Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai is a private college that runs its courses together with the University of Madras. Students can choose from UG degrees such as BBA and BCom, and PG degrees such as MSc and MCom, in areas like business, computers, and planning. The BBA costs INR 61,000 in the first year. The MSc costs INR 48,000 in the first year, depending on the specialisation.

The college picks students on merit for both UG and PG seats. For a UG seat, students must pass 10+2 from a recognised board. The application form is offline, so students apply at the campus.

Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai Courses, Fees and Eligibility

Six degrees are open at the college: BBA, BCA, BSc, and BCom at the UG level, plus MSc and MCom at the PG level. Many of them come in more than one specialisation. It is a private institute, and every seat is filled on merit.

Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai UG Admission

All UG courses take 3 years. BBA has the highest first-year tuition fee at INR 61,000. BSc has the widest choice of subjects, with six specialisations. Each course's specialisations, first-year fee, and length are listed below.

Course Specialisations First Year Tuition Fees Duration
BBA General INR 61,000 3 years
BCA General INR 57,500 3 years
BCom General INR 51,000 to 57,000 3 years
Computer Application
Corporate Secretaryship
BSc Biotechnology INR 47,500 to 52,500 3 years
Visual Communication
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science with Data Science
Computer Science
Electronics and Communication Science
Bachelor of Information Systems General - 3 Years

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

UG eligibility and selection:

  • BBA/BCA/BCom/BSc/BIS: Students need a 10+2 pass from one of these boards: the Government of Tamil Nadu board, AISSC, DSSC, CBSE New Delhi, or ICSE New Delhi. Seats are given on merit.

Admission is decided by the marks scored in the last qualifying exam. There is no entrance test. Students apply through the offline form described in the application section below.

Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai PG Admission

The college runs two PG courses, and each one lasts 2 years. MCom is offered in general stream for INR 40,000 in the first year. MSc Biotechnology costs INR 48,000 in the first year.

Course Specialisations First Year Tuition Fees Duration
MCom General INR 40,000 2 years
MSc Biotechnology INR 48,000 2 years

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

PG eligibility and selection:

  • MSc/MCom: Students need a bachelor's degree from the University of Madras or from a college the University of Madras recognises. Seats are given on merit.

As with UG courses, PG seats depend on the marks from the student's latest qualifying exam.

How to Apply to Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai

The same steps apply to every UG course (BBA, BCA, BSc, BCom) and every PG course (MCom, MSc). These courses cover sciences, business, accounting, and planning, and all of them run with the University of Madras. Students with the best marks in their latest qualifying exam get seats. The steps are:

  • Go to the college campus in person to start the admission.
  • Complete the application form and fill in every detail it asks for.
  • Hand in all the supporting documents and testimonials that are needed.
  • Pay the application fee online by debit card, credit card, or net transfer.

Documents to attach with the application form:

  • Three recent passport-size photos and two stamp-size photos
  • An attested copy of the HSC marksheet, or an equivalent, for degree courses
  • An attested copy of the degree marks list and degree certificate for PG admission
  • An attested copy of the Transfer Certificate from the Principal of the last school or college attended

Original documents that selected students must submit:

  • HSC marksheet, or an equivalent, for degree courses
  • Degree marks lists and degree certificate for PG admission
  • Community Certificate (MBC/BC/SC/ST)
  • Provisional Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras
  • Transfer Certificate from the Principal of the last school or college attended
  • Conduct Certificate from the Principal of the last school or college attended

Extra documents for foreign students:

  • NOC from HRD, Government of India
  • Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras
  • A valid student passport and visa
  • Residential permission to stay in India

Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai Admission FAQs

Ques. Which subjects can a BSc student choose at Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai?

Ans. Five BSc specialisations are listed at the college: Biotechnology, Visual Communication, Computer Science, Computer Science with Data Science, and Electronics and Communication Science.

Ques. What papers should be attached to the admission form at Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai?

Ans. Students should attach these papers to the form:

  • Three recent passport-size photos and two stamp-size photos
  • An attested copy of the HSC marksheet, or an equivalent, for degree courses
  • An attested copy of the degree marks list and degree certificate for PG admission
  • An attested copy of the Transfer Certificate from the Principal of the last school or college attended

Ques. How many UG and PG programmes can students study at Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai?

Ans. The college has 5 UG programmes (BBA, BCA, BSc, BCom, and BIS) and 2 PG programmes (MCom and MSc).