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 Science [M.Sc]
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai offers eleven two-year full-time M.Sc programmes under the University of Madras: Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Family Resource Management, Food Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Tourism, and Zoology. The college holds NAAC A accreditation and ranks 130 in an external review site’s 2026 Science Colleges list. Fees range from INR 3,214 to INR 3,614. Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is July 2026.
Queen Mary’s M.Sc Fees 2026
M.Sc fees at Queen Mary’s College range from INR 3,214 to INR 3,614 for the complete two-year programme. Fees vary by specialisation as shown below.
- Total two-year programme fees under University of Madras norms.
- Fees are subject to change, so verify with official sources before admission.
Queen Mary’s M.Sc Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| QMC PG Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Enrolment | August 2026 |
- Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage for women candidates only.
- Carry graduation marksheets and transfer certificate for document verification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/BC/MBC candidates).
- Subject eligibility varies by M.Sc specialisation (e.g., B.Sc Botany or related life science for M.Sc Botany).
- 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 through the University of Madras PG admission process.
- Submit the application with graduation mark sheets, provisional degree certificate, and community certificate if applicable.
- The college publishes a merit list based on graduation percentage in the relevant subject.
- 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 graduates seeking affordable PG under University of Madras affiliation.
- Students targeting government or academic careers in science in Tamil Nadu.
- Fee-sensitive candidates preferring low-fee government PG in Chennai.
- Students planning research or PhD at Tamil Nadu universities after M.Sc.
✗ Skip if
- Male candidates as Queen Mary’s is a women-only institution.
- Students wanting engineering, business, or technology-focused PG programmes.
- Students targeting placements or careers exclusively outside Tamil Nadu.
- Students needing a private university degree or national institution affiliation.
Queen Mary’s M.Sc Scholarships 2026
M.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 M.Sc FAQs
Ques. What M.Sc specialisations are available at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Queen Mary’s College offers eleven M.Sc specialisations: Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Family Resource Management, Food Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Tourism, and Zoology. All are two-year full-time programmes under the University of Madras.
Ques. What are the fees for M.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. M.Sc fees range from INR 3,214 to INR 3,614 for the complete two-year programme. Food Nutrition, Food Service Management, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology are INR 3,214, while Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Family Resource Management, and Tourism are INR 3,614.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for M.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to all M.Sc programmes at Queen Mary’s College is based on graduation percentage in the relevant subject. The college publishes a merit list and shortlisted candidates attend document verification.
Ques. What is the admission process for M.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. Candidates apply through qmc.edu.in or via the University of Madras PG admission process. Admission is merit-based on graduation percentage. After the merit list is published, shortlisted candidates attend document verification and pay fees to confirm enrolment.
Ques. Can male candidates apply for M.Sc at Queen Mary’s College?
Ans. No. Queen Mary’s College, Chennai is a government women-only institution. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for M.Sc and all other programmes at the college.
Ques. Are scholarships available for M.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, Central Sector Scholarship for top Class 12 board performers, and University of Madras Merit Scholarship. Apply via scholarships.gov.in or scholarships.tn.gov.in.