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PROSPECTUS
2022-2023
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Applicants should submit Online Application Forms through our college website
www.wcc.edu.in
Selected candidates will be informed by email and the list of provisionally selected candidates will
be displayed only on the College Website.
College fees to be paid online which will be indicated in the Admission Notice.
Withdrawal: Students who discontinue from the College should submit a requisition letter from
their parents to the Principal. Transfer Certificate will be issued only after all dues are settled.
Original Transfer Certificate submitted at the time of admission will not be returned once college
commences.
Donations
The College does NOT accept donations for admissions. If admission has been promised on payment of
money, kindly bring it to the notice of the Principal immediately. Suppression of information and
violation will lead to cancellation of admission.
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PROGRAMS OFFERED
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CHENNAI
Women's Christian College, Chennai placed first among all women’s colleges in South India by
the MHRD in the NIRF rating in 2017 is known for its high standards of education and outstanding
achievements in teaching-learning, research and extension activities. WCC was founded in 1915
by the combined effort of 12 Missionary Societies from Britain, Canada and the United States of
America. The mission of the college is to provide “a complete, meaningful and relevant
education to women so that they are intellectually well- trained, morally upright, socially
aware and spiritually inspired.”
Autonomous since 1982, WCC is affiliated to the University of Madras and has been accredited
by NAAC with an ‘A+’ Grade in 2019. The College was awarded the prestigious status of College
with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2016, a fitting
testimony to the remarkable progress made in the last century.
The heritage building Doveton House, historic academic blocks, six residential halls and the multi-
facility Library enhance teaching-learning experience. Home to more than a 100 species of trees,
both indigenous and exotic, the 20-acre green campus is a treasure-trove of diverse flora and fauna
providing an ambience conducive to fostering holistic education. WCC offers a wide range of
metacognitive and need-based programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels
to women from national and regional communities and varied socio-economic backgrounds. The
College designs its curriculum, administers examinations and evaluates its students efficiently.
Offering its students the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), WCC caters to the wide range of
interests among students. The Degree is conferred by the University of Madras.
Semester Abroad Program, Le Tourneau University, Texas, USA and Liverpool Hope University,
UK, Short Term study abroad programs with Binary University, Malaysia are International
programs introduced in the last decade. Candidates securing admission in WCC will be considered
for transfer if they fulfill the requirements for the Program.
Each academic year is divided into two Semesters: June to October & November to April
WORKING HOURS
Each session begins with worship in the College Chapel at 07.45 am for Shift I & 12.15 pm for
Shift II.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: (BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA)
The Bachelor's Degree Program requires SIX SEMESTERS of study. Among other requirements, a
student has to earn a minimum of 142 credits to acquire a Degree. The Undergraduate Program is divided
into FIVE parts.
Part II : English
2. Supporting
3. Elective
ATTENDANCE
PART V : (i) Physical Education - 40 hours per year – Compulsory for all I year students.
: (ii)Extension Activities – 50 hours per year – Compulsory for all II year students.
If a student is unable to complete both Part V courses (i) & (ii) during the
respective year of study, they are eligible to complete it in the following year /
years by registering again and putting in the required hours. Failing which,
they will not be eligible to get a degree even though they pass all Part I to IV
papers.
As per the regulations of the University of Madras, students must complete their degree by
clearing all their arrears within N+2 years for UG & PG (where N=3 for UG programs and
N=2 for PG programs).
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CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
CLUBS : Students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents and
interests through participation in various Clubs – Music, Dance,
Quiz, Debate and Dramatics which provide opportunities for
cultural and social interaction.
COLLEGE CHOIR : The choristers trained on campus perform within the College
and outside.
COLLEGE PLAY : The Annual College Play provides opportunities for students
in theatre production.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Plant Diversity Postgraduate and Research
Biotechnology Taxonomy of Degree in Botany,
Eligibility: Angiosperms and Plant Microbiology,
Higher Secondary – Breeding Biotechnology, Genetics,
Botany & Zoology / Biology Ecology, Phytogeography Environmental Science,
with Chemistry & Remote Sensing Horticulture, Genetic
Plant Biotechnology Engineering, Life Sciences,
Bioinstrumentation Molecular Biology,
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics etc.
