Founded in July 1925 by French Jesuit Fr. Francis Bertram SJ; run by the Society of Jesus, affiliated to the University of Madras .
It is a government-aided, autonomous, Catholic co-ed institution housing over 10,000 students and a faculty of around 364
Celebrating its centenary (2024–25) with diverse events marking 100 years of excellence .
Campus & Facilities
Sprawling 96 – 99 acres in Nungambakkam, Chennai, with heritage architecture and lush grounds .
Equipped with smart classrooms, 24×7 Wi-Fi, central library (~100,000 books, 8k+ e-journals), labs, auditoriums, and sports complex (grounds, courts, gym).
Hostels for both genders and units for NCC, NSS, Rotaract, and innovation cell
3. Academics & Courses
Offers 19 UG and 21 PG programs, plus 15 Ph.D. disciplinesFields include Arts, Science, Commerce, BBA, BCA, B.Voc, M.Voc, MCA (TANCET entrance for PG)
Follows semester and credit-based curriculum—including social outreach credit Wikipedia.
Associated centres: LICET (engineering), Loyola Institute of Business Administration, among others .
Admissions & Fees
Admissions are merit-based; PG may require entrance tests like TANCET/CUET.
First-year fees vary between ₹11.9k–₹81.2k depending on the course (UG) .
Application fee: UG ~₹150, PG ~₹200 (SC/ST discounted).
Scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC, minority, economically weaker students .
5. Placements & Recruiters
2024: Highest package ₹28 LPA, average around ₹6 LPA
Top recruiters include Amazon, Google, Deloitte, EY, TCS, Wipro, Microsoft, etc.
2023 NIRF data: 517 UG + 154 PG students placed; median packages ~₹4–5.9 LPA.
6. Rankings & Accreditations
Accredited NAAC A+ grade; UGC-recognized “College with Potential for Excellence” and “College of Excellence”.
Ranked #7 by NIRF 2023 & #8 in 2024; top positions in Outlook, India Today across Science, Commerce, Arts
7. Student Life & Cultural Legacy
Famous for cultural festivals: Ovations, Ignite, and historic events including “Musthafa Musthafa” linked to “Kadhal Desam” Wikipedia.
Social outreach is integral—mandatory outreach credits for second-year students Wikipedia.
Alumni include Viswanathan Anand, P. Chidambaram, and Vijay—part of a strong network of 34,000+ .
8.Loyola‑ICAM Engineering (LICET)
Founded 2010 in partnership with France’s ICAM; AICTE-approved, Anna University-affiliated; became autonomous in 2024 Wikipedia.
Located on the same campus, LICET focuses on engineering & tech with Jesuit values and global linkages .
9. FAQs
Q: Is Loyola College private or government-aided?
A: It’s a government‑aided, autonomous, Jesuit‑run institution affiliated to Madras University 1.
Q: What are the flagship UG courses?
A: B.Sc, B.Com, B.A, BBA, BCA, along with vocational streams
Q: How much is the annual fee?
A: Varies—UG ranges from ₹12k to ₹80k+, master’s courses cost more (₹45k–₹3.5L total) .
Q: What is the placement outlook?
A: High placement rate with top recruiters and average packages ~₹6 LPA; some years exceed ₹28 LPA