St. John's College, Agra Admissions 2025-26 Overview

St. John's College, Agra, a historic Christian minority institution established in 1850 and affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, offers admissions to over 35 UG, PG, and diploma programs across arts, science, commerce, management, and education streams. Accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC and approved by NCTE/AICTE, the college emphasizes academic excellence, ethical values, and holistic development on its 40-acre campus. Admissions for 2025-26 are primarily merit-based (Class 12/graduation marks), with select programs requiring entrance exams like UP B.Ed JEE or UPSEE. The process is online via the DBRAU portal and college website, with mandatory university registration. As of November 7, 2025, the main application window (May 9 to June 7, 2025) has closed, but merit lists, counseling, and spot admissions for vacant seats are ongoing (e.g., Phase-II lists released in September 2025). Total seats: ~3,000 across programs; reservations apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD and Christian minority (50% seats).

Key Admission Highlights

• Entrance Exams: Merit-based for most; UP B.Ed JEE (B.Ed/M.Ed), UPSEE (BBA/BCA select cases—66.67% weightage to entrance, 33.33% to academics).
• Application Mode: Online via dbrau.org.in (mandatory registration) and sjcagra.ac.in (college form).
• Application Fee: INR 500-700 (non-refundable; varies by program).
• Reservation: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD; 50% for Christian minority.
• Selection: Merit lists published online; counseling with document verification; confirmation after fee payment.
• Fee Structure: Affordable (e.g., UG: INR 4,000-9,500/year; PG: INR 5,000-10,000/year). Scholarships for merit/SC/ST/minority students (up to 50% waiver).
• Updates: Samarth account creation mandatory for UG Part 1; B.Ed session 2025-27 notices issued; tablet distribution e-KYC session on September 3, 2025.

Programs Offered and Eligibility

Programs are offered in 7 streams. Minimum eligibility: 45-50% in qualifying exam (relaxation for reserved categories). Popular courses:

• Popular Streams: Science (B.Sc Biotech/Zoology), Commerce (B.Com/M.Com), Arts (BA/MA Economics).
• B.Ed/M.Ed: Via UP B.Ed JEE; eligibility: Graduation with 50% for B.Ed.

Admission Process

1. University Registration: Mandatory on dbrau.org.in (Samarth portal) with personal/academic details.
2. College Application: Fill online form on sjcagra.ac.in; upload documents (photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate).
3. Merit List: Released in phases (e.g., Phase-I for B.Sc Biotech/M.Sc Zoology in August 2025; Phase-II for BA in September 2025).
4. Counseling: Online/offline; report for verification (e.g., September 3, 2025 session for e-KYC/tablet distribution).
5. Fee Payment & Confirmation: Pay via portal; spot rounds for vacancies.
6. Documents Required: 10th/12th marksheets, graduation certificates (for PG), entrance scorecard (if applicable), migration/TC, income proof for scholarships.

Note: Class 12 appearing students cannot apply; use laptop/desktop for form submission.

Important Dates for 2025-26

Main cycle closed; ongoing processes as of November 2025.

For 2026-27: Expected start in May 2026.