Loyola College Admission 2026 is mainly decided by merit for UG courses, using 10+2 marks for selection. Students applying to courses such as BA and M.Sc must follow the college admission process, while Media course applicants have to clear the Loyola Visual Aptitude Test (LoVAT). PG admission is based on qualifying degree marks, and program-based entrance tests are used wherever the college requires them. Loyola College does not provide admission through a management quota.

  • Loyola College is a Catholic Minority Institution, so eligible Catholic candidates get admission preference as per college rules.
  • Most UG courses admit men only. Some UG courses and all PG courses are open to both men and women.
  • Application Fee: INR 200 for UG and INR 300 for PG. This fee is non-refundable, and SC/ST applicants do not have to pay the application fee.
  • Mass Media applicants need to pass LoVAT, which was held on 19 June 2026.

Loyola College Admission Portal: admission.loyolacollege.edu

Loyola College UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, Loyola College offers BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, BMM and B.Voc courses in morning aided and evening self-financed shifts. For most UG courses, admission is given through Class 12 merit. Students applying for Media courses such as BMM must appear for LoVAT.

Loyola College UG Eligibility Criteria

Program Eligibility
BA (Aided & Self-Financed) 10+2; for Economics, preference is given to students who studied Economics, Commerce or Accountancy
B.Sc (Aided & Self-Financed) 10+2 with the required Science or Mathematics subjects
B.Com (Aided & Self-Financed) 10+2 with Commerce-related subjects wherever applicable
BCA (Self-Financed) 10+2 with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics
BBA (Self-Financed)
10+2 from a recognised board
B.Sc Visual Communication / BMM / B.Voc Digital Journalism / B.Voc 3D Animation

Women candidates can apply to all PG courses and to these UG courses:

  • B.Sc Visual Communication
  • BMM (Multimedia & Animation)
  • BA French
  • B.Voc Digital Journalism
  • B.Voc 3D Animation
  • B.Sc Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology
  • B.Sc Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology

Loyola College UG Selection Criteria

  • For most UG courses, Loyola College gives admission only through Class 12 marks. No entrance test is needed for these courses.
  • B.Sc Visual Communication, BMM Multimedia & Animation, B.Voc Digital Journalism and B.Voc 3D Animation require LoVAT. The college then prepares the merit list.
  • Catholic and Christian minority community candidates are given priority under minority institution rules.

How to Apply for UG at Loyola College?

  • Go to the official admission portal at admission.loyolacollege.edu and complete online registration.
  • Choose the UG courses for which you want to apply and pay the INR 200 application fee online.
  • If you are applying for a Media course, complete the LoVAT registration also.
  • Fill in your Class 12 mark details and submit the application form.
  • After the merit list is released, check the college portal for reporting instructions.

Loyola College PG Admission 2026

Loyola College PG admission 2026 includes MA, M.Sc, M.Com and M.Voc courses. Selection is mainly based on UG marks, and the college provides a separate PG application section on its admission portal. Some PG courses also have a college entrance test.

Loyola College PG Eligibility Criteria

Program Type Eligibility
MA Social Work Aided & Self-Financed Any UG degree; the student must be able to read and write Tamil
M.Com Aided B.Com General, B.Com in any specialisation or BBA
M.Sc Chemistry / M.Sc Physics Aided Relevant B.Sc degree with Mathematics as an allied subject
M.Sc Mathematics / M.Sc Statistics Aided B.Sc Mathematics or Statistics, as required for the course
M.Sc Data Science / M.Sc Computer Science Self-Financed B.Sc Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or BCA, as required for the course
M.Voc (3D Animation, Digital Journalism) Self-Financed Any UG degree, with preference for Media, Animation or Journalism background

Loyola College PG Selection Criteria

  • PG admission is given through UG marks. Loyola College does not require a separate entrance test for every PG course.
  • Students must submit their forms through the PG application section on the college website.

PG programs that require a college entrance test:

  • MA Social Work
  • M.Sc Visual Communication
  • M.Sc Counselling Psychology
  • M.Voc 3D Animation
  • M.Voc Digital Journalism

For all other PG courses, Loyola College admits students by merit in the qualifying UG degree.

