National College offers over 60 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, and various Diploma programs. The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) is a flagship course of National College, offered based on academic merit and qualifying examination scores. Besides, National College also offers diverse additional programs like the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), Master of Social Work (MSW), and various Undergraduate and Postgraduate Diplomas.
Students can choose from flagship programs such as the B.Com along with other specialised courses like the B.Sc in Biotechnology or the MA in English Literature. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, National College ensures students are well-prepared in their respective courses; the institution is recognized for its strong academic foundation. Further, the college was recently ranked 35th by a prominent state-level survey for its Arts programs and 20th nationally by another educational review for its Science stream, highlighting the institution's commitment.
At National College, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet the following:
UG Programs
- Eligibility: Completion of high school or an equivalent qualification (10+2 pass from a recognised board or university).
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 50-60% in high school, subject to program specific criteria. For instance, National College recommends 10+2 in Commerce stream for B.Com.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require an entrance exam, though most UG admissions at this college are merit-based. Specific details will be provided per program.
- Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, a motivation letter, and letters of recommendation if applicable.
PG Programs
- Eligibility: A recognized UG degree in a relevant field (e.g., Bachelor's degree following the 10+2+3 pattern from any reputable university).
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50-55% in the UG degree, or an equivalent CGPA, subject to specific program requirements at National College.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as GAT-B (for M.Sc Biotechnology) or other university-specific entrance tests.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.
PhD Programs
- Eligibility: A Master's degree in a relevant field (Post-graduation from any recognized college or university).
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 55% in the Master's program, or an equivalent CGPA, with a preference for applicants with research experience as decided by Bharathidasan University.
- Research Proposal: A research proposal outlining your intended research area, subject to faculty approval at National College.
- Entrance Exams/Interviews: Some programs, including M.Phil and PhD, may require a University Entrance Test and subsequent interview.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.