St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli Admissions 2025-26 Online Application open - Full Details

 St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, is currently open for admissions for the academic year 2025-26 for both Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs. Here's a detailed overview of the admissions process and important information:

General Information:

• Autonomous Institution: St. Joseph's College is an autonomous college affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
• Online Application: The application process for all courses is conducted online through the official admission portal: https://admission.sjctni.edu/ for UG and https://sjctni.edu/admission.jsp?p=PG&bredcom=Home%20|%20Admission%20|%20Post%20Graduate for PG.
• Merit-Based Admission: Admission to most UG and PG courses is based on the merit scores obtained in the qualifying examinations (HSC for UG and relevant Bachelor's degree for PG).
• Entrance Exams: For certain programs like MBA and MCA, admission considers scores from entrance exams such as TANCET, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, or ATMA, followed by interviews and group discussions (for MBA). PhD and M.Phil admissions involve a written test and an interview.
• Sports Quota: The college is conducting selection trials for UG and PG admissions under the Sports Quota from April 3 to April 19, 2025. Meritorious sports players may be eligible for up to 100% scholarship.

Undergraduate (UG) Admissions 2025-26:

• Application Period: The online application for UG programs commenced on April 2, 2025. The last date for application is not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but it is advisable to apply as early as possible.
• Eligibility Criteria: The basic eligibility for most UG courses is a pass in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination from a recognized board. Some courses may have specific subject requirements. For example:
  • BCA: Requires Mathematics as one of the subjects in HSC.
  • BBA: Preferably candidates from Arts, Commerce, Economics, and Accountancy groups in HSC.
  • B.Sc. (Specific disciplines): May require specific science subjects in HSC (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science).
  • B.Com: Requires Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics in HSC.
• Courses Offered (Examples):
  • B.A. (Tamil, History, Economics, English)
  • B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Visual Communication)
  • B.Com.
  • B.Com. (Computer Applications)
  • B.Com. (Honours)
  • B.Vocational (Software Development and System Administration, VISCOM Technology)
  • BBA
  • BCA
• Selection Process: Generally based on the marks obtained in the HSC examination.

Postgraduate (PG) Admissions 2025-26:

• Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Courses Offered (Examples):
  • M.A.
  • M.Sc.
  • M.Com.
  • MCA (requires a Bachelor's degree with specific subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Commerce, Computer Science, or Computer Applications and a valid TANCET score).
  • MBA (requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and a valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/TANCET).
  • M.Phil.
  • Ph.D.
• Selection Process:
  • For most PG degree courses, selection is based on graduation marks.
  • For MBA, it involves a valid entrance exam score (CAT/MAT/XAT/TANCET), Group Discussion, and an Interview.
  • For MCA, a valid TANCET score is considered.
  • For M.Phil. and Ph.D., selection is based on a written test and an interview.

Important Dates (as of April 17, 2025):

• Ongoing: UG and PG online application process.
• Ongoing: Submission of Application for MBA Admission 2025 (January 8, 2025 - May 23, 2025).
• April 3 - April 19, 2025: Sports Quota selection trials for UG and PG.
• April 24, 2025 (Expected): TANCET 2025 Result Declaration.
• April 27, 2025 (Upcoming): JIM Selection Process Date for Phase I MBA Admission 2025.
• May 25, 2025 (Upcoming): JIM Selection Process Date for Phase II MBA Admission 2025.
• June 10, 2025 (Tentative): TANCET 2024 Counselling Date.

Documents Required (General):

• Passport size photograph.
• SSC and HSC Marksheets.
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate (for PG and other higher degrees).
• Consolidated Mark Statement of UG (for PG admissions).
• Transfer Certificate.
• Community Certificate (if applicable).
• Entrance exam scorecard (for MBA, MCA, etc.).
• Identity proof.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official admission portal: https://admission.sjctni.edu/ (for UG) or the college website and navigate to the PG admissions section.
2. Register as a new user.
3. Fill in the online application form with all the required details.
4. Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
6. Submit the application form.

Contact Information for Admissions:

• Phone: 0431 - 2700320 / 4226436, 0431 - 4226508 / 4226505
• Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

It is strongly recommended to visit the official college website and the admission portal for the most up-to-date information, detailed eligibility criteria for specific courses, fee structure, and any further instructions.