M.A. in International Relations 

at Loyola College, Nungambakkam

Loyola College MA is offered under 7 specialisations, which are as follows:

• Economics
• English
• History
• Philosophy
• Social Work
• Sociology
• International Relations

Loyola College admission to MA is done through the valid score of candidates in the entrance exam conducted at the college level. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria as per the college admission guidelines, i.e., Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

Loyola College's cost of MA programme ranges from INR 44,600 – INR 1.6 lakh. The fee is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The college offers an exemption from registration fees for ST/SC students. The Institution will also charge other fees which are to be paid during admission. Candidates who are provisionally selected must pay the prescribed fees through credit card, debit card, Net banking, or cash at any branch of Axis Bank. To get the latest recent information, go to the Loyola College website.

No, there are no entrance exams for MSc admission at Loyola College. However, candidates must participate in th e in-house entrance test to be shortlisted for the final MSc admisson. Students need to qualify for the PG entrance exam, which is conducted at the college level for all the PG courses.

Loyola College Chennai is ranked 8 among the top 10 colleges in India by NIFR 2024 ranking and is accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. The college is also awarded the status of 'College of Excellence' by UGC. The college offers more than 50 UG, PG, and PhD courses in the fields of Science, Computers & IT, Management, Arts & Humanities, Accounting & Commerce, etc. Loyola College admission to UG courses is merit-based, except for Media courses, where students need to qualify for the Loyola Visual Aptitude Test (LoVAT). Similarly, admission to PG courses is done through a college-based PG entrance test. Loyola College offers various facilities to its students. The college has a central and digital library, boys and girls hostel, prayer room, health centre, food court, wifi, recreational centre, sports, pavilion and gymnasium. The college also offers good placement opportunities. As per the latest placement statistics, 517 UG (3-year) and 154 PG (2-year) students were placed during Loyola College placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) students stood at INR 4.09 LPA and INR 5.86 LPA, respectively.

Loyola College admission only closes once the class commencement for undergraduate and postgraduate courses is done. Admission-seeking applicants can access the Loyola College admission portal 2025 for the application. Students can check the table below to know detailed course-wise selection criteria:

Loyola College course admission 2025 is open. Interested candidates can apply for the course of their choice in online mode at Loyola College. Admission to UG courses is merit-based, except for Media courses where students need to qualify for the Loyola Visual Aptitude Test (LoVAT). Similarly, admission to PG courses is done through a college-based PG entrance test at Loyola College, Chennai. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility:

The average package offered during Loyola College placements 2024 is yet to be published on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated on this page. However, the students of Loyola College have shared their reviews on the Shiksha College review page. According to the reviews, the average package offered during recent placements stood at INR 6 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Note: The average package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on Shiksha page.

No it is not hard to get admission at Loyola College. Admission to UG courses is merit-based, except for Media courses, which require students to pass the Loyola Visual Aptitude Test (LoVAT). Likewise, admission to PG courses is done through a college-based PG entrance test. The university's admission process begins with an online application. 

Loyola College is a renowned private college which offers quality education to the students. The college is recognised by UGC and accredited with NAAC A Grade. The college has been ranked 14th under the College category. Loyola College offers scholarships to meritorious students. The highest and average packages stood at INR 28 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively.