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 Science [B.Sc]
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers twelve three-year full-time B.Sc programmes under the University of Madras spanning sciences, nutrition, geography, computer science, tourism, and health education. The college holds NAAC A accreditation and ranks 130 in an external review site’s 2026 Science Colleges list. Fees range from INR 5,001 to INR 9,201. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks without an entrance exam.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is June 2026.
Queen Mary’s B.Sc Fees 2026
B.Sc fees at Queen Mary’s College range from INR 5,001 to INR 9,201 for the complete three-year programme. Fees vary by specialisation as shown below.
- Fees shown are total three-year programme fees.
- Fees are subject to change, so verify with official sources before admission.
Queen Mary’s B.Sc Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| QMC Application Opens | May 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | June 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | July 2026 |
- Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks only for women candidates.
- Carry originals of Class 12 marksheet and transfer certificate on reporting day.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with relevant science subjects.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 (45% for SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates).
- Only women candidates are eligible, as Queen Mary’s is a women-only institution.
Admission Process
- Apply through the college portal at qmc.edu.in or via the Tamil Nadu government arts college admission process.
- Submit the application with Class 12 mark details, transfer certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
- The college publishes a merit list based on Class 12 aggregate marks.
- Shortlisted candidates attend document verification at the Queen Mary’s campus.
- Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment on the allotted reporting date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Women seeking affordable three-year B.Sc under University of Madras in Chennai.
- Students with strong Class 12 marks as no entrance exam is required.
- Students targeting science, nutrition, or geography careers in Tamil Nadu.
- Students planning to pursue PG at Chennai institutions after graduation.
✗ Skip if
- Male candidates as Queen Mary’s is a women-only institution.
- Students wanting engineering, pharmacy, or medical undergraduate programmes.
- Students targeting placements or careers exclusively outside Tamil Nadu.
- Students needing a central university degree or national institution campus.
Queen Mary’s B.Sc Scholarships 2026
B.Sc students at Queen Mary’s College can apply for government and merit-based scholarships. Key options are listed below.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship | Varies | Tamil Nadu-domicile students from government schools |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board examinations |
| University of Madras Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in University of Madras examinations |
- TN government scholarships: apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in.
- NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Queen Mary’s B.Sc FAQs
Ques. What B.Sc specialisations are available at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Queen Mary’s College offers twelve B.Sc specialisations: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Computer Science, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Geography, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physics, Tourism and Travel Management, and Zoology. All are three-year full-time programmes under the University of Madras.
Ques. What are the fees for B.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. B.Sc fees range from INR 5,001 to INR 9,201 for the full three-year programme. Computer Science is INR 5,001, most science specialisations are INR 7,701, and Clinical Nutrition, Food Service Management, and Tourism are INR 9,201.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No. Admission to all B.Sc programmes at Queen Mary’s College is purely merit-based on Class 12 aggregate marks. No entrance exam is required. The college publishes a merit list and shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
Ques. What is the admission process for B.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Candidates apply through qmc.edu.in or via the Tamil Nadu government arts college admission process. Admission is based on Class 12 merit. After the merit list is published, shortlisted candidates attend document verification and pay fees to confirm enrolment.
Ques. Can male candidates apply for B.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No. Queen Mary’s College, Chennai is a women-only government institution. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for B.Sc and all other programmes offered at the college.
Ques. Are scholarships available for B.Sc students at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Yes. Available options include the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship for Tamil Nadu government school students, the Central Sector Scholarship for top Class 12 board performers, and the University of Madras Merit Scholarship. Apply via scholarships.gov.in or scholarships.tn.gov.in.