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Loyola College Latest Updates
MUNNATHI - Book Launch - Hosted by PG and Research Department of English & Department of Sociology on 19th March, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-03-19)
Valediction Ceremony - The Loyola Press Club is hosting a Valediction Ceremony on March 13th, 2025, to celebrate the achievements of the members and mark the end of the academic year. (Event Date: 2025-03-13)
Management Week - Department of Commerce (Shift - II) | 8-11 March, 2025
IPR for Tech Startups: Essential Knowledge for Future Entrepreneurs - Workshop hosted by the Department of Computer Science & Applications focusing on Intellectual Property Rights for tech startups.
Panel Discussion on Gender Sensitivity - A panel discussion on 'Gender Sensitivity and its Impacts' is scheduled by the Department of Computer Science and Applications on March 8th, 2025.
International Women's Day Celebration - Join us for the International Women's Day Celebration on March 8th, 2025, at Bertram Hall, beginning at 2:30 PM.
National Seminar on Green Polymers - A one-day National Seminar on Green Polymers for Future Generations is scheduled by the Department of Chemistry on 12th March, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-03-12)
International Conference on 'Democracy Beyond the State' - An International Conference on 'Democracy Beyond the State' will take place on 5th & 6th March, 2025.
Mass for Ash Wednesday - There will be a Mass for Ash Wednesday on 5th March 2025 for all our college's Catholic Faculty, Staff and Students. (Event Date: 2025-03-05)
Seminar on Consumer Protection Act 2019 - A seminar on the salient features of the Consumer Protection Act 2019, organized by the Citizen Consumer Club on 6th March, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-03-06)
European Summer Program - Announcement regarding the European Summer Program at Lille Catholique University as part of Loyola-International Academic Collaboration.
Global Immersion Program - Global Immersion Program scheduled for May 2025 & June/July 2025 as part of Loyola-International Academic Collaboration.
Intercollegiate Written Chemistry Quiz - 2025 - Quiz event for UG and PG students along with RSC Student Chapter’s Career Guidance scheduled for 3rd March 2025.
COMCLAVE '25 - The Department of B. Com (Accounting & Finance) is organizing a COMCLAVE event on 4th March 2025.
Loyola Research Day - 2025 - Detailing the activities and schedule for the Loyola Research Day for the year 2025, organized by the Office of the Dean - Research & Development.
Notification on Loyola Research Day Awards 2025 - Announcement regarding the Loyola Research Day Awards for 2025.
International Summer Program @ Ireland in Irish Studies - A collaborative program with University College Dublin under Loyola-International Academic Collaboration (LIAC).
National Seminar on 'Tamil Contributions of 20th Century Tamil Jesus Community' - A national seminar discussing the literary and social contributions made by the Tamil Jesus community in the 20th century.
National Conference on the Works and Social Contributions of the 20th Century Tamil Jesus Society - A national conference titled 'Irupathām Nūṟṟāṇṭu Tamil Jesus Society's Tamil and Social Works' is scheduled for 27th February, 2025.
Computer Science Alumni Reunion - United for Change - The Department of Computer Science and Applications will host an alumni reunion event on March 8, 2025. All alumni are encouraged to attend.
Board of Studies Meeting Announcement - The Board of Studies for the Department of Computer Science & Applications has been scheduled for the academic year 2024 - 2025.
International Conference on Reimagining Human Resources & Workplace in the World of Artificial Intelligence - Hosted by the Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) from 7th to 8th March, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-03-07)
National Level Business Plan Competition - 'BizLaunch 2025' - The PG & Research Department of Commerce is hosting 'BizLaunch 2025: The Ultimate Business Plan Showdown'.
International Nexus on 'Invogue Branding' - The Department of Business Administration seeks to host an International Nexus on 'Invogue Branding' on March 12, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-03-12)
Faculty Development Program - Registration information for an upcoming Faculty Development Program.
