Updated on Jan 09, 2025
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Presidency College was established in 1840 by the British as the first Government College in South India lies near Marina Beach. It lies as a brick of confidence, walls of self-reliance, embedded with laurels of academic excellence and professional nuance, conglomerating to form the nucleus of Presidency College.
In 1998, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accredited the college with four stars. In March 2005 the National Assessment and Accreditation Council re-accredited the College and awarded the Grade A (85% to 90%).
The college has continued to provide and impart quality education with intellectual inputs from 26 departments in both humanities and science with UG, PG and research programmes like MPhil and Ph.D.
The college which has offered instructions at the B.A. level, started in 1911 honours classes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Sanskrit and History also provide M.A. courses.
The college prides itself on facilitating the education of around 100 visually impaired students in an inclusive setup and 200 hearing-impaired students in an exclusive setup.
Highlights
- Presidency college was established in1940 by the British as the first government college.
- The college was accredited with four stars by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 1998.
- The college provides quality education in 26 departments in both humanities and science with UG, PG and Research programs.
- The college has been offering B.Com (General) and BCA courses under shift II system exclusively for hearing impaired students with the active support of the social welfare department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
- The proposals of lord Elphinostone which were afterward known as the Fundamental Rules were approved by the members of Council and received the sanction of the Government in January 1840.
Course and fees
The college has provided and impart quality education inputs from 26 departments in both humanities and science with UG, PG and Research Programmes like MPhill and Phd.
Undergraduate Courses
| courses | specialisation | Sanctioned Students Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | History | 90 |
| Political Science | 80 | |
| Economics | 120 | |
| Tamil Literature | 40 | |
| English Literature | 40 | |
| Hindi Literature | 10 | |
| Malayalam Literature | 15 | |
| Urdu Literature | 10 | |
| Corporate Secretary Ship | 40 | |
| Commerce (Hearing Impaired Special Category) | 15 | |
| Commerce (General) | 40 | |
| Bachelor of Science | Mathematics | 96 |
| Statistics | 24 | |
| Physics | 48 | |
| Chemistry | 80 | |
| Plant Biology & Biotechnology | 48 | |
| Advanced Zoology & Advanced Biotechnology | 48 | |
| Geology | 24 | |
| Geography | 24 | |
| Psychology | 40 | |
| BCA | Computer Application (Hearing Impaired only) | 15 |
Postgraduate Courses
| Course | Subject | No.of semester | Sanctioned Students Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts | Political Science | 4 | 40 |
| Political Science | 4 | 25 | |
| Public Administration | 4 | 25 | |
| Economics | 4 | 25 | |
| Tamil Literature | 4 | 15 | |
| Sanskrit | 4 | 9 | |
| Master of Commerce | General Commerce | 4 | 16 |
| Master of Science | Mathematics | 4 | 16 |
| Statistics | 4 | 18 | |
| Physics | 4 | 18 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 20 | |
| Plant Biology & Biotechnology | 4 | 20 | |
| Zoology | 4 | 20 | |
| Geology | 4 | 16 | |
| Geography | 4 | 14 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 18 | |
| Applied Microbiology | 4 | 12 | |
| Master of Computer Science Application (MCA) | Computer Application | 6 | 23 |
| Master of Social work (MSW) | Social work | 4 | 16 |
M.Phil. ( both full-time and part time)
| Arts Faculty | English, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit. |
|---|---|
| Science Faculty | Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics and (Physics for full time). |
| Commerce Faculty | Commerce |
Non-Autonomous Courses
| Ph.D, Degree | |
|---|---|
| Arts Faculty | History, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, English, Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu. |
| Science Faculty | Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Geography and Microbiology |
| Course | Fee (Rupee) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 1295 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | 1315 |
| B.Com (CS), B.Com (General) | 1295 |
| BCA (Hearing Impaired) | 1315 |
| MA | 865 |
| MA (Public Admin) | 865 |
| M.Sc (Expect Maths) | 925 |
| M.Com & M.Sc (Maths) | 865 |
| M.Sc (Micro Biology) | 925 |
| MCA | 1415 |
| M.Phill (Arts, Commerce & Maths only) | 2215 |
| M.Phill (Science ) | 2815 |
Admission
Seeking candidates should take admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs, candidates need to meet the eligibility requirements for admission. For undergraduate courses, admission is based on the marks obtained in the 12th class examination. The criteria for postgraduate admission include the candidates' performance in their undergraduate program and meeting the eligibility criteria for the required course.
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website
- candidates should have to visit the official website of the college.
- Go through the application form and click on apply now.
