Loyola College Chennai Prospectus 2017-18
Loyola College Chennai Prospectus 2017-18
(Autonomous)
College of Excellence
Chennai - 34
Let Your light shine
prospectus
2017 -18
WELCOME TO Prospectus 2017-18 brings you
information on our accomplishments,
various UG & PG courses, research
Loyola Award - 2016 to Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT (18th March 2017)
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IGNATIAN HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE
Loyola, having educated thousands of students ever since its inception, has won many
laurels and accolades in academia.
DESIRED CHANGE
The college aims at training young men and women to Loyola College looks at education
be leaders in all walks of life, who will play a vital role in differently. It consistently and
bringing about the desired changes in the lives of the constantly works to form the students
people, particularly the Dalits and other disadvantaged as Competent, Committed, Creative
sections of the society. and Compassionate men and women
for and with others. This is the core of
The aim of the college is to educate young men and
Jesuit Education. This is what has made
women to serve their fellowmen and women in justice,
Loyola climb to the top league of
truth and love.
colleges in India.
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10 REASONS
TO CHOOSE
05.
Mandatory internships and training programmes
and good record of placement
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OUTCOME BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING
SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
All disciplines are grouped into various schools to augment research, design
pioneering courses, enable efficient teaching, facilitate effective learning and
promote smooth functioning among departments and interdisciplinary courses.
School of Commerce and Economics School of Languages
Commerce (General) English
Corporate Secretaryship French
Business Administration Oriental Languages
Economics Tamil
School of Computational Sciences School of Life Sciences
Computer Science Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology
Mathematics Medical Lab Technology
Computer Application Plant Biology & Biotechnology
Statistics Biotechnology
School of Media Studies
School of Human Excellence
Media Arts
Environmental studies
Multimedia and Animation
Life Issues and Coping Skills
Visual Communication
Personality Development
Social Awareness School of Physical Sciences
Chemistry
School of Humanities Food Chemistry & Food Processing
History Physics
Applied History
School of Service Learning
Philosophy
Outreach
Social work Students' Clubs
Sociology
School of Vocational Studies (Kaushal Programme)
3D Animation
Digital Journalism Courses both in
Shift I and II are under
Semester Pattern.
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH
Loyola has a strong research culture. It aims to promote multidisciplinary research and education in
Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Commerce.
Loyola College has secured 100/100 for research in NIRF ranking – 2017 by MHRD, Government of India.
About 420 Ph.D. research scholars carry out research under 82 research supervisors.
Loyola is the only Arts and Science College which figured out in Current science magazine for research contributions
to national development.
Loyola Research Park has been established to promote the research culture among the UG and PG students.
Loyola is the only Arts and Science College in India to be recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, has recognized the
quality scientific research done in Loyola College by the approval accorded to it on 01.04.2011 of tax exemption
under clause (ii) sub section 1 of section 35 of the Income Tax Act 1961. This approval enables 175% weighted deduction
from the Gross Total Income to the donors of Loyola College Society for the purpose of scientific research.
Excellent research institutes like Entomology Research Institute (ERI), Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE)
and Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research (LISSTAR)
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DISTINCTIVE facilities
kaushal programme LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
DDU KAUSHAL Kendra is a UGC sponsored Loyola houses one of the largest academic libraries.
programme at Loyola College. It provides • 1,23,384 books, 140 journals, 13,000 e-journals and
skill based courses which enable students 3,50,000 e-books
get employment. Courses that are • book bank facility
presently offered are B. Voc. and M. Voc. • air-conditioned digital library furnished with 200
in 3D Animation and B. Voc. and M. Voc. in computers
Digital Journalism. These programmes are • open access from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
offered to the students by experienced staff • free internet access
with advanced infrastructure. • printing, scanning and photocopying facilities
• air-conditioned scholar corner for research scholars
A salient feature of this programme is the
• own book reading facility
flexible multiple exit and entry structure
that allows students to exit with diploma
and advanced diploma at any point during
WiFi CAMPUS
the course for employment and join back College-wide wireless internet access with 200 Mbps
bandwidth is available freely 24x7 for students.
at any point of time to upgrade their
qualification/skill competency here or in Through the Student Portal, students can check
any KAUSHAL Kendra in the country. instantly their class attendance, internal assessment
marks, examination registration and generate hall ticket.