About Loyola College
What's new at Loyola College?
Loyola College Chennai was established in the year 1925 and is a catholic minority institution. It is a public college, situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The college has been affiliated with the University of Madras. It has been recognised by UGC and has also been approved by AICTE, New Delhi. Loyola College has been accredited by NAAC with an “A++” grade. The Loyola College has also been bestowed with Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) status by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi (2010-2016), Special income tax exemption of 175% by the Ministry of Finance for any donation to the college for research in seven science disciplines (2012) and Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology (FIST-2013) funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST). As per the NIRF Rankings 2023, the college is ranked 7th in the college category. The college has been ranked 4th in the college category in the NIRF ranking 2022.
Loyola College courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctoral levels. There are a total of 86 courses offered to students in the stream of arts, science, management, commerce and more. All Loyola College courses are offered in offline, regular mode to the students. Loyola College fees will also vary according to the course applied for, duration of the course, and curriculum.The Loyola College admission to these courses is offered on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying exam which is followed by a personal interview round. For Loyola College admission to the MCA course, candidates have to apply for the TANCET entrance exam to become eligible.
The institute also has a placement cell that organises placement drives every year. The purpose of conducting the Loyola College placement drive is to provide students with the opportunity to start their careers before even completing their education. The average salary package offered to the students at Loyola College placement drive 2022 was Rs 5.86 Lakhs per annum. A gymnasium, boys' and girls' hostels, laboratories, a sports complex, transportation services, banking services, a full-fledged library, a canteen, and a number of other amenities are available to students at the Loyola College Chennai campus. The college holds a variety of events, such as seminars, pre-placement interviews, and training sessions, among others, and has a track record of offering candidates placement prospects over the years.
Top Courses at Loyola College
| Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹25,240 - 2,94,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Physics as a core subject, Chemistry as a core subject, Mathematics as a core subject, Biology as a core subject | |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹22,180 - 66,600 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum aggregate score of 55%, studied English as a compulsory subject | |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹2,84,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, studied commerce, accountancy, or mathematics, minimum aggregate score of 60% in the qualifying examination. | |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹2,94,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Mathematics as a compulsory subject, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination. | |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹81,180 - 2,84,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or its equivalent, studied Commerce as one of the main subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying exams | |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹23,780 - 1,72,500 | Undergraduate degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Required subjects studied as per program guidelines, Age limit adherence | |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹22,300 - 41,660 | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Relevant subject studied at the undergraduate level | |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | ₹1,100 | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Subjects studied: Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, Professional degree such as CA, ICWA, or CS. | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Studied mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level, Strong foundation in computer science and programming concepts | ||
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹74,220 | Master's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, cleared UGC-NET examination or any other recognized national-level eligibility test for lectureship or research fellowship, M.Phil. degree, published research papers in reputed journals. | |
| M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 50% marks, Valid score in entrance examination | ||
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Qualified in a national-level entrance examination (UGC-NET or JRF), Completed M.Phil. course work with a minimum of 55% marks, Not completed postgraduate degree through distance education | ||
| B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) | ₹1,84,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Relevant subjects studied, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination | |
| Bachelors Degree | Bachelor's degree, Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum percentage requirement | ||
| M.H.R.D.M. (Master in Human Resources Development Management) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate of 50% in undergraduate studies | ||
| B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media) | ₹3,24,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, English as a compulsory subject, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, clear entrance examination or relevant entrance test approved by the university. | |
| M.Voc. (Master of Vocation) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies |
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Loyola College Courses and Admission 2025
Loyola College admissions are accepted for B.A., BBA, BCA, B.Voc, M.A, MCA, and many other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Loyola College Chennai application form has to be submitted in online mode only. Loyola College UG admissions are done on the basis of merit followed by an interview, and Loyola College Chennai PG admissions are done on the basis of an entrance test. The Loyola College admissions are done on the basis of merit in the last qualifying exam, so the students need not appear in any entrance exam (except TANCET entrance for MCA admissions).
