Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (DGVC), Chennai, established in 1964, is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras, accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, and ranked in the 101-150 band by NIRF 2023. A linguistic minority institution founded by Rajasthanis and Gujaratis, DGVC offers 64 full-time courses, including 33 undergraduate (UG), 25 postgraduate (PG), and 6 doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and IT. Admissions for 2025 are primarily merit-based for UG courses and entrance-based for PG courses (TANCET/MAT/CAT for MBA, MCA, etc.), with counselling conducted by the college. The application process is online, with provisions for SC/ST candidates to apply for aided stream courses at no cost. Below are the details for courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates for DG Vaishnav College admission 2025.
Event | Tentative Date |
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UG Application Start Date | April 2025 (based on 2024: April 24) |
UG Application Last Date | May 30, 2025 (based on 2024: May 16) |
PG Application Last Date | April 30, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Registration | Jan 2nd week – Feb 21, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Exam (MBA/MCA) | March 22, 2025 |
MAT 2025 Registration Deadline | March 12, 2025 (Feb Session) |
MAT 2025 Exam (PBT/CBT) | March 9 & March 23, 2025 |
Merit List Release (UG) | June 2025 |
Counselling (UG/PG) | June – July 2025 |
Admission Confirmation | July 2025 |
DGVC offers a full-time BA for 3 years in specializations like Economics, English, Tamil, Journalism & Communication, and Criminology & Police Administration. Admission is merit-based, based on Class 12 marks. The eligibility criteria is a Class 12 pass with 50% marks from a recognized board. The total course fee is approximately INR 2,664 per year (aided), totaling INR 7,992. More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Economics, English, Tamil, Journalism & Communication, Criminology & Police Administration |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 50% marks |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based + Counselling |
Total Seats | 200 (varies by specialization) |
Total Fees | INR 7,992 (aided), INR 45,000 (self-finance) |
DGVC offers a full-time BSc for 3 years in specializations including Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Visual Communication. Admission is merit-based. The eligibility criteria is Class 12 with 50% marks in PCM/PCB. The total course fee is approximately INR 3,024 per year (aided), totaling INR 9,072. New programs for 2025 include BSc Computer Science with AI and BSc Data Science. More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Visual Communication |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 50% marks in PCM/PCB |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based + Counselling |
Total Seats | 300 (varies by specialization) |
Total Fees | INR 9,072 (aided), INR 60,000 (self-finance) |
DGVC offers a full-time BCom and BCom (Hons) for 3 years in specializations like General, Corporate Secretaryship, and Professional Accounting (new for 2025). Admission is merit-based. The eligibility criteria is Class 12 with 60% marks in Accountancy and Economics. The total course fee is approximately INR 3,024 per year (aided), totaling INR 9,072. The BCom General cutoff for 2024 was 99.25% (OC, Shift-1). More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | General, Corporate Secretaryship, Professional Accounting |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 60% marks in Accountancy, Economics |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based + Counselling |
Total Seats | 250 (varies by specialization) |
Total Fees | INR 9,072 (aided), INR 75,000 (self-finance) |
DGVC offers a full-time BBA and BCA for 3 years. Admission is merit-based. The eligibility criteria is Class 12 with 50% marks (Maths/Accountancy preferred for BCA). The total course fee is approximately INR 60,000 (self-finance). More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with 50% marks (Maths/Accountancy for BCA) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based + Counselling |
Total Seats | BBA: 70, BCA: 60 |
Total Fees | INR 60,000 (self-finance) |
DGVC offers a full-time MA for 2 years in specializations like Economics, English, Journalism & Communication, and Social Work (MSW). Admission is merit-based or entrance-based (college-conducted test), followed by GD/PI. The eligibility criteria is a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. The total course fee is approximately INR 24,000. More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Economics, English, Journalism & Communication, Social Work (MSW) |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks |
Selection Criteria | Merit or Entrance Test + GD/PI |
Total Seats | 80 (varies by specialization) |
Total Fees | INR 24,000 |
DGVC offers a full-time MSc for 2 years in specializations including Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Criminology & Criminal Justice Science (new for 2025). Admission is entrance-based (college test) or merit-based. The eligibility criteria is a BSc degree with 60% marks in the relevant discipline. The total course fee is approximately INR 30,000. More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Criminology & Criminal Justice Science |
Eligibility | BSc with 60% marks in relevant discipline |
Selection Criteria | Entrance Test or Merit-based + GD/PI |
