# Bharathi Women's College, Chennai

> Bharathi Women’s College is a government women’s arts and science college at No.1 Prakasam Salai in George Town, Chennai, affiliated to the University of Madras. Its current undergraduate choices include arts, sciences and commerce, with programme-specific English or Tamil sections and shifts.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1964
- Official website: https://bwc.edu.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 13

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — included under Sections 2(f) and 12B
- Verify: [UGC official college register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-english) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | ₹14,025 |
| [B.A. Historical Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-history) | B.A. History | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,025 |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-tamil) | B.A. Languages | 3 years | Tamil | ₹14,025 |
| [B.Com. Commerce](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-commerce) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹14,025 |
| [B.Sc. Botany](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-botany) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Biochemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-biochemistry) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-advanced-zoology) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-chemistry) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-computer-science) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-mathematics) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-physics) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-economics) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,025 |
| [B.Sc. Geography](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bwc-geography) | Bachelor's Geography | 3 years | English / Tamil | ₹14,151 |

## Why students choose it

- Government women’s college affiliated to the University of Madras.
- Arts, sciences and commerce with current programme and teaching-medium choices.
- Subject-specific merit admission through the Tamil Nadu government framework.

## Things to consider

- Choose the exact subject, shift and teaching-medium section.
- Meet the current DCE subject, age and category conditions.
- Confirm an itemised fee quotation for the chosen shift.

## Best fit for

- Women meeting the programme-specific school subject requirements.
- Applicants comparing regular government-college study in Chennai.
- Students prepared for merit ranking, counselling and original-document verification.

## Campus and city

The college brings together arts, science and commerce departments in George Town. Its institutional quality report describes curricular study alongside NSS, NCC, Youth Red Cross and student activities. The current government admission matrix distinguishes subject, shift and teaching medium, so applicants should select the exact course choice.

The campus is at No.1 Prakasam Salai, Chennai 600108, in the George Town/Broadway area. This is the government Bharathi Women’s College using bwc.edu.in. Bharathiar University, Bharathi educational institutions in Kallakurichi and Bharati College in Delhi have separate identities and admissions.

The college describes science laboratories, computing facilities, practical work and academic resources in its quality report. Botany and zoology resources include plant and animal specimens. Practical requirements vary by department and curriculum; academic admission does not guarantee a placement, internship or professional licence.


## Hostel, food and safety

The 2026 government college booklet lists no college or welfare hostel accommodation for this institution. Plan commuting or independently verified accommodation and confirm any later change directly with the college. Admission does not establish a hostel room or an accommodation allowance.

Meal services, mess charges and individual dietary arrangements have not been verified for these entries. Applicants who require particular food, allergy handling or medical diets should confirm arrangements directly before committing to a commute or independent accommodation.

The college’s quality report describes student welfare and institutional support mechanisms, including accessibility measures. Obtain current contacts for academic concerns, anti-ragging or complaints, and discuss individual access needs when enrolling. Institutional policies do not guarantee an individual safety outcome.

The college describes library access, academic guidance, scholarships and student committees in its quality report. It also records ramp facilities for students with disabilities. Confirm the current assistance, eligibility documents and service arrangements for your particular programme and circumstances; admission alone does not guarantee financial support.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which Bharathi college is this?

This is the government women’s college at No.1 Prakasam Salai, George Town/Broadway, Chennai, affiliated to the University of Madras. Its official domain is bwc.edu.in.

### Who can apply through these entries?

These entries cover women applying for regular domestic first-year undergraduate admission. Meet the current subject, age, category and document conditions. Overseas and lateral-entry routes require separate verification.

### Are English and Tamil sections available?

The current government matrix specifies the available medium for each subject and shift. Some degrees have both English and Tamil sections; Commerce, Biochemistry and Computer Science have English sections. Choose the precise application option.

### What is the undergraduate duration?

The listed B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. degrees have a three-year course duration. Subject, shift and medium choices do not create a separate higher award.

### Which school subjects are required?

Requirements differ by degree. Mathematics is required for Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science; Chemistry is required in the named biological-science routes. Chemistry has specified subject combinations, and Commerce requires Commerce and Accountancy.

### What age rules apply to 2026 admission?

The DCE upper age limit is 40 as on 1 July 2026. A three-year relaxation may be allowed for women and specified categories; the rules permit five years for disability/transgender categories. Do not assume automatic or cumulative relaxation.

### How are applicants selected?

Government-college admission uses the applicable school marks, subject preferences, reservation rules, rank lists and counselling. A minimum qualification or application does not guarantee a seat.

### What do the fee amounts include?

The programme fee amounts are indicative general-category references. A complete itemised quotation is needed to confirm the selected shift, compulsory charges, deposits and any extra costs.

### Is a campus logistics available?

The 2026 government booklet lists no college or welfare campus logistics accommodation. Confirm any subsequent change with the college and plan commuting or independently verified accommodation.

### Are postgraduate programmes included here?

The college lists postgraduate and research programmes separately. Their exact qualifying-degree conditions and current admission arrangements must be checked before applying; undergraduate requirements do not establish postgraduate eligibility.


## Sources

- [Official 2026 government college and UG programme booklet](https://static.tneaonline.org/docs/arts/tngasa_booklet_2026.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official 2026 DCE admission framework](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/assets/docs/2026-27%20Admission%20Guideline%20final.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official college programme directory](https://bwc.edu.in/courses-offered/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official 2022–23 institutional quality report](https://bwc.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AQAR2022-23.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC college register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Exact named programme duration and general-category fee table](https://collegedunia.com/college/16434-bharathi-womens-college-bwc-chennai) (checked 2026-10-25)

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