Queen Mary’s College (QMC)

  Queen Mary’s College, best described as a pioneer in the task of empowering women through education, was established during colonial times way back in 1914 by the British Government, and has been a significant part of Indian history, The alumna of the college have made a significant contribution to the Quit India Movement, Capt. Lakshmi Sehgal of the INA having been a student of QMC is a testimony to the claim. There are many unsung women freedom fighters from the college and the annals of the college are replete with narratives about the involvement of the students of the college in the nationalist movement. The college has also nurtured women scholars, leaders and administrators. Among the illustrious alumna of the college are Dr. Rajammal Devadass, distinguished nutrition scientist and Vice Chancellor, Avinashilingam Deemed University. The first three child-widow graduates from South India graduated from QMC. The well-known three young widows Ammukutty, Parvathy and Lakshmi were residents of the Icehouse widows’ home. They joined the college in 1917. On completion of the course. Ammukutty went on to serve as a teacher in Coimbatore and Lakshmi taught at her alma mater for some years. of empowering women through education. It was started in 1914 by the British Government as Madras College for Women.  

  Queen Mary's College is a government-run college in Chennai, India - is the first women's college in the city, the third oldest women's college in India and second oldest in South India after Sarah Tucker College.

  With a modest intake of 33 women students at the time of its inception, it has over the 109 years of its existence, grown phenomenally from an Intermediate to a tertiary level institution and on to a full-fledged premier institution. Today it caters to over 5099 women students. It is the first government college to go in for accreditation by NAAC and was accredited with ‘4 star status’ in 1999. The college was granted autonomy in 1987. The college has gone in for re-accreditation and currently accredited with ‘A’ Grade.

  Queen Mary’s College has been ranked 47 in the NIRF-2022 rankings. The wide cross section of disciplines include humanities (History, Sociology and Languages - English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit and French), Applied Sciences like Computer Science, Clinical Nutrition, Home Science, Biochemistry as well as all the major Basic Sciences – Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. The college also offers Under Graduate courses in Geography, Physical Education and Music. Most of the departments on campus are either Post Graduate departments or full time research departments. QMC is blessed with the kind of academic environment where a student can evolve from an enthusiastic undergraduate to a keen research scholar. There are 24 departments offering 23 Under Graduate programs, 18 Post Graduate programs and 13 M. Phil programs in the college, among which 12 departments offer Ph.D programs. Every department has its niche in a sprawling green campus. The college campus provides the perfect ambience for knowledge acquisition and expansion.

  The college holds the record of being the first government college to have initiated a Knowledge and Skill mapped syllabi since 2018-19 at PG level and 2019-20 at UG level, aiming to become the centre of excellence before its 125th Anniversary. The launch of e-resources for all courses by faculty of all departments in our college website is a jewel in the crown of QMC. The contribution of the college to the cause of women empowerment was recognized with the Katral Award by News 18 conferred on the college in a grand ceremony on 15th December 2021.

  The scenic and sprawling campus of 17 acres located on the famed Marina beach and overlooking the magnificent vista of the Bay of Bengal, symbolizes the history of its struggles and endeavours to reach new horizons of knowledge. This college has launched women into all spheres of life: its alumni have played decisive roles in governmental and non-governmental organizations, both nationally and internationally and have achieved global recognition.

  Given the policy of equal opportunity and the egalitarian climate of college, education at Queen Mary’s College is the privilege of a lifetime. It is a place where every student feels at home and is encouraged to discover herself. The journey of a life of fulfilment begins here where the young minds are tuned to become socially responsible individuals.

Our Vision
  The college enshrines in its vision the ideal of democratization of education by drawing into its ambit women from the deprived sections of society and empowering them with an education that hones life skills and employability.

Our Mission
  As educating a woman is tantamount to educating a family the mission of the college is to have programmes that ensure the all round development of its students. The goal in view is an education that transforms young women and equips them to face challenges in their personal and professional lives. The college endeavours to maintain a learning atmosphere that reinforces the ideals of professional competence and social commitment.

Admission

Eligibility Criteria

Only Women candidates are eligible to apply.

 Should have appeared for the Plus Two examinations (HSC) conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or its equivalent and secured a pass in all the subjects.

 Should not exceed the age limit of 24 years as on July 1st. (Relaxation of 2 years permitted for the Physically Challenged candidates)

 For PG Courses, the candidate should have completed a UG Degree from the University of Madras or any other equivalent Universities.

Admission Procedure

 The College follows the Government reservation norms in admitting the candidates.

