Discover WCC
Women’s Christian College, 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.”
At its inception, the College had 41 students and 7 members of staff. Today it has over 4000 students, 185 faculty members and 110 non-teaching staff. Autonomous since 1982, the College is affiliated to the University of Madras. It was 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.
WCC offers a wide range of metacognitive and need-based programmes at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels to women from national and regional communities and varied socio-economic backgrounds. With its introduction of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in 2004 and the Semester Abroad Programmes in the last decade, WCC caters to the wide range of interests among students today.
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1500+
students graduate every year
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20+
companies visit WCC for placements annually
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A+
NAAC Re-Accreditation in 2019
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50+
Students in Semester Abroad Programmes
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species of flora and fauna in a biodiverse campus
On Campus Placements
At WCC , students get the opportunity to get a job offer through our placement programmes and our students have managed to get placed in some of the top ranked companies in India.
The on-campus recruitment drives were organised by the placement coordinators. Our students have been offered jobs in various companies which range from Banks, IT Companies, ITES, KPOs to educational institutions. They have been recruited in various jobs in different levels in these organisations.
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Some of the companies that have visited our campus for recruitment since 2002
International Collaborations
As the demand for access to academic and cross-cultural learning are increasing, WCC has been responding to the growing need. WCC provides the students access to an affordable range of diverse study opportunities across the world through the linkages established with other institutions.
This paves the way for students to experience life and learning outside India and become globally competent. WCC has tied up with many top notch international universities to promote and facilitate academic and cross cultural learning and academic mobility through innovative and affordable exchange and study abroad programmes.
100+ students have benefitted from and have had opportunity to receive education from some of the finest institutions around the world.
Green Campus
One of the most striking features of the Women’s Christian College campus is its tree cover. Stepping through the gates of the college, any visitor to the college is undoubtedly struck by the numerous trees that line both sides of the driveway. WCC displays an astonishing diversity of trees, with more than 100 species of native and exotic trees growing in the campus.
Trees are a part of the history of the college, as well as an indisputable part of the sentiment that students and faculty attach to the institution. The magnificent Tabebuia rosea near the clock tower was planted by the first Principal of the college in 1915. It is the oldest tree on campus and is a witness to campus history.
Majestic Mexican Trumpet Flower Tree
The majestic Mexican Trumpet Flower Tree (Tabebuia rosea) was planted in 1935 by the founder Principal, Dr Eleanor McDougall to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the College. Fondly referred to as Ms McDougall’s Tree, it still remains one of the tallest and most elegant trees on campus.
Rustic Copper Pod Tree
The rustic Copper Pod Tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum) exhibits a spectacular and fiery floral display of bright yellow blossoms. While still fresh, they fall off the trees, forming a radiant carpet of bright gold beneath. The green leaves, yellow flowers and the rich vintage copper coloured pod represent the three college colours and is often referred to as the College Tree.
Student Enrichment
WCC encourages involvement in both curricular and extra curricular activities to allow students to explore various opportunities based on their interests and requirements.
