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The Gateway of South India — Your Complete Education Guide

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Schools in Chennai

Pre-KG / LKG · CBSE · ICSE / ISC — Distances from Chennai Central Railway Station

🌱 Preschools
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Kangaroo Kids International Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Play School
📍 Anna Nagar, Chennai
🚉 7 km from Chennai Central
One of India's most trusted preschool chains. Play-based learning, Montessori methods, bilingual environment.
🌐 kangarookids.co.in
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Eurokids Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Nursery
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 12 km from Chennai Central
India's leading preschool brand. Structured early childhood curriculum with certified trained educators.
🌐 eurokidsindia.com
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Kidzee Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Playgroup
📍 Velachery, Chennai
🚉 14 km from Chennai Central
India's largest preschool chain. iLead curriculum blending academics and life skills in a safe environment.
🌐 kidzee.com
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Little Millennium Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Daycare
📍 T.Nagar, Chennai
🚉 6 km from Chennai Central
Holistic pre-primary program. Emphasis on emotional, physical and cognitive development.
🌐 littlemillennium.com
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Stepping Stones Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Nursery
📍 Kilpauk, Chennai
🚉 4 km from Chennai Central
Established preschool with strong early learning focus. Experienced staff, structured curriculum.
🌐 steppingstones.in
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Maple Bear Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Canadian Curriculum
📍 Besant Nagar, Chennai
🚉 13 km from Chennai Central
Canadian bilingual preschool curriculum. Play-based and inquiry-based learning. Strong English foundation.
🌐 maplebear.in
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The Shri Ram Wonder Years
Pre-KG · LKG · Early Years
📍 Nungambakkam, Chennai
🚉 5 km from Chennai Central
Premium preschool brand. International early childhood curriculum. Safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
🌐 tsrs.org
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Bachpan Play School
Pre-KG · LKG · Play-Based
📍 Chromepet, Chennai
🚉 18 km from Chennai Central
Fast-growing preschool network. Joyful safe environment with activity-based learning.
🌐 bachpanglobal.com
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Hello Kids Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Nursery
📍 Porur, Chennai
🚉 16 km from Chennai Central
Popular preschool brand. Child-friendly environment, affordable quality early education.
🌐 hellokids.co.in
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Brainworks Preschool
Pre-KG · LKG · Activity Based
📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Activity-based preschool. Strong focus on creativity, motor skills and early literacy development.
🌐 brainworkspreschool.com
📘 CBSE Schools
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Chettinad Vidyashram
CBSE · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 MRC Nagar, Chennai
🚉 9 km from Chennai Central
One of Chennai's premier CBSE schools. Strong academics, sports and arts. Top board results annually.
🌐 chettinadvidyashram.org
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Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Co-Ed · I to XII
📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Prestigious CBSE school. Heritage institution with outstanding academic tradition and alumni.
🌐 vidyamandir.com
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DAV Boys Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Boys · I to XII
📍 Gopalapuram, Chennai
🚉 6 km from Chennai Central
Top CBSE boys school. Strong academics, excellent sports and cultural programs. Consistent board toppers.
🌐 davchennai.org
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Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Madras
CBSE Government · I to XII
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 14 km from Chennai Central
Central government school on IIT Madras campus. Excellent affordable quality, strong CBSE results.
🌐 kvsangathan.nic.in
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Chinmaya Vidyalaya
CBSE · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 Anna Nagar, Chennai
🚉 9 km from Chennai Central
Values-based CBSE school. Strong academics with emphasis on Indian culture and character development.
🌐 chinmayavidyalaya.net
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San Academy
CBSE · Co-Ed · Pre-KG to XII
📍 Velachery, Chennai
🚉 13 km from Chennai Central
Progressive CBSE school. Modern infrastructure, smart classrooms, strong co-curricular programs.
🌐 sanacademy.edu.in
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The Hindu Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Co-Ed · I to XII
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 13 km from Chennai Central
Historic Chennai school. Strong CBSE academics, excellent cultural programs and sports activities.
🌐 thehinduschool.com
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Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram
CBSE · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 Kilpauk, Chennai
🚉 4 km from Chennai Central
Reputed CBSE school from Bhavan's group. Strong values-based education with excellent board results.
🌐 bhavansrajaji.com
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Velammal Vidyalaya
CBSE · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 Mogappair, Chennai
🚉 11 km from Chennai Central
Large CBSE campus. Strong academics, sports and arts. Good JEE and NEET coaching pipeline.
🌐 velammalvidyalaya.org
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Chennai Public School
CBSE · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 Anna Nagar, Chennai
🚉 9 km from Chennai Central
Well-established CBSE school. Good academics, sports and extracurricular programs for holistic development.
🌐 chennaipublicschool.com
📗 ICSE / ISC Schools
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Sishya School
ICSE · ISC · Co-Ed · I to XII
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 12 km from Chennai Central
One of Chennai's most prestigious ICSE schools. Outstanding academic record and strong alumni.
🌐 sishya.net
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The School KFI
ICSE · Co-Ed · I to XII
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 13 km from Chennai Central
Krishnamurti Foundation school. Unique holistic education philosophy. Strong arts and nature integration.
🌐 theschoolkfi.org
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Holy Angels ISC School
ISC · Girls · I to XII
📍 Royapuram, Chennai
🚉 4 km from Chennai Central
Premier girls ISC school. Strong academic tradition, values-based education, excellent board results.
🌐 holyangels.org
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Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
ICSE · Girls · I to X
📍 Park Town, Chennai
🚉 2 km from Chennai Central
Historic girls school near Chennai Central. Strong ICSE tradition and academic excellence since 1821.
🌐 dovetonschool.org
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Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam
ICSE · ISC · Co-Ed · KG to XII
📍 R.A. Puram, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Reputed ICSE school. Strong academics, good sports and cultural programs in south Chennai.
🌐 chsv.in
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Abacus Montessori School
ICSE · Co-Ed · Pre-KG to X
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 12 km from Chennai Central
Montessori-based ICSE school. Child-centric approach, strong arts, sciences and English programs.
🌐 abacusmontessori.in
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Primrose Schools
ICSE · Co-Ed · Pre-KG to X
📍 Injambakkam, Chennai
🚉 22 km from Chennai Central
Modern ICSE school on ECR. International outlook, strong English and arts programs. Good board results.
🌐 primroseschools.in
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Babaji Vidhyashram
ICSE · Co-Ed · I to X
📍 Sholinganallur, Chennai
🚉 22 km from Chennai Central
Reputed ICSE school in south Chennai IT corridor. Good academics and extracurricular activities.
🌐 babajividhyashram.org
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Sarvodaya Vidyalaya
ICSE · Co-Ed · I to X
📍 West Mambalam, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Established ICSE school. Strong academics, good sports and cultural activities. Experienced faculty.
🌐 sarvodayavidyalaya.com
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Marion Villa Convent
ICSE · Girls · I to X
📍 Virugambakkam, Chennai
🚉 10 km from Chennai Central
Established girls ICSE school. Values-based education, strong academics and character development.
🌐 marionvilla.in

Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Top engineering institutions — Distances from Chennai Central Railway Station

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IIT Madras
Government · IIT · B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD
📍 Adyar, Chennai
🚉 15 km from Chennai Central
India's No.1 engineering institution. NIRF Rank 1 for 8 consecutive years. World-class research and placements.
🌐 iitm.ac.in
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College of Engineering Guindy (CEG)
Government · Anna University · B.E / M.E / PhD
📍 Guindy, Chennai
🚉 11 km from Chennai Central
Established 1794. Asia's oldest technical institution. Premier government engineering college in TN.
🌐 annauniv.edu
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MIT Campus Anna University
Government · Anna University · B.E / M.E
📍 Chromepet, Chennai
🚉 18 km from Chennai Central
Madras Institute of Technology. Pioneer in aeronautical and automobile engineering. Top government institution.
🌐 annauniv.edu
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SSN College of Engineering
Autonomous · Anna University · B.E / M.E
📍 Kalavakkam, Chennai
🚉 26 km from Chennai Central
NAAC A++ rated. Top private engineering college in TN. Excellent IT placements and strong research culture.
🌐 ssn.edu.in
5
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
Autonomous · Anna University · B.E / M.E
📍 OMR, Chennai
🚉 20 km from Chennai Central
Reputed private engineering college. Strong CS and IT departments. Good placement record across sectors.
🌐 stjosephs.ac.in
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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Deemed University · B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD
📍 Sholinganallur, Chennai
🚉 16 km from Chennai Central
Deemed university with strong aerospace, CS and IT programs. Good placements and research facilities.
🌐 sathyabama.ac.in
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Deemed University · B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD
📍 Kattankulathur, Chennai
🚉 35 km from Chennai Central
Large deemed university. Strong engineering programs, excellent placements, modern campus infrastructure.
🌐 srmist.edu.in
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VIT Chennai
Deemed University · B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD
📍 Vandalur, Chennai
🚉 30 km from Chennai Central
VIT brand of excellence. Strong CS, IT programs. Good placements across top MNCs and startups.
🌐 vit.ac.in
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Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Autonomous · Anna University · B.E / M.E
📍 Thandalam, Chennai
🚉 34 km from Chennai Central
NAAC A rated. Good private engineering college. Strong IT placements and modern infrastructure.
🌐 rajalakshmi.org
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Saveetha Engineering College
Anna University · B.E / M.E
📍 Thandalam, Chennai
🚉 25 km from Chennai Central
Part of Saveetha group. Good engineering programs with strong focus on CS and IT sector placements.
🌐 saveetha.ac.in

Medical Colleges in Chennai

Premier MBBS and allied health colleges — Distances from Chennai Central Railway Station

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Madras Medical College (MMC)
Government · MBBS / MD / MS
📍 Park Town, Chennai
🚉 1 km from Chennai Central
Established 1835. One of Asia's oldest medical colleges. Premier government institution attached to Rajiv Gandhi GH.
🌐 mmc.tn.gov.in
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Stanley Medical College
Government · MBBS / MD / MS
📍 Royapuram, Chennai
🚉 4 km from Chennai Central
Established 1938. Government medical college with 1500-bed Stanley Hospital. Strong clinical training.
🌐 stanleymedicalcollege.ac.in
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Kilpauk Medical College
Government · MBBS / MD / MS
📍 Kilpauk, Chennai
🚉 5 km from Chennai Central
Government medical college with 1500-bed hospital. Strong clinical programs across all specialities.
🌐 kmc.tn.gov.in
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Sri Ramachandra Institute
Deemed University · MBBS / MD / MS / Super Speciality
📍 Porur, Chennai
🚉 16 km from Chennai Central
Top deemed medical university. 1800-bed hospital. Excellent MBBS, PG and super speciality programs.
🌐 sriramachandra.edu.in
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Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute
Deemed University · MBBS / MD / MS
📍 Kelambakkam, Chennai
🚉 35 km from Chennai Central
Modern deemed medical university. 1500-bed hospital. Strong MBBS program and research culture.
🌐 chettinadhealthcity.com
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Saveetha Medical College
Deemed University · MBBS / BDS / MD
📍 Thandalam, Chennai
🚉 25 km from Chennai Central
Part of Saveetha University. MBBS and BDS programs with 1000-bed teaching hospital. Modern facilities.
🌐 saveetha.com
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SRM Medical College
Deemed University · MBBS / MD / MS
📍 Kattankulathur, Chennai
🚉 35 km from Chennai Central
Part of SRM group. Modern 1500-bed hospital. Good MBBS program with strong clinical training.
🌐 srmist.edu.in
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Tagore Medical College
Private · MBBS / MD
📍 Rathinamangalam, Chennai
🚉 28 km from Chennai Central
Private medical college with dedicated teaching hospital. Good MBBS program and clinical exposure.
🌐 tagoremedicalcollege.com
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Meenakshi Medical College
Deemed University · MBBS / BDS / MD
📍 Enathur, Kanchipuram
🚉 60 km from Chennai Central
Deemed university with MBBS and BDS programs. 1000-bed hospital with good clinical training.
🌐 meenakshimedicalcollege.in
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Vels Medical College
Deemed University · MBBS / Allied Health
📍 Pallavaram, Chennai
🚉 19 km from Chennai Central
Part of Vels University. MBBS and allied health programs. Growing medical college with modern facilities.
🌐 velsuniv.ac.in

Law Colleges in Chennai

Top institutions for legal education — Distances from Chennai Central Railway Station

