# Loyola College

> Loyola College is a private aided autonomous college founded in 1925 in Nungambakkam, Chennai, and affiliated to the University of Madras. Its taught portfolio includes arts, sciences, commerce, computing, media and vocational programmes. Aided and self-supporting offerings have distinct entry routes, schedules and fees; programme-specific gender, subject and language conditions matter.

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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: Private
- Established: 1925
- Official website: https://www.loyolacollege.edu/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 45

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — autonomous status 2022-23 to 2031-32
- NIRF 2025 — rank 14 in the College category
- Verify: [UGC autonomous-college register, entry 1298](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list)
- Verify: [NIRF official India Rankings 2025 report, Colleges](https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2025/pdf/Report/IR2025_Report.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-english-shift-ii) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-english-shift-i) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. History](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-history-shift-i) | B.A. History | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. History](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-history-shift-ii) | B.A. History | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. French](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-french-shift-ii) | B.A. Languages | 3 years | French | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-tamil-shift-i) | B.A. Languages | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Sociology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-sociology-shift-i) | B.A. Sociology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (General)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-com-general-shift-i) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Honours](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-com-honours-shift-ii) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. (General)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-com-general-shift-ii) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-com-corporate-secretaryship-shift-ii) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-plant-biology-and-plant-biotechnology-shift-i) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-advanced-zoology-and-biotechnology-shift-i) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-chemistry-shift-ii) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-chemistry-shift-i) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-computer-science-shift-ii) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-mathematics-shift-ii) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-mathematics-shift-i) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-physics-shift-i) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-physics-shift-ii) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Statistics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-statistics-shift-i) | B.Sc. Statistics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.B.A. Business Administration](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-b-a-business-administration-shift-ii) | BBA | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.C.A. Computer Applications](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-c-a-computer-applications-shift-ii) | BCA | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Voc. 3 D Animation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-voc-3%20d-animation-shift-ii) | Bachelor's Animation & Games | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-economics-shift-i) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-a-economics-shift-ii) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Voc. Digital Journalism](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-voc-digital-journalism-shift-ii) | Bachelor's Journalism | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-visual-communication-shift-ii) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-b-sc-visual-communication-shift-i) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-english-shift-i) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. History](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-history-shift-ii) | M.A. History | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Sociology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-sociology-shift-ii) | M.A. Sociology | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Com. Commerce](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-com-commerce-shift-i) | M.Com | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-chemistry-shift-i) | M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-computer-science-shift-ii) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-mathematics-shift-i) | M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-physics-shift-i) | M.Sc. Physics | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Statistics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-statistics-shift-i) | M.Sc. Statistics | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Voc. 3 D Animation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-voc-3%20d-animation-shift-ii) | Master's Animation & Games | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-economics-shift-i) | Master's Economics | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Food Chemistry and Food Processing](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-food-chemistry-and-food-processing-shift-ii) | Master's Food Science | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Voc. Digital Journalism](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-voc-digital-journalism-shift-ii) | Master's Journalism | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-sc-visual-communication-shift-ii) | Master's Media | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Social Work](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-social-work-shift-ii) | Master's Social Work | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Social Work](https://www.studentstraffic.com/loyola-m-a-social-work-shift-i) | Master's Social Work | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- An autonomous college affiliated to the University of Madras.
- Aided and self-supporting offerings across several academic disciplines.
- Programme-specific academic, gender and language requirements are explicit.

## Things to consider

- Apply to the exact aided or self-supporting programme route.
- Women are eligible for all PG and seven specified UG titles.
- French and Tamil degrees have distinct recorded teaching languages.

## Best fit for

- Applicants comparing arts, sciences, commerce, computing and media study.
- Students whose subjects match the exact programme qualification table.
- Applicants prepared for the required screening, entrance and verification steps.

## Campus and city

The Nungambakkam campus combines academic schools, a central library, clubs, sports, student associations and service learning. The college runs separate recreation facilities for men and women. Its student council and cultural activities provide ways to participate beyond classroom study; attendance and college conduct requirements still apply.

Loyola College is at 01 Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu. This is the autonomous arts and science college affiliated to the University of Madras. Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology and Loyola College of Education are separate institutions, even though applicants may encounter related names or locations. Check the exact programme, portal, shift and awarding route before applying.

The 2026 prospectus describes service-learning, student associations, workshops, technical and cultural activities, and the Training and Placement Cell. The cell provides guidance for hands-on experience and organises communication and employability training. Programme content and any practical, laboratory, fieldwork or project requirements depend on the chosen discipline; career support and training do not guarantee a placement, salary or admission outcome.


## Hostel, food and safety

Men’s and women’s hostels admit students separately after college admission. Seats are limited, and a college offer does not guarantee a hostel place. Contact the relevant hostel administration for availability, allocation, room arrangements, included services and a complete accommodation quotation before committing.

The 2026 prospectus describes multiple campus food vendors with local, national and international cuisine. Confirm vegetarian/non-vegetarian choices, allergy requirements, individual diets and hostel meal arrangements with the selected provider or hostel administration.

The Loyola Health Centre has a general physician, staff nurse and laboratory technician on working days. The college’s conduct rules prohibit ragging, drug/alcohol use and physical or verbal mistreatment based on gender, caste or religion. Its student counselling centre offers free counselling services.

