St Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research, Idukki: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

St. Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research, Idukki is a co-educational affiliated college with the approval of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The institute provides a vast array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams such as Commerce, Computer Applications, Physical Education, and Actuarial Science.

For most of the undergraduate courses, eligibility for admission generally means passing 10+2 from a recognized board. For professional courses such as B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) and B.P.E.S (Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports), there are additional entrance tests and physical fitness tests.

Application Process

Application to St. Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research, Idukki, differs depending on the course:

1. Go to the website of St. Joseph's Academy  call the admissions department for latest application forms and procedures.

2. Complete the application form for the preferred program. Make sure all mandatory fields are filled accurately.

3. Gather the documents that are usually:

• Passport size photographs
• Qualifying exam mark sheets (10th, 12th, or graduate degree as applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Any other certificates as the institute may ask

4. For B.P.Ed, B.P.E.S, and Bachelor of Coaching in Sports and Games, study for the entrance test, which consists of written tests, sports aptitude tests, and physical fitness tests.

5. Fill up the application form with all documents and submit it to the college admissions office within the stipulated time.

6. For postgraduate courses such as M.P.Ed, expect additional components such as interviews and fitness tests in the selection process.

7. On submission, wait for the college to check applications and declare the selection list.

8. On being selected, finalize admission procedures like fee payment and document verification within the time limit.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Com Courses: Several B.Com courses are available in the institute such as Computer Applications, Finance and Taxation, Cooperation, and Logistics Management. Admissions in all the courses are on merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination (10+2). Total intake for B.Com Computer Applications is 120 (80 regular + 40 Model II).

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications): The intake for this course is 60 seats. Admission would presumably be merit in the qualifying exam.

B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education): Having an intake capacity of 100 seats, admission to this course is a whole selection process. It comprises a written test, sports proficiency test, physical fitness test, and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

B.P.E.S (Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports): The course is for 24 seats. Admission is the same as for B.P.Ed but with different tests and academic qualification being taken into account.

Bachelor of Coaching in Sports and Games: The course for 30 seats also has the same type of admission procedure as B.P.Ed and B.P.E.S, but taking into account both academic performance and physical fitness.

BA Animation and Graphic Design: The intake of this course is 25 seats. Though there are no admission requirements mentioned, it would probably look at the candidate's creative portfolio and performance in academics.

M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education): Admission to the postgraduate course is 20 seats through an entrance test with a written test, fitness test, interview, and looking at the percentage in the qualifying examination.

M.Sc Actuarial Science: There are 15 seats for this postgraduate qualification. The entry requirements presumably concern performance at the corresponding undergraduate degree.