Loyola College Chennai Admission Details 2024
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
| B.A. | 10+2 in any stream | Merit |
| B.Sc. Physics/Chemistry/Maths | 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or any other | Merit |
| B.Sc. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Plant Biology | 10+2 with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry or Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics / Biotechnology | |
| B.Sc. Statistics | 10+2 with Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Statistics | |
| B.Sc. Visual Communication | 10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination | |
| B.Sc. Computer Science | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Statistics or any other from a recognized board | |
| B.Voc/ BMM | 10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination from a recognized board | Merit |
| BBA | 10+2 with Commerce/Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics/Computer Science or any other from a recognized board | |
| BCA | 10+2 in Mathematics/Business Maths/Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognised board | Merit |
| M.Com | B.Com degree in General / Corporate Secretaryship or BBA | - |
| M.Voc | B.Voc or any other in any stream | |
| M.A. | Any bachelor’s degree | |
| M.Sc. Bio-Technology | B.Sc degree in Zoology / Adv. Zoology and Biotechnology / Plant Biology and Biotechnology / Botany / Life Science / Medical Lab Technology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Biophysics / Physics | |
| M.Sc. Food Chemistry and Food Processing | B.Sc degree in Nutrition / Food Science Management and Dietetics and Chemical Nutrition / Zoology / Botany / Plant Biology / Plant Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Biophysics / Physics. Chemistry | |
| M.Sc. Statistics | B.Sc in Statistics from any recognized board | |
| M.Sc. in Visual Communication | Any bachelor’s degree | |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | B.Sc degree in Computer Science | |
| M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Maths | B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry or Maths | |
| M.Sc. Zoology | B.Sc Zoology / Adv. Zoology and Biotechnology / Life Science | |
| MCA | BCA degree from a recognised university | TANCET |
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Loyola College Placements
The Loyola College Chennai placement cell is managed by a team of highly qualified specialists who work hard to get the students ready for the hiring process. To help students improve their technical, analytical, and communication skills, the placement team designs a variety of courses, seminars, and training sessions. Additionally, they provide career training and counselling to help students make informed decisions about their futures. In order to draw prominent companies to the campus for recruiting events, Loyola College Chennai placement department may utilise its extensive network of industry contacts. The placement division of Loyola College collaborates with these businesses to schedule focus groups, interviews, and other recruitment procedures. The companies that come to the Loyola College Chennai placements belong to a wide range of industries, including, among others, IT, finance, marketing, hospitality, and healthcare.
Loyola College Placement Details 2022
| Particulars | Details |
| Total UG students participated | 2131 |
| The number of UG students placed | 517 |
| Average salary package offered (for UG courses) | Rs 4.09 Lakhs per annum |
| Total PG students participated | 424 |
| The number of PG students placed | 154 |
| Average salary package offered | Rs 5.86 Lakhs per annum |
Loyola College Top Recruiters
| Adobe | ANZ | AtoS |
| Pfizer | Schneider Electric | Conde Nast |
| Natwest Group | Ramco |
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Loyola College Rankings 2024
- Ranked 7th for Arts and 5th for Science and Commerce in India Today Ranking.
- Ranked 5th for Arts and 4th for Science and Commerce in Week Magazine.
- Analytics Insight (US) ranked M.Sc. Data Science is the first among PG Data Science programmes in India.
- News18 Network awarded the Katral award 2021 for the best placement opportunities under Arts and Science.
- Loyola College was choosen as a mentor institution under UGC PARAMARSH scheme.
- Loyola College retains Al Mudaliar trophy for two decades in succession.
- Ranked 3rd for BBA, 3rd for BCA, 6th for Science, and 7th for Social Science in India Today Rankings 2021.
- Ranked 6th in NIRF Rankings 2020.
