Admission open for the batch of 2024-2027 - Last Date of Application for C.Th. & B.Th. : 10.05.2024, 05.00 PM - Admit Card Release Date: 15.05.2024, 05:00 PM - Tentative Date and Time of Admission Test: 25.05.2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Mode of Admission Test: Onsite Based Test (OBT) will be conducted - Tentative date for intimation of the Admission : 29.05.2024.
The United Theological School offers the following degrees and Certificate through campus based and non-campus based study programs.
Applicants must be baptized Christian and members (at least three years) in good standing with their Churches.The applicants must be at least 21 years old by 1st July of the year in which they wish to enter the School.The following requirements are applicable for all seeking admission into UTS.
Entrance Examination
All applicants for admission into the Residential programs should appear for an
entrance Examination in the following areas:-
1. Scripture knowledge.
2. English/Odia knowledge.
3. General Knowledge.
The Candidates are interviewed by a panel consisting of Principal, Academic Dean, Director of Spiritual formation & Pastoral care and Faculty concerned.
Applications can be obtained from the office of the United Theological School by paying Rs.125.00 either by Cash or M.O. or D.D. or can be downloaded and pay Rs.125.00 along with the filled in application forms by Cash or M.O. or D.D. The filled in application should reach the Principal of UTS before the 20th of December or 20th of May each year. Applicants should provide the following documents and letters along with the application.
1. Attested Photocopy of all the certificates. (Do not send the original along
with the application, but the original will be verified at the time of
admission.)
2. Certificates to prove the date of birth of the candidates.
3. A letter from the Pastor of his or her church stating membership details.
4. A Conduct Certificate from the head of the Institution where last
studied.
5. A recommendation letter from a local Christian leader about the interest of
the applicant for ministry and training.
6. A financial guarantee letter from the family or sponsor or church /
organization to meet the fees.
7. A Medical Certificate of Physical and mental health fitness should be
provided.
Immediately after the admissions, students are given orientation on academic program, hostel life, spiritual life, use of library and practical work.
As part of the academic orientation students are given an overview on thesis and research for a period of two weeks.
A requisition letter to the Principal of the School requesting the application and prospectus is to be sent along with Demand Draft towards the cost of application and prospectus or just dowm load the application and sent the required amount by Demand Draft along with the filled in application form to the Principal. The name and address of the student should be written clearly along with the pin code. on the reverse side of the D.D. the name of the student and the course applied for should be written.
CONTACT PERSON
The Principal
United Theological School
Mission Road, Buxibazar
Cuttack, Odisha
Pin 753001
Course fees, hostel fees:Rs.800.00 per month and mess fees:Rs.1800.00 per month for semester should be paid by all the students at the time of registration. The responsibility of paying the fees is primarily that of a student. If an organization or a parent takes responsibility, it is still the responsibility of the student to see that the fees are paid as prescribed by the School. Scholarships are available for students who demonstrate academic competence, and financially poor.
The following is the key to the Grading system Followed by UTS.
Each student should fulfill all the requirements prescribed by UTS and clear the fees arrears to get the Course Completion Certificate and the Degree at the Graduation Ceremony.
- Application forms and prospectus can be obtained on payment of Rs. 125/- . The last date to receive the filled in application is 20th of May.
- Application after the due date will be considered with a late fee of Rs. 50/- up to 31st of May.
- Each student admitted will be given a Registration number and will be expected to complete program in maximum 5 years from the year of Registration. Extension of one year shall be considered if there is a valid reason and by paying the continuing fees.
- B.Th. and C.Th. are residential programs conducted on the campus of UTS. Classes are conducted from Monday to Friday morning session between 8.am to 1.00 pm. and evening session between 2.30 pm. to 4.30 pm.
- Attendance is recorded for each period of classes.
- Attending the Chapel service and other Practical work is a compulsory requirement and part of the training.
- During the academic days, students are expected to concentrate on their studies and maintain good marks. Those who do not show interest in studies and fail in the exams will be asked to leave the institution after evaluation.
- Request for leave to be absent from classes or practical work must be approved by the principal.
- Exams for the first and second semester will be conducted in November and April respectively. Those who have failed in papers can re-write the exam by paying the fees.
- Students will be eligible to receive the degree after completing all the requirements and clearing the fees. The faculty evaluation committee will evaluate each student and make recommendation in the Board.