Presidency College, Chennai
- Fees / year
- ₹1,295 - ₹1,415
- Courses
- 38+
- NIRF College
- #15
- Established
- 1840
Presidency College, Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Presidency College, Chennai?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Presidency College, Chennai is ranked #15 among colleges.
What is the fee at Presidency College, Chennai?
First-year tuition at Presidency College, Chennai is ₹1,295 (Bachelor of Commerce - General) to ₹1,315 (Bachelor of Computer Applications - General) for undergraduate programmes and ₹1,415 for Master of Computer Applications - General. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Presidency College, Chennai offer?
Presidency College, Chennai offers 38 programmes in Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts.
What is the admission process at Presidency College, Chennai?
Undergraduate applicants apply online through TNGASA, the Tamil Nadu admission and counselling portal for government arts and science colleges; postgraduate applicants apply online to the college and are admitted through its rank lists and counselling (special-quota and general counselling in August for 2026).
Is Presidency College, Chennai a government or private institution?
Presidency College, Chennai is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1840. It is affiliated to Affiliated to University of Madras, Autonomous.
Which bodies approve or accredit Presidency College, Chennai?
Presidency College, Chennai lists approval or accreditation from NAAC.
Do students at Presidency College, Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 4,752 of its 4,858 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 4,752 through state and central government schemes (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Presidency College, Chennai?
4,858 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 38% 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 Presidency College, Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.