# Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai

> SDNB Vaishnav College for Women is an autonomous college in Chromepet, Chennai, founded in 1968 and affiliated to the University of Madras. It offers aided and self-financing study across arts, sciences, computing, commerce, management and vocational subjects. Requirements and shifts vary by programme.

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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: 1968
- Official website: https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 49

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — autonomy recorded for 2019–2020 to 2028–2029
- UGC — included under Sections 2(f) and 12B
- Verify: [UGC official autonomous-college register, row 1311](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list)
- Verify: [UGC official college register, row 13464](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-english-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.A. History and Tourism — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-history-and-tourism-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.A. History | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Computer Applications — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-computer-applications-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹60,999 |
| [B.Com. Professional Accounting — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-professional-accounting-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹60,000 |
| [B.Com. Information System Management — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-information-system-management-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹60,999 |
| [B.Com. General — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-general-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Fintech and Artificial Intelligence — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-fintech-and-artificial-intelligence-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Accounting and Finance — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-accounting-and-finance-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Banking and Insurance Management — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-banking-and-insurance-management-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹60,000 |
| [B.Com. General — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-general-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-corporate-secretaryship-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Honours — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-honours-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. Accounting and Finance — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-accounting-and-finance-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Com. General — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-com-general-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Com | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-plant-biology-and-plant-biotechnology-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | ₹14,460 |
| [B.Sc. Chemistry — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-chemistry-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Chemistry | 3 years | English | ₹14,460 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science with Cognitive Systems — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-with-cognitive-systems-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹63,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | ₹63,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-computer-science-with-data-science-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-mathematics-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | ₹42,999 |
| [B.Sc. Physics — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-physics-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Physics | 3 years | English | ₹45,000 |
| [B.Sc. Statistics — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-statistics-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Sc. Statistics | 3 years | English | ₹14,460 |
| [B.Voc. Travel and Tourism — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-voc-travel-and-tourism-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | B.Voc. | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [BBA Digital Marketing and Business Analytics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bba-digital-marketing-and-business-analytics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | BBA | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [BBA — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bba-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | BBA | 3 years | English | ₹57,000 |
| [BCA — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bca-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | BCA | 3 years | English | ₹63,000 |
| [B.A. Economics — Aided Aided day programme](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-a-economics-aided-aided-day-programme-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Bachelor's Economics | 3 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Home Science — Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-home-science-clinical-nutrition-and-dietetics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Bachelor's Home Science | 3 years | English | ₹61,500 |
| [B.Sc. Home Science — Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-home-science-nutrition-food-service-management-and-dietetics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Bachelor's Home Science | 3 years | English | ₹61,500 |
| [B.Sc. Visual Communication — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-visual-communication-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | ₹72,000 |
| [B.Sc. Psychology — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/b-sc-psychology-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Bachelor's Psychology | 3 years | English | ₹63,000 |
| [M.A. English — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-english-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Tamil — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-tamil-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.A. Linguistics | 2 years | Tamil | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Com. Accounting and Finance — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-com-accounting-and-finance-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Com | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Com. General — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-com-general-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Com | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-plant-biology-and-plant-biotechnology-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Chemistry — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-chemistry-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 years | English | ₹54,000 |
| [M.Sc. Computer Science — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-computer-science-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | ₹63,000 |
| [M.Sc. Applicable Mathematics — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-applicable-mathematics-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 years | English | ₹41,500 |
| [M.Sc. Physics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-physics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Physics | 2 years | English | ₹41,500 |
| [M.Sc. Biostatistics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-biostatistics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | M.Sc. Statistics | 2 years | English | ₹41,500 |
| [M.A. Economics — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-economics-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Master's Economics | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.A. Human Resource Management — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-a-human-resource-management-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Master's HRM | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Home Science — Food Science Nutrition and Dietetics — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-home-science-food-science-nutrition-and-dietetics-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Master's Home Science | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Counseling Psychology — Self-financing Shift II](https://www.studentstraffic.com/m-sc-counseling-psychology-self-financing-shift-ii-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Master's Psychology | 2 years | English | ₹52,000 |
| [Master of Social Work — Self-financing Shift I](https://www.studentstraffic.com/master-of-social-work-self-financing-shift-i-sdnb-vaishnav-college-for-women-chennai) | Master's Social Work | 2 years | English | ₹39,000 |

## Why students choose it

- Autonomous women’s college affiliated to the University of Madras.
- Aided and self-financing regular routes with exact subject requirements.
- Broad undergraduate and postgraduate academic portfolio.

## Things to consider

- Choose the exact funding category, degree and shift.
- Obtain an itemised current fee quote before accepting a place.
- Some newly advertised awards remain subject to university affiliation.

## Best fit for

- Women who meet the verified domestic academic route.
- Applicants comparing regular arts, science, commerce and computing study in Chennai.
- Students prepared for programme-specific selection and document checks.

