In the year 1964, B.A. class was started with 12 students and in 1965 permission was given to commerce B.Sc. with 24 students. The Hostel with 30 students formed as part of the sister's quarters which was located in a rented building in the town. In July 1965, the college was shifted to the permanent site. Classes were conducted partially in the temporary sheds and in the one wing of the main building. On May 17 th 1966, Sri A. Balaram Reddy Minister for Education A.P laid the foundation stone for the second wing. In the year 1969, a two-year Intermediate course was introduced in Science and arts in both media. Ever since the strength of the college began to increase, in the year 1971 the college was accorded permanent affiliation and B.Com course was introduced.

The college has beautiful gardens, spacious sports grounds and sports facilities. From the outset JMJ college made every effort to see high standards in education and that high education standards are maintained and results secured. Ever since the college was started almost every year students secured university ranks 100% results and won several gold medals. Nearly 10,000 students have graduated and some of the old students of the college are working as Govt. Officers, Bank officers, Scientists, Doctors, Advocates, Lecturers, Teachers, Professors, Engineers both in India and different parts of the world. Some students are also settled as Industrialists and businesswomen. JMJ believe in giving an education that promotes all round development of the students. Utmost attention is paid to extra-curricular activities like sports and games, NCC, NSS, cultural and literary activities. The JMJ College has rendered its 61 years of services to the women of Andhra Pradesh in empowering to reach higher goals.

Established in 1963, Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ) College for Women, Tenali, is a distinguished Minority Institution dedicated to empowering rural and economically disadvantaged girls. Registered under the Society Registration Act XXI of 1860, it stands as a beacon of academic excellence in Andhra Pradesh, welcoming students from across India for the past 61 years.