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Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
State Law University · BA LLB / LLM / PhD
📍 Greenways Road, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
TN's premier law university. Admission via TANLAWCET. Strong constitutional and criminal law programs.
🌐 tndalu.ac.in
2
School of Excellence in Law (SOEL)
TNDALU · BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLM
📍 Perungudi, Chennai
🚉 16 km from Chennai Central
Premier constituent college of TNDALU. Top-ranked law school in TN. Strong academics and moot court.
🌐 tndalu.ac.in
3
Madras Law College
Government · LLB / LLM
📍 Chepauk, Chennai
🚉 3 km from Chennai Central
Established 1891. Historic government law college. Strong tradition producing top lawyers and judges in TN.
🌐 madraslawcollege.ac.in
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Loyola College Law Department
Autonomous · LLB / LLM
📍 Nungambakkam, Chennai
🚉 5 km from Chennai Central
Part of Loyola College. Good law programs with strong focus on human rights and constitutional law.
🌐 loyolacollege.edu
5
SRM School of Law
Deemed University · BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLM
📍 Kattankulathur, Chennai
🚉 35 km from Chennai Central
Integrated law programs. Focus on corporate, IP and international law. Good placements in legal sector.
🌐 srmist.edu.in
6
Saveetha School of Law
Deemed University · BA LLB / LLM
📍 Thandalam, Chennai
🚉 25 km from Chennai Central
Part of Saveetha University. Good law programs with practical legal training and moot court facilities.
🌐 saveetha.com
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Sathyabama School of Law
Deemed University · BA LLB / LLM
📍 Sholinganallur, Chennai
🚉 16 km from Chennai Central
Good law school offering integrated programs. Focus on corporate, criminal and constitutional law.
🌐 sathyabama.ac.in
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Vels School of Law
Deemed University · BA LLB / LLM
📍 Pallavaram, Chennai
🚉 19 km from Chennai Central
Part of Vels University. Good law programs. Practical legal training and client counselling focus.
🌐 velsuniv.ac.in
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VIT School of Law Chennai
Deemed University · BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLM
📍 Vandalur, Chennai
🚉 30 km from Chennai Central
VIT brand law school. Strong corporate, technology and intellectual property law programs. Good placements.
🌐 vit.ac.in
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Hindustan Institute of Law
Deemed University · BA LLB / LLM
📍 Padur, Chennai
🚉 33 km from Chennai Central
Part of Hindustan group. Good integrated law programs. Focus on corporate and criminal law practice.
🌐 hindustanuniv.ac.in

Arts & Science Colleges in Chennai

Premier liberal arts, science and commerce institutions — Distances from Chennai Central Railway Station

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Loyola College (Autonomous)
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Nungambakkam, Chennai
🚉 5 km from Chennai Central
NAAC A++ rated. One of India's finest colleges. Outstanding faculty, research and campus culture.
🌐 loyolacollege.edu
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Madras Christian College (MCC)
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Tambaram, Chennai
🚉 22 km from Chennai Central
Established 1837. Historic institution. NAAC A+. Beautiful campus, outstanding research tradition.
🌐 mcc.edu.in
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Presidency College (Autonomous)
Government · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA / MSc
📍 Marina, Chennai
🚉 3 km from Chennai Central
Established 1840. Premier government college. Heritage campus on Marina Beach. Outstanding alumni.
🌐 presidencychennai.ac.in
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Women's Christian College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Nungambakkam, Chennai
🚉 5 km from Chennai Central
Premier women's autonomous college. NAAC A+. Strong in sciences, arts and social sciences programs.
🌐 wcc.edu.in
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Stella Maris College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Cathedral Road, Chennai
🚉 6 km from Chennai Central
Premier women's college. NAAC A+. Strong English, mass communication, economics and science programs.
🌐 stellamariscollege.edu.in
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Ethiraj College for Women
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Egmore, Chennai
🚉 3 km from Chennai Central
Reputed women's autonomous college. Strong in arts, commerce and computer applications. NAAC A+.
🌐 ethirajcollege.edu.in
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Pachaiyappa's College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Chetpet, Chennai
🚉 2 km from Chennai Central
Established 1842. One of Chennai's oldest colleges. Strong Tamil studies, history and sciences programs.
🌐 pachaiyappascollege.edu.in
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D.G. Vaishnav College
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Arumbakkam, Chennai
🚉 9 km from Chennai Central
NAAC A+ rated. Strong commerce, science and arts programs. Active campus cultural life and sports.
🌐 dgvaishnavcollege.edu.in
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Meenakshi College for Women
Autonomous · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Kodambakkam, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Reputed women's autonomous college. Strong in sciences, arts and commerce. Good placement record.
🌐 meenakshicollege.com
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Queen Mary's College
Government · University of Madras · BA / BSc / BCom / MA
📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🚉 8 km from Chennai Central
Established 1914. Premier government women's college. Strong arts, sciences and Tamil studies programs.
🌐 queenmaryscollege.edu.in