St Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary: Admission 2026

St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, established in 1815, stands as a pioneering institution of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Central India. Situated on a spacious 15-acre suburban campus in Kalmeshwar, around 25 km from central Nagpur, the seminary is approved by the UGC and the Government of Maharashtra. It provides a serene and structured environment for theological and ministerial education, blending spiritual formation with academic rigor. Affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University), STOTS offers programs including the Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div), Graduate in Sacred Theology (G.S.T), and an online Diploma in Orthodox Studies. The seminary emphasizes holistic learning through ICT-enabled classrooms, a well-stocked library, and research-oriented departments, supporting students in both ministry and theological scholarship. The campus supports a balanced lifestyle with two hostels for men and women, dining facilities, a chapel, a farm, medical care, and sports amenities. Students engage in extracurricular and community service activities, enriched by a secure, ICT-enabled infrastructure with Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, and departmental facilities that foster personal and spiritual growth. While STOTS does not feature in NIRF rankings, it is recognized for initiatives like the DBT Star Scheme, inclusion of women in theological training, and outreach programs such as OSSAE and OVBS. Affordable tuition fees and merit-based scholarships make it accessible to a wide spectrum of students, reinforcing its legacy as a center for quality theological education and ministry preparation in Nagpur and beyond.