Holy Cross Trichy admits students to UG courses such as BSc and BA, PG courses such as MSc and MA, diploma, certificate, PG diploma, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The college uses merit in the qualifying exam along with its written test and interview for admission to these programmes.

Students who have passed 10+2 from a recognised school board can apply for UG, diploma and certificate courses. For PG courses such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA and MSW, applicants need graduation in the related field. For M.Phil. and Ph.D., applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant specialization.

Holy Cross Trichy UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, Holy Cross Trichy offers BSc in 9 specializations, BA in 3 disciplines, B.Com and BCA. For BSc, students must have completed 10+2 or HSC in the Science stream from a recognised board. B.Com applicants need the Commerce stream, while BA and BCA applicants can apply from a relevant discipline.

Admission to BSc, BA, B.Com and BCA is based on a written test followed by an interview conducted by the college. Students who clear the written test are called for the interview, and the final decision is made from performance in both stages.

Course Name Specializations Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
BSc BotanyMathematicsZoologyBiochemistryChemistryPhysicsRehabilitation ScienceVisual CommunicationComputer Science 10+2 or HSC from a recognized Board Written Test and Interview
BA EconomicsEnglish LiteratureAudiology and Speech-Language Pathology 10+2 or HSC from a recognized Board Written Test and Interview
B.Com Commerce, Commerce with specialization in Computer Application 10+2 or HSC from a recognized Board Written Test and Interview
BCA - 10+2 or HSC from a recognized Board Written Test and Interview

Holy Cross Trichy PG Admission 2026

Holy Cross Trichy runs MA in 4 specializations, MSc in 11 disciplines, along with M.Com, MCA and MSW at the PG level. The college shortlists students through its written test and interview, and students who qualify in both rounds complete the admission process.

For MA, students need a BA degree in the concerned discipline. For MSc, they must hold a BSc degree in a relevant discipline. M.Com applicants need a B.Com degree. MCA admission is open to graduates from any discipline who studied Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. MSW is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Course Name Specializations Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA English Graduation Degree in a relevant discipline Written Test and Interview
Economics
Human Rights
Tamil
MSc Computer Science Graduation Degree in a relevant discipline Written Test and Interview
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Media and Communication
Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Botany
Master of Rehabilitation Science
Chemistry
Zoology
MSW - Graduation Degree in a relevant discipline Written Test and Interview
M.Com -
MCA -

Holy Cross Trichy M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission 2026

Holy Cross Trichy offers M.Phil. in 11 specializations and Ph.D. in 13 disciplines. Students need a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university to apply for either programme.

The college admits students through a written test and an interview. Students who have qualified UGC, CSIR UGC NET, JRF or GATE do not have to take the written test, but they must appear for the interview.

Course Name Specializations Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Phil. Biotechnology Master’s Degree in relevant specialization from a recognized University Written test and interview
Chemistry
Economics
Physics
Zoology
Mathematics
Botany
Commerce
English Literature
Tamil
Media and Communication
Ph.D. Botany Master’s Degree in relevant specialization from a recognized University Written test and interview
Chemistry
English
Mathematics
History
Physics
Zoology
Rehabilitation Science
Biotechnology
Commerce
Economics
Tamil
Visual Communication

Holy Cross Trichy Diploma and Certificate Admission 2026

Holy Cross Trichy also includes Diploma, Certificate and PG Diploma courses in its curriculum. Students who have completed 10+2 from a recognised school board can apply for diploma and certificate courses.

Admission to these courses is allowed on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination, along with the written examination and interview conducted by the institute.

Holy Cross Trichy Application Process 2026

Students can collect the application form and prospectus from the college office after paying the application fee. The completed form has to be sent by post or submitted directly at the college.

  • Collect the application form from the college office.
  • Pay the application fee by cash or DD.
  • Enter all required details correctly in the form.
  • Attach every required document with the form.
  • Submit the filled application form in person or by post.

Documents Required

For verification during admission to Holy Cross College, Trichy, students must provide passport-size photographs, community certificate for reserved categories, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, and the mark sheet of the qualifying examination, such as Class 12 for UG admission or graduation for PG admission. In some cases, students may also need a migration certificate, nativity certificate or income certificate, mainly when they apply for a scholarship, fee concession, or come from boards outside Tamil Nadu.

Holy Cross Trichy Admissions 2026 FAQs

Ques. What seat reservation pattern does Holy Cross Trichy follow?

Ans. Holy Cross Trichy keeps 50% of the total seats under the Government Quota and the remaining 50% under the Minority Quota. In the Minority Quota, the division is 31% for OC, 26.5% for BC, 20% for MBC/DNC, 18% for SC, 3.5% for Muslim BC, and 1% for ST candidates.

Ques. What is the maximum time allowed to finish a course at Holy Cross Trichy?

Ans. As per the academic council rules of Holy Cross Trichy, UG and MCA students get up to six years, listed as 3+3, to complete the course. PG students get up to four years, listed as 2+2.

Ques. Which certificates and records are needed for Holy Cross College Trichy admission?

Ans. Students need to submit a photograph, community certificate, transfer certificate, conduct certificate and the mark sheet of the qualifying examination for admission to Holy Cross Trichy.

Ques. Which qualifying exams are considered for admission at Holy Cross College, Trichy?

Ans. Holy Cross College, Trichy considers merit for undergraduate admission and gives admission based on the 12th standard examination marks. For postgraduate admission, academic records are mainly considered, and some programmes also follow the college admission process.