Loyola College Chennai
Ranking
#14
Courses
44+ Programs
Type
Autonomous
About Loyola College Chennai — NAAC A++, NIRF #14, Est. 1925
Why Choose Loyola College Chennai in 2026?
Key Facts about Loyola College Chennai
Established in 1925 — Jesuit private autonomous college, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
NAAC A++ | UGC College of Excellence | DST-FIST | NIRF #14 (2025).
Outlook #5 Science, India Today #8 Science, The Week #4 Science (2025).
#1 MSc Data Science among PG programmes in India (Analytics Insight, USA).
24 UG + 20+ PG programmes; Two-shift model: Aided and Self-Financed.
Aided UG: ₹17,000–₹20,000/year; Aided MSc: ₹56,280–₹61,640 total (2 years).
150+ recruiters; Highest ₹58 LPA; Median UG ₹4.08 LPA; Median PG ₹4.75 LPA (NIRF 2026).
LIAC: dual-degree with 27+ global universities including IÉSEG School of Management, France.
LIAC programme: 100% placement rate.
Notable alumni: Viswanathan Anand, P. Chidambaram, Verghese Kurien (Amul), C.K. Prahalad.
Courses Offered
Courses Wise Fees Structure
Admission Process
Visit loyolacollege.edu & Fill Application
UG: Class 12 merit-based — apply online. PG: appear for Loyola PG Entrance Test + GD/PI. Application fee: ₹150 (UG General) | ₹200 (PG General). SC/ST: processing fee only.
UG Merit List / PG Entrance
UG: merit list published; pay fee online. BSc Visual Communication: LoVAT required. PG: appear for departmental entrance exam + GD/PI.
Document Verification
Attend college with original certificates for final admission confirmation.
Pay Programme Fee & Enrol
Pay the programme fee to confirm enrolment. Aided programme students apply for scholarship simultaneously.
Documents Required
- Class 10 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Class 11 Marksheet (for UG applicants)
- Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- UG Degree Marksheets (all years — for PG applicants)
- Community Certificate — SC/ST/BC/MBC (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for scholarship and fee concession)
- Transfer Certificate from previous institution
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Valid Government-issued Photo ID
₹58 LPA
Highest Package (Reported)
₹4.08 LPA
Median UG Package (NIRF 2026)
₹4.75 LPA
Median PG Package (NIRF 2026)
100%
LIAC Placement Rate
Top Recruiters
Sector-Wise Placement Distribution
IT & Technology: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, IBM, Cognizant — Software Engineer, Analyst, Technical Trainee.
Consulting & Analytics: Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture, Genpact — Analyst, Consultant, Data Analyst.
BFSI: ICICI Bank, Goldman Sachs, American Express, S&P — Analyst, Associate, RM, Risk Analyst.
Research & Higher Studies: PhD programmes (IITs, IISc, IISERs), CSIR-NET/JRF, international research fellowships — strong pathway for science stream students.
Who Should Choose Loyola College Chennai?
NIRF Top-15 at Aided Government Rates: Shift I aided BSc and MSc at ₹17,000–₹20,000/year — one of the best price-to-quality ratios in Indian higher education.
Research & PhD Track Students: DST-FIST funded labs, dissertation from UG, research-active faculty — one of the strongest research cultures among autonomous colleges in South India.
Global Ambition Seekers: LIAC dual-degree and semester-abroad with 27+ global universities — structured international pathway at the UG/PG level.
SC/ST Students (Tamil Nadu): Processing fee only at application (₹123 UG) + TN government scholarship covering full aided course fees — effectively free of cost.
Scholarships Available
Most students in Loyola's aided programmes pay very little net — between government schemes and the low aided fee base, financial barriers are genuinely low.
Tamil Nadu SC/ST Scholarship (Adi Dravidar Welfare)
Eligible: SC/ST students — valid community certificate + family income within prescribed limit
Full tuition reimbursement for eligible SC/ST students.
BC/MBC Scholarship (Tamil Nadu Govt.)
Eligible: BC/MBC students meeting TN eligibility criteria (income threshold)
State scholarship for backward community students.
