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General Information for Candidates
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the Course Leading to the College
Diploma in
Theology/ |
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B.D.Degree
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| A. Application
for Admission |
Application for admission to the B.D/Diploma
course must be sent to the Principal, United
Theological College, 63(old No.17), Miller's Road,
Bangalore-560046 on prescribed forms (available
from the Registrar, UTC, at the same address,
along with an application fee in order to take the entrance
examinations in January. Applications received
after the last date, must be accompanied by an
additional late fee.
Application forms are available with the Registrar
B.D. Rs.150/-
M.Th. Rs.200/-
D.Th. Rs.250/-
plus the postal charges.
Last date for receiving duly filled Applications:
B.D., M.Th., & D.Th. : 3rd November,
2008.
Last date with late fee:
: 15th November, 2008.
Late fee:
D.Th. Rs. 300/-
M.Th. Rs. 250/-
B.D.
Rs. 200/-
Last date for:
Diploma for Proficiency in Counselling &
Diploma in Development Studies
: 15th January, 2009.
The Entrance examination dates are:
B.D. : 19 th – 21st January,
2009.
M.Th.
: 22 th – 23rd January,
2009.
D.Th. : 27th – 28th January,
2009.
D.P.C.
: 28 th
January, 2009
D.D.S. : 29 th
January,
2009
Please note that no application will be
entertained after the last date as given above.
Kindly address all enquiries to:
THE REGISTRAR,
FAX: 91-80–23330015
UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE,
TEL.: (080)-23333438, 23330502
63 MILLER’S ROAD, POST BOX 4613,
BANGALORE : 560 046.
E-mail:
unitedtc@giasbg01.vsnl.net.in
registrarutc@rediffmail.com
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Neither
the application fee, nor the late fee is
refundable. |
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B. Qualification for
Admission |
| 1. Academic: |
a)
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Candidates,
with a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com. (Or higher) degree
of a recognised University (or equivalent
qualification) are qualified for Admission to the
course leading in to the B.D. Degree/Diploma in
Theology. |
| b) |
Candidates,
with- a B.Th. Degree (with second class or above)
of Serampore College (or an equivalent
qualification), are qualified for admission to the
third year to the B.D./Diploma in Theology course,
provided they have passed the two B.Th. Senate
examined English papers prior to application for
admission. |
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They need to
have two or three years of practical experience
after completion of their B.Th.
Degrees. |
| c) |
Candidates who
have already finished part of their theological
course in another B.D. level institution may be
admission to the B.D./ Diploma course (without
entrance examination). However each case will be
decided on its merits. No student shall be
eligible for the College Diploma in Theology
unless he/she spent at least one full academic
year in residence in the
College. |
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Transfer of
registration from another College is allowed only
ff they complete their Orientation
period. |
| d) |
B.D. Programme
for Mature Candidates: |
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The College
admits to a full B.D. Programme, mature candidates
who are at least 25 years of age, but lack the
formal academic qualifications, on the basis of
the recommendation of the College Faculty
following proper screening process, and subject to
passing the entrance examination conducted by the
Senate of Serampore College.
During the
screening process, the applicants are expected:
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i) |
To satisfy the
College Admissions Committee in a personal
interview |
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ii) |
To submit a
satisfactory written statement about his/her
commitment and his/her motivation for theological
study |
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iii) |
To pass the
usual College entrance examination (in English,
Christian Faith and General
Knowledge) |
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iv) |
To pass an
examination on the basis of one book on
Humanities/Science such as those prescribed at the
University level and as selected by the Division
of Graduate
Studies. |