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ENDEARING CAMPUS LIFE AND
ENRICHING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Loyola is well-known for the creative and inspiring
activities of the students in the campus. There are cultural,
spiritual and sports activities that keep the campus life
endearing and inspiring.
STUDENTS’ UNION
Students’ Union leaders are elected to represent the students
within the campus and help them enhance their
leadership skills and innate talents by organising Ovations,
Ignite and other spectacular multi-cultural programmes.
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admission into Loyola is competitive. The selection policies and process are unique. We welcome
applicants from diverse social, cultural, economic, ethnic and geographical backgrounds.
ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
Loyola gives preference to the students from the • Higher Secondary or equivalent examination
neighbouring districts. The inclusive tradition of conducted by all other State Boards except
loyola welcomes students from other states and Tamil Nadu
countries. • All degree (UG/PG) examinations conducted by
Women students can apply for all the Post Graduate any university other than University of Madras /
courses and also for VISCOM, B.M.M. (Animation) foreign countries
French Lit. and [Link]. in Under Graduate courses. The online registration process should be completed
Students who have completed the Tamil Nadu within 10 working days from the date of publication
Higher Secondary Course or any other course of the result. If the results are not published for any
recognized by the University of Madras as board before the last date of the online submission
equivalent to it, are eligible for admission to the of application, then the students are asked to
bachelor’s degree course. complete the online registration within 3 days from
The applicants who have passed the following the date of publication of the result of those boards.
examination should submit an eligibility certificate
from the University of Madras.
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Eligibility Criteria
Shift I (Aided) Class timing (8.15 a.m. - 1.15 p.m.)
Courses requirements
B.A. Economics 1. Economics 2. Commerce 3. Accountancy 4. Any other
B.A. English
B.A. History
ARTS
[Link]. (General)
Mathematics / Statistics 4. Computer Science / Economics
[Link]. Advanced Zoology 1. Biology 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Any Other
U.G. COURSES
1. Community Development
2. Human Resource Mgmt
P.G. COURSES
M. Com.
B.B.A.
[Link]. Chemistry [Link]. Chemistry with Mathematics as allied subject
[Link]. Mathematics [Link]. Mathematics
SCIENCE
M. Voc. 3D Animation
Any Degree
M. Voc. Digital Journalism
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Eligibility Criteria
B.A. English Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination
B.A. French Lit. Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination (Girls are also admitted)
B.A. History Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination
B.B.A 1. Commerce 2. Accountancy 3. Economics 4. Any other
Com
[Link]. Visual Communication Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination (Girls are also admitted)
B.M.M. (Multimedia and Animation) Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination (Girls are also admitted)
M.A. History (Applied) Any Degree
M.A. Media Arts (Tamil Medium only) Any Degree with Tamil as 2nd Language in UG
M.A. Philosophy Any Degree
M.A. Social Work
Arts
Any Degree
[Link]. Visual Communication Any Degree. Media related degree / Design related degree are preferable
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SELECTION PROCESS candidates applying for PG liable to pay the fee of the period
courses will be conducted for which their name remains on
INTERVIEW
and it will be followed by a the rolls.
At the time of interview the personal interview. Students
original documents of all should produce all the original
certificates uploaded along with documents for verification at the
the online application should be time of interview.
produced for verification.
The last date for submitting the
Information will be given only online application for all PG
to those who are provisionally courses is : 17.06.2017 (Saturday).
selected. They have to present
The Entrance test for all PG
themselves/along with parents
courses will be conducted
for interview with the Principal
on 24.06.2017 (Saturday) at
on the date mentioned in the
9.00 a.m. in the College.
call-letter.
