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JOSEPH'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), DEVAGIRI

KOZHIKODE, KERALA, INDIA, 673008

UG ADMISSION 2021 - PROSPECTUS

Envisioned by the CMI congregation and established in 1956, St. Joseph's College, Devagiri,
affiliated to the University of Calicut has been imparting quality education for the last 64 years
as one of the most prestigious Arts & Science colleges in Kerala. The College was recognized
as a "College with Potential for Excellence" by UGC in 2011 and was conferred autonomy in
the year 2014. As a recognition of its endeavors and achievements in the academic, cultural
and social realms, the College was re-accredited as the first college to be awarded with A++
grade in the country with a CGPA of 3.76 on a four point scale in 2016. The College is ranked
60 in the Country in the MHRD - NIRF Ranking 2020.

1. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMPUS

 A beautiful, lush green and picturesque campus
 Eco-friendly campus with bio-plant waste recycling facility
 Computerized library with more than 65,000 books, journals and periodicals
 Smart class rooms
 Digital language laboratory
 Well-equipped science laboratories
 Live Media Studio for audio-visual recording, news reading practice, campus radio
telecasting etc.
 Central software lab
 Wi-Fi enabled campus
 Free internet facility for students
 Indoor stadium
 Turf football field of international size
 Indoor cricket net practice facility
 An eight lane track stadium with pavilion and other sports facilities
 A/C Multi-Gym for boys and girls
 Botanical garden, Herbarium and Zoology museum

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 Reprographic centre, Canteen, University Co-operative store and Post Office
 Hostels for men and women students
 South Indian Bank ATM and Extension counter
 Civil Service Coaching
 Seven Research Centers
 Career guidance and placement through campus recruitment
 Students’ counseling centre assisted by qualified professionals
 About 20 clubs/forums to inculcate values and to ensure the all round development of
students
 Remedial and bridge courses
 Coaching for competitive examinations
 Calicut University distance education centre
 International MoU with Virginia Common Wealth University, USA for 2+2 & 1+1
Transfer Model.
 Indian CMA & CMA (US) Coaching
 Skill based Certificate courses

2. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

UG Programmes (Aided)
Sl. No. of
Programme Complementary Courses Specialization
No Seats

1 B.A. Economics 50  Modern Indian History (1867-1992)

 Indian Constitution and Politics
2 B.A. English 32  Social and Cultural History of Britain
 Modern World History from AD 1600
B.Sc Mathematics  Physics
3 48
 Statistics
B.Sc Physics  Mathematics
4 48
 Chemistry
5 B.Sc Chemistry 48  Mathematics
 Physics
B.Sc Botany  Chemistry
6 32
 Zoology
B.Sc Zoology  Chemistry
7 36
 Botany
8 B.Sc Psychology 32  Physiology
 Statistics

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 9 B.Com 60 Finance
10 B.Sc Economics & 24
Mathematics
(Double Main)
UG Programmes (Self Financing)
Sl. No. of
Programme Complementary Courses Specialization
No Seats
 Landmark in English Literature
 Indian Writing in English
11 B.A. Functional English 40  Foundations of Aesthetics and
Criticism
 American Literature
 Social and Cultural History of
12 B.A. English 40 Britain
 Indian Constitution and Politics
B.A. Mass  Economics
13 40
Communication  English

B.Sc Computer Science  Mathematics

14 36
 Statistics
 Mathematics
15 BCA 36  Statistics
 Accountancy
16 BBA 50 Finance
17 B B A Honours 30
18 B.Com Computer
60 Application
19 B.Com 60 Finance
20 B.Com Professional 50
NB: No. of seats may change based on orders issued by the Government

SECOND LANGUAGES: The college offers Malayalam, Hindi and French as second languages.
NB:
 Malayalam is not offered for B.Com Aided programme
 French is not offered for BCA & B.Sc Computer Science.