Gardening
Medicinal Plants &
Ethnobotany
Career in Teaching,
Forestry
as Curators, Scientists,
Biostatistics &
in Forest Department, Civil
Bioinformatics
Service, Landscaping, GIS
Microbiology Departments, R & D labs,
Mushroom Cultivation Eco Journalism & Scientific
Hydroponics Writing
IT Skills for Biologists
Learner Designed Course
Internship
Field Trips
Project
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
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NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Beginner’s Tamil (Compulsory for students with no prior knowledge of Tamil), Basic Tamil
(for students who have studied Tamil below Std. X), Advanced Tamil (for students who have
studied Tamil upto Std. X). Those who have studied Tamil at +2 level, can opt for courses like,
Prathamik Hindi, Paryatan Hindi, Français Parlé, Tourisme : Destination France, Creative
Writing, Understanding Cinema, Math Skills in Everyday Life, Linear Programming, Statistics
using R, Popular Astronomy, Astrophysics, Workshop Technology, Essentials of Service
Learning, Non -Conventional Energy Sources, Dyeing & Printing of Textiles, Cosmetics &
Personal Grooming, Forensic Science, Basics in Vegetable Gardening, Floriculture and
Landscaping, Food Microbiology, Mushroom Cultivation, Hydroponics, Basics of Bird Watching,
Aquarium Keeping, Basics of Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, Women & wellness, Hand
Embroidery, Web Commerce, Internet Basics, Relationship Building Skills, Introduction to
Psychological Disorders.
Journalism with Tamil Computing, Job Oriented Tamil, Tourism (Tamil), Hindi Pravesh
(Introductory course), Sambhashaniya Hindi (conversational), Course Elementaire, French for
DELF A1, Personality Enrichment – A Literary Humanistic Approach, Essentials of English
Usage, Spoken and Presentation Skills, Graphic Design and Layout, Entrepreneurial Skills,
Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative and Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Open Source
Software and Information Security, Logical Reasoning and Information Security, Computing
Skills in Physics, Computer Applications in Chemistry, Cosmetics and formulation of beauty care
products, Essentials of food chemistry and food technology, IT Skills for Biologists, IT Tools for
Biologists and Bioinformatics, Basics in Culinary Skills, Concepts in Fashion Designing and
Garment Construction, Entrepreneurship for Women, Management of a Pre-school, Food
Demonstration and Presentation Skills, IT Tools, Multimedia Software Tools, Web Design,
Enhancing Personality.
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OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
*The foreign language courses are in partnership with INaWORD and facilitate higher level international
certification courses – A1, A2, B1 & B2 levels in European Languages and N5 to N1 levels in Japanese
Language.
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SELF-FINANCED – SHIFT II
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
B.B.A. Security Analysis & Can pursue MBA, MHRM,
Portfolio Management MSW, Law, Accounts based
Eligibility: Financial & Marketing courses like
Higher Secondary or Management CFA/CFP/CPA/CA/CWAI/AC
equivalent Organizational Behaviour S
International Trade Post Graduate Diploma in
E-Commerce & MIS Management, Post Graduate
Accounting for Managers Diploma in Banking and Civil
Human Resource Services
Management
Managerial Economics Career in HR /Banking/
Entrepreneurial Finance /Marketing Sector
Development
Business
Environment
Industrial Relations
Business Mathematics
Research Methodology
Legal Aspects of Business
Internship I & II and Project
B.C.A. C# & Python Postgraduate Degree in
Eligibility: Programming Computer Science, Computer
Higher Secondary or Multimedia & Web Applications, Business
equivalent preferably Technologies Administration and Data
with Mathematics/ Java & Advanced Java Analytics
Computer Science SQL, NOSQL Databases
Software Testing
Android Programming &
Android Lab Excellent placement
Data Analytics & opportunities with best
Internet of Things salary package in top MNCs
Fuzzy Logic & Security in from IT, ITES & Banking
Computing Sectors.
Machine Learning&
Cloud Computing
Internship & Software
Development
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
B.Sc. Visual Visual Art
Communication Photography Postgraduate Degrees in Visual
Communication, Journalism, Media
Eligibility: Advertising
Management, Advertising, Public
Higher Secondary or Computer Graphics
equivalent Relations, Electronic Media.
Printing Technology
Television Production Career as Producers, Directors,
Animation Journalists, Animators, Script
Broadcast Production Writers, Cartoonists, Copy Writers,
Editing VJ & RJ, Visualizes, Actors,
Media Management Photographers, Editors in the
Media Industry.