 Rank Lists are prepared based on Part-III total (out of 400) secured by the candidate in the HSC examination and will be posted in the college website.

 Separate quotas are available for Physically Challenged, Sports (Priority for National Level and State Level), Tamil candidates from Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Ex-Servicemen

 Shift I and Shift II admissions will be done on the same day.

 Rules and Regulations

 The Application form should be duly completed in all aspects and no column should be left blank

 Incomplete Applications will not be considered for Admissions.

  The following certificates should be brought by the candidate on the day of counselling: Mark sheets, Transfer Certificate, Community Certificate (latest with Gopuram seal) Conduct Certificate, Medical Certificate, Passport size photos, and attested photocopies of all the certificates.

 Candidates opting for special quota reservation should produce sufficient proof in original.

 If selected during counseling, the student should pay her fees on the same day of admission.

 Students in need of hostel can apply for the same through the Deputy Warden, after the general admission.

 In case of any malpractice or any disobedience found, the college has all rights to cancel the admission.

  ‘Education for employability’ is one of the catchphrases in the 21st century scenario. Queen Mary’s College is alive to the changing trends and milieu. It has, through its Placement Cell, which was established in 2007, taken up the challenge of creating that interface between the two worlds of education and employment. The Placement Officer is a vital link connecting the students of the college with prospective employers and also with organizations which offer training. The Placement Officer also takes the initiative to organize workshops on personality development, tips for facing interviews and career guidance. Similar workshops on self employment are conducted for students who have an inclination towards individual enterprise.

  The Placement Cell also strives to keep in step with the employment opportunities in IT (Information Technology) related fields: free coaching classes in Computer Hardware Maintenance, MS Office tools and Internet, Mobile Phone Maintenance, Financial Accounting, Software Tally 9.0 and Auto Cad 2008 were organized for the students.

  The Placement Cell has to its credit been instrumental in the placement of several students in IT companies such as WIPRO, Southerland, Tally and HCL. Employment through the Cell is not confined to IT, as evidenced through the placement of Home Science students in MV Diabetes Care Centre and Chemistry students in Domes-e-data.

  As the Placement Cell strives to be a storehouse of information for the students, it also conveys through its student development programmes, this conviction - The dynamics between ‘Attitude’ and ‘Aptitude’ determines the ‘Altitude’ to which the student soars

1. BC/MBC/BCM Scholarship
The benefit of schemes implemented for the welfare of BCs, MBCs & DNCs .

Eligibility
The parental annual income limit for the availing this scholarship is Rs.2.50 lakhs.

No.of students received the scholarship - 2375 students
2. SC/ST Scholarship
The benefit of schemes implemented for the welfare of SC/ST.

Eligibility
The parental annual income limit for the availing this scholarship is Rs.2.50 lakhs.

No.of students received the scholarship - 1594 students
3. NSP
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is an online portal by the Government of India for applying, processing, verifying and sanction of Government scholarships to Students.

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
These schemes are usually reserved for minority communities in India i.e. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians

Eligibility
The parental annual income limit for the availing this scholarship is Rs.2.50 lakhs.

No.of students received the scholarship - 2 students
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
People with disabilities are eligible for these scholarships.
These include persons with Visual, Hearing, Speech & Locomotive disability, Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, Multiple Disability and any other disabilities.
A disability certificate issued by Government is necessary for applying under this category.
Eligibility
The parental annual income limit for the availing this scholarship is Rs.2.50 lakhs.

No.of students received the scholarship - 3 students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students is a centrally-funded merit-cum-means scholarship initiated by the Department of Higher Education of MHRD(Ministry of Human Resource Development )

Eligibility
The parental annual income limit for the availing this scholarship is Rs.8 lakhs.

No.of students received the scholarship - 17 students
4. Adi Dravidar Welfare Education Scheme of Award of Prize Money to SCs/STs/SC Converts Students
Adi Dravidar Welfare Education Scheme of Award of Prize Money to SCs/STs/SC Converts Students who have secured 60% and above marks in first attempt in the postmatric levels.

No.of students received the scholarship - 68 students
5. Ph.D
Ph.D Scholarships help several students to pursue a research degree after successfully completing their postgraduate program.

Eligibility
The applicant must have scored 60% marks in postgraduate degree.
6. Tamil Medium Scholarship
By encouraging the students studying through Tamil Medium, a stipend for Tamil Medium students was initiated in the year 1971 - 1972. Under Graduate students pursuing studies through Tamil medium and write their exam in Tamil receives Rs.900/- a year under this scheme.

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