St. Joseph College of Communication Kottayam Answered Questions

SJCC BCom admission is entirely merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on their merit in Class 12. Hence, there is no entrance exam for getting an admission at SJCC for BCom. However, the college conducts an aptitude test and interview for admitting students under the management quota. The test and the interview are conducted at the SJCC campus. The selection is based on the marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying examination (Class 12), performance in the aptitude test and the interview.

The list of documents to be uploaded while applying online for admission to the BCom programee of SJCC is as follows:Class 10 CertificateClass 12 marksheetOther certificates (if any)Recent passport size photographExtracurricular activities Certificates

SJCC has not released course-specific placement data. However, the NIRF report 2024 is available on the official website of the college. As per the NIRF report 2024,  the median package offered during (UG 3-year) placements in 2023 stood at INR 3.09 LPA. 144 students were placed out of a total of 192 students during SJCC's UG (3-year) placements 2023. The UG (3-year) courses offered at the college are BA and BCom. The students who reviewed the college on Shiksha.com rated the college's placements at 3.1/5. The placements and salary package vary across the different BA courses/specialisations.

BCom admissions at SJCC are accpeted under two catergories: (i) General/Reservation Merit, and (ii) Management Quota. Candidates seeking admission under the management quota must visit the offcial website of SJCC to submit online application. The steps to be followed for the same are listed below:Vist the official website of SJCC and click on "Apply Now"Click on "Register" and enter the details to create a user accountLogin with the registered mobile number and passwordFill in the online application formUpload photo and the required documentsClick on "Submit Application"Click on "Pay Now" to pay an application fee of INR 320 (subject to change)Print the application form for future reference

The last date to apply for admission to the BCom course of SJCC varies every year. To get an admission at SJCC, candidates have to submit their applications on the CAP portal available on the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU). This is because SJCC is affiliated with MGU. In 2024, MGU started accepting application for CAP on May 15, 2024, and continued till the first week of July. The last date to apply on the official website of SJCC for admission under the management quota has not been specified by the college yet.

SJCC BA admission 2024 is a multi-step process. Interested candidates must register and fill out the detailed application form available on the MGU's portal for Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). Given below are the steps included in the application process for BA admission at the college: STEP 1: Candidates must log in to Mahatma Gandhi University's portal: cap.mgu.ac.in and click on 'Admission to UG degree Programmes' tab. A new window will appear where candidates must create an account by providing all the necessary details. Candidates must provide information regarding Class 12 registration number, name, aadhaar number, e-mail id, mobile number, DOB, select category and must create a password to compete basic registration processSTEP 2: After the fresh registration, an application number will be generated. Candidates must then fill out personal and academic details, choose the preferred combinations of colleges (SJCC) and programmes (BA) and click on 'Save Options' after entering the preferencesSTEP 3: Candidates must remit the fee through the Online Payment Gateway made available in the online application formSTEP 4: The next step is to upload all the necessary documents and certificates in prescribed size and formatSTEP 5: Preview the application and click on 'Final Submit'.

The BA courses offered at SJCC are comparable to the BA courses offered at ICAT Design and Media College. SJCC offers BA in six specialisations. Students can choose to pursue either a BA or BA (Hons) in the six specialisations. ICAT Design and Media College provides BA (Hons) in four specialisations. To decide which college is better among the two, students can compare the two colleges based on important factors like fees, placements, infrastructure, faculty, etc. On Shiksha.com, the students of these two colleges have rated the colleges based on these factors. SJCC was rated at 3.4/5 while ICAT Design and Media College was rated at 3.9/5. For more detailed comparison, visit Compare SJCC.

SJCC offers a BCom in Finance and Taxation through its department of Commerce. After pursuing BCom at SJCC, graduates can build a career as an Auditor,  Cost Accountant,  Income Tax Officer,  Tax Consultant,  Budget Analyst,  Finance Manager,  Accountant, GST Consultant, etc. They can also join the sectors of education, banking and other financial services. Graduates can also pursue a PG programme like MCom, MBA, CA, CS, etc.  

Yes, SJCC offers a BCom (Hons) through its Department of Commerce. The course is offered in one specialisation, i.e. BCom (Hons) in Finance and Taxation. The admission process for BCom and BCom (Hons) admission at SJCC is common. The duration of BCom at the college is three years. Students who secure a seat for BCom at SJCC are eligible to be awarded with an honours degree if they complete the four-year programme and earn additional credits. To be eligible for admission to the BCom (Hons) at SJCC, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board of education.

The placements for BCom graduates at SJCC are handled through a common placement cell of the college. The college has not released the placement data specific to the BCom programme. However, the NIRF report 2024 is available on the official website of the college. As per the report, the median package offered during UG 3-year placements 2023 stood at INR 3.09 LPA. 144 students were placed out of a total of 192 students across various UG 3-year courses (BA/BCom) in 2023. The top recruiters who participated in SJCC placements were Infosys, TCS, Karikku, Fertile Isle, Csharks, Awesome Daddies, RR Donnelley, etc.