The central library offers online catalogue/e-resource access, book-bank and digital-library facilities. Student portals support attendance, internal-mark and exam records. Remedial English and subject support, mentoring and counselling services support academic participation; individual arrangements depend on assessed need.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loyola College autonomous?

Yes. UGC lists Loyola College, Nungambakkam, with autonomous status for 2022-23 to 2031-32 and University of Madras affiliation. The government’s NIRF 2025 College ranking places Loyola 14 th. A ranking is an institutional comparison, not professional programme approval or a guarantee of an individual outcome.

### Which Loyola institution does this page describe?

This page describes Loyola College, the autonomous arts and science college at 01 Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034. LIBA, Loyola-ICAM engineering and Loyola College of Education are separate institutions. LIAC twinning and LIVE vocational courses also have distinct programme and application requirements.

### Can women apply to Loyola College?

Women may apply to all postgraduate programmes. The 2026 prospectus lists seven undergraduate titles open to women: B.Sc.Visual Communication, BMM, B.A.French, B.Voc.Digital Journalism, B.Voc.3 DAnimation, B.Sc.Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, and B.Sc.Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. Other undergraduate titles are outside that published list.

### What language is used for teaching?

The college’s 3 February 2021 SSR records English for established named programmes, French for B.A. French and Tamil for B.A. Tamil. The four vocational awards use its Kaushal programme entries, cross-checked against the department’s named course set. Current programme titles continue in 2026; these dated records are not a new language policy.

### How long are regular degrees?

The current semester-system page states three years for undergraduate curricula and two years for postgraduate curricula, with two semesters each year. LIAC BBA France is a separate twinning structure with two years at Loyola and the third at IESEG in France. Certificate, diploma and research durations require their own programme information.

### How do I apply?

Use the college’s official UG or PG online application portal for the notified cycle and select the exact programme and route. Upload the qualifying marks, photograph and applicable category records, then complete payment and follow the selection communication. The college verifies originals at its notified appointment and does not accept admission donations.

### Which programmes require tests?

The 2026 notice scheduled LoVAT on 19 May 2026 for undergraduate media programmes. The prospectus also requires screening for B.Com.Accounting and Finance, B.Com.Honours and B.Com.Computer Applications. All postgraduate applicants take the college entrance test and personal interview; the 2026 on-campus PG test was 8 June 2026.

### What are the verified first-year dates?

The official June 2026 calendar says all first-year UG classes begin 24 June 2026 and I PG inaugural service/classes begin 29 June 2026. UG applications were 6–16 May 2026; PG applications 10–25 May 2026. These identify that published cycle and do not announce a future or open application window.

### Are all degrees open to any subject group?

No. Several arts degrees accept any HSC group, but economics, commerce, computing and science programmes list specific subjects. PG entries also specify the accepted prior degree: for example, M.A.Economics requires B.A.Economics and M.Sc.Physics requires B.Sc.Physics with allied Mathematics. Check the exact programme entry.

### What additional condition applies to Social Work?

Both aided and self-supporting M.A.Social Work accept any qualifying undergraduate degree, and applicants must be able to read and write Tamil. The aided route lists four specialisations including Human Rights; the self-supporting route lists three. These are specialisations within the programme, not separate admissions degrees.

### Can applicants from other states and countries apply?

The prospectus welcomes applicants from other states and countries. It requires University of Madras eligibility certificates for specified outside-state boards and other universities/foreign universities. The portals ask other-country applicants for passport and visa records; qualification equivalence, gender and programme conditions still apply.

### How should I compare the fee budget?

The 2026-27 tables show first-semester fee amounts by previous board or university, without an itemised tuition component. Request tuition and the full annual academic cost separately for the chosen aided/self-supporting route. campus logistics, meals and professional certification registration/subscription costs are separate checks; a first-semester total should not be doubled into annual tuition.

### Does college admission guarantee a campus logistics place?

No. The college explicitly says men’s and women’s campus logistics seats are limited and considered after college admission. Contact the relevant campus logistics administration about availability, room allocation, charges and meal arrangements. Campus daily living vendors offer varied cuisine, but personal dietary needs require confirmation.


## Sources

- [Official prospectus 2026-27](https://www.loyolacollege.edu/docs/pdf/Prospectus080526.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official named-programme SSR 3 February 2021](https://www.loyolacollege.edu/profile/ssr/SelfStudyReportFor4thCycleOfAccreditation.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current semester-system policy](https://www.loyolacollege.edu/admission/semester) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [June 2026 academic calendar](https://www.loyolacollege.edu/academic_calender?year=2026&month=6) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UG application portal 2026-27](https://admission.loyolacollege.edu/ugonlineapplication/application/home/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [PG application portal 2026-27](https://admission.loyolacollege.edu/pgonlineapplication/application/home/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Admission timeline 2026](https://admission.loyolacollege.edu/ugonlineapplication/application/home/eligibility/Datestoremember.jpg) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC autonomy register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NIRF 2025 official report](https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2025/pdf/Report/IR2025_Report.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current LIVE programme page](https://www.loyolacollege.edu/live/home) (checked 2026-10-25)

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