SHCTPT

Sacred Heart College, Vellore (SHCTPT) is a well-known autonomous college, offering a satisfactory number of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The admission process of the college focuses on selecting deserving candidates in different streams. SHCTPT follows a merit-based admission process for most of its programs, with individual processes varying for different programs.

For undergraduate courses, the basic eligibility criterion is 10+2 passed from a recognized board. Most of the courses require a minimum aggregate of 50% marks at the qualifying exam. Postgraduate aspirants must have passed bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream from a known university with a minimum average of 55-60% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Application Process

Application process for Sacred Heart College, Vellore, is varied for varying courses but normally follows the following steps:

1. Visit the official website of the college and visit the admissions page.

2. Choose the desired program and go through the eligibility criteria and the admission requirements thoroughly.

3. Download and fill in the application form of the chosen program. Ensure that all the details are entered properly.

4. Gather all the documents required, typically including:

• Passport size photographs
• Mark sheets of qualifying exams (10th, 12th, Undergraduate degree if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• Other certificates as mentioned for the proposed program

5. Complete and submit completed application form along with supporting documents before the specified time limit.

6. Pay application fee as mentioned in the prospectus or in the website.

7. Appear for the entrance tests for programs so specified (e.g., MSW) on the specified dates.

8. Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview or further rounds of selection, as is done in some courses.

9. Final choice is typically on academic performance, entrance test marks (where applicable), and performance at interview.

10. The selected candidates will be notified and need to finalize the admission process by paying requisite fees and submitting original documents within the given time limit.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.A./B.Sc./B.Com: Admission to the under-graduate program is primarily on merit. Various B.A. courses (English, Economics, Tamil, History), B.Sc. courses (Microbiology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry), and B.Com courses are offered by the college. The students must have completed 10+2 with relevant subjects and also meet the college’s minimum percentage requirement.

BBA/BCA: Admission in Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computer Applications is on the basis of merit in the entrance examination (10+2). They are self-supporting programs focused on manager skills development and technical skills development respectively.

M.A./M.Sc./M.Com: Postgraduation admissions are offered based on the candidate’s performance in graduation. M.A. in Economics, English, and Tamil, M.Sc. in various sciences, and M.Com are offered in the college. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of the specified percentage is the eligibility for the applicants.

MBA: The SHCTPT Master of Business Administration course is approved to have an intake of 60. Admission will probably be on a combination of academic results, entrance test, and possibly a personal interview, but no details are given.

MCA: The sanctioned intake for Master of Computer Applications is also 60 students. Admission standards typically include holding a bachelor’s degree with a relevant major and performance on an entrance test or interview.

MSW: For Master of Social Work course admission, test candidates need to appear for an entrance test as part of the admission requirements.

M.Phil/Ph.D: M.Phil and Ph.D. are provided by the college in various streams. The admission to research courses is normally done through a combination of entrance tests, interviews, and evaluation of research proposals.