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Some basic theological knowledge. Those who have had a juniorate course for the Congregations of Brothers and Women religious can satify this
Working knowledge of English because the medium of instruction will be English
The candidates will pay a total fee of Rs. 15,000/- for 12 weeks, including board, lodge, tuition fee and lecture notes

When visiting professors are involved, extraordinary sessions of examinations are generally held soon after the course after the interval of a day (which may also be a Thursday or a Sunday) for preparation.
Three times a year (normally during the second week of June, the third week of September, and the second week of January), repeat sessions of examinations are held for those who have failed to make the grade.

Only an oral examination lasting not less than 15 minutes in subjects of more than two credits (one credit is equivalent to twelve periods), and not less than 10 minutes in the others..
When visiting professors are involved, extraordinary sessions of examinations are generally held soon after the course after the interval of a day (which may also be a Thursday or a Sunday) for preparation.
An oral or written examination carrying 60% of the marks with the rest (40%) allotted for written assignments.

Class presentation of the topic AND an examination lasting not more than 15 minutes on topics covered (other than what has been presented)
Class presentation on a suggested topic AND a scientific paper on the same.
Five short scientific papers on the topics treated in class integrating suggested readings and personal reflection.
One scientific paper which covers all the important topics, integrating suggested readings and personal reflection.
Any other modality left to the discretion of the professor, provided the workload involved does not exceed the above.
In case an examination/assignment is not done/ submitted Within the specified deadline, a further grace period will be allowed till the end of the following trimester; failing which, it can only be done/submitted when the selfsame course is once again offered by the department.

The academic year consists of 197 working days divided into three trimesters: