Loyola Academy (LA) is managed and administered by the Jesuits of the Andhra Jesuit Province, belonging to the Society of Jesus, an international Catholic Religious Order. Loyola Academy Degree and Post Graduate College as well as Loyola Academy Junior College were founded by Rev Fr T. Baliah SJ in 1976. Affiliated to the prestigious Osmania University, LA Degree College was granted autonomous status in 1992 by University Grants Commission. The same autonomy was granted to the PG College in 2010 by Osmania University. Appreciating the achievements and qualitative pursuit of higher educational needs, UGC has awarded a rare status known as "College with Potential for Excellence" to this College and has also extended CPE phase II projects. In addition to this, the National Accreditation and Assessment Council reaccredited this college in 2011 and awarded an 'A' grade (3.50 out of 4 CGPA) for the second time, in recognition of its excellent contribution to the cause of higher education. Finally, 'India Today' has been rating our college in the 2nd position for the past 5 consecutive years among the city colleges of Hyderabad for Arts, Science and Commerce.