QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

Master of Theology

Candidates who hold a B.D. from Senate of Serampore College (University) or M.Div. from ATA with second class (B+ grade) can apply for M.Th. Applicants are expected to have done thesis as part of their B.D./M.Div. studies. Ministerial involvement before enrolling for M.Th. is encouraged.

Bachelor of Divinity

  • i) A candidate who has passed Higher Secondary examination (+2) or its recognized equivalent program [e.g., all Diploma Courses (after completing 10 th standard) with a minimum of two years duration, such as ITI, Nursing, Hotel Management etc., recognized by the Govt. Education Department, considered to be equivalent to 12 th standard]. Such a candidate shall be eligible for the 5 year B.D. degree program.

  • ii) A Candidate who has completed a Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree from a recognized University shall be eligible for the 4 year B.D. degree program.

  • iii) A degree holder of a Bachelor of Theology/ Bachelor of Missiology/Bachelor of Christian Studies, irrespective of their overall grades, shall be enrolled in the 3 rd year of 4 years B.D. degree program. For details of the requirements, please contact the Registrar.

  • iv) A mature candidate, who has attained 25 years of age; have minimum qualification of 10 th standard, have three years of ministerial experience; and passed Mature Candidate Entrance Examination of the Senate of Serampore College held in the month of October/November, shall be admitted to the 1 st year of 4 year B.D. degree program.

  • v) Candidates having Diploma in Christian studies from the Senate of Serampore College,securing an overall 40% average with Higher Secondary (HSE/PU/PDC) or its equivalent qualification are eligible to register in 1 st year of 4 year BD degree program. They have to pass the English qualifying Examinations held in the month of October/November (if he/ she has not passed English as a compulsory subject in +2 under the Board Examination).

Bachelor of Theology

  • a) A candidate who has passed Higher Secondary examination (+2) or its recognized equivalent program [e.g., all Diploma Courses (after completing 10 th standard) with a minimum of two year duration, such as ITI, Nursing, Hotel Management etc., recognized by the Govt. Education Department, considered to be equivalent to 12 th standard].

  • b) He/ She has passed 10 th standard and should have done two years of further study in a theological or secular institution and should have experience in Christian ministry or any public service.

  • c) A mature candidate, who has attained 25 years of age; have minimum qualification of 10 th standard, have three years of ministerial experience; and passed Mature Candidate Entrance Examination of the Senate of Serampore College held in the month of October/November,shall be eligible for the B.Th. program.

  • d) He/ She has completed Dip. C.S with English Qualifying Examination (if he/ she has not passed English as a compulsory subject in +2 under the Board Examination), shall be enrolled in the 2 nd year of the 3 year B.Th. degree program.

  • e) He/she has completed Dip. B.T. with qualifying papers BOS11 and BOS12 (if he/ she has not passed English as a compulsory subject in +2 under the Board Examination), shall be enrolled in the 2 nd year of the 3 year B.Th. degree program.

Extension Programmes

Under Senate of Serampore

Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.)

The candidate must have the following qualification to enroll for the program:

  • The candidate shall be a degree graduate from a recognized university. Or

  • The candidate should have passed 10 th class and cleared the mature candidate examination conducted by the Senate of Serampore College and have a minimum of 2 years of ministerial experience. Or

  • The candidate should have passed Dip.C.S. or Dip.B.T. with 1 year of ministerial work.
  • Diploma in Christian Studies (Dip.C.S.)

    The candidate must have the following qualification to enroll for the program:

  • The candidate should be plus two passed.Or

  • The candidate should be 10 th passes with 3 years of work experience in Christian ministry or any public service acceptable to the Senate.
  • College Courses under GITS

    Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)

    The candidates should have minimum educational qualification of plus two.

    Diploma in Biblical Studies (Dip. B.S.)

    The candidates should have SSLC or equivalent.