# Queen Mary’s College, Chennai

> Queen Mary’s College is a government women’s college on Kamarajar Salai in Chennai, affiliated to the University of Madras. Established in 1914, it offers arts, science, commerce and postgraduate study. Its current seat matrices distinguish programme, shift and teaching medium; check each choice before applying.

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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: 1914
- Official website: https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 38

## Recognition and approvals

- University of Madras — affiliated government college
- NIRF 2025 — rank 62 in the College category
- Verify: [University of Madras official affiliated government college list](https://www.unom.ac.in/index.php?route=colleges%2Fgovernment)
- Verify: [Official NIRF 2025 College ranking](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/CollegeRanking.html)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-english-shift-ii-em) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-english-shift-i-em) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Historical Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-historical-studies-shift-i-tm) | B.A. History | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Historical Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-historical-studies-shift-i-em) | B.A. History | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Historical Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-historical-studies-shift-ii-em) | B.A. History | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Historical Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-historical-studies-shift-ii-tm) | B.A. History | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-tamil-shift-ii-tm) | B.A. Languages | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-tamil-shift-i-tm) | B.A. Languages | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Sociology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-sociology-shift-i-em) | B.A. Sociology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Sociology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-sociology-shift-ii-em) | B.A. Sociology | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-com-general-shift-ii-em) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-com-general-shift-i-em) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-com-corporate-secretaryship-shift-ii-em) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-com-corporate-secretaryship-shift-i-em) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Biochemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-biochemistry-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Botany](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-botany-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Botany](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-botany-shift-i-tm) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Zoology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-zoology-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Zoology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-zoology-shift-i-tm) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-chemistry-shift-i-tm) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-chemistry-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-computer-science-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-computer-science-shift-ii-em) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-mathematics-shift-i-tm) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-mathematics-shift-ii-em) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-mathematics-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-physics-shift-i-em) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-physics-shift-i-tm) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-economics-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-economics-shift-ii-em) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-economics-shift-i-tm) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Geography](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-geography-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Geography | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Geography, Tourism & Travel Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-geography-tourism-travel-management-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Geography | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Geography](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-geography-shift-i-tm) | Bachelor's Geography | 3 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. Indian Music](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-a-indian-music-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Music | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Home Science – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-home-science-clinical-nutrition-dietetics-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Nutrition | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-home-science-nutrition-food-service-management-dietetics-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Nutrition | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Physical Education, Health Education & Sports](https://www.studentstraffic.com/qmc-b-sc-physical-education-health-education-sports-shift-i-em) | Bachelor's Physical Education | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Government women’s college affiliated to the University of Madras.
- Degree, shift and teaching-medium choices specified in a current college seat matrix.
- Arts, science and commerce options with programme-specific subject requirements.

## Things to consider

- Select the exact programme, shift and medium.
- Check current DCE age and subject rules.
- Request tuition and compulsory charges separately.

## Best fit for

- Women meeting the published programme, age and subject conditions.
- Students comparing regular public-college study in Chennai.
- Applicants prepared for merit ranking, counselling and original-document verification.

## Campus and city

The Mylapore campus faces the Marina area and brings together academic departments, student activities and shared campus facilities. The college lists clubs, sports, extension work and student support services. Shift and teaching-language choices form part of admission planning and should be checked for the selected degree.

The college is on Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004, Tamil Nadu, near the Marina waterfront. This is Queen Mary’s College, Chennai, using queenmaryscollege.edu.in and affiliated to the University of Madras. Queen Mary University of London and similarly named colleges elsewhere have separate identities and admissions.

Science and applied departments describe laboratories, practical assessment and academic activities alongside their theory courses. Geography, Home Science and computing degrees have different departmental requirements. Check the current curriculum and opportunities for this exact award; admission does not guarantee an internship, placement or professional licence.


## Hostel, food and safety

Hostel accommodation follows a separate process through the Deputy Warden after academic admission. An academic offer does not establish a room. Confirm current availability, residence rules, deposits, mess charges, reporting arrangements and the complete accommodation budget before accepting a place.

