St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh offers merit-based admission to BA and B.Sc through the Jharkhand Chancellor Portal. For the 2026-27 session, undergraduate applications through the portal carry a non-refundable fee of INR 100, with bank charges payable separately.

Admission routes differ by programme, with college-level selection and state-level counselling applying where required. From 2026-27, VBU-affiliated undergraduate programmes follow the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under NEP 2020. The college does not offer a management quota, and seat allocation follows the applicable merit, counselling and Jharkhand reservation rules.

Admission website: St. Columba’s College. Online applications for applicable programmes: Jharkhand Chancellor Portal.

STCC Hazaribagh Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate admission includes Chancellor Portal merit allotment for BA and B.Sc, separate college-level selection for self-financed programmes, and JCECEB counselling for B.Ed. Reservation provisions cover SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates according to Jharkhand government norms.

BA and B.Sc: Subjects, Eligibility and Selection

The BA programme offers 15 specialisations. B.Sc has 6 disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology and Geology. Both programmes use qualifying examination merit rather than an entrance examination.

Programme Academic Requirement Admission Route
BA, Honours and General 10+2 in Arts with at least 45% marks 10+2 aggregate merit and Chancellor Portal allotment
B.Sc, Honours and General 10+2 in Science with PCM or PCB and at least 45% marks 10+2 aggregate merit and Chancellor Portal allotment

The Chancellor Portal ranks applicants using their 10+2 aggregate. SC, ST, OBC and EWS reservation provisions apply during selection.

BA and B.Sc Application Procedure

  1. Open the Jharkhand Chancellor Portal and select Sign Up.
  2. Register and enter the required personal and academic information.
  3. Choose the programme, specialisation and college from the available dropdown options.
  4. Pay the non-refundable application charge of INR 100 online, along with applicable bank charges.
  5. Submit the form and retain the application reference number.
  6. If selected in a merit list, attend document verification at the college.
  7. Complete online admission fee payment within the allotted period to secure the seat.

B.Sc Honours applicants must match their qualifying subjects to the chosen discipline. Physical sciences require PCM, while life sciences require PCB. An incorrect subject combination can result in disqualification during document verification.

BCA and B.Sc Biotechnology Admission

BCA and B.Sc Biotechnology are self-financed programmes with a separate college-level admission process rather than the regular Chancellor Portal selection route described for BA and B.Sc. Selection involves the college’s assessment and interview requirements.

Programme Eligibility Selection Method
BCA 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics and a minimum aggregate of 45% College Entrance Aptitude Test, followed by an interview
B.Sc Biotechnology 10+2 Science with Biology and a minimum of 45% marks College-level selection and interview

For BCA, applicants first take the Entrance Aptitude Test (EAT). Shortlisted candidates attend an interview, and the combined performance determines final selection. B.Sc Biotechnology follows a similar college-level selection procedure.

Applying for the Self-Financed Programmes

  1. Check the college admission notices for application instructions.
  2. Obtain the prescribed form and submit it in the manner stated in the notice.
  3. For BCA, appear for the EAT on the notified date.
  4. Attend the campus interview if shortlisted.
  5. Check the college website for the provisional selection list.
  6. Complete document verification and admission fee payment to confirm admission.

Confirm the applicable programme fees with the college or through its official website, as fees are subject to revision.

B.Ed Admission: Seats and Eligibility

The B.Ed programme is approved by NCTE, affiliated to Vinoba Bhave University and has an intake of 100 seats. Admission depends entirely on the JCECEB B.Ed CET 2026 rank and centralised counselling.

Applicant Category Qualification Requirement Minimum Marks or Condition
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders Degree in any discipline from a recognised university At least 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree
B.E. or B.Tech graduates Qualification with Science and Mathematics At least 55% marks
Final-year students Eligible to apply and appear for the entrance examination Proof of degree completion must be available before counselling

B.Ed Entrance Examination and Application Fees

The JCECEB B.Ed CET contained 100 multiple-choice questions across three sections. Each incorrect response attracted a deduction of 0.25 marks.

Entrance Test Section Marks
Language Proficiency 30
Teaching Aptitude 40
Reasoning Ability 30

The category-wise application fees for JCECEB B.Ed CET 2026 were as follows:

Category Application Fee
General and EWS INR 1,000
BC I and BC II INR 750
SC, ST and female candidates INR 500
Persons with disabilities Exempt

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

B.Ed Counselling and Seat Confirmation

Applications for the JCECEB B.Ed CET 2026 have closed. Qualified candidates follow the centralised counselling procedure, where allotment depends on entrance rank, reservation category and available seats.

