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Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, The New College has been providing education since its establishment in 1951. As a public college, it holds accreditation from NAAC. The institution offers a diverse range of 56 courses across 7 streams, namely Arts, Commerce and Banking, Science, Media and Mass Communication, and Management. Students can pursue popular degrees such as BSc, B.Com, BA, BCA, and BBA at The New College. In addition to its strong teaching pedagogy, the college excels in research and innovation. The institution emphasizes activities beyond academics, evident through its infrastructure, extracurricular programs, and collaborations at national and international levels. The New College offers varied placement opportunities, including options in both corporate and public sectors, as well as entrepreneurship.

Admissions

The New College offers courses in both day and evening shifts, with the evening shift courses being self-financed. Candidates have the option to apply for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), Ph.D., and M. Phil courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science subjects.

The application process is conducted online, and application forms can also be obtained from the college or through postal service.

For UG courses, the last date for submitting completed application forms will be 10 days after the publication of the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Examination results.

Similarly, for PG courses, the last date for submitting forms will be 10 days after the publication of the Undergraduate Degree Examination results of the University of Madras.

To be eligible for UG programs, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board. Graduates in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply for PG courses. For Ph.D. programs, candidates must possess a PG degree in the concerned subject.

Selection to the courses is based on the merit of the qualifying examination and may involve an interview process.

Placements

The Career Guidance Cell at The New College operates under the direct supervision and guidance of the Principal. A dedicated team of professors, appointed by the Principal, collaborates to provide career guidance and support to the students.

The primary objective of the cell is to identify the talents and potential of the students and help them nurture and develop these talents to make informed career choices.

The cell carries out various activities such as collecting and maintaining a database of student information for future reference. It also assists students in enhancing their skills to excel in competitive exams like the civil service exams conducted by UPSC and TNPSC. Additionally, the Career Guidance Cell organizes seminars and meetings to motivate students to plan their future careers effectively.

A crucial function of the cell is to invite reputable companies to the campus for conducting placement interviews and to match the students’ skills with suitable job opportunities.

Furthermore, the cell supports economically disadvantaged students in the first and second year of their undergraduate courses by assisting them in finding suitable part-time employment options that can supplement their family income without hampering their academic pursuits.

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Overall Rating (Out of 5)

  • The admission process is easy
  • The Placement in The New College is quite good
  • All the faculties are well qualified
  • The teaching method is impressive
  • You can find the application form as well fee on the university website
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