Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai · ChennaiPachaiyappa's College, Chennai Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is an arts, science and commerce college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1842. Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is government-aided. It is affiliated to University…
Overview
About Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is an arts, science and commerce college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1842. Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is government-aided. It is affiliated to University of Madras. Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai offers 42 programmes, 20 at undergraduate level and 11 at postgraduate level. These include B.A. History, B.A. Economics, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Tamil and B.A. English, among others. The 2026-27 prospectus lists Shift I arts, commerce and science programmes and Shift II B.Sc. Computer Science and B.C.A. programmes. The official website also identifies the institution as a government-aided college. No official 2026-27 academic calendar, faculty-strength total, student-faculty ratio, PhD total, funded-project total, MoU list or recent publication count was located. The University of Madras affiliated-college listing identifies it as an aided, non-autonomous college affiliated with the University of Madras. The college homepage presents Admissions 2026-27 as current. The University listing uses a shorter address and different office contact details; the college's own current contact page is used here. No exact NAAC cycle, CGPA, validity date, NIRF ranking, campus area, hostel figures, library volumes, transport details, or regulator approval reference was published in the reviewed official sources.
Courses & costs
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
Placements · 2023-24
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai placements
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai placements 2023-24: 92 placed.
92Students placed
College-wide placements for 2023-24: 92 students placed.
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B.A. Economics
B.A. Philosophy
B.A. Tamil
B.A. English
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Physics
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Botany
B.Sc. Zoology
B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
B.Sc. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
B.Com. Commerce
B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
B.Com. Commerce (Self-Financing)
B.Com. Accounting and Finance
B.Com. Bank Management
B.B.A
B.C.A
B.Sc. Computer Science
M.A. History
M.A. Economics
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Tamil
M.A. English
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Sc. Physics
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Botany
M.Sc. Zoology
M.Com
Ph.D. Tamil
Ph.D. English
Ph.D. Mathematics
Ph.D. Philosophy
Ph.D. History
Ph.D. Economics
Ph.D. Chemistry
Ph.D. Botany
Ph.D. Zoology
Ph.D. Commerce
Ph.D. Physics
Recognition & affiliations
- Grade
- A
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Commerce
Admissions · collected information
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai admissions
Applications are submitted online through the college application portal. UG admission is conducted through communal-roster/rank-list selection and college counselling; the official site states that UG counselling for 2026-27 commenced on 03 June 2026. Applicants selected for interview/counselling must produce the required certificates and complete fee payment.
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Notable academic features | Research programmes in Arts, Science and allied disciplines Source |
|---|---|
| Notable academic features | NCC, NSS and Youth Red Cross activities Source |
| Notable academic features | Dedicated placement support through job fairs Source |
| Notable academic features | Financial aid and scholarships for eligible students Source |
| Attendance minimum percent | 75 Source |
| Credit system | Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS); academic year divided into two semesters Source |
| Exam pattern | Continuous evaluation with two sessional tests carrying 40% of course marks and an end-semester written or laboratory examination Source |
| Grading | Ten-point grading system using GPA and CGPA Source |
| Honours or research pathways | Research programmes are offered; a specific fourth-year honours or research-track structure is not stated Source |
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Reach the college
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai contact details
| Address | 113, E.V.R. Periyar High Road, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai - 600 030 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 044-42146843 |
| Website | https://pachaiyappascollege.edu.in |
From the sources
More details
| Autonomous | No Source |
|---|---|
| Official name | Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai Source |
| Established | 1842 Source |
| Institution type | Government-aided Source |
| Affiliating university | University of Madras Source |
| Admissions open target year | Yes Source |
| Documents required | +2 mark sheet or qualifying examination marks statement Source |
| Documents required | Community certificate Source |
| Documents required | Transfer certificate Source |
| Documents required | Printed online application Source |
| Documents required | Passport-size photographs Source |
| Name | B.A. History Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Shift | Day Source |
| Qualification | BA Source |
| Department | History Source |
| Eligibility | Pass in Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary (+2) or an equivalent examination. Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Duration in years | 3 Source |
| Admission route | Merit Source |
| Name | B.A. Economics Source |
| Department | Economics Source |
| Name | B.A. Philosophy Source |
| Department | Philosophy Source |
FAQ
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai FAQs
What are the fees at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai?
Published annual fees at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai range from ₹29,000 for B.Sc. Computer Science under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹33,000 for BCA under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai?
Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://pachapplication.nlabstech.in/New-SignUp.
What are the placements like at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai?
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai reports 92 students placed in 2023-24.
What courses does Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai offer?
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai offers 42 programmes, including B.A. History, B.A. Economics, B.A. Philosophy, B.A. Tamil, B.A. English, B.Sc. Mathematics and others.
Where is Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai located?
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is located at 113, E.V.R. Periyar High Road, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai - 600 030.
Is Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai recognised and accredited?
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai is affiliated to University of Madras.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — Pachaiyappa's College — College Profile
- unom.ac.in — University of Madras — Aided Colleges
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — Pachaiyappa's College — Contact Us
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — Pachaiyappa's College — Official Homepage
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in · pdf — Pachaiyappa's College 2026-27 prospectus
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — Programmes Offered | Pachaiyappa's College
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — Pachaiyappa's College — Endowments/Scholarship page
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — PACHAIYAPPA'S COLLEGE, CHENNAI
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — PACHAIYAPPA'S COLLEGE, CHENNAI
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in · pdf — Couselling Letter
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in · pdf — Shift I Prospectus 1
- unom.ac.in · pdf — University of Madras [Estd. 1857, NAAC “A++” grade, NIRF Universities Ranking: 50] CBCS HANDBOOK 2023-2024
- pachaiyappascollege.edu.in — PACHAIYAPPA'S COLLEGE, CHENNAI
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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.