Loyola College Management Scholarship
Eligible: Merit students from financially weaker sections — shortlisted by college
College-level financial assistance for deserving students.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central Sector
Eligible: Top 20th percentile Class 12 + family income < ₹8 LPA
Central government merit-based scholarship.
Free Education Scheme (Tamil Nadu Govt.)
Eligible: Eligible SC/ST and EWS students — verified annually
Full fee waiver under TN government scheme.
DST Research Fellowship (PhD)
Eligible: PhD students in DST-FIST funded departments
Research fellowship for doctoral scholars.
Rankings & Accreditations
#14
NIRF 2025
College · 2025
#5
Outlook 2025
Science · 2025
#8
India Today 2025
Science · 2025
#4
The Week 2024
Science · 2024
#1 PG Data Science
Analytics Insight (USA)
MSc Data Science · Current
A++
NAAC
Accreditation · Current
Accreditations
99 Acres (Nungambakkam, Chennai)
Campus Area
₹1.2L–₹2.4L/year (incl. mess)
Hostel Fee
27+
Global Tie-Ups
1925 (101 Years)
Established
Hostel Amenities
- On-campus residential hostels — separate blocks for boys and girls
- Hostel fee: ₹1.2L–₹2.4L/year including mess charges
- Wi-Fi, health centre, sports complex (Al Mudaliar Trophy campus)
- Media and Design Labs — BSc Visual Communication studios, 3D animation suites
- DST-FIST funded research labs in all science departments
- One of the largest and best-equipped college libraries in South India
- LIAC — dual-degree and semester-abroad with 27+ global universities
- Cafeteria for day scholars; subsidised dining in hostels
- Nungambakkam location — close to OMR IT corridor, Chennai city centre
Hostel Fee Structure
4.5
4,500 Reviews
NAAC A++ MSc at under ₹60K total — TCS and Infosys came to campus
TANCET-based admission means everyone in the class has gone through a credible filter. The Management Studies department is well-connected to Chennai's corporate circuit. The fee — under ₹60,000 for the full MBA at a NAAC A++ college — is something no private B-school can match.
Verified Student
Department of Management Studies — Loyola College Chennai
Campus Facilities
Research Library
One of the largest and best-equipped college libraries in South India — physical and digital resources.
DST-FIST Research Labs
Government-funded research labs across all science departments.
LIAC — 27+ Global University Tie-Ups
Dual-degree, credit transfer, and semester-abroad programmes with European and US universities.
Media & Design Labs
BSc Visual Communication studios, 3D animation suites, and media production facilities.
Sports Complex
Al Mudaliar Trophy campus — football, cricket, basketball, athletics.
On-Campus Hostels
Separate boys and girls hostels — ₹1.2L–₹2.4L/year including mess, Wi-Fi, and health centre.
What's New?
Student Reviews
TANCET MBA at NAAC A++ college — under ₹60,000 total, TCS and Infosys on campus
TANCET-based admission means a credible peer group. The Management Studies department is well-connected to Chennai's corporate circuit. The fee — under ₹60,000 for the full MBA at a NAAC A++ university — is something no private B-school can match.
Verified Student
Department of Management Studies — Loyola College Chennai
What's New?
Student Reviews
TANCET MBA at NAAC A++ college — under ₹60,000 total, TCS and Infosys on campus
TANCET-based admission means a credible peer group. The Management Studies department is well-connected to Chennai's corporate circuit. The fee — under ₹60,000 for the full MBA at a NAAC A++ university — is something no private B-school can match.
Verified Student
Department of Management Studies — Loyola College Chennai
Let's Clear some doubts
Don't just pick a course. Build a career. Our AI mentor helps you navigate top universities and programs tailored to your ambitions.
NIRF #14 in College category (2025). Historically top-10 in India for most of the past decade — #8 (2024), #7 (2023), #4 (2022). Also #5 Outlook Science, #8 India Today Science, #4 The Week Science.
Explore other Colleges
Don't just pick a course. Build a career. Our AI mentor helps you navigate top universities and programs tailored to your ambitions.
