STUDENTS
STUDENT'S GUIDE
I. STUDY PROGRAMME
1. The Institute offers the following courses: Two-year Bachelor of Philosophy and one-year Certificate in Philosophy.
2. Students shall actively participate in the academic programmes of the Institute and thus effectively contribute
to its goals. They shall always bear in mind that a proper study of philosophy makes them dispassionate seekers
of truth who can critically evaluate ideas and events and be responsible for their own thought and action.
II. ADMISSIONS
1. The Institute accepts clerical, religious and lay students.
2. Clerical and religious students are admitted only on their formal presentation by their rector/superior.
Letter of presentation must reach the office of the Dean of Studies by April 30.
3. Besides regular students, the Institute admits guest students who register for one or more particular subjects.
III. CLASSES AND ATTENDANCE
1. As a rule there shall be 90 class days in a semester, including examination days. First Semester is from
June 15 to October 15, and Second Semester, from November 1 to March 15.
2. The number of classes in a subject is determined by the credits it carries. One credit equals
15 class hours or their equivalent.
3. Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory, and students must not absent themselves
without due permission. The application for leave of absence is to be forwarded to the
Dean of Studies with the signature of the guardian.
4.1. A student who is absent for more than one third of a semester has to repeat that semester.
4.2. A student who is absent for more than one third of a subject has to repeat that subject.
5. On production of documentary evidence, the Dean of Studies may give a student exemption
from attending one or more subjects he/she has successfully completed elsewhere.
IV. EXAMINATIONS AND GRADES
1. Students must pass examination in all required courses. Examinations in lecture courses are
conducted at the end of each semester or, in special cases, at the conclusion of particular courses.
Students who fail to secure at least a pass grade in an examination are required
to re-appear for it at a time scheduled for re-examinations.
2. A student is allowed to postpone an examination for legitimate reasons with the permission of
the Dean of Studies. Failure to appear for an examination without due permission will be
considered as fail in that examination.
3. If a student deems it necessary to verify his/her marks, he/she shall approach the
professor concerned directly or through the Dean of Studies within the first five working days
after the publication of results.
4.1. A student with two fails in three or more subjects in an academic year shall repeat the year to
attend these subjects afresh or discontinue the studies, as the Syndicate decides.
4.2. A student with two fails in less than three subjects in an academic year may be given a third chance
or asked to repeat the subjects, as the Syndicate decides.
5. Examination can either be written or viva voce, as decided by the professor concerned. Duration
of written examination is 2 hours for 3-credit courses and 1½ for 2-credit courses.
Duration of viva voce examination is 10 minutes.
6. 25% of marks in each subject may be reserved for class tests, written assignments or discussions.
7. The system of valuation and grading, with the Roman equivalents in brackets, is given below:
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High distinction |
76-80 |
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Summa cum laude |
96-100 |
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Distinction |
70-75 |
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Magna cum laude |
90-95 |
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First Class |
60-69 |
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Cum laude probates |
80-89 |
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Second Class |
50-59 |
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Bene probates |
70-79 |
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Pass Class |
40-49 |
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Probates |
60-69 |
V. STUDENTS' COUNCIL
1. The Students' Council is students' representative body of consultative nature to serve effective and
responsible participation of students in curricular and extracurricular activities. It shall further
constructive dialogue and cordial relation among students and between staff and students.
2. The council consists of four elected representatives from each class: class beadle,
two representatives to the Senate and coordinator of extracurricular activities. The beadle of the
final year students shall convene and preside at the meetings of the council and function as its secretary.
VI. FEES
1. Each student will pay a fee of Rs. 3,500 for the academic year 2005-06. This sum is to be paid
at the beginning of the academic year. Guest students will pay Rs. 150 per credit.
2. Those students who appear for Bachelor of Philosophy will have to pay an additional fee as
stipulated by the Pontifical Urbaniana University.
VII. CLASS HOURS
Schedule of daily lectures from Monday to Friday:
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Lecture I |
09.00 am - 09.45 am |
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Lecture II |
09.50 am - 10.35 am |
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Lecture III |
10.55 am - 11.40 am |
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Lecture IV |
11.45 am - 12.30 pm |
BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY
I. ADMISSION
Minimum academic eligibility for admission to Bachelor of Philosophy is a pass in Higher Secondary
Course and proficiency in English. Candidates with the minimum academic eligibility should qualify
themselves in an English proficiency test, the date of which is announced in the Institute's calendar.
