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AGTBC crest A.G. Tamilnadu Bible College
Madurai · Since 1948

Admission Requirements

Applications for the new academic year (starting June) are due by the end of April.

Spiritual requirements

  • A definite born-again experience (John 3:5–8).
  • Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4).
  • Water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19–20).
  • A definite call to full-time ministry.

Academic requirements

ProgrammeMinimum qualification
Dip.Th.S.S.L.C. pass
B.Th.Higher Secondary (+2) pass. English-medium applicants must also pass the college's English proficiency test.
M.Div.Any college degree or its equivalent
Modular B.Th.Any ATA or non-ATA theological diploma, or +2 with ministerial experience
Modular M.Div.Any college degree, or an ATA or non-ATA B.Th. from any theological institution

Other requirements

  • Good health.
  • At least 18 years of age at the start of the academic year (June).
  • At least one year of practical ministry under a local pastor at the time of admission.

How to apply

  1. Download and fill in the application form for your programme.
  2. Send it with all relevant documents by the end of April.
  3. Sit the entrance examination in Bible, General Knowledge, English and Tamil, and attend the interview.
  4. Wait for your letter. The Director of Admissions will tell you the faculty's decision. Please do not come to the college until you have been told you are admitted.

The college reserves the right to change its regulations, fees, curriculum and scholarships from time to time as needed.

See the 2026–27 fee structure