🎨 Arts & Commerce · Best Arts & Commerce Colleges in Chennai 2026

Top autonomous arts, science and commerce colleges affiliated to University of Madras.

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2026
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Ethiraj College for Women
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Egmore — PIN 600008 · Women only
Premier women's college (1948). Autonomous, University of Madras affiliated. Egmore central campus. Wide UG and PG offerings. Strong reputation in Chennai.
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Loyola College (Autonomous)
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Nungambakkam — PIN 600034 · Est. 1925 · Jesuit
Top arts and science college in Tamil Nadu. Founded 1925 by Jesuits. Autonomous, University of Madras. Highly competitive cutoffs. Iconic Nungambakkam campus.
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Meenakshi College for Women
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Kodambakkam, Chennai
Established Chennai women's college. University of Madras autonomous. Wide range of BA, BSc, BCom and MA programmes. Affordable Kodambakkam location.
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Madras Christian College (MCC)
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Tambaram — PIN 600059 · 1000-acre Campus
Founded 1837. One of India's oldest colleges. 1000-acre Tambaram campus. Autonomous, University of Madras. Highly competitive admission. Iconic Chennai institution.
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Pachaiyappa's College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Chetpet — PIN 600031 · Est. 1842
Heritage college founded 1842. Government-aided autonomous. University of Madras affiliated. Chetpet campus. Affordable. Long alumni tradition.
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Queen Mary's College
Government · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Mylapore — PIN 600004 · Govt. Women College
Government women's college (founded 1914). University of Madras. Subsidised fees. Iconic Mylapore campus. South India's oldest women's college.
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D.G. Vaishnav College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Arumbakkam — PIN 600106
Established Chennai co-ed autonomous college. University of Madras affiliated. BA, BSc, BCom and MA. Trusted Arumbakkam campus.
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Presidency College (Autonomous)
Government · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Marina Beach Road — PIN 600005 · Est. 1840
Founded 1840 as Madras Presidency College. Government, autonomous. Heritage Marina Beach Road campus. Notable alumni include Nobel laureates and leaders.
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Stella Maris College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Cathedral Road — PIN 600086 · Women only
Premier women's college on Cathedral Road. Autonomous, University of Madras. Strong reputation in arts, social work and design. Highly competitive.
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Women's Christian College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Nungambakkam — PIN 600006 · Women only
Established 1915. Premier women's college in Nungambakkam. Autonomous, University of Madras. Strong UG and PG offerings. Trusted Christian institution.
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MOP Vaishnav College for Women
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Nungambakkam — PIN 600034 · Women only
Premier women's college in Nungambakkam. Autonomous, University of Madras. Strong commerce, visual communication, biotech. Highly competitive admissions.
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Guru Nanak College (Autonomous)
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Velachery — PIN 600042 · Co-Ed
Established Velachery autonomous co-ed college. University of Madras. Strong commerce and sciences. Sikh tradition. Affordable mid-segment college.
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