Admission Policies

IGSM will not admit any applicant as a day scholar except post graduate extension students. The following policies govern all admissions to IGSM.

Sponsorship

IGSM is committed to serving the Church through its visible and local manifestations. Therefore, it is the policy of IGSM that, generally, only those applicants who are sponsored by a Church, mission or established Christian organization will be considered for admission.

In this clause, the term sponsored by means that the applicant has been recommended by and will be accountable to the sponsoring body for the entire duration of his/her academic program.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants for the B.Th. degree course should have passed the 12th standard or Pre-University Examination, i.e., candidates must be eligible for admission into any recognised university.

Applicants for the M.Div degree course should be: (a) graduates from a recognized University; or (b) B.Th graduates with at least a second class from any recognized theological institution.

Program Duration and Residency

The residency requirement for the B.Th. program is three academic years. For applicants without any prior theological education applying for the M.Div. program, the residency requirement is three academic years. For applicants with a B.Th. or any other equivalent degree (subject to recognition by the IGSM Admissions Committee) the residency is two years.

Application Procedure

Admission is open to students from any denominations that are confident of their salvation experience and call to ministry. Application forms and the Prospectus can be obtained from the Office upon payment of an Rs.200/- non-refundable fee, by writing to the following address:

Contact:

Email: principal@igsmindia.org

Phone: 9940173539

The Academic year begins in June and completed applications should be submitted by

May 31

preceding the month of June in which admission is sought.

A late fee of Rs.100/- must accompany late applications, which must be received no later than June 3.

Application Checklist

The Admissions Committee will not consider an application for admission until the Academic Office has received the following:

  1. A completed Application form.
  2. Three copies of a recent photograph (passport size) in addition to the one affixed to the application form
  3. One photocopy of each page of all academic records, certificates and transcripts (Originals are to be submitted to the Academic Office at the time of Registration for the first semester. This is absolutely essential for confirming the provisional admission of the candidate).
  4. A copy of the migration/transfer certificate (wherever applicable).
  5. The applicant’s written testimony of his/her Christian experience and personal commitment to Christ.
  6. The applicant’s purpose in pursuing theological training at IGSM written on a separate sheet of paper.
  7. A medical certificate on the prescribed form filled out by a medical practitioner not below the rank of MBBS. If the spouse and children of the applicant plan to reside at IGSM for the duration of the residency, they are each required to submit this form.
  8. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s sending church, mission or educational institution, indicating that the student will be accountable to the sponsoring body for the duration of his/her studies.
  9. Two letters of recommendation on the prescribed form. These should be sent directly from each referee to the Academic Dean. Letters of recommendation attached with the application form will not be considered. (IGSM graduates applying for further studies are required to furnish at least two recent references).
  10. The Admissions Committee’s decisions will be conveyed to the applicants by post in their address for Admission Correspondence given in the application form. The College is under no obligation to specify reasons for the non-selection of any candidate. Only those who receive the Admission Call Letter should come to the College.

Interview and Qualifying Examination

Applicants who receive the Admission Call Letter are to come to IGSM during the first week of June for an interview and a qualifying examination. IGSM will provide board and lodging while they are on campus for these purposes.

While on campus, the applicants will be interviewed by the Admissions Committee and will take qualifying examinations in English, General Knowledge and Bible. A pass in these exams is a must for final selection.

Graduation

The Faculty, with help of all the Deans, will evaluate the life and conduct of each student on campus focusing on his/her spiritual growth, academic performance and ministerial involvement. Visible evidences of Christ likeness and a constant zeal for attaining Christian maturity are expected from each student. The efforts of students to promote Christian unity and maintain harmony in social relationships with members of the IGSM family will be given importance in the evaluation. Successful completion of all academic requirements is necessary for graduation. Each student’s ministry on campus and off campus is also evaluated at the end of each year. A positive recommendation from the Practical Training Committee is required for clearing a student for graduation. The Faculty will recommend students to the Board of Governors for final clearance for graduation. The decision of the Board of Governors of IGSM will be final in this regard.