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
B.Sc. Psychology Introduction to Health Postgraduate Degree in
Eligibility: Psychology Psychology, MSW, HRD,
Higher Secondary Behaviour in Organisations MBA and Civil Services.
Social Psychology
(Preference for students with Developmental Psychology
Psychology for 30% of seats) Counselling Psychology
Introduction to Career as Assistants to
Cyber Psychology Psychologists, Teachers in
Introduction to Cognitive Special Schools, Counsellors.
Psychology
Basic research methods &
Statistical techniques
Biological Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychological Testing
Introduction to human
services
Abnormal Psychology
Project
Summer internship
Certificate Courses:
Introduction to Dyslexia &
Remedial Teaching Methods
Basic counselling skills
Research Methodology
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NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Beginner’s Tamil (Compulsory for students with no prior knowledge of Tamil), Basic Tamil (for
students who have studied Tamil below Std. X), Advanced Tamil (for students who have studied
Tamil upto Std. X). Those who have studied Tamil at +2 level, can opt for courses like, Prathamik
Hindi, Paryatan ki Hindi, Digital Marketing, Creativity and Innovation Management, Green
Commerce, Business Correspondence, Fundamentals of Tourism, Business Etiquette and
Corporate Grooming, Business Etiquette and Corporate Grooming, Design Principles, Web
Design using HTML, Fundamentals of Web Graphics, Paryatan ke liye Hindi, Disaster
Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, E-Commerce, Intellectual Property Rights,
Computers for Competitive Exams, Concept of Self Help Groups, Organizational Behavior,
Advertising Basics, Fundamentals of Data Analysis with SPSS, Computers and Society.
English for Communication at the Workplace, Computing Skills for Business, Tally with GST,
Digital Marketing, Self-Enrichment and work place Ethics, Self-Leadership, Personality
Development, Life Skills, Tally, Enhancing Personality, Intellectual Ability and Quantitative
Aptitude, Personality Enhancement, E-Commerce, Numerical Aptitude and Reasoning, Soft Skill,
Woman Entrepreneurship, Web Animation, Employability Skills, PC Software Lab, Personality
Enrichment, Personality Enrichment, Introduction to Cyber Psychology.
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GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN ACCOUNTING
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
Counselling
M.Sc. Applied Psychology Behaviour Modification MPhil in
with specialization in Psychological Therapies Psychology/Clinical
Counselling & Skill based courses in Psychology & PhD in
Psychotherapy / Counselling and Behaviour Psychology.
Organizational Behaviour Modification
Test Construction & Career as Psychologists,
Eligibility: Standardization School Counsellors,
Research Methodology Counsellors, HR Managers,
B.A. / B.Sc. Psychology HRM Organizational
B.A. /B.Sc. Double / Health Psychology Psychologists, Teachers,
Triple Major with one Psychological Intervention Assistant Professors,
in Educational Settings Researchers, Corporate
major being Psychology
Marketing Psychology Trainers, Special Educators
Consumer Behaviour & Entrepreneurs.
Psychological Testing
Criminal & Forensic
Psychology
Positive Psychology
Community Psychology
Training for Trainers
Remediation of Learning
Disability/Training in
Organizations
M.PHIL. PROGRAMS
1. HOME SCIENCE - FOODS AND NUTRITION
Eligibility: M.Sc. Degree in Home Science - Foods & Nutrition.
2. HOME SCIENCE - FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND DIETETICS
Eligibility: M.Sc. Degree in Home Science - Food Service Management & Dietetics.
3. PSYCHOLOGY
Eligibility: M.Sc. / M.A. Degree in Psychology
Ph.D. PROGRAMS
1. HOME SCIENCE : Full-time and Part-time
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Master’s Degree is a FOUR-SEMESTER Program. Students must earn a minimum of 91 credits to
acquire a Degree. The program includes Core, Core-Electives, Non-major Electives & Skill-based courses.
Internship, Project, Placement, Case Studies and Research form an integral component of the program.
Students are encouraged to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Summer Training
Programs organized at the regional, national and international levels.
Employment opportunities in E-
courses design / transcription
and scientific publishing
services
Teaching jobs in schools
and colleges
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
M.Sc. Chemistry Synthetic Methods in Organic
Chemistry Research programs in Chemistry.
Eligibility: Quantum Chemistry & Group
Theory Career in Chemical
B.Sc. Chemistry Spectroscopy and its Industries & Pharmaceutical
applications Industries, PG Teachers &
Instrumental Methods of Chemical Lecturers, Research
Analysis Assistants in Laboratories.
