Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers a 2-year, full-time MA across six specializations: MA Economics, MA English, MA History, MA Music, MA Sociology, and MA Tamil, affiliated to the University of Madras. The college is a Tamil Nadu government women’s institution with NAAC A accreditation, ranking 128 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Arts list. Total fees are INR 3,154 across all specializations. Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage with no entrance exam required. Only women candidates are eligible.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open June 2026 (Tentative).
Queen Mary’s College MA Fees 2026
All six MA specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 3,154 over two years, reflecting Tamil Nadu government-regulated rates for aided programmes. The annual fee is INR 1,577 per year.
- Fee is for government college programmes under Tamil Nadu norms.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Queen Mary’s College MA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| PG Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | August 2026 |
- Applications are made through qmc.edu.in or University of Madras PG portal.
- Only women candidates are eligible for all MA specializations.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university, with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates).
- Only women candidates are eligible.
- Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage with no entrance exam required.
Admission Process
- Apply through the college portal at qmc.edu.in or through the University of Madras PG admission process during the notification period.
- Submit the application with graduation mark sheets, provisional degree certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
- The college publishes a merit list and shortlisted candidates attend document verification on campus.
- Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment on the allotted reporting date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu women wanting low-fee MA at a NAAC A college
- Humanities graduates preparing for UGC NET or TNPSC examinations
- Women planning PhD research in Tamil or South Indian history
- Chennai residents preferring University of Madras affiliated PG degree
- Economics or Sociology graduates targeting civil services careers
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing campus placements in corporate or IT sector
- Students seeking applied or industry-integrated postgraduate programmes
- Those wanting central university MA with research funding or stipend
- Students planning careers primarily outside Tamil Nadu or South India
- Male candidates as the institution is exclusively for women
Queen Mary’s College MA Scholarships 2026
MA students at Queen Mary’s College can apply for government and university scholarships through national and state portals. Scholarships are available based on merit, income, and community category.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students below income threshold. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship (TN) | Varies | TN-domicile students from government schools. Apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000-20,000/year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| University of Madras Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in university examinations. Disbursed through the college office |
- TN government scholarships: apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in.
- NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
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