Total Seats | 100 (varies by specialization) |
Total Fees | INR 30,000 |
DGVC offers a full-time MBA and MCA for 2 years. MBA admission is based on TANCET/MAT/CAT scores, followed by GD and PI, while MCA requires TANCET scores. The eligibility criteria is a bachelor’s degree with 60% marks (MBA) or 50% marks with Mathematics (MCA). The total fee is approximately INR 2.5 lakh (MBA) and INR 1.2 lakh (MCA). More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | MBA: Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks; MCA: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, Mathematics at 10+2/UG |
Selection Criteria | MBA: TANCET/MAT/CAT + GD/PI; MCA: TANCET + Counselling |
Total Seats | MBA: 60, MCA: 40 |
Total Fees | MBA: INR 2.5 lakh, MCA: INR 1.2 lakh |
DGVC offers PhD programs in 6 specializations, including Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, and Chemistry. Admission is based on an entrance test and interview conducted by the University of Madras. The eligibility criteria is a master’s degree with 55% marks. The total fee is approximately INR 1 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
Detail | Information |
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Duration | 3-5 years |
Specializations | Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Chemistry, others |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks |
Selection Criteria | Entrance Test + Interview |
Total Fees | INR 1 lakh |
BSc. Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Counselling Schedule - The counselling for BSc. Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence is scheduled for 20-05-2025, Shift II at SRG Auditorium. Please refer to the official schedule for more details. (Event Date: 2025-05-20)
Counselling Dates for Admission at DG Vaishnav College - The counselling for the following programmes will be conducted on the specified dates. The cut-off marks and timing will be informed after the publication of results. **Counselling Schedule:** - **Date: 12-05-2025 Shift II** - B.Sc - (Bio-Chemistry), (Biotechnology), (Mathematics with Computer Application), (Physics with Computer Application), B.A - (Economics), (Sociology), Journalism, (Tamil), (English) - **Date: 13-05-2025 Shift II** - B.Sc - (Computer Science), (Data Science), (Psychology), (Criminology & Criminal Justice Science), Statistics - **Date: 14-05-2025 Shift I** - B.Sc - (Mathematics MAN), (Mathematics MPC), (Physics), (Chemistry), (Plant Biology and Bio-Technology) - **Date: 15-05-2025 Shift II** - B.Com - (Accounting & Finance), (Bank Management), Marketing Management, Finance & Taxation, (Honours) - **Date: 16-05-2025 Shift II** - B.B.A, B.B.A with Mathematics, B.C.A, B.Com (Computer Applications) - **Date: 19-05-2025 Shift I** - B.Com - (General), (Corporate Secretaryship), B.A. (Economics) - **Date: 20-05-2025 Shift II** - B.Com - (General), (Corporate Secretaryship), (Professional Accounting), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence) **Important Notes:** 1. The number of candidates called for counselling is in the ratio of 1:4. 2. Provisional selection for admission will be based on the highest cut-off marks. 3. Candidates must produce the following documents at the time of counselling: - Filled-in Counselling Form (provided at the time of counselling) - Transfer Certificate in Original & 6 Photocopies - Migration Certificate in Original & 1 Photocopy - +2 Mark Sheet (6 Photocopies) - Attested Copy in case of Online Result Downloaded - Online Community Certificate in Original (6 Photocopies) - Passport Size Photograph (3 Nos) 4. Candidates who have applied for the mentioned courses and secured the above cut-off are eligible to attend counselling, even if they have not received an SMS. 5. Candidates should come in formal dress code at the time of counselling. 6. Latecomers will not be permitted to attend the counselling. (Event Date: 2025-05-12)
PG Applications Are Open - Online payment options available include credit card, internet banking, QR code, and UPI ID. Note that debit card option is not available. If you complete the payment and do not receive the application, wait for 24 hours before trying to download it. If still unable, email transaction ID to helpdesk@dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in.
Admissions 2025 – 2026 Guidelines - Click Here to view the guidelines for admissions for the academic year 2025 – 2026.
PG Applications Are Open for 2025-2026 - The Dwaraka Doss Govardhan Doss Vaishnav College has announced that applications for postgraduate courses for the academic year 2025-2026 are now open. Students can apply online through various payment options including credit card, internet banking, QR code, and UPI ID. Note that the debit card option is not available. If applicants face any issues in receiving the application after payment, they are advised to wait for 24 hours before seeking assistance.
UG Application Update - Students can update their UG application academic, personal, and mark details and download the updated application form. Click the provided link for more details.
Application Fee Waiver for SC/ST Candidates - In the aided stream, SC/ST candidates can apply for any number of courses at no cost. However, SC/ST candidates may register online for only one course at no cost in shift-II (Self-finance). For application-related queries, candidates can contact helpdesk@dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in.
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