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 PG Programmes (Aided)
SI.
Programmes No. of Seats
No.
1. M.A. Economics 20
2. M.A. English 20
3. M.Sc Chemistry 12
4. M.Sc Physics 12
5. M.Sc Mathematics 20
6. M.Sc Botany 10
7. M.Sc Zoology 12
8. M.Com 20
9. M.A. Malayalam with Journalism 20
10. M.Sc Psychology 10

PG Programmes (Self Financing)

SI.
Programmes No. of Seats
No.
10. MSW (Batch I) 20

11 MSW (Batch II) 20

12 M.Sc Statistics 12

13 M.Sc Computer Science 10

GOVERNMENT/ AIDED COLLEGES.

Ph.D Programmes

Ph.D Programmes are offered by research centers of Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, English,
Mathematics, Physics and Economics Departments.

Skill based Certificate courses for all streams*

1) French Language Studies; 2) German Language Studies; 3) Communicative English; 4)
Statistical Data Analysis for Biological and Social Sciences ( SPSS); 5) Statistical Data
Analysis -General (R Program); 6).Ornamental Fish Farming& Aquarium Setting; 7) Plant
Propagation & Terrace Farming.
*Run by the college with RUSA support.

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3. DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

Aided Programmes (UG & PG)

Sl. No. Category Distribution of seats
1 Open General Merit 50 %
(Including seats for differently abled)
2 Reservation for SC / ST 20 %

3 Community Merit - Catholic Syro Malabar(RCSC) 10 %

4 Management Quota 20 %

Self Financing Programmes (UG & PG)

Fifty percentage (50%) of the total seats shall be filled by the management from among
candidates of their choice, provided they satisfy the eligibility conditions. The remaining seats
(50%) shall be distributed and filled as detailed in table below:

Sl. No. Distribution of 50% seats earmarked under Merit Category Percentage of
Reservation
1 Open Quota 65%
2 Scheduled Caste (SC) 8%
3 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2%
4 Ezhava, Thiyya & Billava (ETB) 9%
5 Muslims 8%
6 Latin Catholics other than Anglo Indians (LC) 2%
7 Other Backward Christians (OBX) 1%
8 Other Backward Hindus (OBH) 5%

4. FEE DETAILS OF SELF FINANCING PROGRAMMES

Name of the Programme Fee per semester

BCA Rs. 17000/-
BBA Rs. 17000/-
B.Sc Computer Science Rs. 17000/-
BA Mass Communication Rs. 16000/-
BA Functional English Rs. 16000/-
B.Com (CA, Finance) Rs. 17000/-
B.Com (Professional) Rs. 18000/-
B A English Rs. 16000/-
BBA Honours Rs. 22000/-

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5. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
1. Those candidates who are “Eligible for Higher Studies” as per the Higher Secondary
Examination and those who have passed in the equivalent examination are eligible for
admission to degree programmes, unless otherwise specified.
2. Candidates qualified in the annual examination held in the year 2021 or any preceding
annual / supplementary examination is eligible for admission. Candidates who have
qualified the HSE and VHSE of the Government of Kerala under SAY scheme and
compartmental Examination of CBSE are also eligible for admission to first year
Degree Programmes.

