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Madras Christian College - [MCC]

Tambaram,, India • 6000594.3(344)
VerifiedPrivate Institute (Autonomous)Estd. 1837University of Madras Chennai, ChennaiUGC
Founded
1837
Type
Private Institute (Autonomous)
Affiliation
University of Madras Chennai, Chennai
Highest Package
₹3.0 LPA
Average Package
₹2.3 LPA

About Madras Christian College - [MCC]

Madras Christian College (MCC) is a private college of liberal arts and sciences, located in Chennai. Founded in 1837, MCC is affiliated to Madras University and it is one of Asia’s oldest extant colleges. Madras Christian College offers more than 40 courses at the UG, PG, and Doctorate levels in the fields of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Courses at MCC Chennai are offered under 17 aided streams and 16 streams under the self-financed category. 

Admission to all UG and PG programs (Except MCA) at Madras Christian College is based on merit followed by counseling conducted by the college. MCA admissions are done through the TANCET examination followed by counselling. MCC also offers several Job Oriented Skill/ Career Development courses through its School of Continuing Education. Check Madras Christian College (MCC) Admission

Madras Christian College has collaborated with more than 30 foreign universities to provide both student and faculty exchange programs. The college also has an excellent placement record. The highest salary package offered was INR 6 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 3 LPA. 

Madras Christian College Highlights

Established | Institute Type  1837 | Private
Affiliations  University of Madras 
Approved By  NAAC with an ‘A’ grade 
Recognized UGC
Courses offered  B.Sc., B.A., B.Com., M.Sc., M.A., MSW, and M.Phil.
Admission Criteria  Merit-Based and Entrance-Based 
Entrance Exam Name  TANCET 
Application Mode  Online 
Campus Area  320 Acres
Top Recruiters  Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Zoho
Official website  https://www.mcc.edu.in/

Madras Christian College Ranking

MCC is one of the Top Ranking institutes in India. Some of the recent rankings are mentioned below: 

Body/Magazine Rank Year
NIRF (College) 16 2023
NIRF (College) 17 2022
India Today’s Best ARTS Colleges 6 2022
India Today's Best Commerce Colleges  8 2022

Madras Christian College Courses

The college offers 3 UG, 3 PG, and 1 post-doctoral course. Additionally, there are also vocational courses. The important details of some of the courses are mentioned below: 

Courses Details
B.Sc

Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with PCM and a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

B.A

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10 + 2 with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

B.Com

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10 + 2 with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

M.A

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

MCA

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: BCA with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: TANCET + Counselling

MSW

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 50% Aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

M.Sc 

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.Sc. in the concerned stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

Read MoreMadras Christian College Fees

Madras Christian College Admissions 2024

Candidates for Undergraduate programs are selected on a Merit-Based in 10+2, while for Postgraduate programs, merit in 10+2+3 is considered. MCA admission is based on Entrance Exam i.e. TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test), conducted by Anna University. Candidates can apply in online mode. 

Madras Christian College Application Process

  • Application forms are available on the official website – mcc.edu.in
  • Select the category, stream, degree & course.
  • Fill in all the personal information as well as academic details. 
  • Review the form and click on the ‘Save’ Button.
  • Payment for the application form is through the online payment method. 

Read More: Madras Christian College Admission

Madras Christian College Placements 2023

MCC provides on-campus placements to its students and for practical training, it offers internship programs. It invites many reputed companies to the campus every year. The percentage of students placed in Bthe .Com stream was 90% and in the BCA stream, it was 85% in the year 2019. Some of the top recruiters of the college include: 

Deloitte SIFY Amazon TCS
Element K Cognizant Infosys Accenture
HCL Technologies Wipro IBM Standard Chartered Bank

Read MoreMadras Christian College Placement

Madras Christian College Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by the college include: 

  • Residential Halls: MCC has a total of 6 residential halls: Selaiyur Hall, St.Thomas's Hall, Bishop Heber Hall, Martin Hall (Formerly known as the Women's Hostel), Margaret Hall ,and Barnes Hall. 
  • Miller Memorial Library: The library contains thousands of books and periodicals which are necessary for students according to their streams. MCC also provides facilities for students who are visually challenged with Books in Braille, Computers integrated with Screen Readers and the internet facilities.
  • Music: MCC is well-known for its student rock bands. Bands started by MCC students are The Mustangs, Rusty Moe, & Blacklisted. 
  • Public Spaces: There sare everal public places available such as Anderson Hall, MCC Quadrangle, Boxing Ring, International Guest House, Macphails’s Arts Centre, Sportsfields, and C.A. Abraham Pavillion. 
  • Cafeteria: When students have free time in between breaks or in free hhoursstudents visit the cafeteria to hang out. 

Read MoreMadras Christian College Hostel Fees

Madras Christian College FAQs

Ques. Which college is a better choice, Loyola College, Chennai, or Madras Christian College? 

Ans. Both colleges provide the best education to their students. MCC offers the Best campus and Liberal Student Life, whereas Loyola College gives you the best exposure and is purely academic.

Ques. Is studying B.Sc Statistics valuable from MCC?

Ans. Yes, certainly. MCC is one of the top colleges and B.Sc. Statistics is also a very demanding field. So, studying at MCC will give you a great career option.

Ques. How is MCC for students from other states who don’t understand Tamil?

