Fees
Fees at Queen Mary's College for the Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] program are structured to accommodate various financial needs. The total fee for the degree is approximately Rs. 20,000. For the first year, the tuition is between Rs. 1,700 and Rs. 2,500, while the second-year fee ranges from Rs. 580 to Rs. 1,500. The third-year fee is between Rs. 340 and Rs. 347. The tuition fee itself is Rs. 500, with additional charges such as a computer class fee of Rs.
700, an admission fee of Rs. 89, a maintenance fee of Rs. 11, and a registration fee of Rs. 200. Scholarships are available, including a monthly MR scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for eligible students, a community scholarship of Rs. 5,000 per year for hostel students, and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarship which offers Rs. 12,000 annually for merit students. Caste-wise scholarships are provided, with MBC and BC students receiving around Rs.
2,000 and SC students receiving approximately Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 5,000.
About Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers two three-year B.Com programmes — B.Com and B.Com Corporate Secretaryship — affiliated with the University of Madras. Both programmes are full-time, open exclusively to women candidates, and follow merit-based admission on Class 12 marks. Total fees are INR 7,641 for the three-year programme. The college holds NAAC A accreditation and ranks 68 in an external review site’s 2026 Commerce Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is June 2026.
Queen Mary’s College B.Com Fees 2026
Both B.Com specialisations at Queen Mary’s College carry the same government-aided fee of INR 7,641 for the three-year programme, equivalent to INR 2,547 per year under Tamil Nadu government norms.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Com B.Com Corporate Secretaryship | INR 7,641 |
- Government college programme under Tamil Nadu norms.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
Queen Mary’s College B.Com Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| QMC Application Window Opens | May 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | June 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | July 2026 |
- No entrance exam. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks.
- Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Commerce stream background preferred for B.Com Corporate Secretaryship.
- Women candidates only (institution-wide policy).
Admission Process
- Apply through the Queen Mary’s College portal during the May-June 2026 application window.
- Submit Class 12 marksheets and required documents online.
- Merit list is prepared based on Class 12 aggregate marks.
- Selected candidates attend document verification at QMC campus in July 2026.
- No entrance exam is required for either B.Com programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking affordable B.Com in a Chennai government women’s college
- Women candidates targeting a University of Madras affiliated degree
- Interested in corporate secretaryship as a career track
- Fee-sensitive students: total three-year cost is under INR 8,000
✗ Skip if
- Need a co-educational college environment
- Seeking B.Com with active corporate placement drives in Chennai
- Require specialisations beyond general commerce and corporate secretaryship
- Planning MBA at a private college with strong campus recruitment
Queen Mary’s College B.Com Scholarships 2026
Multiple government and university scholarships are available to B.Com students at Queen Mary’s College, providing financial support for SC/ST/OBC, minority, and merit candidates.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship (TN) | Varies | Tamil Nadu-domicile students from government schools |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000-20,000/yr | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board |
| University of Madras Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in university examinations |
- Apply for NSP and Central Sector Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in.
- CM’s scholarship requires Tamil Nadu domicile and government school background.
- Confirm current eligibility and deadlines with the QMC scholarship office.
Queen Mary’s College B.Com FAQs
Ques. What B.Com specialisations does Queen Mary’s College offer?
Ans. Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers two B.Com specialisations: B.Com, covering accounting, finance, taxation, commercial law, and quantitative methods, and B.Com Corporate Secretaryship, covering corporate law, secretarial practice, company secretaryship, and stock exchange operations. Both are three-year programmes affiliated with the University of Madras.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Com at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. The total fee for both B.Com and B.Com Corporate Secretaryship at Queen Mary’s College is INR 7,641 for the three-year programme, equivalent to INR 2,547 per year. This is a government-aided fee under Tamil Nadu norms. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Com at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No. B.Com admission at Queen Mary’s College is purely merit-based on Class 12 aggregate marks. There is no entrance exam. Applications are submitted through the college portal during May-June 2026, and merit lists are published based on Class 12 results.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for B.Com at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Women candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible to apply. A commerce stream background is preferred for B.Com Corporate Secretaryship. Queen Mary’s College is a government-aided women’s college established in 1914, affiliated with the University of Madras.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Com students at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. B.Com students can access the Post-Matric Scholarship via NSP for SC/ST/OBC and minority students, the Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship for Tamil Nadu-domicile government school students, the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 10,000-20,000 per year for Class 12 top-20-percentile scorers, and the University of Madras Merit Scholarship for top-ranking university exam students.
Ques. What careers can B.Com graduates pursue from Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. B.Com graduates from Queen Mary’s College can pursue careers in accounting, taxation, banking, financial analysis, and corporate management. B.Com Corporate Secretaryship graduates are additionally suited for roles in company secretaryship, corporate governance, and stock exchange operations. Many graduates proceed to CA, CMA, or MBA programmes for further qualifications.