3. Eligibility Criteria for Programmes

 B.A. Economics, B.A. English, B.Sc Psychology, B.A. Mass Communication, B.A.
Functional English
HSE or equivalent with any combination
 B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Economics and Mathematics (Double Main)
HSE or equivalent with mathematics group. Candidates who have studied
mathematics/statistics/computer application etc. with other combinations at HSE
level are also eligible.
 B.Sc Physics and B.Sc Chemistry
HSE or equivalent with science subjects
 B.Sc Botany and B.Sc Zoology
HSE or equivalent with Biology
 B.Sc Computer Science
HSE or equivalent with mathematics/statistics/computer science/computer
application as one of the subjects.
 B C A
HSE or equivalent with mathematics/computer science/ computer application /
informatics practices /IT/additional mathematics as one of the subjects.
 B.Com (Finance), B.Com (Computer Application) and B.Com Professional
HSE or equivalent with at least one commerce subject. Candidates who have not
taken at least one commerce subject for higher secondary or equivalent
examination are also eligible, provided they get at least 45% (in 6 subjects) in
that examination.
a. SC/ST candidates who have secured minimum pass in the qualifying
examination are eligible for admission.
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 b. OBC and OEC will be allowed a concession of 5% in the minimum marks
required for admission.
 B B A
HSE or equivalent with not less than 50% marks.
a. SC/ST candidates who have secured minimum pass in the qualifying
examination are eligible for admission.
b. OBC and OEC will be allowed a concession of 5% in the minimum marks required
for admission.
 B B A Honours
Any candidate who has passed the Plus Two of the Higher Secondary Board of Kerala
or Pre Degree of Calicut University or that of any other University or Board Of
Examinations in any state recognized as equivalent to the Plus Two of the Higher
Secondary Board in Kerala, provided they have secured marks in aggregate as follows:
General Category -70%, OBC - 65%, SC- 60%, and ST -55% is eligible for Admission.
An admission test comprising of questions from Basic Mathematics, English Language,
General Awareness and Business Studies shall be conducted. The entrance test
contains multiple choice questions only (The test contains total of 50 questions. Each
question carries 2 marks and ½ marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer).
The duration of the test will be one hour. The final rank list shall be prepared by
giving equal weightage to scores in the entrance test and the scores in the plus two
examination.

6. ONLINE ADMISSION PROCESS (O.A.P)

All candidates seeking admission to UG programmes should submit application online.
Online registration is compulsory for admission in every category, including
management, sports and community quota. Along with online registration form,
Candidates seeking admission in management quota should submit separate
application form at management office.

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Online Registration Fee:
Application Fee for all candidates except SC/ST: Rs. 250/-

Application Fee for SC/ST candidates Rs. 125/-

Mode of fee payment:

 Online Payment using Debit card / Credit card / Net Banking / UPI.

Instructions for Online Registration

1. Candidates are required to go through the prospectus carefully and acquaint themselves
with all relevant information relating to admission before doing online registration.
2. Candidates are also requested to visit the official website of the college - www.
devagiricollege.org - for notifications and announcements.
3. Candidates should register online for admission to UG programmes for the academic
year 2021-22 on or before the last date stipulated in the admission schedule.
4. Candidates are requested to access the college website using either Mozilla Firefox or
Google chrome for online registration.
5. For completing the registration process candidates should have the following documents
ready with them:
a. SSLC/Std-X Certificate;
b. Plus Two/Equivalent examination mark list;
c. Aadhaar Card Number;
d. Soft copy of passport size photo (40Kb - 500Kb size) in .jpg or .jpeg format;
and
e. Relevant certificates for claiming reservation and bonus marks.
f. CAP ID of University of Calicut (If any)
6. The link for online registration can be accessed from the icon UG Admission from the
module admission in the home page of the college official website. One can also directly
reach the link for online registration by clicking on the link given in the NOTICE
BOARD in the home page.
7. The applicant has to enter his/her own email ID and mobile number since further
communications from the College will be done only to the Email ID and mobile
number given in the application form.
8. Follow the online instructions and fill in the fields carefully. Fields with * mark are
mandatory.
9. Applicant can remit the fee using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net banking / UPI.
10. Applicant can choose a maximum of five programmes. Applicants should pay special
attention in giving preference for different programmes. When the rank list is
published, the lower preferences of the candidates who secure sure seats in their
higher preferences will be cancelled. Eg. One candidate gave first preference to
English and second and third preferences to Commerce and Economics respectively.
If he gets sure seat in Commerce as per the rank list, his option for Economics will
be cancelled automatically and his option for English will be retained in the waiting
list.

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11. Verify the personal as well as academic details carefully before final submission. Take a
print out of filled up application for future reference. This printout (after the final editing,
if any) should be produced at the time of admission. Applicants need not send the
printout or any other document to the College except in the case of sports quota.
12. Applicant can edit the data entered including the preference for various programmes till
the last date for online registration and also during the days given for corrections after the
publication of provisional rank list by using user ID and password received during the online
registration process.
13. Applicant has to keep the ID and Password confidential.
14. Rank list will be published in the College Website and College Notice Board as per the
schedule given in the prospectus.
15. The Rank List will be prepared solely on the basis of information provided by the
candidates. If any discrepancy is found at the time of certificate verification, the
applicant will lose the claim for admission.

