B.A. in Sociology 

at Loyola College, Nungambakkam

The BA seat intake at Loyola College is around 480. The seats are offered only to students who has completed the admission process. To finalise the seat, students must pay the  BBA fees, which is around INR 1.6 lakh. In addition to the fees there are multiple other fee components such as onet-time fee, registration fee, examination fees, etc. 

Loyola College offers BA under six specialisations, which are as follows:

• Economics
• English
• Social
• Tamil
• French
• History

Loyola College offers merit-based admission for the BA programme. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria as per the college admission guidelines, i.e., twelve years of school education from any recognised board.

Loyola College accepts the application form through online mode. Interested candidates need to visit the official website to apply for their respective courses. Find below the step-wise process to fill Loyola College BA application form 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Click on the "Admission" tab.

Step 3: Click on the "Online Admission Portal".

Step 4: Fill in the required details, including personal and educational details.

Step 5: Upload the required documents.

Step 6: Complete the application process by paying an amount of INR 150 (for UG) & INR 200 (for PG) as an application fee.

Yes, Loyola College does offer scholarships for the BA course. There are different kinds of scholarships, including Management Fee Concession, Jesuit Educational Support, etc. Furthr, the college aslo provides academic assistance such as remedial programs, peer learning, special English coaching, ACCESS program, placement training, and XAT coaching. 

As per the  Loyola College course policy, the BA course is only available for boys students except for the Bachelor's degree in French. Girls candidates are offered admission in BA French, a three year full-time degree. Admission is entirely based on candidates performance in the last qualifying exam. Eligible students just have to visit the official website of Loyola College and apply for the to the BA course.

To get admissio in Loyola College, you must first qualify the eligibility of the course you want to pursue. Next visit the official website of Loyola College and fill the online application form. Pay the application fee and upload all the required documents. Once done, submit the application fee of INR 150 for UG course and PG course INR 200. Candidates belonging to the SC and ST cateory are exempt from the application fee.

The admission process of Loyola College is both entrance and entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the last qualifying examination or college-level entrance test for PG courses. 

{Source: M.A. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good faculty with many having Ph.D.s and industry experience
* Course curriculum is regularly updated to reflect current trends and developments
* Placements are decent, with many companies visiting the campus, including top names like Infosys, Wipro, and ICICI Bank
* Average package offered ranges from INR 3-10 LPA
* Scholarships are available for deserving students
* Campus life is vibrant, with many events and festivals organized throughout the year
* Facilities like digital classrooms, libraries, and sports infrastructure are well-maintained
* Hostel life is comfortable, with options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals

Cons:

* Placement rates could be better, with some students feeling disappointed with the offers received
* While many companies visit the campus, the salaries offered may not be as high as expected
* Limited seats available in hostels, with only 5 students from each department admitted
* Some teachers' performance may not be up to par, particularly those in aided posts

Overall, while M.A. at Loyola College has its strengths, it may not be perfect for everyone. Students who value a strong faculty, regular updates to the curriculum, and decent placements may find Loyola College a good fit. However, those seeking extremely high-paying job offers or a more extensive range of job opportunities may want to explore other options.

Loyola College offers scholarships to students who falls under below mentioned any category:

• Students with poor finacial background.
• Good academic background.
• Students who belongs to refugees.
• Studnets who are victims of natural disaster.

Yes, to get admission to MSc course at Loyola College, students need to qualify the PG entrance exam, which is conducted at the college level for all the PG courses.