Women's College
BBA at Ethiraj College for Women
3-year UG program in Chennai · NAAC A Grade · NIRF #79 in Commerce & Management
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Commerce)
#79
NAAC Grade
A (3.26)
Avg CTC
₹4 LPA
Placement Rate
70%
Annual Fee
₹40k
Total Intake
60 seats
Investment
₹1.2L total
~₹0.4L per year
- Tuition Fee₹40,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 55% aggregate in any stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce).
Admission Basis
Purely merit-based — no entrance exam required.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Your BBA Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Build the Base
Principles of Management, Marketing & Financial Management fundamentals.
Year +1
Year 2: Core Functions
HRM, Business Analytics, and deepening your management expertise.
Year +2
Year 3: Industry Ready
Projects, internships, and campus placements with top recruiters.
No Entrance Exam = Less Stress
Admissions are strictly merit-based, so your Class 12 marks do the talking. At ₹40k/year, the fee won’t burn a hole in your pocket either — rare for a ranked Chennai college.
The verdict
Good fit
Ethiraj ticks a lot of boxes: it’s a women-only institution with a NAAC ‘A’ grade, NIRF top-100 credibility, and a super affordable ₹1.2L total fee. Placements are decent (70% placed, avg ₹4 LPA) with reliable recruiters like TCS, Amazon, and HDFC Bank. Skip this if you’re chasing an IIT/IIM-level CTC or want a co-ed vibe; choose it if you want a low-risk, budget-friendly launch into business admin in Chennai.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fee (<₹1.5L)
- ✓ Women's college with hostel
- ✓ Merit-based admission (no entrance)
- ✓ Chennai location
Doesn't match
- ✗ Co-ed campus experience
- ✗ ₹8+ LPA dream salary
- ✗ Heavy startup/tech placement focus