Ans. The college staff is highly cooperative and well-read in English. Students don’t face any difficulty as far as language goes as everyone is very supportive here. Yes, there are many Tamil students but a large number of Malayali, Telugu, Hindi, and northeastern students also study here.

Ques. Are there any reservations for courses? 

Ans. Reservations provided by MCC to various category students are as follows: 
Category Reservation
Open Competition  31
Backward Classes  26.5
Backward Muslim Class  3.50
Most Backward Class & Denotified Community 20
Scheduled Castes 15
Scheduled Castes (arunthathiyars) 3
Scheduled Tribes  1

Ques. What is the cut-off range for the MCA program?

Ans. The cut-off ranks for TANCET are as follows: 
Category Rank
General 39
OBC 37
SC 32
MBC 23

Read More: Madras Christian College Cut-Off

Ques. Is Madras Christian College accredited by NAAC?

Ans. Yes, Madras Christian College is accredited by NAAC with “an A Grade.”

Ques. Does Madras Christian College have the approval of UGC?

Ans. Yes, Madras Christian College is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Ques. Does Madras Christian College offer part-time courses? 

Ans. No, Madras Christian College does not offer part-time courses. It only offers full-time programs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PG courses offered at Madras Christian College? 

Ans. Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for admission into PG programs

Ques. How do I get admission into the MCA program of Madras Christian College?

Ans. Candidates are required to appear for TANCET or any other entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admission into the MCA program.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for admission into Madras Christian College?

Ans. Admission into Madras Christian College is based on merit for UG courses and based one the entrance exam for PG courses.
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹77,200
Highest Fee
₹1,00,000
Streams
3
ScienceComputer ApplicationsCommerce
Admission
Last Date to Apply (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 31 May 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #5
Agency: India Today
Category: Science
Specializations
16 available
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹30,000
Total Fee
₹90,000
Cutoff
N/A
Geography
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Geography)
1st Year Fee
₹70,000
Total Fee
₹2,10,000
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹23,000
Total Fee
₹48,000
Cutoff
N/A
Microbiology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Microbiology)
1st Year Fee
₹88,860
Total Fee
₹88,860
Cutoff
N/A
Plant Biology And Plant Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹58,270
Total Fee
₹58,270
Cutoff
N/A
Visual Communication
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Visual Communication)
1st Year Fee
₹1,27,000
Total Fee
₹1,27,000
Cutoff
N/A
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Physical Education
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Physical Education)
1st Year Fee
₹54,000
Total Fee
₹1,62,000
Cutoff
N/A
Statistics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Statistics)
1st Year Fee
₹61,410
Total Fee
₹61,410
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computer Science)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Psychology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Psychology)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Health Education And Sports
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Health Education and Sports)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Tourism & Travel Management
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Tourism & Travel Management)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Vocational
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Vocational)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date to Apply (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 31 May 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #12
Agency: India Today
Category: Computer Applications
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
1st Year Fee
₹1,00,000
Total Fee
₹1,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date to Apply (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 31 May 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #10
Agency: India Today
Category: Commerce
Specializations
3 available
General
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
1st Year Fee
₹83,760
Total Fee
₹83,760
Cutoff
N/A
Accounting And Finance
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (Accounting and Finance)
1st Year Fee
₹83,760
Total Fee
₹83,760
Cutoff
N/A
Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (Professional Accounting)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date to Apply (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 31 May 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #5
Agency: India Today
Category: Science
Specializations
10 available
Zoology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹29,140
Total Fee
₹29,140
Cutoff
N/A
Statistics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Statistics)
1st Year Fee
₹34,660
Total Fee
₹34,660
Cutoff
N/A
Chemistry
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹31,260
Total Fee
₹31,260
Cutoff
N/A
Applied Microbiology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Applied Microbiology)
1st Year Fee
₹71,210
Total Fee
₹71,210
Cutoff
N/A
Data Science
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Data Science)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Mathematics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Political Geography
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Political Geography)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date to Apply (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 31 May 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 525
Exam: TANCET
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #12
Agency: India Today
Category: Computer Applications
Accepted Exams
TANCET2025
22 Mar 25

Admission Process

Admission to Madras Christian College - [MCC] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

TANCET
Placements & Recruiters

Madras Christian College - [MCC] Placement Details

Madras Christian College - [MCC] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Recruiters
16
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹3,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹2,31,200

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 16 recruiters
  • Amazon
  • Cognizant
  • IBM
  • Infosys
  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • TCS
  • HCL Technologies
  • KPMG
  • SIFY
  • Teach for india
  • Athenahealth
  • ABN AMRO Group
  • Element K
  • Standard Chartered Bank
Campus Facilities

Madras Christian College - [MCC] Facilities

Madras Christian College - [MCC] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Total Facilities
9
Academic Support
3
Student Life
5
  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Gym
    Campus Life

    Gym

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

P. Wilson

Principal

J. Arun Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of English

M. Samuel Jayakumar

Assistant Professor, Department of English

P. David Prabhakar

Head of the Department , Departnment of Tamil

P. George

Associate Professor, Department of Tamil

R. Venkataramanujam

Head of the Department , Departnment of History

K. Ashok

Associate Professor, Department of History

Qualification: Ph.D , UGC- NET & SLET , M. Phil. History , B.Ed , M.A. History

Contact Information

Tambaram,<br> India

Pincode: 600059

Office: 044-22390675

22396772

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