M.Sc. in Physics 

at Loyola College, Nungambakkam

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'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:

The average package recorded during Loyola College placement 2024 was 6.34 LPA. The overall median package recorded in 2024 was 5.88 LPA. 

Loyola College is divided into Shift 1 and Shift 2. Shift 1 contains the fees payable by candidates who fall within the aided group. Shift 2 contains the fee information applicable to self serving candidates. There are also 3 sub categories which includes different fee amounts. 

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.

The highest package recorded during Loyola College placement 2025 was 9 LPA. In 2024, highest package offered was 22.5 LPA. The average and median package in 2024 was 6.34 LPA and 5.88 LPA. 

Companies such as Sutherland placed more than 250 students whereas Goldman Sachs made 9 PPOs in 2025. 

As per the official website, various national and international recruiters visited every year at Loyola College and placed students in new-age job roles. The top recruiters of who participated during the recent Loyola College placements included Accenture, LG, Cognizant, Amazon, Wipro, TCS, HCL, Flipkart, Infosys, etc.

The placement rate recorded during Loyola College placement 2025 was 100%. This was for LIAC - (Loyola - International Academic Collaboration). More than 600 offers were made and 60 recruiters visited during the overall placement drive 2025.