NAAC A++ · NIRF #14 · 2-Year PG Program
M.A. English Literature
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Arts & Science)
#14
NAAC Score
3.79/4
Average CTC
₹4.5L
Annual Intake
30 Seats
Program Duration
24 Months
Investment
₹1.1L total
~₹0.6L per year
- Year 1 Tuition Fee₹55,000
- Year 2 Tuition Fee₹55,000
Are you eligible?
Subject Background
Must have studied English Literature.
Admission Mode
Mixed basis — Merit and Entrance Test.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
60%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships On Board
MCC offers on-campus hostel facilities and scholarship opportunities for eligible students, making the Chennai campus experience more accessible.
The verdict
Good fit
With an NIRF #14 rank, A++ NAAC grade, and a total fee of just ₹1.1L, MCC delivers serious value. The MA English curriculum covers Postcolonial Literature, Gender Studies, and Digital Humanities — rare depth at this price point. The 2025 cycle saw 60% placements with recruiters ranging from Amazon and Deloitte to publishing and media houses. Ideal if you want academic rigor plus industry bridges without heavy debt. Verify the latest entrance test dates and hostel seat availability directly with the college.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable private PG education
- ✓ Reputed arts & science college
- ✓ Curriculum spans Digital Humanities & Gender Studies
- ✓ Diverse recruiters across IT, consulting, and media
Doesn't match
- ✗ Need complete salary transparency — only average CTC disclosed
- ✗ Looking for guaranteed hostel seat or 100% placement rates