B.A. in Economics 

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. 

As per the admission guidelines of Loyola College, BA programme admission is merit-based. Candidates must have twelve years of school education from a recognised board. Candidates qualifying the eligibility criteria are then required to fill the online application form. Once the  form is submitted, the college will conduct a screening process for shortlisting candiates. Then a list of eligible candidates for admission process will be released in the website. Therefore, Loyola College doesn't accept any entrance exam for admission to BA course.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

{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.