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Women's Christian College, Chennai

  • Tamil Nadu
  • 1915
  • University of Madras Chennai, NAAC Grade A+

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Overview

Women’s Christian College, was founded in 1915 with 41 students and 7 faculty members, as a result of the joint venture of 12 missionary societies of interdenominational and international nature located in England, in Canada and in USA, with a mission to provide higher education to the women of India in liberal arts and sciences. Autonomous since 1982, WCC is affiliated to the University of Madras and has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ Grade in 2019. The College was awarded the prestigious status of College with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2016, a fitting testimony to the remarkable progress made in the last century.

Facilities

  • Auditorium

  • Banks

  • Cafeteria

  • Canteen

  • Classrooms

  • Communication Centre

  • Comp Labs

  • Gym

  • Hostel

  • Laboratory

  • Library

  • Medical

  • E-Classroom

  • Swimming Pool

  • Security

  • Sports

  • Transport

  • Bus

  • Wi-Fi Campus

Highlights of Women's Christian College, Chennai

Attributes
Name Women's Christian College, Chennai
Year of Establishment 1915
Type Private
Exam Frequency Deemed to be University
Approvals & Recognitions University of Madras Chennai, NAAC Grade A+
Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, Diploma
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Email info@wcc.edu.in
Contact Details +91 04428275926
Website https://wcc.edu.in/

Programmes Offered

Shift I

Sl No

Name of the Programme leading to Degree

1

B.A. History

2

B.A. English

3

B.Sc. Mathematics

4

B.Sc. Physics

5

B.Sc. Chemistry

6

B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology

7

B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology

8

B.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics (General Stream)

9

B.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics (Vocational Stream)

10

B.Sc. Computer Science

11

B.Sc. Psychology

12

M.Sc. Applied Psychology

13

M.Sc. Home Science – Foods and Nutrition

14

M.Sc. Home Science – Food Service Management & Dietetics

15

M.Phil. Psychology

16

M.Phil. Home Science – Foods and Nutrition

17

M.Phil. Home Science – Food Service Management & Dietetics

18

Ph.D. Psychology

19

Ph.D. Home Science

Shift II

20

B.A. Corporate Economics

21

B.Sc. Visual Communication

22

B.Sc. Information Technology

23

B.Sc. Psychology

24

B.Com. General (Section A)

25

B.Com. General (Section B)

26

B.Com. Accounting & Finance

27

B.Com. Computer Applications

28

B.Com. Honours

29

Bachelor of Business Administration

30

Bachelor of Computer Applications

31

M.A. Communication

32

M.A. Human Resource Management

33

M.A. English

34

M.A. International Studies

35

M.Sc. Mathematics

36

M.Sc. Physics

37

M.Sc. Chemistry

38

M.Sc. Biotechnology

39

M.Sc. Information Technology

40

M.Sc. Computer Science & Technology (Five Year Integrated Program)

41

M.Sc. Data Science

42

M.Com. General

43

M.Phil. Biotechnology

44

M.Phil. Computer Science

45

M.Phil. Chemistry

46

Ph.D. Biotechnology

47

Ph.D. Computer Science

1. Central Government Scholarship 

Post Matric Minority Scholarship  This scholarship is offered by the Central Government to students belonging to minority communities like Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Christians etc. Scholarship is offered based on the income of the parents. Announcements are made by the Government through an advertisement in the newspaper. Students can apply online through the National Scholarship portal (NSP)

2. Government of Tamil Nadu 

  • Shift 1
    • SC/ ST Scholarship
    • BC/ MBC/ de-notified communities Scholarship
  • Shift 2
    • SC/ ST Scholarship

3.Management Scholarship 

Management scholarship is a merit cum means scholarship and it is sanctioned based on the recommendations of the department and discretion of the Principal.

4. Scranton Scholarship

5. Blue Oval Scholarship

No 4 & 5 – based on the criteria mentioned by the Donor students are chosen through a selection process. 

Applicants should submit Online Application Forms through our college website www.wcc.edu.in Please read the instructions carefully before submitting the application form online. The prospectus contains details regarding the programmes offered and eligibility requirements.

  1. All the eligible applications will be arranged according to their merit under various categories mandated by the Tamilnadu Government (Open category/ BC/ MBC/DNC/ SC/ST) and sent to the respective Departments.
  2. Departments will select eligible candidates according to merit in various categories and send it to the Scrutiny Committee.
  3. Further checks on authenticity and eligibility will be done by a 3 to 4 member Scrutiny Committee comprising senior faculty from various departments and recommended to the Admission Officers.
  4. Admission Officers will check the format and send the selected lists for display in the online portal.
  5. Simultaneously candidates will receive SMS and email. Provisional Selection Notice can be downloaded from the candidate login in our college website. If the fee is not paid online within the stipulated date, the candidate will forfeit the seat. The seat will be allocated to the candidates in the next list.
  6. Students will have to report on the registration date for certificate verification with the documents mentioned in the Provisional Selection Notice.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • A candidate may apply for any number of programmes in the Aided or Self-Financed sections.
  • Candidates applying for more than one degree programme should submit separate Application forms after making the necessary payments for each programme.
  • Candidates must provide valid and active Email ID and mobile number.
  • These should be the same for each of the programmes applied for.
    Status of successful registration will be sent ONLY through the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
  • SC/ST candidates are exempt from Application Fee.

Applications with incorrect information will be rejected.

Requests for change/correction in the Application Form shall not be entertained under any circumstances after submitting the application form.

Contact Email for admission related enquiries: admissions@wcc.edu.in

Instruction for submission of Application Form

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Application

Step 3: Upload Marks

Step 4: Upload Documents

Instruction for selected candidates to pay fees

Step 1: Download Provisional Selection Notice

Step 2: Upload Certificates

Step 3: Pay Term fees

DISCLAIMER

  • The College will not be held responsible for any consequences arising due to furnishing incorrect/incomplete details or failure to provide the required details.
  • Submitting the application does not guarantee a seat in the college.

One of the most striking features of the Women’s Christian College campus is its tree cover. Stepping through the gates of the college, any visitor to the college is undoubtedly struck by the numerous trees that line both sides of the driveway. WCC displays an astonishing diversity of trees, with more than 100 species of native and exotic trees growing in the campus. 

Facilities

  • Information Resource Centre (Library)
  • The Laura S Rockefeller Reading Room
  • The WCC Rockefeller’s Heritage Centre
  • Bank
  • Xerox Centre
  • Canteen
  • Kiosk
  • RO Plant
  • ELS Store
  • Non-Residents’ Common Room

Hostel Fees

Fees payable at the time of admission – Rs.30,250/-

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