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Catalysis
Clinical Biochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemistry of Materials and its
Applications
Forensic Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Internship &Project
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
Human Resource
M.A. Human Resource Management
Management Human Resource Development
(HRM) Organizational
Development
Eligibility: Human Resource
Careers such as HR
Information System Managers, Talent
Any UG Degree International Human
Acquisition managers, HR
Resource Management Trainers, HR Consultants
Performance Management
Compensation & Benefits
Management
Corporate Social
responsibility
Knowledge Management
Work Place Counselling
Competencies of HR
professional
Strategic Human Resource
Management
Organisational Behaviour
Accounting for managers
Total Quality Management
Entrepreneurship
Development
Labour Legislations
Internships & Project
Workshops
Certification Programs (HR
Analytics, HR Generalist) &
Memberships with
management association
(additional cost).
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
M.A. English British Literature
American Literature Research programs in English.
Indian Literature: Classical and Modern Career in Interdisciplinary
Eligibility:
Shakespeare Research in Humanities,
B.A. English or any degree Literary Criticism & Twentieth Teaching, Editing, Content
Century Literary Theory Writing, Technical Writing,
with Foundation Course
English(Part-II) Language and Linguistics Journalistic Writing, Language
English Language Teaching Training (GRE, TOEFL,
Gender Studies GMAT, etc.), Soft Skills
Subaltern Studies Training
World Literature
Theatre Arts
Postcolonial Literatures
Indigenous Literatures
Folklore and Literature
Literature and Ecology
Multidisciplinary Approaches in
Millennial Literary Studies
Internship
Dissertation
M.A. International Studies Theories of International Relations Career in Civil and State
Research Methodology Services, International
Eligibility : Any UG Degree Contemporary Issues in World Organizations
Affairs Academia, Research,
International Law Journalism/Media, Think-tanks
International Political Economy and NGOs.
Introduction to Diplomacy
West Asia in World Politics
Science Technology and Politics
Strategic Environment of South
Asia and Indian Ocean Realm
Mandatory Summer Internship
Dissertation
Foreign Language Certification for
Extra Credits.
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
M.Com. Advanced Corporate Employment in banks, ITES,
Accounting Insurance, Share trading firms,
Eligibility: Advanced Cost & Teaching and other areas of
B.Com./ B.B.A/B.B.M / Management Accounting Corporate Sector.
B.A Corporate Economics Financial Management
Organisational Behaviour Qualifies the individual to take
Strategic Human Resource up managerial positions in the
Management industry
Services Marketing
Encourages self-employment
International Marketing and research
Customer Relationship
Management
Research Methodology
Logistics & Supply Chain
Management
Summer Internship
Project
M.Sc. Data Science* Python and R programming Career Prospects as data Analyst,
Machine Learning and Deep Data Scientist, Data Engineer,
Eligibility: Learning Data Architect, Machine
Graduates with a minimum of Data Mining Learning Engineer, Analytics
60% in any of the following Big Data with Hadoop Consultant, Enterprise Architect,
disciplines from a recognized Data Security Business Intelligence developer.
University: BE/ B. Tech / B. Sc / Data Visualization tools
BCA (with Mathematics /
Internet of Things & Cloud
Statistics as one of the subject) Computing
*Subject to affiliation from UNOM Social Media Analytics &
Regression Analysis
Information Retrieval and
Business Intelligence
Predictive Analytics & Text
Analytics
Knime tool and Apache
Spark
NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Women and Media, Literary Appreciation, Employee Legislation at Workplace, Basics in Bioinformatics,
Everyday Physics, Medical Physics, Lasers & Applications, Forensic Science,
Web Multimedia, User Interface Design for Websites, Entrepreneurship Development, Mathematical
Finance, Mathematical Soft Computing and Information Security, Basic Discrete Mathematics, ,
Networks, Games and Decisions, Film Appreciation, Organizational Psychology, Introduction to
Women’s Studies, Web Design, Practical Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Intellectual Property
Rights, Nanoscience, Energy Physics, Gender Studies, Cosmetics and Personal Grooming, Rudiments of
Data Analytics in Python and Basic Accounting.