Failure to be present on the FEE PAYMENT
scheduled date and time will lead The provisionally selected and
to cancellation of admission. admitted candidates have to pay
The information of selection will the prescribed fee at the
be sent by registered SMS and Axis Bank - CMS counter at
Email. It will also be posted in Loyola College campus.
the registered online portal. Their
application status will also be WITHDRAWAL
available at The enrolled students are
[Link] expected to complete their
course of study. They may not
ENTRANCE TEST withdraw from the college
without informing the Principal
An Entrance test for all in writing. Otherwise they will be
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GUIDELINES TO FILL in THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
• Read the Prospectus carefully before filling the application form.
• Fill in the details required in the Online Application form and SUBMIT. Only after the payment of
application fee, the application number will be generated. This application number should be noted for
all your future references.
Dear Applicant,
Welcome to LOYOLA COLLEGE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL for the academic year 2017-18.
Read the PROSPECTUS carefully for guidelines & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for admission before filling up the ALREADY REGISTERED APPLICANT?
application form.
The scanned copy of each document must be in black and white and within 200 KB size Viewers Count : 806864
Mode of Payment
You can pay the cost of application through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or By Cash at any branch of Axis
Bank (through EASY PAY) as per your convenience.
• One Time Registration of all applicants is required for the portal of Loyola online application with their
name, date of birth, mobile number of contact and email id along with the program.
1 of 1
• The registered applicant can use “ALREADY REGISTERED APPLICANT”, if necessary, for the second time
onwards.
• For new applicant registration, Click the button –‘Click here to register’.
Application Category*
Applicant Name*
Mobile No.* +
Email ID*
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• Application Category : Choose the program you want to apply
• Applicant Name : Enter the name as given in your 10th mark statement – NOT case sensitive.
• Date of Birth : Choose the date of Birth in the format dd-mm-yyyy
• Mobile No : Enter the 10 digit mobile number, if from India. Others should change the
country code also.
• Email : Valid email should be typed.
Click on the ‘Submit and Continue’ button
Your Login ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ would be sent to your Mobile Number and e-mail ID
*All fields are mandatory Search the data from dropdown list
Name of the Applicant* SHAN DAVID
Gender* Select Gender
Nationality* Indian
al Qualification Caste*
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Mother Tongue*
Application
Blood Group*
ication Status
Nativity* Urban
FeedBack
Name * Education* Occupation* Annual Income*
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Parent's Details Father*
Mother*
Permanent Address Communication Address
Address Line 1* Address Line 1*
Address Line 2* Address Line 2*
Address Line 3 Address Line 3
District* District*
Pincode* Pincode*
Parent's Mobile No.* Guardian's Mobile No.
Parent's Email ID
Same as Permanent Address
Save
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• Gender : Choose Gender from drop down.
• Nationality : Choose Nationality. If you are an Indian, choose the state and district
you belong to and enter the name of Village and Town. If you are an
NRI or Foreigner, fill the details required.
• Religion : Choose your Religion.
• Community : Choose your Community. Scanned copy of the community certificate to be
attached (except OC applicant). If you are a Roman Catholic, you cannot
choose SC.
• Caste : Choose the Caste you belong from the drop down menu. If you are not able
to find your caste or you belong to no caste, choose ========.
• Mother tongue : Choose your Mother Tongue.
• Blood group : Choose the Blood group.
• Nativity : Choose Urban or Rural.
• Parents details : Enter the names of your Father and Mother and their
educational qualifications.
Choose their occupations and enter their annual incomes.
• Permanent Address : Type your address clearly in first three lines. Choose the district. Type the
Pin Code. Enter your Parent’s mobile number.
• Communication Address : If your communication address is same as permanent, click the ‘Same as
Permanent Address’. If not, type the communication address.
You can edit your entries also. If you are sure of the entries, press “Save” button and go to “Next”.
SPECIFIC DETAILS
Differently Abled No
Child of Exserviceman No
Child of Defence Personnel (InService) No
Seeking admission under Sports Quota? No
D
ls First Generation Learner* No
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on Status • Differently-abled : Choose differently-abled or not. If yes, choose the type of disability. Scanned
dBack copy of the certificate to be attached in Step-6.
