Madras Christian College
| Motto | In Hoc Signo |
|---|---|
Motto in English | In This Sign |
| Type | Government Aided (Minority Institution) |
| Established | 1837 |
| Principal | Dr. P. Wilson |
Academic staff | 300 Full Time |
| Students | 8500 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Suburban, 365 acres |
| Affiliations | University of Madras |
| Website | mcc |
Madras Christian College (MCC) is a liberal arts and sciences college in Chennai, India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. The college is affiliated to the University of Madras but functions as an autonomous institution from its main campus in Tambaram, Chennai.
It was established originally as a school for boys in the place where Anderson Church is located. From its origins as a missionary endeavor of the Church of Scotland, MCC's alumni and professors include several civil servants, administrators, educators, business people and political leaders, around the world. MCC is the sixth best college in India in the field of sciences according to the India Today 2022 best colleges in India rankings.
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