II. COURSE CURRICULUM
1. The Course gives students a detailed exposition of the various philosophical problems by
acquainting them with major philosophers and schools and by systematic treatment of principal
philosophical themes. This will lead them to critically examine the various philosophical systems
and form a solid and coherent view of life, using the principles and methods proper to philosophy.
2. Course curriculum consists of principal and auxiliary subjects. Principal subjects include history of
philosophy and systematic philosophy. Auxiliary subjects include logic, psychology, social analysis,
religious studies, and optionals in philosophy and allied subjects.
3. All principal subjects carry 3 credits each. Credits allotted to auxiliary and optionals
vary from 2 to 3. One credit equals 15class hours or their equivalent.
4. Teaching is normally done in the form of lectures. One fourth of class hours in each subject may
be reserved for library work, interactive sessions, group study and classroom discussions.
5. Seminars are designed to engage students in discussions of philosophical and related topics and
thereby to develop their skills for analysis and communication. Tutorials and dissertation
allow students to pursue the areas of their interest in philosophy and allied subjects and
get acquainted with research methodology.
6. Length of a tutorial paper is 6-8 pages and of a dissertation, 25-30 pages.
7. Course Schedule:
I Semester (21 credits)
1. Introduction to Philosophy & Methodology (2 credits)
2. Classical Indian Philosophy I (3 credits)
3. Classical Indian Philosophy II (3 credits)
4. Ancient Western Philosophy (2 credits)
5. Medieval Western Philosophy (2 credits)
6. Logic (3 credits)
7. Spirituality (2 credits)
8. Sanskrit (2 credits)
9. Religious Studies (2 credits)
II Semester (18 credits)
1. Contemporary Indian Philosophy (3 credits)
2. Modern Western Philosophy (3 credits)
3. Contemporary Western Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Chinese Philosophy (2 credits)
5. General Psychology (3 credits)
6. Seminar (2 credits)
7. Tutorial (2 credits)
III Semester (19 credits)
1. Philosophy of Knowledge (3 credits)
2. Political Philosophy (2 credits)
3. Philosophy of Nature (3 credits)
4. Philosophy of Human Person (3 credits)
5. Social Analysis (2 credits)
6. Scripture (2 credits)
7. Latin (2 credits)
8. Optional (2 credits)
IV Semester (21 credits)
1. Philosophy of God (3 credits)
2. Philosophy of Being (3 credits)
3. Moral Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Theories of Personality (2 credits)
5. Optional (2 credits)
6. Seminar (2 credits)
7. Dissertation (5 credits)
III. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS AND FINAL GRADE
1.1. Final semester students will take a comprehensive examination, which covers all principal
subjects in philosophy. Only those who have completed all other requirements of courses
and examinations are allowed to appear for the comprehensive examination.
1.2. Comprehensive examination consists of two parts, written and viva voce.
Duration of written examination is 3 hours. Viva voce examination is of 30 minutes
before a board of three examiners.
2. The Institute will recommend to the Pontifical Urbaniana University for the degree of
Bachelor of Philosophy only those students who secure at least 70% of marks in semester
examinations and pay the stipulated fees to the University. The Institute will
award Diploma in Philosophy others.
3. The final grade of Bachelor of Philosophy or Diploma in Philosophy is based
on the following distribution of marks:
Semester Examinations - 50%
Comprehensive Examination, written - 25%
Comprehensive Examination, viva voce - 25%
CERTIFICATE IN PHILOSOPHY
1. This one-year program is designed for non-clerical students who wish to take an introductory
course in philosophy, especially as a prerequisite for theological studies. The minimum academic
qualification for admission is a bachelor's degree in any subject and proficiency in English.
2. Course Schedule:
I Semester (20 credits)
1. Introduction to Philosophy & Methodology (2 credits)
2. History of Indian Philosophy (3 credits)
3. History of Western Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Logic (3 credits)
5. Philosophy of Knowledge (3 credits)
6. Philosophy of Being (3 credits)
7. Philosophy of Nature (3 credits)
II Semester (20 credits)
1. Philosophy of God (3 credits)
2. Philosophy of the Human Person (3 credits)
3. Moral Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Political Philosophy (2 credits)
5. Psychological Theories of Personality (3 credits)
6. Seminar / Optional (2 credits)
7. Research Paper (4 credits)
