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NIRF 2025 #16 CollegePrivate

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 1837UGC, NAAC2640 intakeUniversity of Madras, Chennai
Fees / year
₹20,000 - ₹30,000
Courses
22+
NIRF College
#16
Established
1837

About Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai

Madras Christian College (MCC) is an autonomous liberal arts and sciences college in Chennai that was founded in 1837. It has been ranked 14th overall by NIRF and 7th in the Arts category by India Today for 2024. The institution provides over 40 courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in Arts, Science, and Commerce, with B.Sc. being the flagship program. Admission to all undergraduate and graduate programs (except MCA) at Madras Christian College is based on merit, followed by college counselling. MCA admissions are made through the TANCET exam, followed by counselling. The tuition expenses for the B.Sc. degree range between INR 23 K to INR 1.27 Lakhs.

Highlights

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Established
1837
Institution type
Private
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
University of Madras, Chennai
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#16 College
Programmes
22Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities
UG fees
₹20,000 – ₹30,000 a year
PG fees
₹25,000 – ₹30,000 a year
Students enrolled
6,8982023–24
Website
mcc.edu.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

22 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of Arts [B.A]Undergraduate6₹20,000
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]Undergraduate6₹30,000
Master of Arts [MA]Postgraduate4₹25,000
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)Doctorate4₹25,000
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]Undergraduate1₹25,000
Master of Social Work [MSW]Postgraduate1₹30,000

Admission 2027

UG Admission Plus two marks are mandatory for applying. 10th and 11th standard marks will not be accepted. Candidates who have completed 12th in the previous years and other Board students who have received their mark statements can also apply. Admissions will start only after the 12th results are declared by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Kindly read the instructions and prospectus thoroughly before submitting the online application. Incomplete or applications with wrong data will be considered invalid. On successful registration of the online application and payment of the application fees, you will receive a Unique Identification Number (UIN) through SMS and E-mail to your registered mobile number and E-mail id. On completion of filing of academic details you would receive an SMS and email with Application number(s) and UIN which can be used for future reference. No offline admissions will be done in the College. Hard Copies of the application form will not be sold in the College. No free applications will be given for Self-Financed Courses and PG Courses. PG Admission Candidates can apply with five-semester marks. Candidates need to upload semester mark sheets and relevant documents while applying online. PG Applicants must apply using Result Published login ( Don't use Awaiting Result login) PG applicants don't have a provision for updating their marks later. Marks, once entered, cannot be changed or updated.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

45.5%

of students reimbursed

3,138

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 3,138 of 6,898 students at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai (45.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai is ranked #16 among colleges.

What is the fee at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai?

First-year tuition at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai is ₹20,000 (Bachelor of Arts [B.A] - Economics) to ₹30,000 (Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] - Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology) for undergraduate programmes and ₹25,000 (Master of Arts [MA] - History) to ₹30,000 (Master of Social Work [MSW] - Community Development & Medical Psychiatry) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai offer?

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai offers 22 programmes in Science, Commerce and Arts & Humanities, including Bachelor of Science [B.Sc], Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy), Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], Master of Social Work [MSW], Bachelor of Arts [B.A] and Master of Arts [MA].

What is the admission process at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai?

UG Admission Plus two marks are mandatory for applying. 10th and 11th standard marks will not be accepted. Candidates who have completed 12th in the previous years and other Board students who have received their mark statements can also apply. Admissions will start only after the 12th results are declared by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Is Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai a government or private institution?

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1837. It is affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai.

Which bodies approve or accredit Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai?

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 3,138 of its 6,898 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 2,963 through state and central government schemes, 106 by the institution and 69 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai?

6,898 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 52.5% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 28 September 2026.

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