Step 2: Fill the application form
- Fill out the application form, attach the required document and submit it.
- After form submission candidates' applications and documents are verified by the designed E-Scrutiny centre through e-scrutiny mode.
Step 3: pay the application fee
- After filling the application form with required documents candidates should have to pay application fee
Required documents
- High School (10+2) mark sheet and passing certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Proof of Identity
- Birth Certificate
- Passport-size Photographs
- Caste Certificate
- Bachelor's degree and certificate (for postgraduate admission)
- Master's degree and certificate
Eligibility
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.A. | 10+2 |
| B.Com | 10+2 ( commerce stream) |
| B.Sc | 10+2 (science stream) |
| B.C.A. | 10+2 (Mathematics) |
| M.A. | B.A. degree or equivalent |
| M.S.W. | B.A. degree or equivalent |
| M.Com | B.Com degree or equivalent |
| M.C.A. | B.C.A. degree or B.Sc in Mathematics/ Computer Science |
| M.Sc | B.Sc degree or equivalent |
Ranking
- Presidency College, Chennai Overall ranking by NIRF is 3 out of 200 Colleges in India in 2023.
placement
Presidency College Chennai has a placement cell that provides placement opportunities to students. They conduct all recruitment-related activities and invite companies for placement drives. During the placement 2023 of Presidency College Chennai, a total of 376 students were placed. 200 students were placed in UG 3-year courses with a median salary of Rs. 1.68 LPA. With Presidency College Chennai's median salary of Rs. 2.04 LPA, a total of 176 students were placed in PG 2-year courses. Presidency College Chennai UG 3 years placement 2023 statistics
| Total Students | 892 |
|---|---|
| Total students placed | 200 |
| Median Salary | 1.68 LPA |
Presidency College Chennai PG 2 years placement 2023 statistics
| Total students | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total students placed | 176 |
| Median Salary | Rs. 2.04 LPA |
Top Recruiters
- EY
- TATA
- Infosys
- Deloitte
- TCS
- KPMG
- Honda
- HCL
- Wipro
Scholarship
Presidency College in Chennai provides opportunities for students to access financial assistance through various scholarship programs. A certain number of Scholarship tenable for the B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MCA classes are awarded by the college council on ground of merit to the students who are need of financial help.
| Government scholarship | Every year a few scholarships are awarded by the Government to deserving students of junior classes which are ordinarily continued to the senior classes. The value of the scholarships is Rs. 20 and Rs. 24 per month tenable for 9 months in a year. |
|---|---|
| Scholarship under the excess fees income scheme | A Certain number of scholarships of value equal to half of the amount of college fees are awarded annually on grounds of merit and poverty. |
Various Scholarship sanctioned by the Director of Collegiate Education
| scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship | A fixed number of National Scholarships are sanctioned to students belonging to this state who are prosecuting their studies in 11th, 12th and professional college. |
| State Scholarship to children of school teachers | Children of school teachers are awarded scholarships provided their parental income does not exceed INR 12,000. |
| State Government Merit Scholarship Scheme | The students who secure the first place in X standard, Matriculations, AISLC., CBSE, and ASSS. examinations are awarded this scholarship irrespective of parental income. |
| Freedom Fighters Scholarships | Students whose parents have participated in the emancipation of India and have undergone three months imprisonment are eligible for the award of this scholarship scheme. |
| Children of Defense Service Personnel | Children or dependents of service personnel and ex-serviceman are awarded scholarships and fee concessions. |
| The children of repatriates from Sri Lanka | Children of repatriates from Sri Lanka Studying in colleges are awarded scholarship fee concessions subject to certain terms and conditions. |
| The children of repatriates from Burma | Children of Repatriates from Burma studying in Colleges are awarded scholarships and fee concessions subject to certain terms and conditions. |
| National Loan Scholarship | This is a merit-cum-means based scholarship. The parental income should not exceed INR 12,000. |
| Ad-hoc Merit Grant Scheme | 300 is sanctioned to students belonging to S.C / S.T. and Converted Christians and studying the first-degree course after passing Higher Secondary Examinations in the first attempt securing not less than 60% of aggregate marks. |
| Scholarship for post-matric studies in Hindi | Scholarships are awarded to students who pursue their studies in Hindi whose mother tongue is not Hindi. |
Conclusion
Presidency College was established in 1840 by the British as the first government College in South India lies near Marina Beach. The college has continued to provide and impart quality education with intellectual inputs in 26 departments in both Humanities and Science with UG, PG and Research programmes like MPhill and PhD. It has provided placement opportunities to students.
