Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli is a leading Arts and Science College for women in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Catholic Institution established in the year 1923 for the benefit of the young girls of Tiruchirappalli.
The college administered by the sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Province of Tiruchirappalli, is affiliated to the Bharathidasan University and it is one among the oldest colleges for women in South India.
The college was recognised by UGC as ‘College with potential for excellence’ in October 2011 and the CPE status has been extended till 2022.
As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MHRD, the college was ranked 26th for the year 2017, 42nd for the year 2018, 85th in 2019, 66th in the 2020, 49th in 2021, 67th in 2022 and 40th in 2023.
Holy Cross College offers 23 undergraduate, 21 postgraduate and 13 research programs in various departments.
Highlights
- Holy Cross College (Autonomous) is a Catholic Institution established in the year 1923.
- It is a leading Arts and Science College for women in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- It is affiliated to the Bharathidasan University and it is one among the oldest colleges for women in South India.
- It was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)in 1999 with 5 starts and re-accredited in 2005 with ‘A’ grade in 2012 (3rd cycle) with A Grade in 2020 (4th Cycle) with A++ with CGPA score of 3.75 on a 4.0 Scale by NAAC.
- The college was recognised by UGC as ‘College with potential for excellence’ in October 2011 and the CPE status has been extended till 2022.
- It offers 23 UG, 21 PG and 12 P.hD. programs in various departments.
Courses & fees
Holy Cross College offers 23 undergraduate, 21 postgraduate and 13 research programs in various departments.
Undergraduate Programmes (AIDED)
| Courses |
Specialisations |
| B.Sc |
Botany |
| Chemistry |
| Mathematics |
| Physics |
| Zoology |
| Rehabilitation science |
| B.A. |
Economics |
| English |
| History |
| B.Com |
Commerce |
Undergraduate Programmes (Self Financing)
| Course |
Specialisation |
| B.Sc |
Biochemistry |
| Biotechnology |
| Bioinformatics (5- year integrated) |
| B.Sc |
Fashion and costume designing |
| Visual communication |
| Mathematics |
| BCA |
Computer Applications |
| B.Voc (SD) |
Software Development |
| BBA |
Business Administration |
| B.Com |
Business Process Outsourcing |
| B.Voc (BFSI) |
Vocation in Banking, Financing services, and insurance |
| B.A. |
Tamil |
| B.ASLP. |
Audiology and speech language pathology |
Post Graduate Programmes (AIDED)
| Courses |
Specialisations |
| M.A. |
Economics |
| English |
| M.Sc |
Botany |
| Zoology |
| Rehabilitation science |
Post Graduate Programmes (Self-Financing)
| Courses |
Specialisations |
| M.A. |
History |
| Tamil |
| MSW |
Social work |
| M.Com |
Commerce |
| MCA |
Computer applications |
| M.Sc |
Biochemistry |
| Biotechnology |
| Data science |
| Chemistry |
| Mathematics |
| Media and communication |
| Physics |
| Psychology |
| Environmental science |
| Computer science |
| M.Lib.I.Sc |
Library and information science |
Diploma Programmes
| Courses |
Specialisations |
| PGDMLT |
Post graduate diploma in medical Laboratory technology |
| DMLT |
Diploma in medical laboratory technological |
P.hD programmes
| Courses |
Specialisations |
| P.hD |
Biotechnology |
| botany |
| Chemistry |
| commerce |
| Computer science |
| economics |
| physics |
| English |
| History |
| mathematics |
| Tamil |
| Rehabilitation science |
| Visual communication |
| Zoology |
Diploma
| Course |
specialisation |
| Diploma in Physician assistant |
| DMLT |
Medical lab technology |
| PGDCA |
Computer application |
| PGDMLT |
Medical lab technology |
| PGMET |
Medical equipment technician |
| PDPCM |
Patient care management |
Admission
Holy Cross College (Autonomous) admission is done only through Online. Application forms will not be issued in the college office. Candidates seeking admission are asked to follow the process. The cost of application and processing fee is Rs. 100/- per programme.
SC/ST Students including the Dalit Christians are permitted to apply for application free of cost.
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website
candidates should have to visit the official website of the college.
Go through the application form and click on apply now.
Step 2: Fill the application form
Fill out the application form, attach the required document and submit it.
After form submission candidates’ applications and documents are verified by the designed E-Scrutiny centre through e-scrutiny mode.
Step 3: pay the application fee
After filling the application form with required documents candidates should have to pay an application fee.
Eligibility
| Course |
Eligibility |
| B.Sc |
10+2 |
| M.Sc |
Graduation |
| BASLP |
10+2 |
| BA |
10+2 |
| MA |
Graduation |
| BBA |
10+2 |
| BCA |
10+2 |
Ranking
- Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli overall ranking by NIRF is 40 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 67 out of 200 colleges in India in 2022.
