Holy Cross College Admission Dates 2027

Holy Cross College is expected to begin the next admission cycle for 2027-28 in May 2027.

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Holy Cross College Courses and Fees

Holy Cross College has 63 programmes across 33 departments. Its aided courses have government-supported fee structures, while self-financing programmes are funded through tuition fees. The table lists major course groups with total fees for the full course duration, based on 2025-26 data.

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The five-year Integrated B.Sc and M.Sc (Bioinformatics) programme has a total fee of INR 1,42,040. B.Voc in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) costs INR 78,960 for three years, and B.Voc in Software Development costs INR 91,110.

Holy Cross College Admission Process

Holy Cross College accepts applications through its online admission portal at admission.hcctrichy.ac.in. Selection for most UG and PG courses is based on marks in the qualifying exam. UG and most PG courses do not require a common entrance exam.

UG Admission

UG registration opens in May after Tamil Nadu State Board HSC results are announced. Students from other boards can also apply. Applicants have to register online, enter their 10+2 marks, choose programmes, upload documents, and pay the application fee of INR 100 per programme. The fee is INR 2 for SC, ST, and Dalit Christian students.

• Eligibility: Students must pass 10+2 from a recognised board with the required subject combination. PCB or PCM is needed for B.Sc life and physical science courses. B.Com requires Commerce and Mathematics. BA, BBA, and BSW accept students from any stream.
• Selection: The college prepares merit lists using 10+2 aggregate marks in relevant subjects. Aided seats and self-financing seats have separate merit lists. Tamil Nadu reservation rules are followed for aided seats.
• BASLP: Students need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Admission is based on merit.

PG Admission

For PG courses, the main selection factor is the student’s UG percentage in the relevant subject. Some departments may also hold a written test and personal interview.

• MA/M.Sc/M.Com/MSW: Applicants need a relevant UG degree with at least 50% aggregate in the core subject. SC/ST candidates need 45%.
• MCA: Eligible applicants include BCA and B.Sc (CS or IT) graduates. Students with any UG degree can also apply if Mathematics was studied as a main or subsidiary subject.
• M.Lib.I.Sc: Any UG degree from a recognised university is accepted.

Ph.D. Admission

Ph.D. admission is through a college-level entrance test and interview. Applicants need a PG degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks. For SC/ST categories, the minimum is 50%. Holy Cross College offers Ph.D. courses in 14 disciplines across Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-JRF are usually exempted from the entrance test.

Holy Cross College Placements

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell supports final-year students through recruitment drives, skill training, and career counselling. According to NIRF 2025 data, 722 students were placed in the latest reported cycle, and the median salary range was INR 2.40 to 3.60 lakhs per annum.

B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (AI and Machine Learning), BCA, B.Sc (Visual Communication), B.Com (Computer Applications), and B.Voc (Software Development) see higher placement activity. Students receive opportunities in IT, banking and financial services, healthcare, education, and the public sector. Many graduates from science and humanities programmes also move to PG study or prepare for competitive exams such as TNPSC, SSC, and RRB.

Holy Cross College Rankings

Holy Cross College appears regularly in national college ranking lists. In NIRF College Rankings 2025, it secured 52nd position with a score of 59.47. In NIRF 2024, it was ranked 41st. The college also holds NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.75 out of 4.0 from the IV cycle assessment.

The UGC gave Holy Cross College the status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) in 2011. This recognition is linked to its long-term work in research output, teacher qualifications, and student outcomes over more than a decade.

Holy Cross College Scholarships

Holy Cross College students can apply for Tamil Nadu state welfare scholarships and central government schemes. Eligibility is based on factors such as community, family income, and academic record.

The college also gives departmental prizes and merit certificates to UG and PG students with strong academic performance.

Holy Cross College Campus and Infrastructure

Holy Cross College is spread across an 11.32-acre urban campus at Teppakulam Post, Tiruchirappalli, close to River Cauvery. The campus includes 33 departments in academic blocks with smart classrooms, projectors, and ICT facilities.

Students use a central library with digital resources, departmental libraries, science and research laboratories, a computer centre, a language laboratory, an auditorium, and seminar halls. Science departments also get research support through the Centralized Instrumentation Facility. The RAPHA Health Centre provides medical help on campus for students and staff.

Hostel facilities are available for students from outside Tiruchirappalli. The campus also supports NCC, NSS, student associations, annual department festivals, and inter-collegiate competitions. The college maintains research activity through recognised research departments and partnerships.

Holy Cross College vs Lady Doak College vs PSGR Krishnammal College

Holy Cross College in Tiruchirappalli, Lady Doak College in Madurai, and PSGR Krishnammal College in Coimbatore are autonomous women’s colleges in Tamil Nadu with NAAC A++ accreditation. Students often compare them based on city, programme options, and distance from home.

Lady Doak College has a stronger NIRF 2025 position and is the oldest Christian women’s college in Madurai. It attracts students across Tamil Nadu for science and commerce courses. PSGR Krishnammal College gives students access to Coimbatore’s textile, manufacturing, and IT sectors. Holy Cross College stands out for its century-old history, allied health options such as BASLP, and research support through the Centralized Instrumentation Facility.