Senate of Serampore College (University) is a university under section 2(f) & 12(B) of the U.G.C Act 1956 and is situated in the town of Serampore in the state of West Bengal. The university NAAC accreditation has graded it with B++ and it is ranked 90th in the recent NIRF 2023 ranking system. The Senate is also mandated to support theological education of its affiliated seminaries and admits students across the caste, creed and nationality divide.
The university provides a number of theological programmes depending on the specialisations of BD, MTh, MDiv, PhD and DD in its member institution. The specific dates for the exams to be conducted for the year 2024 for the admission process of the university has not been released. Students who wish to apply for the next academic year can directly apply to the specific affiliated seminary they desire for admission before the deadline.. Qualifying an entrance test and interview is the key to getting admission.
Senate of Serampore College (University) Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Description |
| University Short Name |
Senate of Serampore College (University) |
| Institute Type |
Deemed to be University |
| Established |
1818 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
Varies by program (merit-based for some, own entrance exam for others) |
| Approved By |
University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| NAAC Grade |
YES - A+ |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking |
Not Ranked in Theology Category |
Senate of Serampore College (University) Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)
| Category |
Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
| 1. Undergraduate (UG) |
B.Th., B.D., B.Th. (Special) |
10+2 pass, minimum marks may vary (check website). Mature candidates (over 25 with experience) may be eligible through separate entrance exam. |
|
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy |
10+2 pass with minimum marks (check website). |
| 2. Postgraduate (PG) |
M.Th., M.Div. |
Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field, minimum marks may vary (check website). Entrance exam required for some programs. |
| 3. Diploma Programs |
Diploma in Christian Studies, Diploma in Pastoral Care & Counseling |
Eligibility varies (check website). Could be 10+2 pass or 10th pass with relevant theological training. |
Senate of Serampore College (University) Courses Details 2024
| Program |
Level |
Estimated Annual Fee (INR) |
| Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) |
UG |
20,000 - 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) |
UG |
20,000 - 30,000 |
| Master of Theology (M.Th.) |
PG |
25,000 - 35,000 |
| Master of Divinity (M.Div.) |
PG |
25,000 - 35,000 |
| Diploma in Christian Studies |
Diploma |
10,000 - 15,000 |
Senate of Serampore College (University) Placements by Category
| Course Category |
Career Opportunities |
| Theology |
Religious Ministry, Education, Social Work & Counseling, Non-Profit Organizations |
| Christian Studies |
Religious Ministry, Education, Social Work & Counseling, Non-Profit Organizations |