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The American College, Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Public (Autonomous) College
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The American College Madurai admission 2023 is ongoing for MBA/MCA programs through the TANCET examination. Anna University released the TANCET 2023 result on April 14. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can check and download their results through the official website – tancet.annauniv.edu. The university will release the TANCET 2023 scorecard on April 20 which can be downloaded until May 20, 2023.

The American College, an autonomous institute and established in 1881, is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The college is now affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University. It is one of the oldest and first sets of seven colleges in India and is made autonomous by the UGC. The College offers 30 undergraduate programs and 16 postgraduate programs. The College also offers the aided, self-financed undergraduate program, post-graduate program, advanced diploma program, and a bachelor of Vocation program.

The American College Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1881 | Autonomous
Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University
Founded by American Christian missionaries
Re-accredited by NAAC
Entrance Exam CAT/ MAT/ TANCETC/TANCET/CONSORTIUM
Courses Offered 4 Courses across 1 stream
Popular Courses MCA, MBA, MA, MCOM, M.Sc, M.Phil, PhD
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based, Entrance Test & Counselling
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Gymnasium
Official Website https://americancollege.edu.in/

The American College, Courses Offered

It offers full time aided Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and M.Phil Program. Apart from this it also offers self-financed, M.Phil, Ph.D. Programme, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and B-Voc. A brief about the same are listed below:

Courses Specialization Eligibility
B.A (aided & self-financed) Tamil language and literature 10+2 with 40% of marks or above in major specialization subjects from a recognized board are eligible 
English
Economics
Religion, Philosophy, and Sociology
English
Hindi
French
B.Com (aided & self-financed) Computer Applications 10+2 with 40% in commerce under the academic or vocational stream from a recognized board
B.Sc. (aided & self-financed) Mathematics 10+2 with mathematics, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, or any vocational stream as a major subject from a recognized board are eligible.
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Computer science
Physical education
Psychology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Visual communication
Food science and nutrition
Information technology
M.A (aided & self-financed) Tamil Bachelor’s degree in concerned subject with 40% or above.
English
Economics
Social work Bachelor’s degree in humanities/social science/business management/science or any commerce degree with 40% of marks from any recognized degree.
M.Com (self-financed) Bachelor’s degree in commerce or other related fields with 55% of marks and above from recognized board.
M.Sc. (aided & self-financed) Mathematics Bachelor’s degree in concerned subject with 40% or above.
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Food science
Immunology and Microbiology Bachelor’s degree in any life science subjects Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biology / Botany / Food & Nutrition / Pharmacy / Nursing from any recognized board.
MBA (aided) Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any related degree from a recognized board + CAT/MAT/TANCET
M.Phil (aided & self-financed) Zoology Candidates who have completed a master’s degree in zoology as the main subject from a recognized board.
Tamil Candidates with 55% of marks in the master’s degree in any recognized universities or colleges are eligible.
English
Economics
Botany
Business Administration
Mathematics
Commerce
Physics
Chemistry
P.hD Tamil Post Graduation
English
Economics
Commerce
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology

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The American College Admission

Candidates must have passed the HS exam, Government of Tamil Nadu, ICS exam, or exam conducted by State Government with not less than 5 subjects of which English is compulsory for admission to UG Programs. 

MBA candidates need to have 50% in graduation but for SC/ST a minimum of 45% is required. Valid management aptitude test (CAT/MAT/TANCET/CONSORTIUM) score is required. For MCA Bachelor’s degree of 3 years in BCA, B.Sc with Mathematics at +2 level or B.Sc degree in computer science /IT/Applied science/ Electronics/ Statics/ Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics or any degree with PGDCA or BE/B. Tech, B.Com, CA. 

How to Apply?

The application process is through online and offline mode and different entries for different programs. An entrance test followed by an interview.

There is no entrance test for PG Tamil, Economics, Botany, Zoology; M.Phil Admission is based on academic performance and entrance test. The application form generally uploads on the college website a day before the entrance test.

Know more: The American College Admission

The American College Placement

On-campus and Off-campus recruitment drives are organized by The Placement Cell and give them the opportunity in leading companies, MNCs, Banks, and Educational Institutions.

The department of MCA offers the best placement opportunity for students in the small, medium, and large-scale IT firms in and around Chennai and Bangalore.

The department of MBA offers placement for its students in top-notch business organizations. Intensive programs on “Business Awareness and Aptitude and pre-placement” are conducted for the final year students. More than 90% of the students are being placed in each year.

The American College Facility

The American College offers great infrastructure and various facilities such as hostels, libraries, stadiums, computer centers, halls, canteen, sports and games, gymnasium.

