The academic programme at St Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary lasts seven years: three years of Philosophy and four years of Theology courses, leading to the conferring of the Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Ph.) degree by the Faculty of Philosophy of the Pontifical Athenaeum Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, and the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree by the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.

I. Academic Eligibility for Admission to the Seminary
For Philosophical Studies:
The Institute is primarily open to diocesan seminarians, religious and lay people. Students who wish to pursue a certain number of philosophy courses may also be admitted. Those in formation for the diocesan priesthood or religious life should have completed one year of a Propaedeutic programme or Novitiate.

For Theological Studies:
Admission to the First Cycle leading to the Baccalaureate Degree in Theology (B.Th.) is open to all students who have completed a Baccalaureate Degree in Philosophy or a two-year Philosophy course from an ecclesiastical faculty or affiliated institute. Candidates for the priesthood are also expected to have completed at least one year of Regency.

II. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
The Academic Programme has been reorganized in alignment with the demands of the Veritatis Gaudium and the Instruction on the Affiliation of Institutes of Higher Studies.

Credits: During the three years of Philosophy and four years of Theology, students are expected to complete all prescribed courses. Each course carries a credit value based on its significance. One credit corresponds to 15 lecture hours, along with an equivalent amount of time for independent study. Each lecture lasts 45 minutes. Further details of the credit distribution are provided in this calendar.

Attendance: Students are required to attend all classes without fail. In case of absence for valid reasons, a leave note duly signed by the competent superior(s) must be submitted to the Head of the Department at the earliest. Students who miss more than five classes for a one-credit course will not be permitted to appear for the exam in that course. However, the final decision rests with the Academic Council.

The Class Schedule is as follows:
I hour : 8.25 a.m. to 9.10 a.m.
II hour : 9.15 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
III hour : 10.20 a.m. to 11.05 a.m.
IV hour : 11.10 a.m. to 11.55 a.m.
V hour : 12.00 noon to 12.40 p.m.

II THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS (day scholars) At Admission:
Prospectus & Registration
(First Year Theologians & Philosophers): 500.00
Annual
Tuition : 24,000.00
Tution fees for Pastoral Courses
(Fourth Year Theologians) : 12,000.00
Library : 2,500.00
Examination : 500.00
Marks Sheet & Certificate (B.Th.) : 500.00
Coffee/Tea Refreshments : 2,500.00