Which Pachaiyappa’s College is this?

This is the Chennai institution on E.V.R. Periyar High Road, established in 1842 and affiliated to the University of Madras. Pachaiyappa’s College for Men in Kanchipuram and other colleges managed by the Trust have separate identities and admission material.

The state granted the Chennai college co-educational status through its June 2026 government order. The current prospectus also explicitly identifies postgraduate study as co-educational. Older men-only undergraduate wording should not be treated as the current universal rule.

What is needed for BA Tamil?

The current prospectus requires a pass in the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary examination or an equivalent examination recognised by the University of Madras. Complete the college’s selection process and original-document checks.

What is needed for these postgraduate degrees?

The prospectus requires a three-year BA, BSc or BCom degree with the subject concerned as the main. Economics applicants therefore need the Economics main-subject route, and Tamil applicants should confirm acceptance of the qualifying Tamil main subject.

Which teaching language is verified?

The college’s named AISHE programme return records Tamil for BA Tamil, MA Tamil and MA Economics. These records support the listed Tamil routes; they do not guarantee an English-only section. Confirm current teaching arrangements before enrolment.

When do classes begin?

A verified first-year teaching-start month is not established for these exact entries. Counselling dates are separate from academic commencement. Follow the college’s applicable admission, selection and reporting notices.

What do the displayed fees include?

The amount is the isolated tuition component. Admission, special and university charges remain additional. The government UG tuition waiver does not make the whole programme free; confirm the complete payable quote before payment.

Are there PG tuition waivers?

The current prospectus states a tuition waiver for SC/ST postgraduate students. Category verification and all other applicable charges remain separate. This is not a blanket waiver of every programme expense.

How do applications work?

Use the official online portal, enter academic details, choose an eligible programme and pay its application charge. Check rank lists and SMS or email for interview or selection instructions and attend with the printed application and required records.

What documents are required?

The portal asks for the printed application, three passport-size photographs, marks statement, Community Certificate and Transfer Certificate. Postgraduate applicants should prepare their qualifying-degree records; a degree from another university requires the Madras provisional eligibility certificate stated by the college.

Is campus logistics accommodation guaranteed?

No. The college describes a men’s campus logistics and explicitly says a college place does not create a right to campus logistics accommodation. Female students are offered guidance for nearby paying-guest options; confirm availability, terms and charges separately.

Can overseas applicants use these entries?

These entries verify the domestic regular aided route. Overseas and NRI admission conditions, qualification treatment and fee categories have not been established here. Obtain the college’s exact category confirmation before relying on an international route.

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Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai: Programs & Courses

All programs at Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai — course duration, medium of instruction, annual intake, and official program details.

Written by Students Traffic Research Team·Updated On: 25 Oct 2026

Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai campus overview

Pachaiyappa's College, ChennaiChennai, IndiaB.A. Languages · Private₹0/yrUGC — included under Section 2(f) and 12 B

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Programs at this university

B.A. Tamil — Aided (Shift I)

Details

Indian students: ₹0
Duration: 3 years
Medium: Tamil

M.A. Tamizhiyal — Aided (Shift I)

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Indian students: ₹500
Duration: 2 years
Medium: Tamil

M.A. Economics — Aided (Shift I)

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Indian students: ₹500
Duration: 2 years
Medium: Tamil

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