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. The eligibility conditions for applying various programmes and the method of
calculating index marks will be at par with the norms of University of Calicut.
2. The rank of the students who obtain the same index marks shall be decided first on the
basis of the marks obtained in the subject concerned, then by the marks secured for
English, followed by the age, and then by name in alphabetical order unless otherwise
specified.
3. In the case of VHSE candidates for admission to B Com/BBA programmes and all other
programmes that come under Commerce and Management faculty, the index marks
shall be arrived at by taking the marks of all the subjects except that of the marks of
Vocational practicals and internship Evaluation/skill evaluation.
4. In the case of VHSE candidates for admissions to BA Programmes, index marks shall
be arrived at by taking the marks of all the papers except that of Vocational practicals
and internship Evaluation/Skill Evaluation Module.
5. In the case of VHSE candidates for admissions to B Sc Programmes, Index marks shall
be arrived at by taking the marks of part III subjects plus Vocational Theory
 Physics + Chemistry + Biology + Vocational Theory
OR
 Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics+ Vocational Theory

8. CALCULATION OF INDEXMARK
1. B.A. ECONOMICS
Total Plus Two marks+ 50 marks for studying Economics paper + Bonus marks, if
any.
2. B.A. ENGLISH
Total Plus two marks + twice the marks in English + 20 marks for studying
English/Communicative English as an optional subject + Bonus marks, if any.

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3. B.Sc MATHEMATICS
Total marks in part III + marks for Mathematics + Bonus marks, if any.
4. B.Sc ECONOMICS &MATHEMATICS(DOUBLE MAIN)
Total marks in part III + marks for Mathematics + Bonus marks, if any
5. B.Sc PHYSICS
Total marks in part III + marks for Physics + Bonus marks, if any.
6. B.Sc CHEMISTRY
Total marks in part III + marks for Chemistry + Bonus marks, if any.
7. B.Sc BOTANY
Total marks in part III + marks for Biology/Botany + Bonus marks, if any.
8. B.Sc ZOOLOGY
Total marks in part III + marks for Biology/Zoology + Bonus marks, if any.
9. B.Sc PSYCHOLOGY
Total Plus Two marks + 50% marks for Psychology + Bonus marks, if any.
10. B.Com FINANCE
Total Plus Two marks + 25 marks each for Commerce subjects (maximum 50 marks)
+ Bonus marks, if any.
11. B B A
Total Plus Two marks + 25 marks each for Commerce subjects (maximum 50 marks)
+ Bonus marks, if any.
12. B B A Honours
50% of index marks will be calculated based on plus two marks in the following format:
Total Plus Two marks + 25 marks each for Commerce subjects (maximum 50 marks)
+ Bonus marks, if any. The remaining 50% will be based on the marks obtained in the
entrance examination.
13. B.Com (CA)
Total Plus Two marks + 25 marks each for Commerce subjects(maximum 50 marks)
+ Bonus marks, if any.
14. B.Com PROFESSIONAL
Total Plus Two marks + 25 marks each for Commerce subjects(maximum 50 marks)
+ Bonus marks, if any.
15. B C A
Total marks in part III + marks for mathematics OR total marks in part III + marks for
Computer Science/Computer Application/IT/ Additional Mathematics in the case of
other combinations without mathematics as one of the subjects+ Bonus marks, if any.
(If candidate has studied both mathematics and any one of the following subjects:
Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology, then the marks
secured for mathematics or computer science or computer application or Information
Technology, whichever is higher will be added).
16. B.Sc COMPUTER SCIENCE
Same as B C A
17. B.A. FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
Total Plus Two marks + twice the marks in English + 20 marks for studying
English/Communicative English as an optional subject + Bonus marks, if any.
18. B.A. MASS COMMUNICATION
Total Plus Two marks + 50 marks for studying mass communication or mass
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 communication with web technology/ Journalism as optional paper+ Bonus marks, if
any.

