Lady Doak College (LDC), the first women's college in Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, was founded in 1948. It is named after Helen Doak, the associate founder. The college ranked 81st among the Top 100 Colleges of Southern India by popular newspaper The Hindu.
Lady Doak College Highlights
Official website | www.ladydoakcollege.edu.in |
Affiliated by | Madurai Kamaraj University |
Courses | UG| PG |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit Based |
Mode of Registration | Online |
Lady Doak College Ranking
Agency | Year | Rank |
---|---|---|
NIRF (College) | 2022 | 86 |
NIRF (College) | 2021 | 87 |
NIRF (College) | 2020 | 52 |
Lady Doak College Courses
The following are the courses with specializations. B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and BBA are the courses offered at the undergraduate level. M.Sc., M.A., M.Com. and MSW (Master in Social Work) are the courses offered at the postgraduate level.
Disciplines | Courses | Specializations |
Arts | B.A | Economics, Geography, Hindi, History, Journalism, Political Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Kannada, Public Administration, Russian Studies, Sociology, Vedanta, Journalism and Mass Communication, Vyakarana, Music, Tamil Literature, French |
M.A | Economics, English, Kannada, History and Archeology, Political Science, Sanskrit, Urdu, Kannada, Public Administration, Russian Studies, Sociology, Vedanta, Journalism and Mass Communication, Vyakarana, Music, French | |
Science | B.Sc | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, Biotechnology |
M.Sc | Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, Biotechnology | |
Commerce | B.Com | Commerce with Computer Application, Corporate Secretary ship, Banking & Insurance |
M.Com | -- | |
Vocational Courses | BSW | -- |
MSW | -- | |
Library | B.Lib.I.Sc | -- |
M.Lib | -- |
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Lady Doak College Admission
The application form can be obtained at the college office. Last date for submission of application forms for each of the courses will be announced by the college during the commencement of the application period.
- Filled out application form, along with the necessary documents attached, should be submitted at the college office.
- Information regarding the application fee and the list of documents required for verification will be made available before the commencement of the application process.
Undergraduate Courses
Lady Doak College offers various specializations in B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and BBA courses at the undergraduate level. Candidates who have successfully completed their 10 + 2 studies from the CBSE / ICSE / other recognized board of education are eligible to apply for the undergraduate courses. Seats to undergraduate courses will be allotted on the basis of merit.
- Selection is based purely on merit, subject to availability of seats.
- Candidates must be at least 17-year of age to apply.
- Some of the above courses and their respective specializations are aided courses whereas the others are self-financed courses.
- More details regarding these are available on the college website.
Postgraduate Courses
At postgraduate level Lady Doak College offers M.A., M.Sc., M.Com. and MSW (Master of Social Work) courses. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate studies from a recognized university, within the respective course duration, are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course. Seats to all these courses will be allotted on the basis of merit. The merit list will be drawn up based on candidates’ performance in their previous academics.
- Bachelor’s degree should be taught over a period of 3 or more years and candidate should have successfully completed it within this time.
- Some of the above courses and their respective specializations are aided courses whereas the others are self financed courses.
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Lady Doak College Scholarships
The following scholarships are offered at Lady Doak College for UG and PG students:
Sponsored Scholarships
- Endowed Scholarships by faculty and friends of LDC.
- Moore Family Scholarship
- International Endowed Scholarships
- Scranton Scholarships
Management Scholarships
- Sports Scholarships – full fee concession, free boarding and lodging for national and state level players based on selection trials.
- Special scholarships for sports students who represent MKU
- Work scholarships
- Scholarships towards lunch
- Student interns
Government Scholarships
Scholarship | Eligibility (Annual Income (INR) less than) |
SC/ST/BC/MBC/ Denotified Community | 2,00,000 |
Minority Scholarship (meritorious student) | 2,00,000 |
Higher Education Special Scholarship (SC/ST Students) | 1,00,000 |
MBC / DNC / SC / ST fee concession | No income limit |
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl child (UGC) | No income limit |
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Lady Doak College Facilities
Hostel
Hostel admission is valid only for ONE academic year at a time and its renewal is subject to the student abiding by rules, regulations and expectations of the college and hostel. Her academic progress is also taken into account. Fees will be levied towards establishment and medical service for the year at the commencement of the academic year. Payment should be made only through online. Hostel fees should be paid at the beginning of the academic year. Boarding fees will be collected in 3 installments [one at the commencement of the academic year / Odd Semester along with the hostel fees, Second, at the beginning of September and third, at the beginning of January]. All deposits will be adjusted at the end of the academic year for mess bill & dues if any, and the balance will be refunded.
Library
X. Miller Memorial Library holds to its credit 1,38,814 books, 106 print journals, newspapers & periodicals and 3828 e-journals. The library consists of a general library, twelve departmental libraries and resource centres on Women’s Studies and Christian Studies. Open Access System and special collections on Human Rights, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Interfaith Relations, Competitive Exams and Current Affairs are the hallmarks of J. X. Miller Library.
Lady Doak College FAQs
Ques. Is it worth pursuing a Diploma course from Lady Doak College?
Ques. Is there any film making course at Lady Doak college?
Ques. Does Lady Doka College conduct any entrance for admission in UG courses?
Ques. What lab facilities are available at Lady Doak College?
- Psychology lab
- Fashion Designing Lab
- Animal Cell Culture Lab
- GIS Lab
Ques. What is the course of One-year Diploma course in Nutrition and dietetics?
Ques. What is UGC NSQF?
Ques. Is Lady Doak College strict about the attendance of the students?
Ques. What does it mean that Lady Doak College is autonomous nature?
Ques. What is the ranking of the institute among other colleges in India?
Ques. How many students got placement in last year for UG and PG courses at Lady Doak College?
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