M.Sc. in Data Science 

at Loyola College, Nungambakkam

Those who want to study MSc course at Loyola College Chennai must pass graduation with BSc in respective subjects.

Eligibility: Graduate with BSc in respective subjects

Selection Criteria: PG entrance test

Loyola College's cost of MSc programme ranges from INR 47,600 - INR 3.5 lakh. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. The college offers an exemption from registration fees for ST/SC students. The Institution will also charge other fees which are to be paid during admission. Provisionally selected candidates must pay the prescribed fees through credit card, debit card, Net banking, or cash at any branch of Axis Bank. Candidates can get the latest recent information, from the Loyola College website.

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.

Loyola College's cost of BSc programme ranges from INR 44,100 - INR 1.8 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates must pay the application fee of INR 150. The college offers an exemption from registration fees for ST/SC students. The institution will also charge other fees which are to be paid during admission. Provisionally selected candidates must pay the prescribed fees through credit card, debit card, Net banking, or cash at any branch of Axis Bank. 

Loyola College offers three educational support through Loyola Students Support Services (LSSS). LSSS identifies and provides private scholarships and management fee concessions to poor and deserving students where refugees, migrants, and victims of natural disasters are given preference. The scholarships are:

1. Jesuit Education Support (JES)
2. Government Scholarships
3. Private Scholarships

Yes, girls can apply for BSc in Loyola College. Candidates must first check the eligibility criteria for BSc programme and then visit the official website to apply. As per the college's admission guidelines, to get admission at Loyola college cadidates must have twelve years of school education in specialisation specific sbjects. The programme is offered under seven specialisations, including Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, and Visual Communication. At Loyola College Chennai, the BSc course is offered in two shifts. Shift-1 comes in the Aided category and shift-2 comes in the Self-Financed category.