The American College, Madurai
About The American College
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 Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of TANCET 2023 Registration (MBA) | February 1, 2023 |
| Last Date of TANCET 2023 Registration (MBA) | February 28, 2023 |
| TANCET 2023 Exam Date (MBA) | March 25, 2023 |
| TANCET 2023 Result Release Date (MBA) | April 14, 2023 |
| TANCET 2023 Scorecard Release Date (MBA) | April 22, 2023 |
| Last date to download TANCET 2023 Scorecard (MBA) | May 20, 2023 |
| Issue of Notification | June 01, 2023 |
| Commencement of Online Registration, filling of Applications and Certificate Uploading | June 01, 2023 |
| Last date for Registration of Online Applications and Certificate Uploading | June 25, 2023 |
| Publication of Rank List (MBA) | July 14, 2023 |
| Grievances Redressal | July 15, 2023 - July 18, 2023 |
| Counselling for Special Reservation categories ( Differently Abled) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore (MBA) | July 21, 2023 |
| Last date for Confirmation of Allotment | July 27, 2023 |
| Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MBA Counselling | July 29, 2023 - Aug 01, 2023 |
| Publication of MBA Allotment List | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Last date for Confirmation of Allotment | Aug 03, 2023 |
| Publication of MBA Provisional allotment | Aug 04, 2023 |
| Supplementary Counselling (MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore | Aug 08, 2023 |
| SCA to SC Counselling ( MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore | Aug 10, 2023 |
| End of Counselling | Aug 10, 2023 |
3.1 How to Apply?
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 |
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.
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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
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The American College Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | ₹32,955 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
| M.Sc | ₹25,805 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
| B.Com | ₹36,455 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
| MBA | ₹1.11 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + TANCET | |
| BA | ₹23,955 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
| BBA | ₹36,955 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
| BCA | ₹38,455 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
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The American College Upcoming Application Dates 2024
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Timeline (Based on TANCET) [MCA] | Jan 10, 2024 - Feb 15, 2024 |
| Application Timeline (Based on TANCET) [MBA] | Jan 10, 2024 - Feb 15, 2024 |
| TANCET Registration Timeline | Tentative Feb 01, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024 |
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What Students Say?
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- A best image after completion of graduation in all over tamilnadu
- Ambience was very good and the faculty members are so kindly
Dislikes
- For MA English, there will be a final project that should contain up to 40 pages. Additionally, a viva will also be conducted before the final exams.
- The overall experience is a little bit okay, but our department didnt actively participate in any function. Thats disappointing for us compared to other departments. We are not enjoying it.
These insights are automatically extracted from student reviews
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In this college 23 UG, 21 PG and P.HD are also available. Application forms are available in online American college portals and there they give all the information regarding dates. In their admission process they didn't see the cut-off marks for self-finance students, who come first they get first preference because, in this aided and self-finance both are there. For aided students, they give admission according to the cut-off. This admission process is best. I don't think this process needs any improvement.
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There are admission process is done by online and they are used to refer to the upload details of our percentage and our marksheet. We have to upload our passport-size photo to the project and we have to enter the basic details our birth etc... and they will select and shortlisted and give an offer Letter to join
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60% above can be eligible for college. We can get the application directly from the college. Directly they gave the information about the date and fees first we pay for the application form its cost is 100. the process was very smooth
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12th pass is eligible for application with a 70% percentage mark Application fees and other fees are mentioned on the college website SC and ST communities have lord's of reservation benefits Within one 1week the admission process status starts after selecting the call letter sent by the college in your email I'd
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I have applied course for b.com(Computer application) eligibility is a preference for commerce and accounts students who are in the 12th commerce group and we have to take a cut of marks in that course and then only we can be eligible. I have found an application online on their college website. There is the reservation benefits in our college but I don't no more anymore. The admission process was good.
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After completing high school with 60%. All details regarding the application form and fee structure will be in the college's official website. The admission process is well and good enough where you are guided by the staff.
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