How to Apply for PG at Loyola College?

  • Visit admission.loyolacollege.edu and open the PG application section.
  • Register with your email ID and mobile number, enter UG marks and select the PG course.
  • Pay the required application fee and submit the form before the last date.
  • Wait for the merit list, then report to the college with UG mark sheets and transfer certificate.

Loyola College Cutoff

B.Com admission at Loyola College is highly competitive. Students generally need more than 390 out of 400 in Class 12 to have a strong chance for a B.Com seat. The exact cutoff changes every year according to the number of applications received.

Loyola College Scholarships

LSSS Activities supports Dalits, First Graduates, economically weaker students, orphans, semi-orphans and vulnerable students during admission.

  • Helps students apply for Government scholarships such as SC/ST, MBC, BC, Differently Abled, FGL and Rural Girls scholarships.
  • Gives management fee concessions to eligible students.
  • Arranges financial support funded through CSR.
  • Provides scholarship guidance and academic help.
  • Runs remedial classes and English coaching.
  • Tracks academic progress and offers counselling.
  • Supports the Free Noon Meal Scheme.
  • Guides students in finding part-time work on campus and outside campus.
  • Conducts workshops and seminars for skill development.

Management Fee Concession: How to Apply

  • Check the LSSS notice for the application schedule.
  • Buy the application form by paying INR 20.
  • Fill the form and submit it to the LSSS office before the deadline.

Special Feature

  • Students from low-income families may get a higher fee concession in the next semester if their academic performance improves.
  • Students receiving the benefit must keep regular attendance and attend the required LSSS programmes.

Not Eligible If

  • The student has more than 2 arrears in 1st year, 3 arrears in 2nd year or 4 arrears in 3rd year.
  • A parent receives Government salary or pension.
  • Attendance is below the required level.
  • The student does not attend compulsory LSSS programmes.
  • The student receives a scholarship from another agency or NGO.
  • Annual family income is more than INR 2 lakh for Shift I or INR 3 lakh for Shift II.
  • The application is incomplete.

Auto Debit Form

  • This form is needed when LSSS pays fees in advance against an expected Government scholarship.
  • It allows the scholarship amount to be transferred directly to LSSS.
  • If the scholarship is not approved, the student must pay the remaining fee after the management concession.

Loyola College Admission FAQs

Ques. Which Loyola College UG courses need an entrance test?

Ans. Most UG courses at Loyola College do not need an entrance test because selection is based on Class 12 marks. Media courses are the exception, and students must take the Loyola Visual Aptitude Test (LoVAT), which was held on 9 June 2026.

Ques. What marks are needed to apply for Loyola College courses?

Ans. BA, B.Com and BBA require at least 45% in Class 12. B.Sc and BCA require at least 50% with the relevant science subjects. For popular courses such as B.Com, the actual admission cutoff is much higher because many students apply.

Ques. How competitive is B.Com admission at Loyola College?

Ans. B.Com has strong competition at Loyola College. A student usually needs more than 390 out of 400 in Class 12 to be competitive, though the final cutoff changes each year with the number of applications.

Ques. How much is the Loyola College UG application fee?

Ans. The UG application fee is INR 200. Students pay it online through admission.loyolacollege.edu while completing the application form.

Ques. Can women apply for Loyola College admission?

Ans. Loyola College is mainly a men's institution, and most departments admit only male students. Only three departments are co-educational. Female applicants should call the college at 044-28178291 to check whether their chosen course is open to them.

Ques. Which UG and PG courses are available at Loyola College?

Ans. Loyola College offers UG courses such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, BMM and B.Voc. At the PG level, it offers MA, MSc, MCom and M.Voc. The college also offers the BBA France program through the Loyola International Academic Collaboration initiative, known as LIAC.

Ques. What was the UG application deadline for Loyola College Admission 2026?

Ans. For the 2026-27 session, the last date to submit the Loyola College UG application was 19 May 2026. The 3 UG merit lists are available on the official website.

Ques. Does Loyola College have management quota admission?

Ans. No. Loyola College does not offer management quota seats. Admission is based on Class 12 merit, or LoVAT for Media courses. Minority community applicants get priority under minority institution rules, but there is no direct paid quota.