Lady Doak College Madurai was established in 1948 by Ms. Katie Wilcox, an American missionary. The institute is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. The college is ranked 101 overall by NIRF 2023. The college offers a total of 43 programs including B.A Hons, Diploma, B.Com Hons, BBA, M.Com, PGDM, B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.S.W and M.Phil., Ph.D. and PG Diploma and certificate courses.  Courses. Lady Doak College Admission is offered on the basis of merit for both UG and PG courses.

Lady Doak College offers B.A in Tamil, English, History, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology. The top recruiters at this college are HCL, TCS, World Vision, and Choice India, among others.

The college also has provisions for providing scholarships to eligible students from different financial backgrounds. It offers sponsored scholarships such as endowed scholarships by faculty and friends of LDC, Moore Family Scholarship, International Endowed Scholarships, Scranton Scholarships, TVS Scholarships, Work scholarships, Scholarships towards lunch, etc.  Moreover, the college has an eco-friendly campus and is well equipped with essential amenities such as laboratories, multimedia theatres, auditorium cum indoor stadium, residential halls, sports and fitness centre, counselling unit, canteen, college clinic, bank, etc.  

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Lady Doak College Ranking

Lady Doak College has been NAAC-accredited with Grade A. The rankings of the college are mentioned below in the table:

Ranked by Years Rank
NIRF for overall) 2023 101
NIRF (for overall) 2022 82
NIRF (for overall) 2021 87
Indiatoday (for arts) 2021 109
Indiatoday (for commerce) 2021 181
Indiatoday (for science) 2021 110

Lady Doak College Courses & Fees

Lady Doak College offers numerous programs in management, humanities, commerce, and science at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The courses along with their eligibility and duration are listed below in the table:

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
BA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 44,090
  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed with a minimum of 50% in any stream
 Merit based on previous academic performance
BSc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 65,300
  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed in the science stream with minimum aggregate marks of 50%
 Merit based on previous academic performance
B.Com (Hons)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 50,290
  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed with a minimum of 50% in any stream
 Merit based on previous academic performance
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 46,190
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit based on previous academic performance
MA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 22,368 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: Must have passed graduation from a recognized University
 Merit based on previous academic performance
MSc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 70,270 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: Must have passed graduation from a recognized University
 Merit based on previous academic performance
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 46,160 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: Must have a degree in B. com from a recognized University
 Merit based on previous academic performance
MSW
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 53,280 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Merit based on previous academic performance
MPhil
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: -
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized university
 Merit based on previous academic performance, entrance test, and personal interview round
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: -
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized university
 Merit based on previous academic performance, entrance test, and personal interview round
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 20,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Merit based on bachelor’s degree performance

Lady Doak College Placement

  • In the year 2020 among 849 graduates in the UG course only 202 students got placed and 526 students opted for higher studies. 
  • In the PG course, among 201 graduates only 20 students got placed and 56 opted for higher studies.
  • Top recruiters who participated in the placement are Wipro, TATA, Vodafone, Berger, Honda, Amway, Nokia, LG, Citibank, Google Careers, Bajaj, Coca-Cola, Samsung Career, and so on

Placement Statistics 

The below table shows the placement statistics of Lady Doak College for the year 2020

Particular Details
Total Undergraduate Student  849
Undergraduate Students Placed 202
Total Postgraduate Students  201
Postgraduate Students placed 20

Lady Doak College Scholarships

Lady Doak College offers various scholarships to deserving students to pursue their education without any hurdles. Students must meet all the eligibility criteria set by the college to avail of the scholarships provided. Some of the scholarships that are provided by the college as well as state and central government are listed below:

  • BC / MBC / DNC Scholarship
  • Post Matric Scholarship Schemes Minorities
  • SC / ST Scholarship
  • Sports Scholarships such as full fee concession, free boarding and lodging for National or State Level players or students who represented Madurai Kamaraj Univerity,
  • Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child
  • Tamil Medium stipend (TMS)
  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
  • PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank holders)

Lady Doak College Facilities

Lady Doak College offers great infrastructure and various facilities such as hostels, libraries, gym, Laboratories, auditoriums, Cafeterias etc.

