IGNOU

A programme study centre of Indira Gandhi Nation al Open University started functioning in this college in July 2004. The centre is envisaged to utilise the surplus resources  of the college for the betterment of the society. Through the IGNOU study centre, the college offers education opportunities to those including housewives, businessmen, employed persons etc. The study centre currently offers B. Com., M. Com., M.A (English), DCE, BPP, CFN, CFE, CDM, CBS and special B.Com & M.Com programmes for CA/CS/CMA students B. Com A&F, B. Com CA&A, B. Com F&CA, M. Com BP&CG, M. Com MA&FS, M. Com F&T.

Course Co- ordinator              :  : Dr. Tejil Thomas (Commerce)

Assistant              :  : Sobin M Thomas

ST. THOMAS COLLEGE PALA

Contact No: 04822-200977, 9539246658

Email: ignousc14177@gmail.com

Website: www.ignou.ac.in

Common prospectus:

COURSES OFFERED

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 

(B.COM)

Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

Age

No Age limit

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 3 years and Maximum 6 years

Fee Structure

I Year

2,700/- [Including study materials]

II Year

2,700/- [Including study materials]

III Year

2,700/- [Including study materials]



MASTER OF COMMERCE

(MCOM)

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.

Age

No Age limit

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years

Fee Structure

I Year

7,500/- [Including study materials]

II Year

7,500/- [Including study materials]



MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH 

(MEG)

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.

Age

No Age limit

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years

Fee Structure

I Year

6,000/- [Including study materials]

II Year

6,000/- [Including study materials]




DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH

(DCE)

Eligibility

10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above.

Duration

Minimum 1 year and maximum 3 years

Fee Structure


3, 800/- for full Programme [Including study materials]


CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS SKILLS 

(CBS)

Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent (Any group).

Age

No Age limit

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years

Fee Structure


3,200/- for full Programme [Including study materials]


CERTIFICATE IN FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH (BASIC LEVEL) 

(CFE)

Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent

Duration

Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years

Fee Structure


4,000/- for full Programme [Including study materials]


CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND NUTRITION

(CFN)

Eligibility

No formal qualification, Minimum age of 18 years

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years

Fee Structure


1,400/- for full Programme [Including study materials]



BACHELOR PREPARATORY PROGRAMME

(BPP)

Eligibility

No formal qualification, Minimum age of 18 years

Medium

English, Hindi, Malayalam,

Duration

Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years

Fee Structure


1,400/- for full Programme [Including study materials]



CERTIFICATE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

(CDM)

Eligibility

No formal qualification, Minimum age of 18 years

Medium

English, Hindi, Malayalam,

Duration

Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years

Fee Structure


2,600/- for full Programme [Including study materials]



SPECIAL B.COM & M.COM PROGRAMMES FOR CA/CS/CMA STUDENTS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH MAJOR IN CORPORATEAFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION

(B.COM CA&A) For CS Students

Description

Students can simultaneously study this B.Com (Corporate Affairs & Administration) with Company Secretaryship Foundation Programme offered by ICSI. This Programme comprises of 104 credits, out of which 24 credits are from IGNOU and 80 credits are part of ICSI Foundation/Executive Programme. Once a student passes ICSI Foundation/Executive Programme, automatic credit transfer is given in this B.Com (CA &A) for all those ICSI Foundation/ Executive Programme.

Eligibility

(i) 10+2 or its equivalence, (ii) Registration in CS Foundation Programme. Students who have passed ICSI Intermediate/Executive Programme are also eligible for admission.

Age Limit

No

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years. The students who have passed ICSI Intermediate/Executive Programme may complete the Programme in a minimum period of 1 year. Students who have passed ICSI Foundation Programme can complete this Programme within a minimum period of 2 years.

Fee Structure


6,600 for full Programme [Including study materials]


BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH MAJOR IN ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE (B.COM A&F)

For CA Students

Description

Students can simultaneously study this B.Com (Accounting & Finance) with Intermediate /PE-II/PCC offered ICAI. This Programme comprises of 96 credits, out of which 32 credits are from IGNOU and 64 credits are part of Intermediate/PE-II/PCC. Once a student passing Intermediate /PE-II/PCC, automatic credit transfer is given in this B.Com (A&F) for all those Intermediate/PE-II/PCC courses.

Eligibility

(i)10+2 or its equivalence, (ii) Passed CPT/PE-I/Foundation from ICAI, (III) Registration in Professional Competence Course /PE-II/ Intermediate of ICAI OR Already passed Professional Competence Course/PE-II/Intermediate of ICAI

Age Limit

No

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years (For students who have already completed the Chartered Accountancy First Stage [Intermediate/PE-II/PCC], the minimum period of study shall be proportionately reduced. Thus, such students can complete this Programme within a minimum period of one year [with the condition that the total period including one year at IGNOU should not be less than three years from the date of Passing CPT] and a maximum period of 4 years.

Fee Structure


8,100 for full Programme [Including study materials]


BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH MAJOR IN FINANCIAL AND COST ACCOUNTING[B.COM 

(F & CA) ] For CMA Students

Description

Students can simultaneously study this B.Com (Financial & Cost Accounting) with ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate Course. This Programme comprises of 104 credits, out of which 24 credits are from IGNOU and 80 credits are part of ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate Course. Once a student passes ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate Course, automatic credit transfer is given in this B.Com (A&F) for all those ICWAI Foundation/Intermediate Courses.

Eligibility

(i) 10+2 or its equivalence, (ii) Registration in ICWAI Foundation Course. Students who have passed ICWAI Intermediate Course are also eligible for admission.

