St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli is an autonomous institution located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, established in 1844 and run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The college is affiliated to Bharathidasan University and recognized by the UGC, with A++ NAAC accreditation (2023). It enrolls over 7,000 students annually across 63+ UG, PG, and research programs in arts, sciences, commerce, and management. The campus is known for its heritage, academic rigor, and notable alumni including Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli Admission Deadlines
Admissions for the 2025–26 cycle typically open in April and close by June for most UG and PG programs, with PhD applications accepted in June–July 2025. The application window for UG courses is usually April–June, while PG forms are accepted until late June. Entrance exams for select PG and research programs are conducted in July. The application fee ranges from INR 300–500 per program.
Program | Application Start | Application End | Entrance Exam/Interview |
UG (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA) | April 2025 | June 2025 | NA (Merit-based) |
PG (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA) | April 2025 | June 2025 | July 2025 (for select courses) |
PhD | June 2025 | July 2025 | July–August 2025 |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli are offered in 25+ programs across arts, sciences, commerce, and management, with an annual intake of ~1,200 seats. The application fee for UG programs is INR 300–400. Admissions are primarily merit-based, considering Class 12 scores. The typical cutoff for popular courses like BSc Computer Science and BCom ranges from 75–85% (2024 cycle). Total fees for UG programs range from INR 15,000–35,000 per year. Scholarships are available for SC/ST, merit, and economically weaker students.
Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Seats | Annual Fee (INR) | Cutoff (2024) |
BA (History, English, Economics, etc.) | 10+2 (any stream) | Merit (Class 12 marks) | ~350 | 15,000–22,000 | 65–75% |
BSc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, CS, etc.) | 10+2 with relevant subjects | Merit (Class 12 marks) | ~500 | 18,000–35,000 | 75–85% |
BCom/BBA | 10+2 (Commerce/any stream) | Merit (Class 12 marks) | ~350 | 20,000–30,000 | 70–80% |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli PG Admission
Postgraduate programs at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli include MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MSW and more, with ~700 seats across disciplines. PG admissions open in April and close by June, with entrance exams/interviews for select courses in July 2025. The application fee is INR 400–500. Eligibility is a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 50–55% aggregate. PG fees range from INR 18,000–45,000 per year. Merit scholarships and government waivers are available for eligible students.
|
Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Seats |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Entrance/Interview |
|
MA (English, History, Economics, etc.) |
BA in relevant subject |
Merit/Interview |
~150 |
18,000–28,000 |
NA/July 2025 |
|
MSc (Physics, Chemistry, CS, etc.) |
BSc in relevant subject |
Merit/Entrance |
~350 |
25,000–45,000 |
July 2025 |
|
MCom/MBA/MSW |
BCom/BBA/BA/any UG |
Merit/Interview |
~200 |
22,000–40,000 |
NA/July 2025 |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission
PhD admissions at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli are available in 15+ departments including sciences, humanities, and commerce, with an annual intake of ~60–80 seats. Applications are accepted in June–July 2025, and candidates must hold a master's degree with at least 55% aggregate. Selection is based on an entrance test and interview conducted by the college. The annual fee for PhD programs is INR 18,000–25,000. UGC/CSIR JRF holders may receive fee waivers or stipends.
Department | Eligibility | Selection Process | Seats | Annual Fee (INR) | Scholarship |
Sciences | PG in relevant field, 55% | Entrance + Interview | ~40 | 20,000–25,000 | JRF/UGC |
Humanities | PG in relevant field, 55% | Entrance + Interview | ~20 | 18,000–22,000 | JRF/UGC |
Commerce & Management | PG in relevant field, 55% | Entrance + Interview | ~20 | 20,000–22,000 | JRF/UGC |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli Application Process
Applications for all programs at St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli are accepted online via the official portal during the April–June 2025 window for UG/PG and June–July 2025 for PhD. The process includes registration, form submission, document upload, fee payment, and merit/entrance-based selection. The application fee is INR 300–500 depending on the program. Reserved category applicants may be eligible for fee waivers. Shortlisted candidates are notified via email/SMS for further rounds.
Online registration on the college website
Fill and submit the application form
Upload scanned documents (marksheets, certificates, photo)
Pay application fee (INR 300–500)
Track application status via portal
Step | Details |
Registration | Online portal, April–June 2025 |
Form Submission | Personal, academic details |
Document Upload | Class 10/12/UG/PG marksheets, photo, signature |
Fee Payment | INR 300–500 (online) |
Selection | Merit/entrance-based, interview for PG/PhD |