Hostel and meal costs require separate confirmation from academic fees. Specific dietary provision, allergy handling and individual medical diets have not been verified. Discuss meal options, included services and personal dietary requirements with the hostel before committing to accommodation.

The college lists anti-ragging, student support and welfare mechanisms. Obtain current reporting contacts and residence procedures when enrolling. Institutional policies do not establish a safety outcome or replace personal accessibility, health and emergency planning.

The college lists a resource centre for visually challenged students, academic support, library services and financial-assistance information. Check the assistance available for your degree and individual needs, required certificates and application cycle. A category or admission offer alone does not guarantee an award or service.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which Queen Mary’s institution is this?

This is the government women’s college on Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, affiliated to the University of Madras. Queen Mary University of London and colleges with similar names elsewhere have separate admissions.

### Who can use these entries?

These offerings cover women through the verified regular domestic first-year UG route. Meet the exact subjects, current DCE age conditions, category requirements and original-document checks. Foreign and lateral-entry routes need separate verification.

### How do the language sections work?

The current college seat matrix identifies a teaching medium for each programme and shift. English and Tamil sections are separate admission choices. Select the exact route; a course title or a foundation-language subject alone does not establish teaching medium.

### What age rules apply in 2026?

The dated 2026 DCE rules state an upper age limit of 40 as on 1 July 2026, with specified category relaxations:3 years may be allowed for women/listed categories,5 years for disability/transgender categories. Do not assume automatic or cumulative relaxation; confirm category assessment with the college.

### Which school subjects are needed?

Requirements vary. Mathematics is required for Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science; Chemistry is required in specified biological-science routes. Commerce requires Commerce and Accountancy. Some degrees have academic/vocational allocations and language-subject priorities. Read the exact programme conditions.

### When did first-year UG orientation take place?

The verified 2026–27 baseline is July: the official college notices schedule first-year UG orientation on 16,17 and 20 July 2026, with department orientations also in July. These records identify orientation, not an independently verified universal first teaching day or a future application window.

### Are annual tuition fees confirmed?

The current first-year UG fee sheet itemises admission, verification, laboratory, special and other charges but does not separately identify annual tuition. This omission is not treated as NIL tuition. Request an itemised quote for the exact programme, shift and qualifying-board category.

### How are applications selected?

Follow the notified government admissions process and college rank lists. DCE rules rank the appropriate qualifying subject components and apply programme priorities and government reservation. Attend the scheduled counselling with originals and complete the admission payment if selected.

### What documents are needed?

The college lists mark statements, transfer, community where applicable, conduct and medical certificates, passport photographs and attested copies. Bring original proof for a special quota or relaxation claim and obtain recognised-equivalence documentation when required.

### Are PG courses included?

The college currently lists postgraduate programmes and publishes their seat matrix and fees. These UG entries do not establish a first-year PG intake or every degree-specific PG qualification; postgraduate routes remain separately under research.

### Is campus logistics accommodation guaranteed?

campus logistics accommodation requires a separate application to the Deputy Warden after general admission. Confirm availability, residence rules, deposits, meal arrangements costs and reporting requirements before planning to live on campus.


## Sources

- [Official 2026–27 UG seat matrix](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/assets/docs/UG%20Shift%20I%20and%20II%20Seat%20Matrix%202026-2027.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official 2026–27 PG seat matrix](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/assets/docs/PG%20Seat%20Matrix%202026-2027.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official 7 May 2026 DCE admission guidelines](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/assets/docs/2026-27%20Admission%20Guideline%20final.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official 2026–27 UG fees](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/assets/docs/UG%20FEE.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official January 2025 SSR](https://drive.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/api/v1/file-entries/16181?password=null&shareable_link=614&thumbnail=) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Officialfirstyear UGorientation 16 July 2026](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/public/images/notifications/files/12:41:20amWhatsAppImage2026-07-15at8.14.13PM.jpeg) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official college admissions](https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/admission) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [University of Madras government affiliation list](https://www.unom.ac.in/index.php?route=colleges%2Fgovernment) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NIRF 2025 College category](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/CollegeRanking.html) (checked 2026-10-25)

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