The Indo-American College began its operations in 1998 with the goal of providing high-class education to the people of the area at an affordable cost. Situated just 4 kms away from Cheyyur along the Kancheepuram Highway, the college is permanently affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Velore. 

It offers students 11 undergraduate courses, 9 postgraduate courses and 1 Phd program to choose from in subjects like Mathematics, Science, Commerce and Humanities. 

Admission to these courses is based on the marks secured by the candidates in their last academic exams and according to the criteria set forth by the college, affiliating university and the government of Tamil Nadu. Application forms are available online as well as physically through the college offices.

Indo-American College, Cheyyur Highlights 2021 

Established | Institute Type 1998 | Private
Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
Accredited to NAAC with ‘B’ Grade – Approved by AICTE
Courses Offered B.A, B.Sc, B.C.A, B.B.A, B.Com, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, PhD
Admission Criteria Merit
Facilities Available Library, Laboratory, Hostel, Transportation, Physical Education and ICT
Official Website www.iac-cheyyar.com

Indo-American College Courses Offered 

The college provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in subjects like science, commerce and the humanities. 

Courses Details
B.A. Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination Specializations: English
B.B.A Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent in the Commerce stream
B.Com Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 examination in the commerce stream
Specializations: Commerce and Corporate Secretaryship
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 in science stream with applicable subjects to your degree
Specializations: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Computer Science
M.A.

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree in English or any other stream with Part 2 English as one of the subjects
Specializations: English

M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
Specializations: Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Applied Microbiology, Computer Science and Information Technology
Ph.D. Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Biochemistry
Specializations: Biochemistry

Indo-American College Admissions 

Selections are made based upon the guidelines provided by the college, affiliating university and the government of Tamil Nadu

All applications are sorted based according to merit with the appropriate reservations provided to students from the SC/ST/OBC communities according to the government rules.

How to Apply? 

  • Applications for admission to the college can be obtained either through the college office directly or from the college website.
  • All students who wish to take admission are required to provide Transfer certificates, Conduct certificates and Mark statements from the institution last attended.

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Indo-American College Placement

The placement cell of the college serves as an important point of contact and communication between the students and employers from sectors like corporate, finance, education, etc. The placement cell at the Indo-American College helps hone the skills of the students by increasing their employability. 

Some of the programs available from the placement cell are: 

  • Communication and Soft Skills Training
  • Aptitude and Technical Skills Training
  • Lectures by experts from various fields
  • Liaison with industries/companies

The placement cell collaborates with the following list of companies every year to provide students with training opportunities and employment in various positions: 

  • Alcance Technologies
  • Justdial
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Titan
  • Leap
  • Eureka Forbes
  • Fincare
  • Muthoot Fincorp
  • Future General Total Insurance Solutions
  • Surya Informatics
  • IDBI Federal
  • HDFC Bank

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Indo-American College Facilities

  • Library: The college library has a collection of 9000 books, 25 journals, and 15 magazines and over 35,000 e-books and other electronic resources which are all available to access through a LAN network. The library service is also automated through AutoLib, allowing students to find exactly the information they are looking for.
  • Laboratories: The laboratories are all state of the art and provided as per the educational regulations set forth by the university regulatory bodies.
  • Hostel: Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. All rooms are furnished and students have a choice of double/ triple rooms with a common loo or attached loos (on request). Only final year or post-graduate students will be provided with single room accommodation. Cable television, internet and other facilities are provided within the hostel buildings.
  • Transportation: The College has 15 buses that connect the college to the surrounding suburbs and other parts of the city, making the students commute to the college safer and easier.
  • Physical Education: The department of physical education provides access to sports like cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, kabaddi, badminton, chess, handball etc.

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Indo-American College FAQs

Ques. What is the intake capacity of the college for different courses?

Ans. The intake capacity of the college ranges from 50-70 students for the undergraduate programs and from 25-40 students for the postgraduate programs. 

Ques. What are some of the placement options after completing my degree?

Ans. The following companies are active recruiters and collaborators with the college every year: Alcance Technologies, Justdial, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Titan, Eureka Forbes, HDFC Bank and many more.

Ques. Does the college provide scholarships to students?

Ans. The college offers students access to the state government’s scholarship program for students belonging to the SC/ST communities. This program is provided by the District SC/ST Welfare Office, Thiruvannamalai. Students have to secure 90% attendance to be eligible to receive the benefits. 

Ques. What are some other extra-curricular programs available in the college?

Ans. The NSS and the Youth Red Cross are some of the non-academic programs that students can be a part of when they join Indo-American College. Both these programs allow students to participate in various social, medical and other programs that help their community.

Ques. Can friends and family visit students in their hostel rooms?

Ans. All guests or outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering the hostel compounds without prior written permission obtained from the Warden.