In 2008 the name was changed to "Montfort Inter College" due to the coming of girl students to the school.
The college is situated in the residential colony of Mahanagar, near Gol Market, in the trans-Gomti area of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
[citation needed] The land of Montfort and of Mahanagar Boys' Inter College was taken possession of by the Catholic Diocese of Lucknow in 1957, its boundaries marked in 1962 and registration done in 1964.
[citation needed] The institution was listed as a Recognized Junior High School in November 1962.
Intermediate classes (standard XI and XII) were introduced in July 1984 and recognition was obtained in September 1984.
The new building for the primary wing was inaugurated at the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Ceremony of the institution.
[citation needed]The school has a well-equipped library with over 10,000 books divided into various sections like literature, science, mathematics, social sciences, philosophy, religion, and reference books for competitions apart from leading newspapers, magazines, and periodicals.
[clarification needed] Interdistrict camps for a minimum of 10 days are held and students are prepared for the 'A' and 'B' Certificates.