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 Master of Arts [MA]
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers a 2-year, full-time MA across six specializations: MA Economics, MA English, MA History, MA Music, MA Sociology, and MA Tamil, affiliated to the University of Madras. The college is a Tamil Nadu government women’s institution with NAAC A accreditation, ranking 128 in an external review site’s 2026 Arts list. Total fees are INR 3,154 across all specializations. Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage with no entrance exam required. Only women candidates are eligible.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open June 2026 (Tentative).
Queen Mary’s College MA Fees 2026
All six MA specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 3,154 over two years, reflecting Tamil Nadu government-regulated rates for aided programmes. The annual fee is INR 1,577 per year.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MA Economics MA English MA History MA Music MA Sociology MA Tamil | INR 3,154 |
- Fee is for government college programmes 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 MA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PG Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | August 2026 |
- Applications are made through qmc.edu.in or University of Madras PG portal.
- Only women candidates are eligible for all MA specializations.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university, with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates).
- Only women candidates are eligible.
- Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage with no entrance exam required.
Admission Process
- Apply through the college portal at qmc.edu.in or through the University of Madras PG admission process during the notification period.
- Submit the application with graduation mark sheets, provisional degree certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
- The college publishes a merit list and shortlisted candidates attend document verification on campus.
- Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment on the allotted reporting date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu women wanting low-fee MA at a NAAC A college
- Humanities graduates preparing for UGC NET or TNPSC examinations
- Women planning PhD research in Tamil or South Indian history
- Chennai residents preferring University of Madras affiliated PG degree
- Economics or Sociology graduates targeting civil services careers
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing campus placements in corporate or IT sector
- Students seeking applied or industry-integrated postgraduate programmes
- Those wanting central university MA with research funding or stipend
- Students planning careers primarily outside Tamil Nadu or South India
- Male candidates as the institution is exclusively for women
Queen Mary’s College MA Scholarships 2026
MA students at Queen Mary’s College can apply for government and university scholarships through national and state portals. Scholarships are available based on merit, income, and community category.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students below income threshold. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship (TN) | Varies | TN-domicile students from government schools. Apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000-20,000/year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| University of Madras Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in university examinations. Disbursed through the college office |
- TN government scholarships: apply via scholarships.tn.gov.in.
- NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Queen Mary’s College MA FAQs
Ques. What MA specializations are offered at Queen Mary’s College Chennai?
Ans. Queen Mary’s College offers six MA specializations: Economics, English, History, Music, Sociology, and Tamil. All are 2-year full-time programmes affiliated to the University of Madras.
Ques. What is the total fee for MA programmes at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. The total fee for all MA specializations is INR 3,154 over two years, at INR 1,577 per year. This is a government-regulated rate for aided programmes under Tamil Nadu norms.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for MA admission at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to all MA programmes is merit-based on graduation percentage through the college or University of Madras PG admission process.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for MA at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Only women candidates are eligible. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate. SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates require 45%.
Ques. What scholarships are available for MA students at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. MA students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP), Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship (TN), Central Sector Scholarship, and the University of Madras Merit Scholarship. Applications are submitted via scholarships.tn.gov.in and scholarships.gov.in.
Ques. What career paths are available after MA from Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. MA graduates can pursue careers as lecturers, civil servants via TNPSC or UPSC, researchers, archivists, translators, and cultural professionals depending on the specialization. UGC NET qualification enables teaching at college level.