M.Sc. in Zoology 

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 students’ reviews on Shiksha page, the highest package offered during the recent Loyola College placement stood at INR 28 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

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

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:

Loyola College's cost of BSc programme ranges from INR 44,100 - INR 1.8 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates must pay the application fee of INR 150. 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. 

Loyola College offers decent placements annually for courses like BSc, MSc and MCA, etc. As per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, Loyola College recorded 90% placements annually. The highest and Average package offered during the recent Loyola College placements stood at INR 28 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively. The key highlights Loyola College placements are presented below:

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

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 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 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 tuition fee for Loyola College BSc courses is differnet for both Shift 1 and Shift 2. For candidates joining in Shift 1, the tuition fee for BSc courses is between INR 14,520 - INR 15,540 per semester. Loyola College BSc fees in the Shift 2 ranges between INR 22,730 - INR 60,350 per semester. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of Loyola College to confirm the tuition fees for their chosen BSc course.