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• Special category : Choose refugee, orphan, semi orphan or religious if applicable.
• Dalit category : If you belong to Roman Catholic and converted into Christianity, choose ‘Yes’.
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• Child of Ex-service man : If the parent of the applicant is an ex-service man, choose ‘Yes’ and enter the
necessary details.
• Child of In-service man : If the parent of the applicant is an in-service man, choose ‘Yes’ and enter the
necessary details.
• Sports Quota : If the candidate is an outstanding sports person, this column may be marked
as “Yes” and name and level of the Sports may be entered. Sportsmen are
advised to meet the Physical Director in person with all the credentials.
• First Generation Learner : If the candidate is a first generation learner, choose ‘Yes’. Scanned copy of the
certificates to be attached.
You can edit your entries. If you are sure of the entries, press “Save” button. You can go ‘Back’ or ‘Next’.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Name of the School last studied*
Place of the School*
Language Studied in 10th Standard * Tamil
Language Studied in 12th Standard* Not Applicable
Medium of Instruction in 12th Standard/Equivalent* Tamil Medium
ID
TC No.(Optional)
ails
Month & Year of Passing * [Select One] Select Year
ails
[Link] No.*
Qualification
Board of Examination Passed*
Attachments
Nature of the Course studied at 12th Standard General Stream Vocational Stream
pplication
Marks Details
ation Status
Subject Subject Name Marks Obtained Maximum Marks
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Language 1
ant FeedBack
Language 2
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 3
Subject 4
Total Marks
Total Marks Obtained (Without Language)
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• Name of the School last attended : Enter the name of the School.
• Place of Study : Enter the place of the school.
• Language studied in 10th : Choose the language studied in your 10th standard.
• Language studied in 12th : Choose the language studied in 12th standard from the drop
down menu.
• Medium of instruction : Choose the medium of instruction in 12th standard at your school.
• Transfer Certificate Number : Type the number of the transfer certificate if you have with you.
Otherwise this column may be left unfilled.
• Month & Year of passing : Choose from the drop down menu, the month and year of passing
12th standard or equivalent.
• Exam Registration Number : Type the examination registration number assigned to you for your
12th standard/equivalent.
• Board of Examination Passed : Choose the board of your study from drop down menu.
• Nature of the course studied : Select the nature of the course studied at the 12th standard as
Academic/General or Vocational.
• Mark Scored : Enter the marks carefully in the columns provided. If you have not
studied any language, leave the column blank.
• Over all marks and the marks for subjects alone except languages are required.
You can edit your entries. If you are sure of the entries, press “Save” button. You can go ‘Back’ or ‘Next’.
APPLICANT DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS
* File size should be less than 200kb
Qualifying Mark Statement (.jpg/.gif,.jpeg,.png files only) 0 Click to attach a file
Community Certificate (.jpg/.gif,.jpeg,.png files only) 0 Click to attach a file
Back
ID
tails
ails • Attach the scanned copies of the documents listed as image files.
Qualification You are allowed to add/remove the attachments.
Attachments
pplication
If you are sure of the entries, press “Save” button. You can go back or forward.
ation Status
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ant FeedBack
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STEP - 7: APPLICATION GENERATION
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Total Programs : 15 Applied : 0 Total Programs : 15 Applied : 0
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Qualification
Declaration by the Applicant
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I do hereby sincerely affirm that the statements made by me in the application and the information furnished are true. Should it, however, be found untrue at
plication a later stage, I am liable for criminal prosecution and disqualification. I am also fully aware of the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, general instructions and I am bound
by the same. Having understood the implications, on my own free will, I am making this declaration.
tion Status
If provisionally selected, I agree to produce the following original documents at the time of admission failing which I am aware that my application will be
edBack summarily rejected.
nt FeedBack 12th Mark
1.
Statement
12th Transfer
2.
Certificate
10th Mark
3.
Statement
Community
4.
Certificate
I Agree & Apply
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You can edit your entries also. If you are sure of the entries, kindly press “Apply” button.