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SKILL BASED COURSES
Tamil Soft Skill-Basic, Tourism in Tamil, Folklore, Bolchal ki Hindi, Français Parlé, Essentials of Spoken
and Presentation Skills, English for Academics - I & II, Stress Management, Soft Skills, PC Software, Skills
for competitive Exams, Foundations to Logical and Relational Structures, Quantitative Aptitude &
Logical Reasoning, Public Health and Hygiene, Women & Wellness, Chemistry in Everyday Life,
Computers in Chemistry, Experiencing Science, Financial Planning and Investor Awareness, Art of
Sustainable Living, Advanced Excel, Teaching Aptitude, Tamil Soft Skill-Advanced, Tourism and Tamil
Culture, Paryatan ki Hindi, Communication Skills, Project Management, Cyber Security and Digital
Payments, Workshop Practice, General knowledge on first aid, PC Software, Business Ethics, Psychology
of Personal Development, Theatre for Communication, Animation in Flash, Sustainable Consumption
and Production.
M.Phil. PROGRAMS
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Eligibility: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Eligibility: Master’s Degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Science & Technology /
Computer Applications or equivalent
CHEMISTRY
Eligibility: Master’s Degree in Chemistry.
Ph.D. PROGRAM
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FACILITIES ON CAMPUS
CHAPEL
The Chapel situated at the geographic center of the College, is a quiet and beautiful place of
worship. Morning Devotion for Shift I and Afternoon Devotion for Shift II is conducted on all
working days before the commencement of classes. Christian students are expected to participate.
LIBRARY
The Information Resource Centre of the College has a large number of books, journals and
magazines on all subjects. The fully automated Library services and the online public access
catalogue provide quick access to information. Photocopying and Internet Facilities are provided
for students at a nominal fee. Students have access to e-journals and e-books through
EBSCOHOST, Questia, and NLIST. The Information Resource Centre uses the Urkund plagiarism
detection system to ensure research ethics. The research publications and students' project work
and thesis are checked using the tool.
AMENITIES
The Canteen, Nescafe Kiosk, Infirmary, Xerox and DTP Center with STD & ISD facilities, IOB
Extension Counter, IOB ATM and ELS cater to the needs of the College community. The campus
is WiFi enabled.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Government Scholarships for BC / MBC / SC / ST communities are provided. Management
Scholarships are available on merit-cum means basis. Children of missionaries / pastors /
evangelists will be given special consideration.
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STUDENT UNION
The Student Senate elected by the student community encourages leadership and ensures active
participation of students in college events. The diverse clubs present a range of exciting
activities that help them to improve their new skills and experience.
DRESS REGULATIONS
Students are expected to dress neatly and modestly in salwar suits / trousers & shirts avoiding
short, sleeveless, flimsy or tight clothes. Strict disciplinary action will be taken if dress code is
violated.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phones should NOT be used on campus. Violation will incur suspension from
classes.
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SEMESTER ABROAD PROGRAM AT LE TOURNEAU UNIVERSITY, TEXAS, USA
Students with a good academic record and excellent communication skills are also eligible for a semester abroad
program (Spring) at Le Tourneau University, Longview, Texas, USA in the fourth semester (January- May).
Selection for this program will be initiated when the student is in the third semester. There will be a transfer of
credits to WCC on successful completion of the Program at Liverpool Hope University. The student will
complete semesters V and VI at WCC
Students with a good academic record and excellent communication skills are also eligible for a semester abroad
program at Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool Hope, UK in the fourth semester (January- May). Selection
for this program will be initiated when the student is in the third semester. There will be a transfer of credits to
WCC on successful completion of the Program at Liverpool Hope University. The student will complete
semesters V and VI at WCC.
Students can opt for short term study programs offered by Binary University, Malaysia in the month of
April/May. These short term programs will be a customized two week program on International Accounting and
Finance, Global Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Tourism to suit the academic needs of the students.
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SEM I FEE
GOVT. AIDED PROGRAMS STATE CBSE/ISCE OTHERS/
HOSTEL
* ** FOREIGN
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SEM I FEE
SELF-FINANCED PROGRAMS State Board CBSE / Others /
Hostel
* ISCE ** Foreign
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Ragging
Donations
The College does NOT accept donations for admissions. If admission has been
promised on payment of money, kindly bring it to the notice of the Principal
immediately. Suppression of information and violation will lead to cancellation
of admission.
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Women’s Christian College
#51, College Road
Chennai - 600006
Tamil Nadu
South India
Website: www.wcc.edu.in
Email: info@wcc.edu.in
Phone: 044-28275926