  1. Register for JCECEB counselling through the B.Ed counselling portal within the notified registration period.
  2. Enter college preferences and include St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh.
  3. Specify the teaching subject studied during graduation accurately.
  4. After allotment, report to the college with original certificates for verification.
  5. Pay the B.Ed admission fee within the prescribed period to accept the seat.

Seats that are not accepted within the allotment window move to the next counselling round. For seat-acceptance queries, contact the college at +91 6546222197.

STCC Hazaribagh Postgraduate Admission

Postgraduate options include MA in 6 subjects: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Hindi, English and Economics. M.Sc is offered in Chemistry. Admission to these programmes uses graduation marks through the Chancellor Portal, without a separate postgraduate entrance examination.

Programme Required Qualification Selection Basis
MA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 50% marks Graduation merit and Chancellor Portal allotment
M.Sc Chemistry B.Sc with Chemistry as a subject and at least 50% marks Graduation merit and Chancellor Portal allotment

Graduation aggregate, subject relevance and Jharkhand reservation provisions govern postgraduate allotment. Applications for the 2026 cycle have closed.

Postgraduate Admission Procedure

  1. Submit the application through the Chancellor Portal during the application period.
  2. Follow merit list announcements on the portal and the college website.
  3. Report to St. Columba’s College for document verification after selection.
  4. Pay the postgraduate admission fee through the portal to confirm the allotted seat.

STCC Hazaribagh Admission Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents ready for admission verification:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
  • Transfer or migration certificate
  • Caste certificate for reserved-category applicants
  • Domicile certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Aadhaar card
  • Recent passport-size photographs

STCC Hazaribagh Scholarships

The college facilitates the Jharkhand E-Kalyan scholarship for SC and ST students. The scheme covers up to 70% of tuition fees, with annual assistance of INR 3,900 to INR 4,000, up to INR 4,000 per year.

  • E-Kalyan: Eligible SC and ST students apply through the Jharkhand e-Kalyan portal after admission.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship: This central government scheme supports eligible SC, ST and OBC students subject to income criteria. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.
  • Minority and EWS scholarships: Eligible applicants can access the relevant schemes through the National Scholarship Portal.

Scholarship applications should be submitted immediately after admission. Delayed submission typically results in losing the scholarship for that academic year.

STCC Hazaribagh Admission FAQs

Ques. Which steps must applicants complete to secure a BA or B.Sc seat?

Ans. Applicants register on the Jharkhand Chancellor Portal, enter their course preferences and pay the INR 100 application fee. Selection depends on 10+2 aggregate merit. Selected candidates must then complete the college’s verification and fee-payment requirements.

Ques. Which admission routes involve an entrance examination?

Ans. Regular BA and B.Sc admission uses 10+2 merit, while MA and M.Sc selection uses graduation merit through the Chancellor Portal. These programmes do not require a separate entrance test. BCA applicants take the college EAT and attend an interview. B.Ed applicants must qualify through the state-level JCECEB B.Ed CET.

Ques. What academic background and assessments are needed for BCA?

Ans. BCA applicants need 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics and at least 45% aggregate. They must also clear the Entrance Aptitude Test and interview conducted by the college.

Ques. What is the approved B.Ed intake, and how are these seats filled?

Ans. The NCTE-approved B.Ed programme has 100 seats and is affiliated to Vinoba Bhave University. JCECEB B.Ed CET 2026 rank and centralised counselling determine admission. Candidates follow the counselling process through bedcet.jceceb.org.in.

Ques. Can applicants obtain a seat through a management quota?

Ans. The college has no management quota. Admission follows the applicable merit and selection process. Regular UG and PG allotments use the Jharkhand Chancellor Portal, BCA has its college-level assessment, and B.Ed seats are allotted through JCECEB CET counselling.

Ques. Which certificates and identity records should selected candidates bring?

Ans. Candidates need Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, a transfer or migration certificate, domicile and income certificates, an Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs. Reserved-category applicants must also provide a caste certificate during verification.

Ques. Which financial assistance schemes can admitted students apply for?

Ans. Eligible SC and ST students can apply for E-Kalyan assistance of up to INR 4,000 annually, covering up to 70% of tuition fees. Central government scholarship options for eligible OBC, EWS and minority students are available through the National Scholarship Portal. Students should apply immediately after completing admission.

Ques. At what stage must final-year B.Ed applicants provide their completed degree?

Ans. Final-year Bachelor’s or Master’s students were permitted to apply for JCECEB B.Ed CET 2026. They must meet the qualifying degree requirement of at least 50% aggregate and submit evidence of degree completion before counselling begins.

Ques. What determines BA and B.Sc allotment, and how is an offered seat confirmed?

Ans. The Chancellor Portal prepares allotments using 10+2 aggregate percentages. Jharkhand reservation rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD categories apply. Candidates named in the merit list must verify their documents and pay the required fees within the allotted window.