Madras Christian College (MCC Chennai), established in 1837 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. Accredited with an A grade by NAAC and recognized by UGC, it is one of Asia’s oldest colleges, ranked 16th in the NIRF 2024 College Rankings. MCC Chennai offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, and Doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business, and Computer Applications. Admissions are merit-based for most courses, with the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) required for MCA. The application process is entirely online via the college’s official portal. Below are the details for MCC Chennai Admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates.
Event | Date |
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Online Application Start Date (UG/PG) | February 12, 2025 |
Online Application Last Date (UG/PG) | May 31, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Registration Last Date | February 21, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam (MCA) | March 22, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Result | April 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Release (UG/PG) | June 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Certificate Verification / Counselling | June 20 – July 10, 2025 (Tentative) |
Classes Commence | August 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are based on official announcements and 2024 schedules. Verify on MCC Chennai.edu.in for updates.
The college offers a 3-year BA in specializations like English, Tamil, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, and Journalism.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | English, Tamil, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Journalism |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) from Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSE, AISSCE, ISCE, or equivalent |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | INR 20,000–27,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | 50–100 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Cutoff for 2024 was 90–95% for BA English Literature. Age limit: 21 years as of July 1, 2025 (relaxation: 5 years for differently-abled, 3 years for women).
The college offers a 3-year B.Sc in specializations like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Statistics, Visual Communication, and Physical Education.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Statistics, Visual Communication, Physical Education |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in PCM/PCB; Mathematics mandatory for Physics/Mathematics |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | INR 19,000–42,000 per year (INR 58,275–127,000 total, indicative) |
Seats | 40–60 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Cutoff for 2024 was 95–98% for B.Sc Mathematics, 90%+ for Microbiology (PCB). No entrance exam for B.Sc.
The college offers a 3-year B.Com program.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in Commerce stream |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | INR 27,919 per year (INR 83,757 total, indicative) |
Seats | 100+ (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Commerce stream preferred; median salary for B.Com graduates is INR 325,000.
The college offers 3-year BBA and BCA programs.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | BBA: Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), preferably Commerce. BCA: Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), Mathematics mandatory |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | BBA: INR 27,000 per year; BCA: INR 34,000 per year (INR 102,000 total, indicative) |
Seats | BBA: 60; BCA: 50 (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Value-for-money rating is 4.3/5 for BCA.
The college offers a 3-year B.Voc in Hospitality & Tourism and Retail Management.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Hospitality & Tourism, Retail Management |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | INR 20,000–30,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | 30–50 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Skill-oriented program with industry focus.
The college offers a 2-year MA in specializations like English, Tamil, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, and Public Administration.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | English, Tamil, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Public Administration |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Merit-based (UG marks) or college entrance test for select specializations |
Fees | INR 28,457 per year (INR 56,914 total, indicative) |
Seats | 20–40 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: PG applicants must use “Result Published” login; marks cannot be updated later.
The college offers a 2-year M.Sc in specializations like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Statistics, and Applied Microbiology.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Statistics, Applied Microbiology |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Merit-based (UG marks) or college entrance test for select specializations |
Fees | INR 30,000–40,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | 20–30 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: No entrance test for some M.Sc programs; shortlisting based on UG marks.
The college offers a 2-year MCA program (self-financed).
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), Mathematics at Class 12 or UG level |
Selection | Valid TANCET 2025 score + counselling |
Fees | INR 40,000–50,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | 30 (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: TANCET registration closes February 21, 2025; exam on March 22, 2025.
The college offers a 2-year Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | College entrance test + interview |
Fees | INR 30,000–40,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | 20–30 (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Candidates missing the entrance test are not considered.
The college offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3–5 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection | College entrance test + interview |
Fees | INR 20,000–30,000 per year (indicative) |
Seats | Varies by department |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Research-oriented environment with Deanery of Research and Development support.
The college offers 1-year Diploma and PG Diploma courses, including Medical Laboratory Technology and PGDCA.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 1 year |
Courses | Medical Laboratory Technology, PGDCA, others |
Eligibility | Diploma: Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate. PGDCA: Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Merit-based (qualifying exam marks) |
Fees | INR 13,000 (indicative) |
Seats | 20–30 per course (approximate) |
Application Dates | February 12–May 31, 2025 |
Note: Offered through the School of Continuing Education.
Admissions 2025-2026 Now Open - The online application portal for Admissions 2025-2026 at Madras Christian College is now open. Candidates can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs starting from February 12, 2025. Please ensure that you have your Plus Two marks ready, as they are mandatory for applying. For more details on eligibility, application procedures, and required documents, please visit the official admissions page. Note that no offline admissions will be conducted, and all applications must be submitted online.
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