Reviewed 6 Sept 2026Madras Christian College (Autonomous) · Chennai

ChennaiEst. 1837

Madras Christian College Fees 2024-25, Courses & Admission

NIRF 16

38%

Placement · 2022-23; outcome year 2023-24

Total intake

Overview

About Madras Christian College (Autonomous)

Madras Christian College is an arts, science and commerce college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1837. Madras Christian College is government-aided. It is affiliated to University of Madras. Its programmes are approved by the UGC. Madras Christian College offers 67 programmes, 28 at undergraduate level and 22 at postgraduate level. These include B.A. English Language and Literature, B.A. Tamil Literature, B.A. History, B.A. History – Archaeology and Museology and B.A. Political Science, among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 76 seats. The official admissions page is current for 2026-27, but the latest located full college calendar is 2025-26 and the latest detailed institutional statistics are from the 2023-24 AQAR; those years are labelled above. Madras Christian College is autonomous and affiliated to the University of Madras. The current official website presents Madras Christian College in Tambaram, Chennai, with admissions for 2026–27. The institution moved from George Town to the Tambaram campus in 1937. It operates Aided and Self-Financed Streams.

Direct Admission · Not applicable

No management quota
at Madras Christian College (Autonomous)

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) runs admissions as a recognised minority institution. Seats not filled through Karnataka counselling are released through the institution's own admissions process, not the standard KUPECA/COMEDK management-quota route.

What is actually available

Quota: merit · Route: merit
Quota: merit · Route: entrance

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Courses & costs

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) fees

Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.

Fees
Programme	Year	Amount
MCAOther charges Source		₹38,000unstated
MCAOther charges Source	2024-25	₹38,000per year

Placements · 2022-23; outcome year 2023-24

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) placements

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) placements 2022-23; outcome year 2023-24: 38% placement rate, 216 of 570.Source: placement source

38%

216 of 570

Year-on-year placement rate

2020-21; outcome year 2022-23 · College-wide10%

2020-21; outcome year 2021-22 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]26%

2021-22; outcome year 2023-24 · College-wide21%

2021-22; outcome year 2022-23 · College-wide26%

2022-23; outcome year 2023-24 · College-wide38%

Branch-wise outcomes

PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2022-23; outcome year 2023-24 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]216 placed placement source

PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2021-22; outcome year 2022-23 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]148 placed placement source

UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2021-22; outcome year 2023-24 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]311 placed placement source

PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2020-21; outcome year 2021-22 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]144 placed placement source

UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2020-21; outcome year 2022-23 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]146 placed placement source

UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2019-20; outcome year 2021-22 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]200 placed placement source

Campus

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Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

B.A. English Language and Literature

B.A. Tamil Literature

B A Tamil Literature

B.A. History

B A History

B.A. History – Archaeology and Museology

B.A. Political Science

B A Political Science

B.A. Economics

B A Economics

B.A. Philosophy

B A Philosophy

B.Com. Commerce

B Com Commerce

B.Sc. Mathematics

B Sc Mathematics

B.Sc. Statistics

B Sc Statistics

B.Sc. Physics

B Sc Physics

B.Sc. Chemistry

B Sc Chemistry

B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology

B.Sc. Zoology

B Sc Zoology

B.A. Journalism

B A Journalism

B.A. History (Vocational) – Archaeology and Museology

Vocational

B.Com. Accounting and Finance

B.Com. Professional Accounting

B.B.A. Business Administration

B.Sc. Geography, Tourism and Travel Management

B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism

B.Sc. Microbiology

B Sc Microbiology3 yr

50intake

B.C.A. Computer Application

B.Sc. Computer Science

B Sc Computer Science

B.Sc. Visual Communication

B.Sc. Physical Education, Health Education and Sports

B.Sc. Psychology

B Sc Psychology

M.A. English Language and Literature

M.A. Tamil Literature

M A Tamil Literature

M.A. History

M A History

M.A. Political Science

M A Political Science

M.A. Public Administration

M.A. Economics

M A Economics

M.A. Philosophy

M A Philosophy

M.Com. Commerce

M Com Commerce

M.S.W. Community Development & Medical Psychiatry

M.Sc. Mathematics

M Sc Mathematics

M.Sc. Statistics

M Sc Statistics

M.Sc. Physics

M Sc Physics

M.Sc. Chemistry

M Sc Chemistry

M.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology

M.Sc. Zoology

M Sc Zoology

M.A. Communication

M A Communication

M.Com. Computer-Oriented Business Application

M.Sc. Chemistry

M Sc Chemistry 2

M.Sc. Applied Microbiology

2 yr

26intake

M.C.A. Computer Application

M.Sc. Data Science

Ph.D. English

Ph D English

Ph.D. Tamil

Ph D Tamil

Ph.D. History

Ph D History

Ph.D. Political Science

Ph D Political Science

Ph.D. Public Administration

Ph.D. Economics

Ph D Economics

Ph.D. Philosophy

Ph D Philosophy

Ph.D. Commerce

Ph D Commerce

Ph.D. Mathematics

Ph D Mathematics

Ph.D. Statistics

Ph D Statistics

Ph.D. Physics

Ph D Physics

Ph.D. Chemistry

Ph D Chemistry

Ph.D. Botany

Ph D Botany

Ph.D. Zoology

Ph D Zoology

Ph.D. Telugu (Part-Time)

