What is Ethiraj College for Women known for?
Ethiraj College for Women offers BA, BBA / BBM / BBS, BCA, BCom, BSc, MA, MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MCom, MSc, P.hd across 40 active programme records.
Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai – 2026 Overview
public · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Ethiraj College for Women has recorded total fees from ₹75,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹4 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
40Active programmes
18Student reviews
3.8Average rating
5Placement years
About Ethiraj College for Women
History and Background
Ethiraj College for Women was established in the year 1948 by Shri. V.L. Ethiraj in Chennai. It is affiliated with the Univesity of Madras and provides UG and PG courses in Arts (BA, MA ), Science ( B.Sc, M.Sc) , Commerce ( B.Com, M.Com ), Management ( BBA, MBA ), and IT ( BCA, MCA ) across various specializations. These courses are offered as both aided and self-supporting. The Ethiraj College for Women Placements: UG students got a median salary of 3 LPA in 2023. with around 2049 eligible students , and 676 secured placements. College admission is based on merit and students need to have good scores in TANCET for MBA/PGDM courses. The College has been ranked 79th by NIRF 2024 . The college includes all the modern facilities like hostels, research centers, and a vast library . With its academics, extracurriculars, and social responsibility the college continues to live up to the legacy of empowering women through leadership and success . Ethiraj College for Women Highlights Particular Detail Established | Institute Type 1948 | Public (Autonomous) Affiliated to University of Madras Approved by UGC Accredited By NAAC Admission Mode Online & Offline Courses Offered UG - BA , B. Com , B. Sc , BCA , BBA PG - MBA , MCA , M. Sc , M. Com , MA Admission Criteria Merit-based & Entrance Test Entrance Accepted TANCET Top Recruiters Deloitte, EY, Wipro, HCL, Citi Bank, Odessa, RBS, CTS, Infosys, TCS, State Street, Ford Campus Area 9 acres campus Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports Official Website https://www.ethirajcollege.edu.in/ Ethiraj College for Women Courses Ethiraj College for Women offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D programs. At the UG level, it offers BA, BSc, B.Com, BCA, and BBA. At the postgraduate level, it offers MA, M.sc, MBA, MCA, M.Com and M.Phil courses. Ethiraj College for Women also offers Ph.D. courses. UG Courses Course Specializations Duration Eligibility Selection Criteria Category BA English, History, Tourism & Travel Management 3 years 10+2 in any discipline Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting B.Sc. Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Service Management, Botany 3 years 10+2 (Science stream) Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting B.Com Corporate Secretaryship, Commerce 3 years 10+2 Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting BCA - 3 years 10+2 Merit-based Self-Supporting BBA - 3 years 10+2 Merit-based Self-Supporting PG Courses Course Specializations Duration Eligibility Selection Criteria Category MA English, History, Business Economics, Economics, Human Rights, Human Resource Management 2 years Bachelor's Degree Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting M.Sc. Food and Nutrition, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Botany 2 years Graduate from Science stream Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting MBA - 2 years Bachelor's Degree TANCET Self-Supporting MCA - 3 years Any degree with Mathematics or Statistics at 10+2 level TANCET Self-Supporting M.Com. - 2 years Bachelor's Degree Merit-based Aided & Self-Supporting
Campus and Location
Established in 1948. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. No. 70, Ethiraj Salai , Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated with the Univesity of Madras and provides UG and PG courses in Arts (BA, MA ), Science ( B.
Courses and Programmes Offered
BA Programmes
- B.A Business Economics – 3 years – For B.A in any branch, the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education. · BA profile
- B.A English – 3 years – For B.A in any branch, the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education.
- B.A History – 3 years – For B.A in any branch, the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education.
- B.A Tourism and Travel Management – 3 years – For B.A in any branch, the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education.
BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination from a recognized board of education. · BBA / BBM / BBS profile
BCA Programmes
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years – To be eligible for admission in BCA in the college, the candidate should have passed class 12 examination from a recognized board of education. · BCA profile
BCom Programmes
- B.Com Accounting & Finance – 3 years – The Candidates who have passed class 12 examination with commerce are eligible for admission in B.Com in the college. · BCom profile
- B.Com Corporate Secretaryship (CS) – 3 years – The Candidates who have passed class 12 examination with commerce are eligible for admission in B.Com in the college.
BSc Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Bio Technology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject. · BSc profile
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Computer Science – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics and computer application – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Nutrition and Dietetics – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Physics – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Psychology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Visual Communication – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
- BSc Biology – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject.
MA Programmes
- Master of Arts Economics – 2 years – The students should be a Graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University. · MA profile
- Master of Arts English – 2 years – The students should be a Graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.
- Master of Arts Tamil – 2 years – The students should be a Graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University.
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years – The Candidate should be a graduate in any Discipline from a recognized college or University. · MBA / PGDM profile
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level · MCA / MCM profile
MCom Programmes
- Master of Commerce – 2 years · MCom profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Applied Microbiology – 2 years · MSc profile
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Bio Chemistry – 2 years
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Chemistry – 2 years
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Food Nutrition – 2 years
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Mathematics – 2 years
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Physics – 2 years
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Zoology – 2 years
P.hd Programmes
- M.P.hil Commerce – 3 years · P.hd profile
- M.P.hil Economics – 3 years
- M.P.hil English – 3 years
- M.P.hil History – 3 years
- M.P.hil Zoology – 3 years
- Ph.D. (Full Time) Economics – 3 years
- Ph.D. (Full Time) English – 3 years
- Ph.D. (Full Time) History – 3 years
- Ph.D. (Full Time) Zoology – 3 years
Course Fees at Ethiraj College for Women
BA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹75,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹77,344 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- BA: For B.A in any branch, the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board of education..
- BBA / BBM / BBS: The candidate should have passed class 12 examination from a recognized board of education..
- BCA: To be eligible for admission in BCA in the college, the candidate should have passed class 12 examination from a recognized board of education..
- BCom: The Candidates who have passed class 12 examination with commerce are eligible for admission in B.Com in the college..
- BSc: The candidate should have passed class 12 examination with science as a subject..
- MA: The students should be a Graduate in the relevant subject from a recognized college or University..
- MBA / PGDM: The Candidate should be a graduate in any Discipline from a recognized college or University..
- MCA / MCM: A pass in a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Mathematics as one of the subjects either in the degree level or in the +2 level.
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Ethiraj College for Women
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: TANCET.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2023₹4 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
2023₹7 LPA
2023₹7 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
BSc (2023): Highest ₹4 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
BBA / BBM / BBS (2023): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
BA (2023): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
BCom (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
Top Recruiters
CTS SMC, goldman sachs, HCL Technologies, TCS, Wipro and others (5 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 18
- Average overall rating: 3.8/5
- Infrastructure: 3.9/5
- Hostel: 3.6/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.4/5
- Faculty: 4.1/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. Jothi Kumaravel – Principal
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- itoday 2024: Rank 52 out of 186.
- itoday 2024: Rank 46 out of 211.
- itoday 2024: Rank 33 out of 167.
- itoday 2024: Rank 57 out of 229.
- itoday 2024: Rank 31 out of 211.
- itoday 2024: Rank 33 out of 167.
- itoday 2024: Rank 31 out of 211.
- cs 2024: Rank 52 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 46 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 33 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 57 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 33 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Ethiraj College for Women?
Ethiraj College for Women lists B.A Business Economics, B.A English, B.A History, B.A Tourism and Travel Management, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and other programmes.
What are the fees at Ethiraj College for Women?
Recorded total fees range from ₹75,000 to ₹77,344. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Ethiraj College for Women?
The active programme mappings list TANCET.
How are placements at Ethiraj College for Women?
Placement records are available for 5 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Ethiraj College for Women?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹3 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Ethiraj College for Women?
The profile contains 14 active ranking record(s), including itoday rank 52 and itoday rank 46.
What is the student rating of Ethiraj College for Women?
Ethiraj College for Women has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 18 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.