Guidelines for Enrollment

· The Courses offered through the Divyabodhanam training Programme are open to all, regardless of age or academic requirements. Interest of applicants may however be verified by a simple evaluation of the statements in the application form.

· The course is available in both Malayalam & English mediums.

· New admission is possible every two years and all subjects may be completed in the order given in the Divyabodhanam calendar given at the time of admission.

· The training programme is structured as a non-residential course with facilities for weekly contact classes at the local or parish level under the guidance of the parish priest or a qualified teacher.

· Correspondence course techniques may be provided for those unable to attend the contact classes.

· Self-study materials (textbooks) are available to the students. Published textbooks may be obtained from the Divyabodhanam Central Office at the Orthodox Theological Seminary Kottayam Campus. Registered students may avail a 30% discount on all printed textbooks.

· The administration is currently undertaking efforts to produce all materials digitally. Available texts can be found under the Resources section.

·  Fees Structure: Every student will have to pay the required course fee upon admission. The course fee is inclusive of all admissions procedures, exam fees and certificate.

o   P.O.C.E    :               Course Fee Rs. 250

o   D.O.C.E   :               Course Fee Rs. 275

o   G.O.C.E   :               Course Fee Rs. 300

· P.O.C.E. and D.O.C.E courses shall be valued by means of Examination or Essay.

o   In case of Examination, bi-monthly online examinations by the means of Dvyabodhanam Exam App as per the set date provided in the Course Calendar.(App.can be download from googleplay in android phone). Model questions shall be sent by the Central Office and duly sent to the corresponding unit via Diocese Directors 

o   In case of Essay, the student is required to write four essays (3-5 pages). Topics for the essays are provided through the directors. The written essays should be submitted to the central office within the prescribed date provided in the Course Calendar.

· G.O.C.E. course shall be valued by means of Examination and Essay.

· The examination papers and essays shall be valued at the Central Office Kottayam by the concerned supervisors. Grades shall be allocated as follows:

o   A+   80% and above , A   <75%, A-  <70%

o   B+  <65% ,  B <60%, B- <55%

o   C+  <50%, C  <45%, C- <40%

· Certificates will be issued to all passing candidates. Certificates will be given at the Convocation Ceremony organized at the Seminary campus once every two years.