St. Berchmans College, Kottayam, is a prominent autonomous institution affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, offering 49 programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college admits students through both merit and entrance-based processes, with annual intakes typically opening in April–June. Application fees generally range from INR 300–500 for most programs. The college provides a variety of scholarships, including merit-cum-means and government schemes. For 2025, the college continues to offer a wide selection of arts, science, commerce, and professional courses.
St. Berchmans College Admission Deadlines
St. Berchmans College usually opens its application window for UG and PG programs in April and closes by June each year. For the 2025 cycle, online applications are expected to be available from April 2025, with merit lists and counseling typically conducted in June–July 2025. MBA and PhD deadlines may differ, with MBA applications often closing by May and PhD intakes varying by department.
Program | Application Start | Application End | Merit List/Interview |
UG (BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BVoc) | April 2025 | June 2025 | June–July 2025 |
PG (MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, MBA) | April 2025 | May–June 2025 | June–July 2025 |
PhD | May 2025 | July 2025 | July–August 2025 |
St. Berchmans College UG Admission
St. Berchmans College offers a wide range of undergraduate programs, including BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, B.Voc, and B.Lib.I.Sc. The total UG intake is typically ~1,000 seats across all disciplines. Admissions are primarily merit-based, with consideration for quotas such as sports, cultural, management, and disability. The minimum eligibility is a 10+2 pass from a recognized board with at least 50% aggregate marks. The annual tuition fee for UG programs ranges from INR 6,000–18,000.
Course | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Annual Fee (INR) | Seats |
BA (various specializations) | 3 years | 10+2, 50% aggregate | Merit-based | 6,000–10,000 | ~300 |
BSc (various specializations) | 3 years | 10+2 (Science), 50% aggregate | Merit-based | 8,000–15,000 | ~350 |
BCom | 3 years | 10+2, 50% aggregate | Merit-based | 7,000–12,000 | ~150 |
BCA | 3 years | 10+2 (Maths preferred), 50% aggregate | Merit-based | 12,000–18,000 | ~60 |
B.Voc | 3 years | 10+2, 50% aggregate | Merit-based | 8,000–14,000 | ~40 |
B.Lib.I.Sc. | 1 year | 10+2, 50% aggregate | Merit-based | NA | NA |
St. Berchmans College PG Admission
St. Berchmans College provides postgraduate degrees in MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, MBA, and M.Lib.I.Sc. The PG intake is approximately 400–500 seats across all programs. Eligibility generally requires a bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream with at least 50% aggregate marks. Selection is predominantly merit-based, though some programs like MBA may require an entrance test or interview. The annual fee for PG courses ranges from INR 10,000–30,000.
Course | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Annual Fee (INR) | Seats |
MA (various specializations) | 2 years | BA in relevant subject, 50%+ | Merit-based | 10,000–18,000 | ~100 |
MSc (various specializations) | 2 years | BSc in relevant subject, 50%+ | Merit-based | 12,000–22,000 | ~120 |
MCom | 2 years | BCom, 50%+ | Merit-based | 12,000–16,000 | ~60 |
MSW | 2 years | Graduation in any stream, 50%+ | Merit-based | 15,000–20,000 | ~30 |
MBA/PGDM | 2 years | Graduation in any stream, 50%+ | Merit/Entrance/Interview | 25,000–30,000 | ~30 |
M.Lib.I.Sc. | 1 year | Graduation in any stream, 50%+ | Merit-based | NA | NA |
St. Berchmans College PhD Admission
St. Berchmans College offers doctoral programs in select disciplines, with intakes varying by department. The minimum eligibility is a Master’s degree with 55% aggregate marks in the relevant subject. Selection is typically based on entrance test and/or interview as per Mahatma Gandhi University norms. PhD admissions are generally conducted once a year, with applications opening in May and interviews in July–August. Fee structures and seat counts are department-specific.
Discipline | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Application Period | Seats | Annual Fee (INR) |
Science, Arts, Commerce (various) | PG in relevant subject, 55%+ | Entrance + Interview | May–July 2025 | 2–6 per department | NA |
St. Berchmans College Application Process
St. Berchmans College conducts its application process primarily online for all UG and PG programs, with offline verification and counseling for final admissions. The application fee ranges from INR 300–500 for most courses. Applicants must upload scanned documents and pay the fee online. MBA and PhD applicants may have additional requirements, such as entrance exams or interviews. Scholarship applications are integrated into the main admission process for eligible students.
Register online at the official college admission portal.
Fill in personal, academic, and program preference details.
Upload required documents (marksheets, certificates, ID proof, etc.).
Pay the application fee online (INR 300–500).
Submit the application and track status via the portal.
Shortlisted candidates are called for counseling/document verification at the campus.
Step | Details |
Online Registration | April–June 2025 (UG/PG); May–July 2025 (PhD) |
Application Fee | INR 300–500 (UG/PG); NA (PhD varies) |
Document Upload | 10+2/UG/PG marksheets, photo, ID proof |
Selection | Merit list (UG/PG); Entrance/Interview (MBA/PhD) |
Final Admission | Offline counseling & verification at campus |