  • Hostel: The college provides a good living room outside the classroom with an attached bathroom to the students. The college has four men’s hostels and one women’s hostel. Separate application forms are available with the Bursar’s office for admission to hostels.
  • Sports and Games: There is a large playing area with a football and a hockey ground, a cricket pitch, 3 tennis courts, floodlit basketball, and volleyball courts. The maximum number of university blues is produced by the college in the following sports and games: Athletics, Hockey, Football, Volley Ball, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Shuttle Cock, Kho Kho, etc. The college also encourages students to play during their free time.
  • Indoor stadium and Gymnasium: There is a modern gymnasium in the college with various facilities. William Tracy Indoor stadium (funded by UGC) is a multipurpose sports stadium that has a seating capacity of more than 200 spectators and provides good play space for many sports like basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Students can purchase a gym-card with a small fee to access the gymnasium.
  • Library: The library named The Daniel Poor Memorial Library is the old and famous public library in Madurai that has open access system with housing about 1,60,000 books. It subscribes to 700 different journals with a wide range of subjects. There is also an internet facility at the library for the student. It is kept open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all working days. A maximum of 10 books can be withdrawn by the students at a time. Every department in the college has its specialized library. Access for e-resources is also available in the library. There is free internet café for the exclusive use of students in the library.
  • Computer center: The college has a large computer center only for MCA students. The center is equipped with a great range of software with the latest hardware configuration on various platforms. There is also high-speed internet connectivity in the center. Students have the opportunity to learn computing skills on their own. The Centre is open between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on all working days.
  • Other Facilities:
    • Telfer Mook Hall
    • Central Instrumentation Centre
    • Campus Information System
    • Students Cooperative Store
    • Saunders Hall

FAQs

Ques. Why the American College is the best in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. It is one of the oldest colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. This college was visited by the eminent people. It offers a wide range of UG, PG, self-financed courses and different kind of facilities that helps the student to grow.

Ques. How good is The American college's Physics department?

Ans. The American college physics department has all kinds of facilities and good infrastructure such as networking facility, high-speed IEEE system, LCD projector, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, digital library, nuclear counter, photomultiplier set up, etc.

Ques. What are the best self-financed courses offered by The American college?

Ans. There are UG, PG program, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs under these self-financed courses. BA, B.Sc, B. Com, BCA, BBA, BA in French under UG courses and MA, M.Sc, M.Com under PG program. There is also M.Phil and Ph.D. program. Not a single one can be said the best.

Ques. Why choose the B.Voc degree program in American college?

Ans. There are multiple reasons to select a B.Voc degree program like there is no age limit, classes are conducted by experienced faculty, free Wi-Fi connectivity, Guest Lectures of eminent scientists and industrial experts, immediate placement, certificate are issued as per UGC guidelines.

Ques. Which university or college is better for doing MCA in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. The American college is the best for MCA as the program has been recognized by AICTE, classes are conducted by the best and experienced faculty, and also a placement opportunity in IT firms, the fee structure is also good. It has also a lot of other facilities like an exclusive computer center only for MCA students, an exclusive library facility, and a hostel.

Full Time Courses

Top Courses1st Year FeesTotal FeesEligibilityApplication DatesCutoff
B.Sc (Computer Science)

+12 More B.Sc Courses 

₹32,955₹98,86510+2-
-
M.Sc (Applied Psychology)

+10 More M.Sc Courses 

₹25,805₹51,610Graduation-
-
B.Com (Information Technology)

+3 More B.Com Courses 

₹36,455₹1.09 Lakhs10+2-
-
MBA₹1.11 Lakhs₹2.17 LakhsGraduation with 50% + TANCET10 June - 04 Jul 2024
BA (Economics)

+4 More BA Courses 

₹23,955₹71,86510+2-
-

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1st Yr Fees

32,955
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
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1st Yr Fees

1,11,055
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date10 June - 04 Jul 2024
EligibilityGraduation with 50% + TANCET
Cut off75 MBARankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

23,955
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

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1st Yr Fees

36,455
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

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Eligibility10+2
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1st Yr Fees

36,955
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
Eligibility10+2
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Mr.C.Mohan

Lecturer


Mr. S. Sathya Dev

Lecturer


Dr. P.Glory Ponmozhi

Lecturer


Dr.J.Rajakumar

Assistant Professor


Mrs. Shanmuga Mohana

Lecturer


Mr.S.Stephen

Associate Professor


Dr. A. Joseph Thatheyus

Assistant Professor


College Facilities

Basic Information About Facilities

Hostel
Cafeteria

College Ranking

Ranking of The American College


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