What is the eligibility criteria to pursue Bachelor of Theology?

To pursue Bachelor of Theology course you should have completed Class 12 or equivalent qualification such as BVoc, Diploma etc. You could have studied in any stream such as Science, Commerce and Arts. But make sure that you have studied in a recognised institute.

What are Theology courses all about?

Theology courses are degrees that involve the study of religious belief systems, traditions and other social and cultural facets of the particular faith. By pursuing a theology degree, students can enhance their knowledge associated with a belief system. A degree of theology has close links with fields like Philosophy, History, Anthropology and Religion Studies.

How to become a professor?

To become a professor, the first step that you need to clear is pursuing a Master. After completing the Masters, you should go for the UGC NET Exam. The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA to select the candidates for Lectureships and Junior Research Fellowships. The exam is conducted twice a year in 81 subjects like Humanities, English Literature, Management, etc. Make sure that you meet the required eligibility criteria before applying for this exam like qualification, age norms, etc. There are also other exams like CSIR NET SET, GATE, etc. That can help you pursue your dream of becoming a Professor.

What are the various colleges that offer good placements to Theology students?

Placement sessions are conducted in several colleges for Theology students. Some of these are as follows: Theology Course Colleges Average Fees (in INR) Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute 4 LPA Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus) 1 - 3.4 LPA Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Jain Vishva Bharti Institute 2.9 LPA Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala) 1.8 - 2.5 LPA

Which colleges offer Theology courses with low fee?

There are several colleges that offer Theology courses with low fees. Some of these are as follows: Theology Course Colleges Average Fees (in INR) SHUATS - Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences 1 K - 90 K Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala) 1.2 K - 2.8 K Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute 1.8 K Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Jain Vishva Bharti Institute 2 K Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus) 4.5 K - 6.6 K Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University 5 K Christ University 86 K

Are there any good books on Theology?

There are many good books on Theology. Some of these are as follows: Theology Books Authors Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine Wayne Grudem On being a servant of God Warren Wiersbe A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry Dr. Heath Lambert The Screwtape Letters C. S. Lewis The Moody handbook of theology Paul Enns The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses C.S. Lewis Building Healthy Churches Nick Roark

Best Religious Studies Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

India is home to 356 Religious Studies colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, public / government 108, public private 93 & private 89.

Location wise

India is home to Religious Studies colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering Religious Studies courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	160 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	39 Colleges
Rajasthan	25 Colleges
Bihar	22 Colleges
Varanasi	21 Colleges
Maharashtra	19 Colleges
Karnataka	14 Colleges
Orissa	14 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	13 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	13 Colleges
Gujarat	12 Colleges
Himachal Pradesh	12 Colleges
Allahabad	10 Colleges
Punjab	10 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	9 Colleges
Jaunpur	9 Colleges
Jammu and Kashmir	8 Colleges
Darbhanga	8 Colleges
Delhi	7 Colleges
Jaipur	7 Colleges

Specializations

Islam is the most popular specialisations offered by Religious Studies in India. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Islam	21 Colleges
Hinduism	20 Colleges
Theology	11 Colleges
Christianity	8 Colleges
Sikhism	5 Colleges
English	2 Colleges
Ethics	2 Colleges
Hindi	2 Colleges
Computer Science	1 Colleges
Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law	1 Colleges
Mathematics	1 Colleges
Public Administration	1 Colleges
Counseling	1 Colleges
Sanskrit	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by Religious Studies in India like CBSE 12th, ISC, UP 12th and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	253 Colleges
ISC	253 Colleges
UP 12th	152 Colleges
RBSE 12th	19 Colleges
BSEB 12th	17 Colleges
CUET-PG	13 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	12 Colleges
CUET	9 Colleges
HPBOSE 12th	9 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	9 Colleges
MPBSE 12th	8 Colleges
GSEB HSC	8 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	7 Colleges
CBSE 10th	6 Colleges
ICSE	6 Colleges
AUAT	3 Colleges
PSEB 12th	2 Colleges
CGBSE 12th	2 Colleges
HBSE 12th	2 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges