M.A. Colleges in Chennai

The only main difference between them is their "area of study". This changes the career paths and job options for the postgrads.

An MA in Psychology studies the human mind, behavior, and patterns. The MA in Philosophy, on the other hand, studies the 'why' of existence, values, reason, mind, language, and more. 

MA Psychology students work as  Mental Health Researchers, Rehabilitation Forensics, Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Government Officials, Human Resource Specialists, and Social Workers, etc. And MA Philosophy students work as Professors, Lawyers, Consultants, Government Policy Analysts, Journalists, etc.

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MA Courses

Well, you don't really need any skills to pursue an MA course. Just fulfill the eligibility requirements, and you're good to go. Most MA colleges require entrance exam scores, so you'd need that as well. 

To succeed in your field, some abilities will help you -

• Critical thinking
• Basic technical skills
• Writing & research skills

Admission to Loyola College MA course is done through a college-based PG entrance test. For that students first need to fulfill the minimum eligibility and then qualify for the entrance exam to get admission at Loyola College. At the PG level, admission to MA is done through the valid score of candidates in the entrance exam conducted at the college level. 

Yes, Madras Christian College admission 2026 is open. The college accepts application through online mode. Interested students can apply directly through the official page. Madras Christian College provides UG and PG programme in Science, Commerce, Arts, etc. The admission for the programmes is based on merit. 

Stella Maris College MA average package data is not released. However, according to Stella Maris College NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during PG 2-year placements are presented below: 

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.63 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 4 LPA

Madras School of Social Work offers median package range of INR 418,500 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program and has been rated 3.4 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

Queen Marys College provides programmes including M.Phil, Ph.D, M.Com, M.A, M.Sc, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Accounting & Commerce, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics, Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Biochemistry, Computer Science.

Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidate must have passed B.A. Economics/B.Com./ B.A. Corporate Secretary ship / BBA / B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Statistics from a recognised Institute/ University.
M.Sc.	Candidate must have passed B.Sc. Botany/Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology with the mentioned marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University.
MCA	Candidate must have passed BCA/BES/BSc.-Computer Science/ Mathematics /Applied Sciences/ Physics/ Statistics or B.Com. / B.B.M. /B.B.A./ B.L.M. /.B.A. Corporate Secretary ship / B.A. Economics /any other degree with Business Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematics/ Statistics in Main/Allied level B.Sc. Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics and Physics as allied subject or B.E./ B.Tech. / M.B.A. or Bachelors degree in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Higher Secondary level from a recognised Institute/ University.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed in 10+2 Examination or equivalent in any discipilne from any recognised Board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent from a recognised Institute/ University.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
M.A.	Candidate must have passed Bachelor's degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent from a recognized Institute/ University.
M.Sc.	Candidate must have passed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Science & Technology or B.Sc Information technology or B.C.A. degree of University of Madras or any other degree accepted as equivalent from a recognized Institute/ University.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed their 10+2 from any stream. Must have knowledge of writing and communicating skills, current affairs, media and global social issues.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 Examination in Arts/Science/Commerce from any Board/Council recognized by the University
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed with 40% marks in graduation. Candidate who have qualify MAT/TANCET exam are also eligible to apply for the course

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women admissions are open online. Till now, no schedule has been released by the institute. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. The college offers courses, such as BA, BSc, MA, MSW, etc., at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the college also offers doctorate and MPhil courses. 

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 0.85 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Sir Theagaraya College has been rated 2.75 on Placements on the basis of 3 reviews given by the students.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidate must have passed B.A. English or B.A. & B.Sc. from a recognised Institute/ University.
MCA	Candidate must have passed BCA/BES/BSc.-Computer Science/ Mathematics /Applied Sciences/ Physics/ Statistics or B.Com. / B.B.M. /B.B.A./ B.L.M. /.B.A. Corporate Secretary ship / B.A. Economics /any other degree with Business Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematics/ Statistics in Main/Allied level B.Sc. Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics and Physics as allied subject or B.E./ B.Tech. / M.B.A. or Bachelors degree in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Higher Secondary level from a recognised Institute/ University.
BBA	Candidate must passed 10+2 Examination in Arts/Science/Commerce from any Board/Council recognised by the University
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.

HCAS Chennai offers a BA specialisation in English. The course is offered full-time and spans three years at the UG level. The admission process is based on the merit screening of the marks obtained in Class 12. Interested candidates can apply for the course online through the college's official website. The BA programme at HCAS Chennai is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the English language, literature, analytical skills and the necessary critical thinking.

VELS University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech,  MBA and MCA, etc. The placements are ongoing for the Class of 2025. As of now, the highest package offered during VELS University placements 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA. Further, 52 recruiters offered an average package of more than INR 5 LPA to the students of the batch 2025. The key highlights of VELS University placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 12 LPA
Average package	INR 5 PA+
Total recruiters	52

The UNOM Institute of Distance Education offers 12 certificate, 16 diploma, 15 undergraduate, and 20 postgraduate studies.

The University of Madras' Institute of Distance Education offers undergraduate degrees in the fields of Arts and Humanities, Business, Science, IT, Management, and Performing Arts, including the Bachelor of Literature in Tamil (BLit in Tamil) and the BA, BCom, BSc, BCA, and BBA. 

The University of Madras' Institute of Distance Education also provides PG admission for programmes like MCom, M, MLibSc, and Master of Music.

You can read more about the courses offered on the following site - https://www.shiksha.com/college/institute-of-distance-education-university-of-madras-chepauk-chennai-53696/admission

The seats availability for offered courses at St. Joseph's College, Chennai goes up to 850.

Nazareth College of Arts and Science offers admission to candidates based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants have to meet the eligibility requirements set for the preferred course for admission. Aspirants fulfilling the specified requirements are offered direct admission in the college. Candidates who are selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the college. 

The top recruiters of Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute are mass recruiters like TCS, Wipro, HCL, and Infosys etc. Last year Google also arrived on the campus and gave some offers to the students.  The median package was something around INR 5.6 lakh, while the highest and the lowest package were about INR 9 and 3 Lacs respectively, which are decent and worth consideration.