Mth Admission 2023: Application Dates, Entrance Exams Dates, Top Colleges

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Master of Theology Admission 2023, would be done on the basis of a merit list published by the different colleges. However, some colleges can take different admission tests for the purpose of admission to the course. 

The eligibility criteria of the course is a minimum of 50% aggregate score in the Bachelor Level exam from a recognized university. Some colleges specifically ask for a different Bachelor's or Master's degree in Divinity. 

Master of Theology (MTh) is a 2-year postgraduate course that is divided into four semesters. It is a terminal degree course that offers in-depth knowledge and research about the subjects pertaining to theology 

Master of Theology Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

Most of the colleges offer admission to master of theology courses on the basis of merit list. However, some of the institutions conduct their own entrance exam for the admission.

Let us have a look at the different entrance exam for Master of Theology Admission.

Entrance Exam Registration Date Exam Date
Union Biblical Seminary Entrance test February 2023 March 2023
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College Entrance test April 2023 April 2023
Senate of Serampore College Entrance Test November 2023 (Tentative) January 2023 (Tentative)

Master of Theology Admission 2023: Top Colleges in India

College Name Mode of Admission Registration/Exam Date
Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad Merit To be announced
Bishop’s College, West Bengal Merit + Interview February 2023
Martin Luther Christian University, Meghalaya Merit August, 2023 (Tentative)
Gurukul Lutheran Theological College Entrance + Interview April 2023
Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture, Senate of Serampore College Entrance + Interview Second week of January 2023
Aizawl Theological College Entrance February 2023
Union Biblical Seminary, Pune Entrance Exam March 2023

Master of Theology Admission 2023: How To Apply?

The following are the general process that the candidates can follow in the case of admission through entrance exam to the M.Th courses 

  • Visit the websites of the preferred colleges and read the information about the registration process of the entrance exam. 
  • Read the admission requirement and the eligibility criteria. 
  • Fill the admission form online or download the PDF of the form and fill it up.
  • Carefully provide the details and upload the documents as required.
  • In the case of offline form fillup, write the details carefully, attach the photograph and necessary documents.
  • In the case of online applications, submit the form and pay the application fee. In offline mode send the receipt of the payment of a fee.
  • Appear for the test, if selected the colleges would call for an interview. 
  • Complete the application process by paying the admission fees for the first semester.

Master of Theology Admission 2023: Step-by-Step Guide

The candidates must follow these step-wise guides for the admission process:

Check the eligibility criteria:

  • The candidates generally have to obtain 50% marks in their graduation level. 

Check the prerequisite of different entrance exams:

  • The candidates must keep a tab on the different entrance exams of different colleges.
  • Keep a tab on the syllabus of different entrance exams.

Cut-off and Counselling:

  • The institutions mainly conduct an interview after completion of the entrance test
  • The candidates should keep reading about the related topics for the interviews
  • The topics of the interview are often sent to the candidates over email. 

Final Selection:

  • The candidates are informed about their selection within 2 weeks after the interview.
  • The confirmation comes through email from the respective colleges.

Master of Theology Admission Tips 2023

  • Understand what are the important subjects and start by making a timetable for each of them
  • Revise as frequently as possible and complete the syllabus at least a week before the exam
  • Prepare for the interview, read about probable topics related to Christianity and God.
  • Many colleges choose candidates who are a member of the church hence, being a part of the church and getting involved in those activities also help.
  • Fluent English is one of the criteria on which candidates are chosen hence, improving English and speaking fluently is also very necessary.
  • Since most colleges admit students based on merit, It is necessary for an aspirant to score good grades in the Bachelor course giving more importance to subjects like Theology and English.

Master of Theology Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. Is there any common tests for MTh admissions?

Ans. No, common tests are not conducted either at the national or state-level. Although a few colleges conduct their own entrance exams.

Ques. Are there any colleges in Bangalore that offer MTh?

Ans. Yes, many colleges like Berean Baptist Bible College and Seminary, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, United Theological College etc offer the MTh course.

Ques. What is the average fees for MTh?

Ans. The average fee for the entire course of Master of Theology varies between INR 6000 – 50000.

Ques. What salary is given to graduates in MTh?

Ans. The average salary for a Master of Theology graduate is about INR 4 LPA.

Ques. Is English necessary for M.Th?

Ans. Yes, fluent English is mandatory for admissions in M.Th courses in many colleges.

Ques. What can you do with a Master's in Theology?

Ans. One can take up various roles such as advice worker, charity fundraiser, and NGO worker after completing the M.Th course.

Ques. How much does a Master's in Theology cost?

Ans. The cost of studying Master of Theology in India is INR 20,000-INR 30,000. 

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