## Campus and city

The college describes science and computing laboratories, library resources, digital learning facilities, sports, gym facilities and student clubs. Aided and self-financing programmes have different academic arrangements and shifts. Students should confirm their actual timetable and compulsory academic activities for the selected award.

The college is in Chromepet, Chennai. Compare daily commuting with the separately allotted campus-hostel option, allowing for the programme’s actual shift and practical sessions. Budget accommodation, food, local travel and personal expenses separately from college charges.

Programme descriptions include projects, laboratory study, field visits, internships and industry-related activities according to discipline. Management and social-work study describe field exposure, while science and computing routes have their own practical components. Review the exact curriculum before applying; a course title or collaboration does not guarantee employment or a professional practice entitlement.


## Hostel, food and safety

The current prospectus describes on-campus hostel accommodation allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. A separate hostel application is required, and management decides allotment. A college admission does not guarantee a hostel place. Obtain current eligibility, room availability, residence conditions and charges before relying on campus accommodation.

The current hostel section describes meals as part of its residential arrangements. Confirm the current menu, meal charges, timings and any allergy or individual dietary needs directly with the hostel. No particular cuisine or specialist diet is guaranteed by this entry.

The college publishes anti-ragging rules and student-conduct procedures. The current prospectus describes an on-campus medical facility, first aid and healthcare support, along with counselling. Obtain current emergency contacts and grievance procedures during admission; listed facilities do not guarantee an individual safety outcome.

The prospectus describes academic and emotional counselling, career guidance, library access, student-service bodies, clubs and sports. Scholarship or free-education schemes have separate eligibility and selection rules; admission alone does not establish a financial award. Confirm programme-specific accessibility and support arrangements before enrolling.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which institution is this?

This is Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women in Chromepet, Chennai, founded in 1968 and affiliated to the University of Madras. Other Vaishnav colleges have separate identities and admissions.

### Who do these entries cover?

The verified route covers women applying through regular domestic college admission. Programme-specific subjects or qualifying degrees and selection rules apply. Overseas conditions are not verified here and are not declared universally prohibited.

### How do aided and self-financing offerings differ?

They are separate funding categories with programme and shift distinctions. The same degree title may have more than one offering. Select the exact route when applying and request its own charges and timetable.

### How long are the supported programmes?

Undergraduate programmes are three years and postgraduate programmes two years. The B.Com. Honours name is not treated as a four-year award. Confirm the selected programme’s current curriculum and assessment requirements.

### Which school subjects are required?

Requirements differ by programme. Computing routes specify Mathematics or their exact listed alternatives; commerce awards have named commerce and accountancy combinations. Aided science degrees have their own science-subject conditions. Use the exact offering requirements.

### What are the postgraduate entry conditions?

Each degree lists its own qualifying award. For example, Computer Science accepts B.Sc. Computer Science or BCA, Biostatistics accepts Statistics or Mathematics, and Social Work accepts undergraduate degrees across disciplines. University recognition checks apply.

### Which programmes have written examinations?

The current eligibility document marks Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, BBA Digital Marketing and Business Analytics, and B.Com. Fintech and Artificial Intelligence for college written examinations. Follow the exact selection notice.

### Which teaching language is recorded?

English is recorded for the supported programmes except M.A. Tamil, whose named institutional postgraduate record specifies Tamil. Current undergraduate English-medium scope and the dated named programme records are used carefully; confirm classroom arrangements before enrolment.

### When does first-year study begin?

The college published 20 July 2026 for first-year postgraduate commencement. This is a dated published schedule, not a promise of a future window. An unverified undergraduate teaching-start month is omitted; follow current admission and reporting notices.

### How are fees provided?

The current prospectus says detailed charges are provided at admission and payable through the notified college process. Obtain an itemised quote for the exact degree, funding category and shift. campus logistics, meals and living expenses are separate; aided status alone is not treated as zero tuition.

### Which documents are required?

Prepare the qualifying marks or degree records, Transfer and Conduct Certificates and applicable income and community records. Specified school boards, other states and other universities may require University of Madras eligibility or migration documents. Follow the exact admission checklist.

### Is campus logistics accommodation guaranteed?

No. The prospectus describes a separate campus logistics application and first-come, first-served allotment decided by management. Confirm availability, eligibility, charges, residence conditions and meal arrangements directly before planning to stay on campus.


## Sources

- [Official aided source](https://cdnm.heyzine.com/files/uploaded/v3/5f6bc6c24c38493304bb62396afbceb0f13f6712.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official sf source](https://cdnm.heyzine.com/files/uploaded/v3/3879d85265377ec75984f8fe469134d5f27774c5.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official eligibility source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/updated%20SFS26-27.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official ssr source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pre-qualifier-1.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official programmes source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/programmes-offered/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official application source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/admissions-prospectus/prospectus/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official pgstart source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/news/college-begins-for-pg-i-year-on-20-7-2026/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official eoa source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EOAReport26-27.PDF) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official ugc source](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official autonomy source](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Official oldsf source](https://www.sdnbvc.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Prospectus-Eve-2025-26.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)

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