Madras christian college

Madras Christian College (MCC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in India. Here are some key details about the college:

General Information

Founded: 1837

Location: Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Affiliation: University of Madras

Accreditation: NAAC ‘A’ Grade

Motto: In Hoc Signo (Latin: "By this sign, you shall conquer")

Type: Autonomous, Private

Campus Size: Around 320 acres

Academics

MCC offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in arts, science, commerce, and management. Some popular courses include:

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology

Arts & Humanities: History, Political Science, English Literature, Journalism

Commerce & Management: B.Com, BBA, MBA

Computer Science & IT: B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Computer Science

Campus & Facilities

Large green campus with modern infrastructure

Well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and research centers

Hostels for both men and women

Sports facilities and cultural spaces

Student-run societies and extracurricular activities

Notable Alumni

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (Former President of India)

Indra Nooyi (Former CEO of PepsiCo)

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Former President of India, studied at MCC School)

N. Ram (Journalist, The Hindu)

Admissions & Application

Admissions are based on merit and entrance exams for specific courses.

Applications are typically submitted online via the official website.