Loyola Chennai offers admission to UG, PG, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. The institute offers courses in various disciplines such as Commerce & Economics, Sciences, Media Studies and Humanities. Loyola Chennai conducts an Entrance Test and Interview for all PG courses. Loyola Chennai offers M.Sc Data Science as its flagship course.

  • Total fee for M.Sc Data Science is INR 3.8 Lakhs at Loyola Chennai.
  • B.Sc is another popular course of Loyola Chennai offered in multiple specialisations.
  • Application fee for UG Course is INR 150 and for PG is INR 200.
  • Application Fee for Diploma & PG Diploma courses is INR 236.
  • UG and PG classes are conducted in two shifts at Loyola Chennai.
  • Women candidates can apply for all PG courses and only for some UG courses, as tabulated below.
BVoc Digital Journalism&BVoc 3D Animation B.A. French BMM
(Multimedia & Animation)
B.Sc VisCom B.Sc Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology B.Sc Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology

Loyola Chennai admissions are open for various UG, PG and Diploma programs. Students interested can register from the link given below.

Loyola Chennai Registration 2026

Loyola Chennai Popular Courses and Fees

Loyola Chennai B.Sc Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai B.Sc is a three-year, full-time programme under 8 specialisations. The popular specialisation of B.Sc at the college is Computer Science.

  • To be eligible for the course, students must have passed 10+2 in Science.
  • Selection is through the Screening Process for B.Sc VISCOM for all candidates at Loyola Chennai.

The detailed fee structure of all B.Sc specializations for Shifts 1 and 2 is mentioned in the table below:

Specialisations Shift 1 Total Fee
(INR)		 Shift 2 Total Fee
(INR)
HSC CBSE/ISC HSC CBSE/ISC
Computer Science NA 3.28 Lakhs 3.29 Lakhs
Chemistry 91,020 91,620 1.37 Lakh 1.38 Lakh
Maths 88,800 89,400 1.36 Lakh 1.36 Lakh
Physics 92,520 93,120 1.37 Lakh 1.38 Lakh
Visual Communication 1.22 lakh 1.22 Lakh 3.61 Lakhs 3.61 Lakhs
Statistics 87,180 87,780 NA
Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology 87,600 88,200
Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology 87,120 87,720

At Loyola Chennai, the total fee varies for students from other boards according to the shift and the specialisation chosen.

Loyola Chennai UG Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai, offers UG Programs in domains such as, Science, Arts and Commerce. At Loyola Chennai, priority is given to candidates who have completed the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Course (HSC) for admission to UG courses.

The table below lists the total fees and eligibility criteria for Shift 1 UG courses at Loyola Chennai, for both HSC and CBSE/ISC candidates.

Course Eligibility Shift 1 Total Fee
(INR)
HSC CBSE/ISC
BA Economics Passed 10+2 in Commerce/Economics 84,060 84,660
BA English Passed 10+2 86,580 87,180
BCom Passed 10+2 in Commerce 94,800 95,400
B.Sc Visual Communication Passed 10+2 &Screening Process 1.2 Lakh 1.2 Lakh
BVoc 3D Animation & Digital Journalism 1.85 Lakh 1.86 Lakh

Loyola Chennai eligibility criteria and total fees for Shift 2 UG courses for HSC and CBSE/ISC candidates are mentioned below.

Course Eligibility Shift 2 Total Fee
(INR)
HSC CBSE/ISC
B.Sc Computer Science Passed 10+2 1.2 Lakh 1.2 Lakh
BA Economics Passed 10+2 in Commerce/Economics 1.43 Lakh 1.44 Lakh
BCA Passed 10+2 with Maths/ Statistics 3.28 Lakhs 3.29 Lakhs
BBA Passed 10+2 in Commerce 3.18 Lakhs 3.19 Lakhs
BCom Honours Passed 10+2 &Screening Process 5 Lakhs 5 Lakhs

Loyola Chennai M.Sc Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai M.Sc is a two-year, full-time programme under 11 specialisations. The popular specialisation of M.Sc at the college is Data Science.

  • To be eligible for the course, students must have a bachelor’s degree.
  • Selection to the course is through the Loyola Entrance Test and Interview for all candidates at Loyola Chennai.

Loyola Chennai M.Sc fee for different specialisations for Shift 1 is mentioned below:

Specialisations Shift 1 Total Fee
(INR)
University of Madras Other University
Chemistry 60,680 60,960
Maths 57,640 57,920
Physics 61,640 61,920
Statistics 58,280 58,560
Zoology 56,280 56,56

Loyola Chennai M.Sc fee for different specialisations for Shift 2 is mentioned below:

Specialisations Shift 2 Total Fee
(INR)
University of Madras Other University
Data Science 3.84 Lakhs 3.85 Lakhs
Biotechnology 2.07 Lakhs 2.08 Lakhs
Food Chemistry & Food Processing 1.86 Lakh 1.87 Lakh
Counselling Psychology
Visual communication 2.9 Lakhs 2.91 Lakhs
Computer Science 2.18 Lakhs 2.19 Lakhs

At Loyola Chennai, total fee varies for University of Madras graduates and Other University graduated students.