Bonus / Weightage Marks

1. A weightage of 15 marks added to the total shall be given in the case of ex- serviceman,
widows and children of Jawan and ex-serviceman, and to the widows and children of
B.S.F personnel killed or disabled in action.
2. A weightage of 15 marks shall be awarded as bonus marks to NSS/NCC cadets subject
to the fulfilment of the following conditions for the purpose of ranking.
a. In respect of NCC applicant the bonus marks will be awarded on the basis of
NCC certificates signed by the Director, issued by the Directorate of NCC to
the candidates who have secured at least 75% of attendance after having
participated in its activities during the course of study immediately preceding
the course for which admission is sought
b. The basis for awarding bonus marks to the NSS volunteers will be the certificate
signed by the director, issued by the Directorate of NSS
c. The benefit of bonus marks for the purpose of admission can be availed by the
candidates only under any one category, either NSS or NCC
d. Cadets holding A, B, C certificates are eligible for an additional weightage of
3,5,10 marks respectively for the admission to Degree courses; limited to a
maximum of 10 marks.
e. Additional weightage marks will be given only in case of those NCC certificate
on the basis of which no grace marks have already been awarded.
3. A bonus/ weightage of (10 marks) will be given to those who got First place/ A grade
in Kerala State Higher Secondary/ Vocational Higher Secondary Arts festivals (Not
for CBSE).
4. Ten(10) Marks shall be deducted for every successive attempt after first attempt, out
of the ranking points to those who have taken two or more chances to complete the
qualifying examination, subject to a maximum of 25 marks. The number of chances
means the number of chances taken for passing any part or parts of the qualifying
examination. Betterment of examination will not be considered as a chance.

9. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Selection and admission of candidates to various programmes are made in accordance

with the norms laid down by the Government, the University and the Management.
2. The rank list will be published in the College website and on the notice board as per the
schedule. Complaints, if any, regarding the rank list shall be lodged through the Mob.
No. or Email ID given for clarification within the scheduled time.
3. Candidates can edit the data entered during registration including their
preference for different programmes till the last date for online registration and
also during the days given for corrections after the publication of provisional rank
list.
4. The Schedule of interview will be published in the College website and College Notice
Board along with the final rank list. The candidates selected for interview will be
intimated through College Website and other means.
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 5. At the time of interview the applicant should produce the printout of the application
form generated at the time of online registration, Admission Memo and the following
certificates in original:
 SSLC/ Std X certificate
 Conduct Certificate
 Transfer Certificate
 Valid Income Certificate (if applying for fee concession)
 Mark List of qualifying examination/Pass Certificate (Std XII Mark list)
 Valid Community and Nativity Certificates (In case of SC/ST and OEC)
 Two copies of recent passport size photograph
 Copy of SSLC / Std X certificate
 Relevant certificates for claiming reservation and bonus mark (NCC, NSS,
Ex-servicemen, Arts etc.)
6. All those who secure admission at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri,
should have the CAP ID of University of Calicut.
7. Candidates secured admission in community quota (Syro Malabar Catholic Students-
RCSC) should produce a testimony/letter from Parish Priest.
8. If the applicant fails to report for interview at the time and date intimated, he/she forfeits
the claim for admission.
9. If admission is given at the time of interview, the applicant may get enrolled forthwith
on payment of the first installment of fees fixed for the respective programme as
prescribed in the fee schedule.
10. The tuition fee prescribed for the whole year can be paid in full at the time of admission
itself.
11. All admissions will be provisional subject to the verification of certificates and the
approval from the University.
12. On securing admission, the original Certificates, (Mark Lists, Transfer Certificates,
Pass certificate, Community Certificates etc.) are to be surrendered to the College. The
applicants are therefore, advised to take sufficient number of true copies of the
certificates and keep them duly attested for their interim use. The original certificates
will be returned to them only on completion of the course or on obtaining Transfer
Certificate.
13. A temporary identity card will be given to each student at the time of admission. All
students admitted to the College, should compulsorily wear their identity card in the
College.

DISCIPLINARY RULES: All students admitted to this institution shall observe the disciplinary
rules published in the Handbook and Notice Board. Any violation of these rules will result in
disciplinary action, including dismissal.
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