Placement
Human Resource Development Centre founded by the Holy Cross College alumnae association of the college has been providing placement opportunities to the candidates.
HRD also conducts training programmes to equip the students with employability skills for better job opportunities. In addition, it also conducts classes on driving, keyboard, & Guitar for the benefit of the students.
HRD mainly functions through a career guidance cell which focuses on training and campus placement cell for organising interviews for the final year students and for the alumni.
Training programs provided by the HRD
- 30 hours entrepreneurial skills based certification course
- Guidance for competitive exams
- Soft skill development
- Career counselling
- Communication skills
- Personality development
- Aptitude test
- SET/ NET Coaching
- Coaching for GRE/ TOEFL/ GATE/ CAT/ GMAT/ IELTS
- Driving classes, PAN CARD & PASSPORT CAMP, Computer science, keyword & guitar classes were the main activities of this cell
Campus placement cell organises
- It is categorising the students into three main groups- higher studies, job seekers and entrepreneurs.
- Orientation programs and training will be given based upon their choice.
- Scheduling the campus drive based upon the Email communication- priority will be given for trichy based companies.
- Clearly explains the nature of job and related information
- Student registration and interview process.
Placement details
| Name of the Company |
No. of placed students |
| TECHDEN |
2 |
| V-DART |
20 |
| WINEERS EDUCATION |
24 |
| INSPIRE ACADEMCY |
25 |
| KARVY |
130 |
| CAPEGEMINI |
19 |
| AKT GROUP OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
26 |
| SRI SARATHA SCHOOL |
26 |
| RAMAKRISHNA MATRIC HR. SEC. SCHOOL |
26 |
| M.A.M. SCHOOL |
17 |
| VAGUS INFOTECH |
8 |
| VALUED EPISTEMICS |
1 |
| OZONE TECHNOLOGIES |
1 |
| TELENTEASE |
7 |
| WEBSITE LEARNERS |
5 |
Scholarship
Holy Cross College (Autonomous) has instituted management scholarships for students with the help of management, retired faculty members, alumnae association and from various non governmental organisations. Endowment scholarships provide financial support for education for the poor students.
Institutional scholarship was provided for sports students. Meritorious students were benefited by platinum jubilee scholarship.
Government Scholarship
Holy Cross College (Autonomous) streamlines the scholarship offered by the government of Tamil Nadu to the eligible students and help students belonging to SC/ST/SCC, BC/MBC/DNC, HESS ( higher educational special scholarship), farmer welfare, scheme, central sector scheme and post matric minority scheme.
Scholarship Available by the government
| Name of the scholarship |
Eligibility |
| SC / ST / SCC Scholarship |
The students of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),SCA and Converted Christians. |
| BC, MBC & DNC Scholarship |
To all the BC, MBC & DNC students
Parents Annual Income Limit is Rs. 2,00,000/-
Aided courses only
|
| Merit cum Means Award |
The students of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),SCA and Converted Christians. |
| Higher Educational Special Scholarship (HESS) Scholarship |
Hostellers
Parents Annual Income Limit is Rs. 2,00,000/-
Aided courses only
|
| EVR Nagammai Tuition Fee Concession Scheme to PG Students (Aided courses only) |
Parental Annual Income Limit is Rs. 50,000/- |
| Farmer’s Children Welfare Scholarship |
For the meritorious minority community students can apply.
Students should have not less than 50% marks at higher secondary/graduation level.
Parental Annual income Limit is Rs. 2,50,000.
|
| Prize Money Award |
SC, ST, SCA and Converted Christian students who completed the course in UG / PG
First attempt with more than 60% of Marks
|
| Central Sector Scheme Scholarship |
The children who scored above 955 marks in +2.
The renewal for remaining years during the course is must.
|
Scholarship Available by the trust/ non-governmental organisations
| Name of the scholarship |
Eligibility |
| Institutional Management Scholarship for Students |
Management |
| Institutional Management Financial support for sports students |
Management |
| Scholarship and Educational Aid |
Management |
| Platinum Jubilee scholarship |
management |
| Support from staff and students |
management |
| PG scholarship |
management |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship |
Sitaram Jindal Foundation |
| Tamil Nadu Educational Trust Scholarship |
Tamil Nadu Educational Trust |
| KALAAM Trust Scholarship |
KALAAM Trust Foundation |
| IMAN Trust Scholarship |
IMAN Trust Foundation |
| Jains India Trust Scholarship |
Jains India Trust Foundation |
| Lion’s Club & Rotary club Scholarship |
Lion’s Club & Rotary club organisation |
Conclusion
Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli is a leading Arts and Science College for women in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Catholic Institution established in the year 1923 for the benefit of the young girls of Tiruchirappalli. The college administered by the sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Province of Tiruchirappalli, is affiliated to the Bharathidasan University and it is one among the oldest colleges for women in South India. Holy Cross College offers 23 undergraduate, 21 postgraduate and 13 research programs in various departments.