Loyola Chennai PG Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai, offers PG Programs in domains such as, Science, Arts and Commerce.

  • At Loyola Chennai, priority is given to candidates who have completed their graduation from University of Madras for admission to PG courses.
  • Students have to appear for Entrance Test and Interview for admission to all PG courses.

The table below lists the total fees and eligibility criteria for Shift 1 PG courses at Loyola Chennai, for Madras and other university graduates.

Course Eligibility Shift 1 Total Fee
(INR)
University of Madras Other University
MA Economics Bachelor’s Degree in Economics 53,040 53,320
MA English Bachelor’s Degree in English 58,520 58,800
MCom Bachelor’s Degree in BCom/ BBA 59,320 59,600
MVoc 3D Animation Any UG Degree 2 Lakhs 2 Lakhs
MVoc Digital Journalism
M.Sc Statistics Bachelor’s Degree in B.Sc Statistics/ Maths 58,280 58,560

Loyola Chennai eligibility criteria and total fees for Shift 2 PG courses for Madras and other university graduate students are mentioned below.

Course Eligibility Shift 2 Total Fee
(INR)
University of Madras Other University
M.Sc Data Science B.Sc Maths /Statistics /Computer Science/ BCA 3.84 Lakhs 3.85 Lakhs
M.Sc Counselling Psychology Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology 1.86 Lakh 1.87 Lakh
MA Social Work Bachelor’s degree in any specialisation 2.12 Lakhs 2.13 Lakhs
M.Sc Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology 2.07 Lakhs 2.08 Lakhs

Loyola Chennai Diploma & PG Diploma Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai offers Diploma and PG Diploma as a one-year, full-time programme.

For admission to Diploma and PG Diploma courses at Loyola Chennai, the college conducts an Online Written Exam and Online Interview for all the students.

Loyola Chennai Diploma Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai offers a Diploma programme in four specialisations namely Visual Communication, Film Making, Cinematography and Film Editing.

  • To be eligible for the course, students must have passed 10+2 and above.
  • Preference will be given to Undergraduates.

Loyola Chennai total fee for Diploma courses is mentioned below.

Diploma Course Total Fee
Visual Communication INR 70,000
Cinematography INR 2.2 Lakhs
Film Making INR 1.7 Lakh
Film Editing

Loyola Chennai PG Diploma Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai offers PG Diploma programme in two specialisations namely Human Resource Management and Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

Loyola Chennai total fee and eligibility for PG Diploma is mentioned below.

PG Diploma Course Eligibility Total Fee
HR Management Undergraduate and above INR 80,000
Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Loyola Chennai Key Points

Candidates can check the key points for Loyola Chennai admission mentioned below:

  • Priority would be given to Dalit Catholics, Catholics, tribals, and other marginalized individuals in society at the time of admission.
  • Loyola Chennai also gives preference to the students from the neighbouring districts.
  • UG and PG classes are conducted in two shifts at Loyola Chennai.
Particulars Shift 1 Shift 2
Time 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Type Government Aided Student Self Supporting
  • Shift 1 programs at Loyola College Chennai have significantly lower fees compared to Shift 2.
  • Shift 1 requires higher HSC/equivalent marks and often favours Tamil Nadu students, while Shift 2 has slightly lower cutoffs.

Loyola Chennai Previous Year Fee Comparison

Loyola Chennai total fee of various popular courses is compared with its previous year fee in the table below.

From the above comparison, it is observed that Loyola Chennai fees have increased by 5% to 9% compared to last year.

Loyola Chennai Previous Year Fee Comparison

Loyola Chennai Hostel Fee 2026

Loyola Chennai provides hostels for boys and girls separately. Admission into hostels will be considered only after admission into Loyola College.

  • Admission to Loyola Hostel is only for ONE year.
  • Students need to apply online in April to renew their admission for the following academic year.
  • A caution deposit of INR 3,000 is to be paid by all the students taking admission to the Loyola Hostel.
  • Registration Fee for Loyola Men’s hostel is INR 300.
  • Registration Fee for Loyola Women’s hostel with NON-AC Rooms is INR 500 and INR 2000 for AC Rooms.

Students who are looking for a hostel can apply through the link given below.

Loyola Men’s Hostel Registration 2026 Loyola Women's Hostel Registration 2026

Loyola Men’s Hostel

Fee structure for Loyola Chennai Hostel for Men is mentioned below.

Men’s Hostel Room Type Total Fee
Common Block INR 28,000
LICET Block(Engineering Hostel) INR 1.1 Lakh
A Block
Non-AC Room INR 1.2 Lakh
AC Room with attached bathroom INR 2.1 Lakhs
AC Room with non-attached bathroom INR 1.9 Lakh

Loyola Women’s Hostel

For admission to women’s hostel, an initial sum of INR 1.1 Lakh is to be paid online for confirming admission. The balance can be paid after the confirmation of the room sharing.

Fee structure for Loyola women’s hostel for 10 months with food is mentioned below.

