University of Madras: Courses, Admission 2026, Fees, Ranking, Placements

University of Madras admission 2024 to MBA and MCA courses is based on TANCET scores followed by the TANCET Counselling. the TANCET Counselling code number for University of Madras is 710. University of Madras offers admission to MBA through affiliated colleges. The total seat intake for MBA at Madras University under the Aided course category is 45, whereas for Self-Financing category it is 50. For MCA, the total seat intake at UNOM is 30, under the Aided course category. For more information regarding University of Madras cutoff and Counselling, click here.    

MBA fee in Madras University includes several components such as the tuition fee, hostel fee (if applicable), registration fee, admission fee, matriculation fee, course completion certificate, etc. MBA course fee vary from the course on-campus and the affiliated colleges as different fee components are added. Further, the tuition fee range for the Madras University MBA course is mentioned below:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fee	INR 6,400 - INR 2.6 lakh

NOTE: The fee range given above is cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary.

Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, the conducting body of TANCET Counselling conducts the process online. The TANCET counseling process involves several steps with a physical document verification round. Step-wise process for TANCET counseling is as follows:

• Counselling Registration
• Publication of TANCET rank list
• Choice filling
• Publication of tentative allotment
• Confirming tentative allotment
• Publication of provisional allotment
• Supplementary counseling round
• SCA to SC counseling

Madras University has a good network of recruiters. Some of the leading companies that visit the University of Madras for placements are tabulated below:

Top Recruiters
GSK	Cognizant
Infosys	State Bank of India
Wipro	Accenture

For Madras University PhD admission, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university. The eligibility criteria vary for PhD full-time and part-time courses. Find below the criteria for both courses:

Madras University PhD Courses	Eligibility Criteria
Full-time	Candidates must have a master’s degree in Arts/ Science/ Engineering or any other discipline. Candidates with ACA, FCA, ACSI and AICWAI qualifications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are eligible to apply
Part-time	Teachers working in the University departments or affiliated colleges whose qualifications are approved by the University

 Yes, UNOM admits candidates in PhD programmes based on merit in entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on scores in the Madras University Entrance Test. These shortlisted candidates become eligible to participate in the personal interview round. The University of Madras also accepts UGC NET/CSIR NET scores. Candidates applying for these entrance exams need not take the university exam and are directly called for the interview round. Further, it is also crucial that each of the candidates meets the course-specific eligibility requirements.

Madras University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to courses such as MBA, MCA, BArch, etc., the university accepts scores of entrance exams such as TANCET and NATA. Further, admission to courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, etc., admissions are offered based on scores of last qualifying exam. To secure a seat at UG & PG courses at Madras University, candidates have to go through the following selection process:

1. Application Process
2. Selection Rounds (Direct/ entrance-based)
3. Counselling process/ Merit list release

Madras University boasts a higher number of seats for BSc admissions. Around 12,000+ students can do BSc from the university. This seat intake is spread across its various affiliated colleges affiliated with the university, such as Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, National College, Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College, and more. These seats are allocated based on applicants' marks in Class 12.

Students should apply online using the University's official website. For admission to UG and PG courses, Madras University accepts a number of national-level entrance exams. After successfully registration, students should take the course-specific entrance test to be considered for admission. The University will publish a merit list of selected students basis their test scores. Students whose names appear on the merit list should pay the admission fee to secure their places. 

Yes, the University has a dedicated placement cell. The 2023 placement session concluded with 468 PG (2-year) and 21 PG (3-year) students placed. Further, the highest median package stood at INR 3.89 LPA. The table below mentions the Madras University placement trends from 2021 to 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	1,344	1,258	1,293
Students placed (PG-2 year)	100	440	468
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 2.01 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 3.73 LPA
Total students (PG-3 year)	23	25	28
Students placed (PG-3 year)	N/A	5	21
Median package (PG-3 year)	N/A	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 3.89 LPA

NOTE: The above placement data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

1. Visit the official website of Madras University and navigate to the admission section. 2. Look for the MBA programme and check the eligibility criteria, application process, and other details. 3. Register yourself on the online admission portal by providing your basic information. 4. Fill in the application form with accurate details, including personal information, academic qualifications, and work experience, if any. 5. Upload the required documents such as mark sheets, degree Certificate and other relevant documents. 6. Pay the application fee through the online mode. 7. Submit the application form and take a printout of the application form for future reference. After submitting the application form, you will be called for an entrance exam and Personal Interview which will be conducted by Madras University. Based on your performance in the entrance exam and/or Personal Interview the university will shortlist the candidates for admission into the MBA programme. It is important to keep track of the application process and deadlines to ensure that you don't miss out on any important dates.

Last year, Madras University admissions started in April and opened till June. As per the estimation based on last year's schedule, it's expected that the application portal will be open around the same period for 2024 admissions as well. Candidates can check out the following dates to get a better idea:

Event	Important Dates (2023)
Application start date	19 Apr '23
Application end date	30 Jun '23

The university offers MBA (Regular & Self-supportive) courses at the postgraduate level. Institute of Distance Education, Madras University offer MBA in six specialisations, including Financial Management, System Management, and Human Resource Management. The University of Madras offers this programme for a duration of two-year. The MBA course admission is completely entrance-based. Candidates are selected based on TANCET scores. In addition, aspirants must check that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. Moreover, the distance Madras University MBA course is recognised by UGC-DEB.

Yes, Madras University is a good option to pursue an MBA degree for admission to management courses. The university is ranked 39 among top universities in India as per the NIRF 2022 rankings. As per the NIRF report 2023, during Madras University placements 2022, the median package offered to PG (2 years) students were INR 3.60 LPA and 440 candidates were placed. In addition, a growth of almost 79% was recorded in the 2022 median package for PG (2 years) courses when compared with 2021. Furthermore, the Madras University MBA distance course is approved by UGC-DEB.

The University of Madras offers PhD in multiple specialisations through its affiliated colleges. The specialisations in which the doctoral-level course is offered are mentioned in the table given below:

Madras University PhD Admission: Specialisations
Zoology	Tamil	Economics
Chemistry	Commerce	Biotechnology
Area Studies	Physics	Gandhian Studies
Microbiology	History	Biochemistry

Madras University is widely known for its 2-year MBA course. The University has released the overall placement data for all the PG (2-year) courses. As per the NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during University of Madras MBA placements and to other PG (2-year) students during 2023 drive was INR 3.73 LPA, which was the highest in the last three years. The following table represents the Madras University placement package trends:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
PG (2-year)	INR 2.01 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 3.73 LPA

Madras University MBA admissions are entirely entrance-based. To secure a seat to MBA course at Madras University, candidates must qualify for TANCET exam with a valid score. Candidates who passed graduation in the relevant stream are eligible to apply for the course. With a valid TANCET scores, candidates can fill an online application form on the university's official. Further, the selected candidates will be notified through merit list released on the official website. 

To submit the Madras University application form, candidates must pay the application fee within the due date. The fee payment can be done via online mode through credit card/debit card/net banking. Further, the University of Madras PhD application fees is mentioned in the table given below:

Course	Application Fee
PhD	INR 500

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is as per past years’ data, hence is indicative.

Yes, the university offers a two-year MCA course on-campus and through its affiliated colleges. Lateral entry to this PG course is also offered to the PG course. The Institute of Distance Education, Madras University also offer an MCA course. Candidates are admitted to the programme based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. In addition, it is also crucial that each aspirant fulfils the course-specific eligibility criteria. The application process is further online, eligible candidates can apply by visiting the UNOM website (unom.ac.in).