Madras Christian College (MCC) is a private college of liberal arts and sciences, located in Chennai. Founded in 1837, MCC is affiliated to Madras University and it is one of Asia’s oldest extant colleges. Madras Christian College offers more than 40 courses at the UG, PG, and Doctorate levels in the fields of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Courses at MCC Chennai are offered under 17 aided streams and 16 streams under the self-financed category. 

Admission to all UG and PG programs (Except MCA) at Madras Christian College is based on merit followed by counseling conducted by the college. MCA admissions are done through the TANCET examination followed by counselling. MCC also offers several Job Oriented Skill/ Career Development courses through its School of Continuing Education. Check Madras Christian College (MCC) Admission 2023

Madras Christian College has collaborated with more than 30 foreign universities to provide both student and faculty exchange programs. The college also has an excellent placement record. The highest salary package offered was INR 6 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 3 LPA. 

Madras Christian College Highlights

Established | Institute Type  1837 | Private
Affiliations  University of Madras 
Approved By  NAAC with an ‘A’ grade 
Recognized UGC
Courses offered  B.Sc., B.A., B.Com., M.Sc., M.A., MSW, and M.Phil.
Admission Criteria  Merit-Based and Entrance-Based 
Entrance Exam Name  TANCET 
Application Mode  Online 
Campus Area  320 Acres
Top Recruiters  Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Zoho
Official website  https://www.mcc.edu.in/

Madras Christian College Ranking

MCC is one of the Top Ranking institutes in India. Some of the recent rankings are mentioned below: 

Body/Magazine Rank Year
NIRF (College) 16 2023
NIRF (College) 17 2022
India Today’s Best ARTS Colleges 6 2022
India Today's Best Commerce Colleges  8 2022

Madras Christian College Courses

The college offers 3 UG, 3 PG, and 1 post-doctoral course. Additionally, there are also vocational courses. The important details of some of the courses are mentioned below: 

Courses Details
B.Sc

Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with PCM and a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

B.A

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10 + 2 with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

B.Com

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10 + 2 with a minimum aggregate of 50%

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

M.A

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

MCA

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: BCA with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: TANCET + Counselling

MSW

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 50% Aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

M.Sc 

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.Sc. in the concerned stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate

Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Counselling

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Madras Christian College Admissions 2024

Candidates for Undergraduate programs are selected on a Merit-Based in 10+2, while for Postgraduate programs, merit in 10+2+3 is considered. MCA admission is based on Entrance Exam i.e. TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test), conducted by Anna University. Candidates can apply in online mode. 

Madras Christian College Application Process

  • Application forms are available on the official website – mcc.edu.in
  • Select the category, stream, degree & course.
  • Fill in all the personal information as well as academic details. 
  • Review the form and click on the ‘Save’ Button.
  • Payment for the application form is through the online payment method. 

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Madras Christian College Placements 2023

MCC provides on-campus placements to its students and for practical training, it offers internship programs. It invites many reputed companies to the campus every year. The percentage of students placed in Bthe .Com stream was 90% and in the BCA stream, it was 85% in the year 2019. Some of the top recruiters of the college include: 

Deloitte SIFY Amazon TCS
Element K Cognizant Infosys Accenture
HCL Technologies Wipro IBM Standard Chartered Bank

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Madras Christian College Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by the college include: 

  • Residential Halls: MCC has a total of 6 residential halls: Selaiyur Hall, St.Thomas's Hall, Bishop Heber Hall, Martin Hall (Formerly known as the Women's Hostel), Margaret Hall ,and Barnes Hall. 
  • Miller Memorial Library: The library contains thousands of books and periodicals which are necessary for students according to their streams. MCC also provides facilities for students who are visually challenged with Books in Braille, Computers integrated with Screen Readers and the internet facilities.
  • Music: MCC is well-known for its student rock bands. Bands started by MCC students are The Mustangs, Rusty Moe, & Blacklisted. 
  • Public Spaces: There sare everal public places available such as Anderson Hall, MCC Quadrangle, Boxing Ring, International Guest House, Macphails’s Arts Centre, Sportsfields, and C.A. Abraham Pavillion. 
  • Cafeteria: When students have free time in between breaks or in free hhoursstudents visit the cafeteria to hang out. 

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Madras Christian College FAQs

Ques. Which college is a better choice, Loyola College, Chennai, or Madras Christian College? 

Ans. Both colleges provide the best education to their students. MCC offers the Best campus and Liberal Student Life, whereas Loyola College gives you the best exposure and is purely academic.

Ques. Is studying B.Sc Statistics valuable from MCC?

Ans. Yes, certainly. MCC is one of the top colleges and B.Sc. Statistics is also a very demanding field. So, studying at MCC will give you a great career option.

Ques. How is MCC for students from other states who don’t understand Tamil?

Ans. The college staff is highly cooperative and well-read in English. Students don’t face any difficulty as far as language goes as everyone is very supportive here. Yes, there are many Tamil students but a large number of Malayali, Telugu, Hindi, and northeastern students also study here.

Ques. Are there any reservations for courses? 

Ans. Reservations provided by MCC to various category students are as follows: 
Category Reservation
Open Competition  31
Backward Classes  26.5
Backward Muslim Class  3.50
Most Backward Class & Denotified Community 20
Scheduled Castes 15
Scheduled Castes (arunthathiyars) 3
Scheduled Tribes  1

Ques. What is the cut-off range for the MCA program?

Ans. The cut-off ranks for TANCET are as follows: 
Category Rank
General 39
OBC 37
SC 32
MBC 23

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Ques. Is Madras Christian College accredited by NAAC?

Ans. Yes, Madras Christian College is accredited by NAAC with “an A Grade.”

Ques. Does Madras Christian College have the approval of UGC?

Ans. Yes, Madras Christian College is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Ques. Does Madras Christian College offer part-time courses? 

Ans. No, Madras Christian College does not offer part-time courses. It only offers full-time programs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PG courses offered at Madras Christian College? 

Ans. Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for admission into PG programs

Ques. How do I get admission into the MCA program of Madras Christian College?

Ans. Candidates are required to appear for TANCET or any other entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admission into the MCA program.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for admission into Madras Christian College?

Ans. Admission into Madras Christian College is based on merit for UG courses and based one the entrance exam for PG courses.