Hostel Room Type Total Fee
Non-AC Rooms
Single INR 1.3 Lakhs
3 Sharing INR 1.15 Lakh
4 Sharing INR 1.12 Lakh
5 Sharing INR 1.11 Lakhs
6 Sharing INR 1.10 Lakh
AC Rooms
Single INR 1.9 Lakhs
3 Sharing INR 1.82 Lakh
4 Sharing INR 1.78 Lakh
5 Sharing INR 1.71 Lakhs
3 Sharing
(Self-Contained)		 INR 1.86 Lakh
5 Sharing
(Self-Contained)

Loyola Chennai vs SXC Mumbai

The total fees and selection criteria is compared between Loyola Chennai and St. Xavier’s College Mumbai for different courses in the table below.

Courses Total Fee
(INR)		 Selection Criteria
Loyola Chennai SXC Mumbai Loyola Chennai SXC Mumbai
B.Sc Statistics 87,780 44,313 Merit Based XET
MA Economics 53,320 2.5 Lakhs Entrance Test + Interview Merit Based
M.Sc Biotechnology 2.08 Lakhs 2.4 Lakhs XET
BA Economics 84,660 41,913 Merit Based
BCom 95,400 2.25 Lakhs

From the above comparison, it is observed that Loyola Chennai offers significantly lower fees for Arts and Commerce and conducts Entrance Test and Interview only at PG level while St. Xavier’s Mumbai charges higher fees for several programs and conducts entrance tests, XET for various courses.

Loyola Chennai Courses and Fee 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the monthly hostel charges for Loyola Men’s hostel at Chennai?

Ans. The monthly charges for the men's hostel at Loyola Chennai include mess bills and special room charges, which vary by hostel block as mentioned below.

  • 2nd Block- INR 2000
  • 5th Block- INR 2000
  • 12th Block- INR 2500
  • 14th Block- INR 1000

These charges are payable every month in addition to the hostel fees.

Ques. Is caution deposit refundable at Loyola Chennai?

Ans. Yes, both Men and Women’s hostels at Loyola ask for a caution deposit of INR 3,000 for admission to the hostel which is refundable.

Ques. Does Loyola Chennai offers placement oppurtunities for students?

Ans. Yes, Loyola Chennai offers internship and placement opportunities through its Training & Placement Cell.  According to 2024-2025 Placement Highlights, the college has recorded 600+ company offers, including 2 international positions, with participation from 60+ recruiters across sectors such as finance, banking, taxation, software development, and teaching. Important highlight of the Loyola Chennai Placement 2024-2025 is as follows:

  • Highest package offered is INR 9 LPA.
  • Top recruiters at Loyola Chennai are Accenture, Deloitte, TATA, ICICI, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG.
  • Major recruiters include Sutherland, which hired over 250 UG and PG students, Goldman Sachs, which offered PPOs to 9 students.
  • PG students also receive placement opportunities with companies such as ICICI Bank, Zifo, and Root Quotient.
  • Loyola International Academic Collaboration (LIAC) acheived 100% placement.

Ques. What are the monthly hostel charges for Loyola Men’s hostel at Chennai?

Ans. The monthly charges for the men's hostel at Loyola Chennai include mess bills and special room charges, which vary by hostel block as mentioned below.

  • 2nd Block- INR 2000
  • 5th Block- INR 2000
  • 12th Block- INR 2500
  • 14th Block- INR 1000

These charges are payable every month in addition to the hostel fees.

Ques. Is caution deposit refundable at Loyola Chennai?

Ans. Yes, both Men and Women’s hostels at Loyola ask for a caution deposit of INR 3,000 for admission to the hostel which is refundable.

Ques. Does Loyola Chennai offers placement oppurtunities for students?

Ans. Yes, Loyola Chennai offers internship and placement opportunities through its Training & Placement Cell. According to 2024-2025 Placement Highlights, the college has recorded 600+ company offers, including 2 international positions, with participation from 60+ recruiters across sectors such as finance, banking, taxation, software development, and teaching. Important highlight of the Loyola Chennai Placement 2024-2025 is as follows:

  • Highest package offered is INR 9 LPA.
  • Top recruiters at Loyola Chennai are Accenture, Deloitte, TATA, ICICI, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG.
  • Major recruiters include Sutherland, which hired over 250 UG and PG students, Goldman Sachs, which offered PPOs to 9 students.
  • PG students also receive placement opportunities with companies such as ICICI Bank, Zifo, and Root Quotient.
  • Loyola International Academic Collaboration (LIAC) acheived 100% placement.

Ques. What is the selection process for UG courses at Loyola Chennai?

Ans. Loyola Chennai accepts admission on Merit Basis. However, the college conducts a Screening Process for some UG courses to shortlist the candidates. The UG courses for which screening process is conducted are mentioned below.

BVoc BCA B.Com Hons.
B.Sc VisCom

BMM

(Multimedia & Animation)

 BCom Accounting & Finance

The list of students eligible for the admission process will be published in the online portal of Loyola Chennai and thereafter admission will take place.