M.Sc. in Food Chemistry and Food Processing 

at Loyola College, Nungambakkam

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.

Those who want to study MSc course at Loyola College Chennai must pass graduation with BSc in respective subjects.

Eligibility: Graduate with BSc in respective subjects

Selection Criteria: PG entrance test

Loyola College MSc programme is taught across 11 specialisations, which are as follows:

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology
• Data Science
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Food Chemistry and Food Processing
•  Visual Communication
• Counselling Pshycology

Loyola College admission to MSc is done through the valid score of candidates in the entrance exam conducted at the college level. Also, candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria, i.e., BSc degree in specialisations wise subjects.

Loyola College's cost of MSc programme ranges from INR 47,600 - INR 3.5 lakh. The fee is sourced from various sources, hence indicative. 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. Provisionally selected candidates must pay the prescribed fees through credit card, debit card, Net banking, or cash at any branch of Axis Bank. Candidates can get the latest recent information, from the Loyola College website.

According to the College Prospectus, 100% placement was recorded in the Department of LIAC (Loyola - International Academic Collaboration) during the placement drive 2025. The highest package offered in 2025 was 9 LPA. In 2024, the highest package was 22.5 LPA. 

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:

More than 600 offers were made during Loyola College placements 2025. 9 PPOs were made in 2025 by Goldman Sachs. In addition, more than 250 students were placed by Sutherland. 

The overall median package recorded during Loyola College placement 2024 was 5.88 LPA. According to NIRF report 2025, the median package offered to UG and PG students over the past three years is mentioned below: 

Loyola College offers three educational support through Loyola Students Support Services (LSSS). LSSS identifies and provides private scholarships and management fee concessions to poor and deserving students where refugees, migrants, and victims of natural disasters are given preference. The scholarships are:

1. Jesuit Education Support (JES)
2. Government Scholarships
3. Private Scholarships