Queen Mary’s College, Chennai is a Tamil Nadu government women’s college offering a 3-year Bachelor of Arts programme across 8 specializations: Economics, English, History, Music, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tamil, and Telugu. Affiliated to the University of Madras, it ranks 128 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Arts list and holds NAAC A accreditation. Admission is merit-based through the college portal for women candidates. Total fees are INR 7,641 for the full 3-year programme.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Enrolment and reporting begins July 2026.
Key Points
- Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu specializations provide classical language and literature training rare at most Chennai colleges
- BA Music covers Carnatic theory and vocal performance, preparing students for teaching and arts institution roles
- Economics, History, and Sociology specializations offer strong foundations for civil services, postgraduate research, and public sector careers
Queen Mary’s College BA Fees 2026
All 8 BA specializations at Queen Mary’s College carry a uniform annual fee of INR 2,547, totalling INR 7,641 over 3 years under Tamil Nadu government college norms.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
BA Economics
BA English
BA History
BA Music
BA Sanskrit
BA Sociology
BA Tamil
BA Telugu | INR 7,641 |
- Fee is set under Tamil Nadu government college norms via the University of Madras.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by the college.
- Reserved category students may qualify for TN government scholarships.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Queen Mary’s College BA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opened | May 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | June 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | July 2026 |
- Apply through the college portal at qmc.edu.in.
- Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks for women candidates only.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with an arts or commerce group.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 (45% for SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates).
- Only women candidates are eligible.
Admission Process
- Apply through the college portal at qmc.edu.in or via the Tamil Nadu government arts college admission process.
- Submit the online application with Class 12 mark details and relevant certificates.
- The college publishes a merit list based on Class 12 marks.
- Shortlisted candidates attend document verification at the campus.
- Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment on the allotted reporting date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu women seeking an affordable 3-year BA at government fee rates
- Students targeting TNPSC or UPSC civil services using a humanities foundation
- Candidates interested in classical arts subjects: Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, or Carnatic Music
- Class 12 arts students wanting a University of Madras affiliated degree in Chennai
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking B.Com or BBA with commerce and business management skills
- Candidates needing active placement support for private sector corporate roles
- Male students, as admission is restricted to women candidates only
- Students from outside Tamil Nadu without eligibility under state admission norms
Queen Mary’s College BA Scholarships 2026
BA students at Queen Mary’s College can apply for government and merit scholarships through national and state portals.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship (TN) | Varies | Tamil Nadu-domicile students from government schools |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board exams |
| University of Madras Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in university examinations |
- NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
- TN government scholarships: apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in.
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