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STEP - 8: PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE
Application Category APPLICATION FOR U.G COURSES
Academic Year 20172018
Applied Institution SHIFT I (8.15 a.m. 1.15 p.m.)
Application Transaction ID 000030931
Applied Program(s) B.A.Economics
B.A.Tamil Literature
[Link].Mathematics
l Details Debit / Credit Card
c Details
Net Banking
ional Qualification
Cash Payment in any Axis Bank (through Easy Pay)
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pplicant FeedBack • The cost of each application along with Processing fee is ` 150 for UG, ` 200 for PG and
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` 500 for [Link].
• Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe applicants need not pay the cost of application, but only the
processing fee of ` 123 each for UG, ` 158 each for PG and ` 500 for [Link]. should be paid.
• You can pay the cost of application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or Cash in any
branch of Axis Bank (through EASY PAY) as per your choice. For EASY PAY in any branch of AXIS
BANK, a challan should be generated and money should be paid.
• You are allowed to cancel the course/s applied till you pay the cost of the application/s.
• A summary is displayed in ‘View application status’.
• After the Payment of application fee, application number will be generated and the status will be sent to
the candidate through SMS and email.
The applicant can apply for any number of courses eligible to him/her and after payment, an application
number will be created for each. The applicants are allowed to take printout of each application after the
registration and payment.
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NOTE TO STUDENTS NOTE TO PARENTS
The college expects the students to be highly Parents and guardians are asked to follow the
focussed in academics and make maximum use student’s progress in studies and his/ her general
of the facilities available for holistic development. conduct in and outside the college. Your co-
No student is allowed to take tuitions privately operation is solicited especially to ensure a regular
from the teachers of this college. Examinations attendance and academic progress. You are asked
will be conducted periodically. Attendance is to co-operate with the college authorities in the
compulsory and promotion will depend on their formation of your children /wards. Visit regularly
regularity. During the course of the study, students the college website [Link] for any
are encouraged to take any additional diploma/ information about your ward/college particularly
certificate course offered by various institutes in through Student Portal.
the campus, relevant to their subject specialization.
Students from vernacular medium will have free NOTE TO the PUBLIC
Special English coaching classes and enabling The public is informed that the college does not
classes during the first year. accept donations in any form for admission.
Beware of anyone who promises you to get an
DISCIPLINARY NORMS admission on payment of money. Kindly bring such
Loyola is dedicated not only to learning and malpractices to the notice of Principal/ Admission
advancement of knowledge but also to developing officer immediately. The mission of the Jesuits is
ethical and responsible human beings. The crystallized in their preferential option for a large
policies related to discipline are made with this number of catholics, dalit catholics, first generation
uncompromising perspective. learners, orphans, semi-orphans, differently-abled,
neighbourhood children, refugees, migrants,
• Ragging of any kind and any magnitude inside /
gypsy children and economically poor and
outside the college campus will lead to dismissal.
vulnerable students.
• All students who come to college by two wheelers
are asked to wear a helmet.
• Any kind of disturbing behaviour in the campus is
not permitted.
• Smoking, use of drugs, alcohol or peddling
drugs in the campus is prohibited. Notice
• Any Ill-treatment, both physical and verbal, Bribe giving and receiving is an Offence.
based on gender, caste and religion will lead For Complaints : [Link]
to dismissal. Phone : 044 - 24615929, 044- 24615949
Jesuit institutions will shape our students into agents of social change, preparing them for
concerted social action and thus paving the way to mass movements, which will bring
about the desired liberation.
Rev. Dr. M. S. Joseph Antony Jacob, S.J. Rev. Dr. M. Arockiasamy Xavier, S.J.
Admission Officer Principal
Ph : (044) 28178261 Ph : (044) 21878301
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Loyola College,
since 1925,
inherits rich tradition,
imparts values and
discipline and offers
quality education.
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to contact regarding admission
loyola college
tel : 91-44 2817 8291/92/93
Fax : 91 44 2817 5566
Email : admission2017@[Link]
Web : [Link]
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