Established in 1844 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), St. Joseph’s College is located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India, and is considered one of India’s most prestigious institutions. The college is now affiliated with Bharathidasan University.

  • The candidates can apply for their desired course through the official online portal of St. Joseph’s College. The application forms are accepted in offline format also.
  • For admission to Undergraduate programs, the candidate must have completed 10+2 exams with the relevant subject from a recognised board/institute.
  • For admission to Postgraduate courses, the candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university/institute.
  • For admission to Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs, the candidate must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university/institute.
  • For admission to the MBA program, the candidate must have a valid scorecard in any of the CAT/ MAT/ XAT or state-level TANCET.
  • The candidates for the MBA program are selected based on Personal Interviews and Group Discussions.
  • The candidates for Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs are selected based on written tests and Personal Interviews.

St. Joseph’s College UG Admission 2025

St. Joseph's College provides three-year undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce, which are available in two shifts. The institute also provides two vocational programs.

Courses Specialisations Fees
B.Sc Bio-Chemistry INR 8.93K
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer-Science
Economics
Electronics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
BA Tamil INR 8.7K
History
English
BBA -
B.Com Computer Application
B.Vocational Software Development and System Administration INR 16.12K
VISCOM Technology

Eligibility & Selection Criteria for UG Programmes

  • The candidate must have cleared 10+2 exams/HSC or any equivalent exam with the relevant subject from a university or a recognised board.
  • The candidates are selected based on the merit list, which is prepared considering the performance of the candidates in the qualifying exam.
  • The candidate must have secured at least 55 per cent aggregate marks in their 10+2 exams or any equivalent exam.

St. Joseph’s College PG Admission 2025

St. Joseph's College offers postgraduate courses in a variety of specialisations.

Course Specialisations Fees
MA Tamil -
English
History
M.Sc Bio-Chemistry -
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer-Science
Economics
Electronics
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
M.Com Computer Application INR 18.88K
Plant Biotechnology and Biology
MCA - -
MBA Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management Systems -

Eligibility & Selection Criteria for PG Programmes

  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from any statutory University approved by the UGC.
  • Students enrolled in the final semester of their graduate degree program can also apply.
  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 50% marks from any statutory University approved by the UGC.
  • The candidate must have cleared any of the following entrance exams: CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ TANCET to be eligible for admission.
  • The candidates will be selected for further selection process based on their performance in the entrance exam followed by a GD-PI

St. Joseph’s College M.Phil and PhD Admission 2025

St. Joseph's College offers PhD and M.Phil courses in a variety of disciplines as research-based courses.

Course Specialisations Fees
PhD Biotechnology -
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Commerce
English
History
Maths
Physics
Management
M.Phil Statistics -
Tamil
Chemistry
Computer Science
Commerce
English
History
Economics
Biotechnology
Mathematics
Physics
Botany

Eligibility & Selection Criteria for PG Programmes

  • The candidates must have completed a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline from a statutory university approved by the UGC.
  • A common eligibility written test with objective-type questions for 75 marks and an oral interview for 25 marks is required for admission.
  • The candidates are selected for M.Phil. and PhD programs based on their academic performance, research interests, an entrance exam, and a personal interview.

Note for Students

  • Candidates for the PhD program who are provisionally registered should not engage in any employment.
  • Candidates for the PhD course are selected with the approval of the Chair of Research and Publications.
  • Part-timers are expected to be on campus for a minimum of three working days per month and a total of thirty days per academic year.

St. Joseph’s FAQ’s

Ques. What is the application process for an MBA?

Ans. The following steps should be considered for the application process for an MBA:

  • Candidates interested in the MBA program can obtain a prospectus and application form by making a cash/demand payment of INR 1000 (INR 1050-by-post) made payable to St. Joseph's Institute of Management, payable at Tiruchirappalli.
  • The application forms can also be downloaded from the official website of the college.
  • The completed application form, along with the DD and necessary documents (listed below), must be sent to:

St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (JIM),

St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli - 620 002, Tamil Nadu

Ques. Is there any entrance exam conducted for admission to Undergraduate programs at St. Joseph’s College?

Ans. No, the college does not conduct any entrance exam for admission to Undergraduate programs at St. Joseph’s College. The selection is made solely based on marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli?

Ans. The college provides various scholarships to students based on their merit.

  • Jesuit Educational Support (JES): is a management scholarship for high school, college, and university students.
  • Backward Classes Welfare: To be eligible, parents' annual income must be INR 1-2 LPA.
  • Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare: Parents having an annual income of INR 1-2 LPA are eligible for this scholarship.

Ques. Is there a placement cell at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli?

Ans. Yes, of course. The placement cell at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli, is very active. It helps students develop professionally through counselling, placement assistance, and other means.