What is Presidency College - Chennai known for?
Presidency College - Chennai offers BA, BCA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCA / MCM, MCom, MSc across 23 active programme records.
Presidency College - Chennai, Chennai – 2026 Overview
public · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Presidency College - Chennai has recorded total fees from ₹865 and placement records with average packages up to ₹5 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
23Active programmes
6Student reviews
4.4Average rating
4Placement years
About Presidency College - Chennai
History and Background
Presidency college Highlights The below-given table describes the presidency college highlights Particulars Details Established 1840 Type Public (Autonomous) Accredited By NAAC Affiliated To University of Madras Courses Offered B. A., B. Com., B. Sc., BCA, M. A., M. Com., M. Phil., MCA, MSW, and Ph.D. Application Mode Offline Admission Criteria Merit-based Entrance Exam TANCET exam for MCA admissions Top Recruiters TCS Facilities Available Hostel, Library, Post office, Cafeteria Principal Dr. R. Raman Important Dates The Presidency College Chennai, important dates about MCA are given in the table below: Event Date TANCET 2023 Registration Window February 1 – February 28, 2023 TANCET 2023 Exam March 25, 2023 Presidency College Chennai Courses The Presidency College Chennai Courses are given in the table below: Course Specialisations Eligibility Selection Criteria Duration Intake B. A. Economics, History, Political Science, English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Urdu Passed class 12 examination Merit-based 3 years 405 B.Sc Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Advanced Zoology, and Advanced Biotechnology, and Mathematics Passed class 12 examination Merit-based 3 years 312 B.Com Corporate Secretaryship and Commerce Passed class 12 examination Merit-based 3 years 175 BCA - Passed class 12 examination Merit-based 3 years - M.A Economics, English, Political Science, Public Administration, Tamil, History, Sanskrit, and Telugu. Must have obtained a bachelors’ degree in the respective field Merit-based 2 years - M.Com - Must have obtained a bachelors’ degree in the commerce Merit-based 2 years - MSW Masters’ in Social Work Must have obtained a bachelors’ degree in the respective field Merit-based 2 years - MCA - Must have obtained a BCA degree TANCET Exam 2 years - M. Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology, Mathematics, and Applied Microbiology Must have obtained a bachelors’ degree in the respective field Merit-based 2 years 144 Ph.D. - Must have obtained a Master’s degree Merit-based - - M.Phil - Must have obtained a Master’s degree Merit-based 1 years -
Campus and Location
Established in 1826. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated To University of Madras Courses Offered B.
Courses and Programmes Offered
BA Programmes
- B.A English – 3 years · BA profile
- B.A English Literature – 3 years
- B.A Hindi Literature – 3 years
- B.A History – 3 years
- B.A Malayalam Literature – 3 years
- B.A Political Science – 3 years
- B.A Tamil Literature – 3 years
- B.A Urdu Literature – 3 years
BCA Programmes
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years · BCA profile
BCom Programmes
- B.Com Corporate Secretaryship (CS) – 3 years · BCom profile
BSc Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Botany – 3 years · BSc profile
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Chemistry – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Geography – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Geology – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Physics – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Psychology – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Statistics – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Zoology – 3 years
MA Programmes
- Master of Arts – 2 years · MA 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 – 3 years · MCom profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) – 2 years · MSc profile
Course Fees at Presidency College - Chennai
BA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹1,245 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
BCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BCA: ₹1,265 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
BCom Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BCom: ₹1,245 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
BSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹1,265 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MA: ₹865 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹1,415 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MSc: ₹925 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- 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 Presidency College - Chennai
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₹8 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
2023₹6 LPA
2023₹6 LPA
BSc (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
BCA (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA, Lowest ₹2 LPA.
BA (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
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: 6
- Average overall rating: 4.4/5
- Infrastructure: Not recorded
- Hostel: Not recorded
- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded
- Faculty: Not recorded
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr.R.Sabanayagam – Principal
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- times_b 2024: Rank 50 out of 100.
- itoday 2024: Rank 25 out of 186.
- itoday 2024: Rank 18 out of 211.
- itoday 2024: Rank 15 out of 167.
- itoday 2024: Rank 30 out of 229.
- itoday 2024: Rank 15 out of 167.
- cs 2024: Rank 23 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 15 out of 211.
- cs 2024: Rank 13 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 30 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 50 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 13 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 23 out of 186.
- itoday 2023: Rank 15 out of 211.
- itoday 2023: Rank 13 out of 167.
- itoday 2023: Rank 30 out of 229.
- itoday 2023: Rank 13 out of 167.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Presidency College - Chennai?
Presidency College - Chennai lists B.A English, B.A English Literature, B.A Hindi Literature, B.A History, B.A Malayalam Literature, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Presidency College - Chennai?
Recorded total fees range from ₹865 to ₹1,415. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Presidency College - Chennai?
The active programme mappings list TANCET.
How are placements at Presidency College - Chennai?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Presidency College - Chennai?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Presidency College - Chennai?
The profile contains 17 active ranking record(s), including times_b rank 50 and itoday rank 25.
What is the student rating of Presidency College - Chennai?
Presidency College - Chennai has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 6 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.