Part-Time

Ph.D. Microbiology

Ph D Microbiology

Ph.D. Commerce (Part-Time)

Part-Time

Recognition & affiliations

Authority: UGC
1

Grade: A
1

NIRF record 1

Year: 2025
1 2
Rank: 16
1 2
Category: College
1 2

NIRF record 2

Year: 2024
1 2
Rank: 14
1 2

Faculty & teaching

Faculty

Student faculty ratio: 20.7:1, calculated from 6,898 students and 334 full-time teachers (2023-24)
1 2 3
Total: 334
1 2 3
PHD count: 230
1 2 3

Name	Head
English (Aided) 1 2 3	S. Franklin Daniel 1 2 3
Tamil (Aided) 1 2 3	D. Meshak 1 2 3
Languages (Aided) 1 2 3	S. Yagna Sekhar 1 2 3
History 1 2 3	R. Venkataramanujam 1 2 3
Political Science 1 2 3	R. Sridhar 1 2 3
Public Administration 1 2 3	N. Ansuman 1 2 3
Economics 1 2 3	D. Merlin Juliet Arul Thangam 1 2 3
Philosophy 1 2 3	V. Kumari Sunitha 1 2 3
Commerce (Aided) 1 2 3	Hannah Frederick 1 2 3
Social Work (Aided) 1 2 3	D. Prince Annadurai 1 2 3
Mathematics (Aided) 1 2 3	Huldah Samuel 1 2 3
Statistics 1 2 3	Miriam Kalpana Simon 1 2 3
Physics (Aided) 1 2 3	Johanan Christian Prasana 1 2 3
Chemistry (Aided) 1 2 3	E. Iyyappan 1 2 3
Botany 1 2 3	E. Joyce Sudandara Priya 1 2 3
Zoology 1 2 3	C. Joyce Priyakumari 1 2 3

Name: Physical Education (Aided)
1 2 3

Name	Head
English Language and Literature 1 2 3	Daniel J. David 1 2 3
Languages (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	V. Jayalakshmi 1 2 3
Tamil (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	D. Samuel 1 2 3
Journalism 1 2 3	A. K. Abinesh 1 2 3
Social Work (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	Janice Shiji 1 2 3
Commerce (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	Nirmala Mohan 1 2 3
Business Administration 1 2 3	D. Armstrong Doss 1 2 3
Communication 1 2 3	Deborah Raj 1 2 3
Geography 1 2 3	S. Eswari 1 2 3

Name: Tourism Studies
1 2 3

Name	Head
Mathematics (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	Asha Thomas 1 2 3
Physics (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	T. Hannah Clara 1 2 3
Chemistry (Self-Financed) 1 2 3	S. Sahila 1 2 3
Microbiology 1 2 3	V. Mahalakshmi 1 2 3
Computer Application (BCA) 1 2 3	D. Sathiya Priya 1 2 3
Computer Science (MCA) 1 2 3	D. Minnie 1 2 3
Visual Communication 1 2 3	S. Selvaraj 1 2 3
Physical Education, Health Education and Sports 1 2 3	James Zachariah 1 2 3

Name: Psychology
1 2 3

Computer Science (Shift II)

1 2 3

Head: P. Persis Glory
1 2 3

Data Science

1 2 3

Head: E. Mahima Jane
1 2 3

Admissions · collected information

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) admissions

UG admission

merit

admission source

Applications for UG and PG programmes are submitted online through the MCC application portal; MCC states that it will not conduct offline admissions or sell paper forms. UG applicants must submit Plus Two marks, while PG applicants may apply with five-semester marks and upload semester mark sheets and supporting documents. Selection lists are published by the college and selected candidates are notified through registered mobile number and email; MCA admission requires TANCET 2026 or another Government of Tamil Nadu-recognised common entrance test. Admission source

From the sources

Hostel — sourced details

Hostel girls	Yes Source
Hostel boys	Yes Source

From the sources

Research — sourced details

Notable academic features	CBCS curriculum with interdisciplinary, general-elective and skill-based options. Source
Notable academic features	Academic Bank of Credits registration was approved on 10 December 2024. Source
Notable academic features	The college reports 59 value-added courses in 2023-24 and 77 functional MoUs, including exchange, internship and industry-academia collaboration. Source
Attendance minimum percent	75 Source
Honours or research pathways	The published regular UG structure is six semesters; no fourth-year honours or NEP multiple-exit structure was identified for 2026-27. Source

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Reach the college

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) contact details

Address	Tambaram, Chennai – 600059
Email	principal@mcc.edu.in
Website	https://mcc.edu.in