Age Limit

No

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years. The students who have passed ICWAI Intermediate Course before the B.Com (F&CA) may complete the Programme in a minimum period of 1 year. Students who have passed ICWAI Foundation Course can complete this Programme within a minimum period of 2 years.

Fee Structure


7,200 for full Programme [Including study materials]



MASTER OF COMMERCE IN BUSINESS POLICY ANDCORPORATE GOVERNANCE

(M.ComBP & CG) Company Secretaryship Students

Description

Students can simultaneously study this M.Com (Business Policy & Corporate Governance) with Company Secretaryship Professional Programme. This Programme comprises of 12 courses out of which 4 courses are offered by IGNOU and the remaining 8 courses are part of CS Professional Course. Once a student passes CS professional Programme, he/she receives credit transfer for those 8 courses in this M.Com Programme.

Eligibility

(i) graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute, (ii) Passed in CS Executive Programme. Candidate who have passed CS Programme are also eligible for admission.

Age Limit

No

Medium

English

Duration

Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years. Candidate who have already completed CS Programme may complete this Programme in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years.

Fee Structure


8,400 for full Programme [Including study materials]


MASTER OF COMMERCE IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING &FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

(M. COMMA & FS) For CMA Students

Description

Students can simultaneously study this M.Com (Management Accounting & Financial Strategies) with ICWAI Final Programme. This Programme comprises of 72 credits out of which 24 credits are offered by IGNOU and the remaining 48 credits are part of ICWAI Final Course. Once a student passes ICWAI Final Course, he/she receives credit transfer for those courses of ICWAI Final Programme in this M.Com Programme.

Eligibility

(i) graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute, (ii) Passed Intermediate Course of ICWAI. Candidate who have passed ICWAI Final Course are also eligible for admission.

Age Limit

No

Medium

English

Duration

Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years. Candidate who have already completed ICWAI Final Course may complete this Programme in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years.

Fee Structure


7,400 for full Programme [Including study materials]


MASTER OF COMMERCE IN FINANCE AND TAXATION 

(M.COM F & T) FOR CA STUDENTS

Description

Students can simultaneously study this M.Com (Finance &Taxation) with CA Final Course. This Programme comprises of 13 courses out of which 5 courses are offered by IGNOU and the remaining 8 courses are part of CA Final Course. Once a student passes CA Final Course, he/she receives credit transfer for those courses of CA Final Course in this M.Com Programme.

Eligibility

(i) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute, (ii) Admitted in the CA Final Course. Candidate who have passed CA Final Course are also eligible for admission.

Age Limit

No

Medium

English & Hindi

Duration

Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years. Candidate who have already completed CA Final Course may complete this Programme in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years.

Fee Structure


8,400 for full Programme [Including study materials]



INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

REGIONAL CENTRE, COCHIN

Academic Counsellors

Name of the Study Centre : St. Thomas College Pala



S. No.

Name of the Approved Academic Counsellor

1

Dr.James John Mangalathu (Principal)

2

Dr. Tejil Thomas (Co-ordinator)

3

Ms. Smitha Thomas

4

Ms. Sonia M Thomas

5

Dr. V.V. Georgekutty

6

Dr. T.J. Abraham

7

Dr. Augustine Joseph

8

Dr. P.J. Sebastian

9

Prof. John Zacharias

10

Dr. V.V. Georgekutty

11

DR. K.K. Jose

12

Prof. Seemon Thomas

13

Prof. K.M. Mathai

14

Dr. Sunny Joseph

15

Prof. Johnson Andrews

16

Prof. Shajimon K. Mathews

17

Prof. Mathew Joseph

18

Dr. Jose K. Xavier

19

Prof. T.J. Abraham

20

Dr. Joy Jacob

21

Dr. Ison V. Vachipurackal

22

Prof. M.P. Mathai

23

Prof. Jogy Alex

24

Prof. Augustine Joseph

25

Prof. P.J. Johnson

26

Prof. K.C. Biju

27

Dr. G.D. Gem Mathew

28

Dr. Tharsis Joseph

29

Prof. Jose Joseph

30

Prof. Shiby George

1

Prof. mathew Joseph

32

Prof. Sojan Pullattu

33

Ms. Maria C. joseph

34

Ms. Nisha mary Jose

35

Mr. P.J. Sebastian

36

Dr. Joy Jacob

37

Prof. Joban K. Antony

38

Prof. Vinukumar P.C

39

Dr. Babu Jose

40

Prof. Binoy chacko

41

Prof. Xavier kurian P

42

Prof. Bobby Simon

43

Ms. Rajalakshmi K.S

44

Prof. Sebastian Thomas

45

Ms. Julie Joyance

46

Prof. Bince Mani

47

Prof. Thomas Augustine

48

Ms. Mini P. Vijay

49

Prof. Joben K. Antony

50

Ms. Soumya Jose

51

Ms. Jisha A Prabha

52

Ms. Teena Kurian

53

Prof. Binu Emmanuel

54

Ms. Minu Mathews

55

Prof. Tom K Varghese

56

Ms. Shilpa Mathew

57

Prof. Jishnu Venugopal

58

Prof. Sebastian Thomas

59

Prof. Thomas Jacob

60

Prof. Loju K Joy

61

Prof. Binu M. B

62

Prof. Gibin Raja George

63

Prof. William Zacharias

64

Prof. Thomas Augustine Mundamattom


University Rank Holders

Elizebeth Cyriac B.Com (2015)

Harikrishnan K B.Com (2017)

Hima Jose B.Com (2018)


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