- Ranked 4th (For Arts) out of 50, 2nd (For Science) out of 50, and 3rd (For Commerce) out of 50 by The Week in 2019
- Awarded “the Best Men's College in the City on the Employability skills” by PR Syndicate
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) ranked 29th place by DSIJ magazine in 2019 and 23rd place in 2018
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) ranked 20th out of 151 by Business World in 2019
- Secured 100/100 for research in NIRF ranking – 2017 by MHRD, Government of India.
- Awarded the “College of Excellence” status by UGC
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Loyola College College NIRF Ranking 2025
- OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.70.46GOOD
- TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.62.22GOOD
- RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.100Great
- GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.64.13GOOD
- OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.45.4AVERAGE
- PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.100Great
Loyola College Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
The Loyola College campus is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The college campus is spread over an area of 79.5 acres is open to the students, who have access to all the amenities. It provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programmes in disciplines including science, business, and the arts, which makes it well-liked by students. The campus of Loyola College is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a variety of extras to promote social, recreational, and educational activities. A variety of services and facilities are available on the campus of Loyola College to ensure that its students obtain a well-rounded education.
- Library: Loyola College offers a well-stocked library with over a million books in a variety of subject areas, 96 journals, 9,000 e-journals, and 200,000 e-books, magazines, and newspapers. The library has 200 computers, reading rooms, printing, scanning, photocopying, and internet amenities, as well as an air-conditioned digital library.
- Wi-Fi: The entire campus of Loyola College has 200 Mbps internet connectivity and is Wi-Fi equipped. They can check their class attendance, internal assessment scores, registration for exams, and other information online using the student portal.
- Medical facilities: The college offers a health facility with a dedicated team of a general physician, staff nurse, and lab technician who are on duty during working hours to provide staff and students with free medical care.
- Smart Classroom: To support contemporary learning, the college offers smart classrooms outfitted with cutting-edge technology.
- Student Recreation Centre: There are separate recreation centres with indoor game rooms for boys and girls at the Loyola College campus.
- Hostel: The college offers separate, space-constrained hostels for boys and girls. Only after receiving admission to Loyola College will consideration for hostel admission be given.
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Loyola College Courses
Candidates interested in the Loyola College courses can do so at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college offers 86 different courses to those who are interested. At Loyola College Chennai, all courses are given in a variety of fields, including business, the arts, science, management, and more. The college offers a number of popular Loyola College courses, including a B.Sc. in computer science, a B.A. in English literature, an M.Sc. in mathematics, an M.Sc. in biotechnology, an M.Sc. in computer science, an M.Phil., among others. All undergraduate courses at Loyola College last three years, and all postgraduate programmes last two years. At Loyola College Chennai, there are 12 specialisations available for the PhD programmes. To get admission to the UG courses at Loyola College, candidates must have completed the 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream from an accredited board. Candidates must have graduated in the relevant stream to be eligible for admission to PG programmes. Candidates must additionally appear and pass the TANCET entrance exam to be considered for admission to the MCA course at Loyola College. The Loyola College fees for different courses vary depending on a number of variables, including the course's popularity, the resources it uses, and more. The fees for undergraduate programmes range from Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000.
Loyola College Chennai Courses Highlights 2024
| Courses | Specialisations | Eligibility criteria |
| BA |
| Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent in any relevant stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| B.Sc | - | Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent in the science stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| B.Com |
| Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent in the commerce stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| BBA | - | Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or equivalent in any relevant stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| MA |
| Candidates must have passed the graduation or equivalent in any relevant stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| M.Sc |
| Candidates must have passed the graduation degree or equivalent in the science stream from a recognised board. They additionally have to appear in the college interview process for admission. |
| M.Com | 2 years | |
| MCA | 2 years |
Loyola College Contact Details
College Location
Loyola College,Sterling Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
alumni@loyolacollege.edu
91-44-2817-8291/92/93
https://www.loyolacollege.edu/
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