.

Surround Sound Audio Acoustic Wall Panelling Tiered Seating Video Screening Console
Don Bosco Auditorium
Events

Don Bosco Auditorium

A large capacity auditorium used for all major academic symposia, philosophical defense sessions, diocesan gatherings, cultural pageants, and celebrations involving the public and religious communities.

Large Proscenium Stage Professional Lighting & Audio 500+ Seating Capacity Dressing Rooms
Sacred Heart Chapel
Spiritual

Sacred Heart Chapel

The prayerful spiritual sanctuary of The Retreat, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A sacred space for daily community Eucharist, contemplation, personal meditation, and silent Eucharistic Adoration.

Eucharistic Tabernacle Stained Glass Accents Serene Mountain Light Wooden Pews
Sports Grounds & Fitness Estate
Recreation

Sports Grounds & Fitness Estate

Spacious outdoor playing fields including a full-sized football ground, basketball court, volleyball court, and gym facilities nestled within the scenic coffee plantation estate.

Football Field Basketball Court Volleyball Court Gym Equipment Scenic Mountain Air