Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli Admission 2025-26
Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, is an autonomous women's college affiliated with Bharathidasan University. It offers various programs at the Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Advanced Masters (M.Phil.), and Certificate levels. The college has been accredited with an 'A++' Grade by NAAC and was ranked 40th in the College category by NIRF in 2023.
Application Process
Candidates seeking admission to Holy Cross College for the academic year 2025-26 can generally follow these steps:
- Online Application: Visit the official college website and find the admission section. Look for the "Admission 2025-26" link.
- Registration: Register by providing the necessary details to create a profile.
- Application Form: Fill out the online application form carefully with accurate personal and academic information.
- Document Submission: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, which typically include:
- Passport-size photographs
- Class 10th mark sheet
- Class 12th mark sheet (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate degree mark sheets (for PG courses)
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable, e.g., TANCET for MCA)
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online. The fee varies depending on the program. As of the information available:
- UG Courses: ₹100
- PG Courses: ₹200
- UG Audiology: ₹500
- There might be fee waivers for SC/SCA/ST candidates (for aided courses, one course only) and differently-abled students.
- Submission: Submit the completed online application form. It is advisable to keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
- Merit List/Entrance Exam/Interview:
- For most UG and PG programs, admission is based on the merit list prepared based on the marks scored in the qualifying examinations (10+2 for UG and graduation for PG).
- For MCA admission, candidates need a valid score in TANCET. The TANCET 2025 results are expected on or before April 24, 2025.
- Some courses, especially at the postgraduate level, might involve an entrance exam or interview conducted by the college.
- Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling. During counselling, they can choose their desired course.
- Document Verification and Fee Payment: Final admission is confirmed after the verification of original documents and payment of the admission fee within the stipulated time.
Important Dates (Tentative for 2025-26)
Please note that these dates are tentative and based on the latest available information. It is crucial to check the official college website for the most up-to-date schedule.
- TANCET 2025 Result Declaration (for MBA, MCA): On or before April 24, 2025
- TANCET Scorecard Download Window: May 7, 2025 - June 6, 2025
- TANCET Counselling Registration (Tentative): June 2025
- Release of TANCET Rank List (Tentative): July 2025
- TANCET Grievances Redressal for Rank List (Tentative): July 2025
- Application Window for UG Courses: Typically starts after the announcement of the 12th standard results (around May-June) for the academic year starting in August-September. In the previous year (2024), the application dates were around April 15 to May 30. Keep an eye on the official website for the 2025-26 dates.
- Application Window for PG Courses: Usually commences after the completion of the undergraduate academic year.
Courses Offered and Eligibility Criteria
Holy Cross College offers a wide range of programs under various schools:
Undergraduate (UG) Programmes (3 years duration unless specified)
- Aided (Shift I): B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology - with Biotechnology specialization, Rehabilitation Science), B.A. (Economics, English, History), B.Com. (Commerce - General), B.A. Tamil (Self-Financing), B.Sc. Mathematics (Self-Financing), B.S.W Social Work (Self-Financing).
- Self-Financing (Shift I): B.Sc. (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Visual Communication, Fashion and Costume Designing), B.C.A. Computer Application (AICTE Approved), B.B.A. Business Administration (AICTE Approved), B.Voc. (SD Software Development, BFSI - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), B.Com. (BPO - Business Process Outsourcing), B.ASLP Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (Time: 8.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.), B.Sc Mathematics, B.S.W Social Work, M.Sc Bioinformatics (Five - year Integrated Program), DMLT.
- Self-Financing (Shift II): B.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology), B.A. English, B.Com. (Commerce - General, CA - Commerce Computer Applications).
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes (2 years duration unless specified)
- Aided (Shift I): M.A. (Economics, English), M.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Rehabilitation Science).
- Self-Financing (Shift I): M.A. (History, Tamil), M.S.W Social Work, M.Com. Commerce, M.C.A. Computer Applications (AICTE Approved) (requires TANCET), M.Sc. (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics - Five years integrated programme, Chemistry, Mathematics, Media and Communication, Physics, Psychology, Data Science), M.Lib.I.Sc. Library and Information Science.
- Self-Financing (Shift II): M.Sc. Computer Science.
Eligibility Criteria (General)
- UG Courses: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. Specific programs might have subject-specific requirements (e.g., Science subjects for B.Sc. programs, Commerce/Mathematics for B.Com./BBA). A minimum of 50% aggregate marks might be a general requirement for some programs.
- PG Courses: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. A minimum percentage (e.g., 50-60%) might be required. For MCA, a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects at the degree level or at the 10+2 level is usually required, along with a valid TANCET score.
- M.Phil. and Ph.D.: A Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum percentage is required. Candidates might have to appear for a written test and interview. Those who have qualified UGC/CSIR UGC NET/JRF/GATE might be exempted from the written test.
Diploma and Certificate Programmes
- The college also offers Diploma (e.g., DMLT, Diploma in Computer Application) and Certificate courses. The eligibility for these is generally a pass in 10+2 or equivalent.
For detailed eligibility criteria for specific courses, please refer to the admission prospectus for 2025-26, which will be available on the official college website.
Contact Information
For any admission-related inquiries, you can contact Holy Cross College at:
- Phone No. (Admission Related Information / Payment enquiry): 0431-2700637
- WhatsApp Only: 8608701971
- Calls & WhatsApp: 7598670590 (9.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m.)
- Email: [email address removed]
- Address: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy- 02, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Pin Code: 620002.
It is highly recommended to visit the official website of Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli (
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