From the sources

More details

Autonomous	Yes Source
Established	1837 Source
City	Chennai Source
Official name	Madras Christian College Source
State	Tamil Nadu Source
Institution type	Government-aided Source
Also known as	MCC Source
Affiliating university	University of Madras Source
Catalogue complete	Yes Source
Department	English Source
Qualification	BA Source
Name	B.A. English Language and Literature Source
Study level	UG Source
Eligibility	Pass in Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary or equivalent; any +2 group. Source
Stated cycle	2026-27 Source
Department	Tamil Source
Name	B.A. Tamil Literature Source
Department	History Source
Name	B.A. History Source
Eligibility	Pass in Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary or equivalent; any +2 group; preference for students who studied History. Source
Name	B.A. History – Archaeology and Museology Source
Specialisations	Archaeology Source
Specialisations	Museology Source
Department	Political Science Source

FAQ

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) FAQs

How can I get admission to Madras Christian College (Autonomous)?

Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://onlinemccedu.org/appl26mccfe20onreg/.

What are the placements like at Madras Christian College (Autonomous)?

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) reports 294 students placed in 2022-23.

What courses does Madras Christian College (Autonomous) offer?

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) offers 67 programmes, including B.A. English Language and Literature, B.A. Tamil Literature, B.A. History, B.A. History — Archaeology and Museology, B.A. Political Science, B.A. Economics and others.

Where is Madras Christian College (Autonomous) located?

Madras Christian College is located at Tambaram, Chennai – 600059, Tamil Nadu, India.

Is Madras Christian College (Autonomous) recognised and accredited?

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) is affiliated to University of Madras.

Sources

Verification & sources

This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.

mcc.edu.in — Admission 2026-2027 - Welcome to MCC
mcc.edu.in · pdf — Evid.5.1.1 Management Scholarship
mcc.edu.in · pdf — Evid.5.1.1 Govt Scholarship
mcc.edu.in — History and Milestones - Welcome to MCC
mcc.edu.in — Home - Welcome to MCC
tngasa.com — Madras Christian College (Autonomous) , Chennai
mcc.edu.in — Library - Welcome to MCC
nirfindia.org — MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)
nirfindia.org — MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)
mcc.edu.in · pdf — Wp Content
mcc.edu.in — Deanery - Research and Development - Welcome to MCC
mcc.edu.in — Madras Christian College Pulicat Estuarine Biological Research Centre (MCC PEBRC) - Welcome to MCC
mcc.edu.in · pdf — Wp Content
mcc.edu.in — Faculty - Welcome to MCC
unom.ac.in · pdf — UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
mcc.edu.in — School of Continuing Education - Skill Development Centre - Welcome to MCC
mcc.edu.in — Placement Cell - Welcome to MCC
nirfindia.org · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
mcc.edu.in · pdf — Wp Content
mcc.edu.in — Admission 2026-2027 - Welcome to MCC

Last reviewed: 6 Sept 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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Madras Christian College Fees 2024-25, Courses & Admission

About Madras Christian College (Autonomous)

No management quotaat Madras Christian College (Autonomous)

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) fees

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) placements

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) gallery

Programmes & intake

B.A. English Language and Literature

B.A. Tamil Literature

B.A. History

B.A. History – Archaeology and Museology

B.A. Political Science

B.A. Economics

B.A. Philosophy

B.Com. Commerce

B.Sc. Mathematics

B.Sc. Statistics

B.Sc. Physics

B.Sc. Chemistry

B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology

B.Sc. Zoology

B.A. Journalism

B.A. History (Vocational) – Archaeology and Museology

B.S.W. Social Work

B.Com. Accounting and Finance

B.Com. Professional Accounting

B.B.A. Business Administration

B.Sc. Geography, Tourism and Travel Management

B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism

B.Sc. Microbiology

B.C.A. Computer Application

B.Sc. Computer Science

B.Sc. Visual Communication

B.Sc. Physical Education, Health Education and Sports

B.Sc. Psychology

M.A. English Language and Literature

M.A. Tamil Literature

M.A. History

M.A. Political Science

M.A. Public Administration

M.A. Economics

M.A. Philosophy

M.Com. Commerce

M.S.W. Community Development & Medical Psychiatry

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Statistics

M.Sc. Physics

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology

M.Sc. Zoology

M.A. Communication

M.S.W. Social Work (Human Resource Management)

M.Com. Computer-Oriented Business Application

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Applied Microbiology

M.C.A. Computer Application

M.Sc. Data Science

Ph.D. English

Ph.D. Tamil

Ph.D. History

Ph.D. Political Science

Ph.D. Public Administration

Ph.D. Economics

Ph.D. Philosophy

Ph.D. Commerce

Ph.D. Mathematics

Ph.D. Statistics

Ph.D. Physics

Ph.D. Chemistry

Ph.D. Botany

Ph.D. Zoology

Ph.D. Telugu (Part-Time)

Ph.D. Social Work (Part-Time)

Ph.D. Microbiology

Ph.D. Commerce (Part-Time)

Ph.D. Social Work (Part-Time)

Recognition & affiliations

Faculty & teaching

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) admissions

UG admission

No management quota
at Madras Christian College (Autonomous)