  • Hostel
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Cafeteria
  • Auditorium
  • Medical/Hospital
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Classrooms
  • Laboratory
  • Convenience room
  • Guest Room
  • Bank Facilities

Comparison: Lady Doak College vs The American College

The comparison between Lady Doak College and The American College is tabulated below:

Particulars Lady Doak College The American College
Accreditation NAAC with Grade ‘A’ NAAC with Grade ‘A’
Ranking 82 for overall by NIRF 2022 101 for overall by NIRF 2022
Top Courses Offered B.Com, B.Sc., BA, BBA, MSW, M.Phil., M.Com., M.Sc., PhD, PG Diploma, B.Com (Hons.), Certification, Diploma in Fitness Management MBA, B.Com., B.Sc., BA, BCA, M.Phil., M.Com., MCA, M.Sc., BBA, PhD
Facilities Hostel, Library, Gym, Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Medical/Hospital, IT Infrastructures, Laboratories, Guest room, Bank Facilities, and other facilities Hostel, Sports and Games, Indoor stadium and Gymnasium, Library, Computer center, and other facilities
Scholarship Facilities Yes Yes
Highest CTC INR 5,00,000 INR 4,50,000
Average CTC INR 2,80,000 INR 2,20,000
Top Recruiters Google Careers, Samsung Career, Apollo, Berger, Bajaj, HCL, Amway, Coca cola, Lava, Honda, Maruti Suzuki, TVS, Nokia, India Oil, JK Tyre  Axis Bank, BYJU'S, Pepsi, Coco-Cola, MRF, Infosys, TI Cycles, ICICI Bank, JWT, Birla Sun Life, PayTM, Ashok Leyland Finance, HDFC Bank etc.

Lady Doak College FAQs

Ques. Lady Doak College is affiliated with which University?

Ans. Lady Doak College is an autonomous institution affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and it is accredited by NAAC with an A Grade.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam conducted by Lady Doak College for admission to PG courses?

Ans. No, the college does not conduct any entrance exam to grant admission in PG courses. Only, in the case of Ph.D. and M.Phil degree programs admission, entrance, and interview round is considered for selecting the students.

Ques. Can I get admission to Lady Doak College after having a gap year?

Ans. yes, the admission eligibility criteria are based on the previous academic performance of the candidates. There is no barrier to candidates with a gap year.

Ques. What are the documents required during the counselling process in Lady Doak College?

Ans. The documents that are required during verification of admission after releasing merit list are listed below:

  • 10+2 Marksheet
  • Caste Certificate (If applicable)
  • Application fees receipt
  • Passport size photograph

Ques. Does Lady Doak College have a placement cell for the recruitment of students?

Ans. Yes, the institute has a Career Guidance and Placement Centre (CGPC) which ensures all its students get placed in reputed companies through specialised training and counselling.

Ques. Does Lady Doak College have any collaboration?

Ans. Yes, there are around 4 collaborations, including the District Legal Services Authority, National Commission for Women, National Legal Rights Protection Council, and EKTA Resource Centre for Women.

Ques. What is the total fee for the BCom in Computer Applications program offered at Lady Doak College?

Ans. The total fee for the BCom in Computer Applications program is INR 52,260.

Ques. Is Lady Doak College a private institute?

Ans. Lady Doak College is the first women's private college in Madurai and a premier convent institution.

Ques. Is Lady Doak College a good institute for BCom?

Ans. Lady Doak College has been ranked 52 by NIRF in 2020, up from 81 in 2019 in the College category. The college is also NAAC-accredited with Grade A.

Ques. Which companies have hired students from Lady Doak College in the past?

Ans. Some of the top companies that recruited students during Lady Doak College placements drive in the past included HCL, TCS, World Vision, Choice India, SHADOWS, Madura Coats, Shore Point Systems, HireMee, etc.