University of Madras Placement

University of Madras has given some notable Alumni, five of whom have been head of state and two noble laureates. The names include Dr. A.P. J Abdul Kalam, Dr.Chandrasekhar Subrahmanya Ayyar, Vijay Sethupatti, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. C.V Raman and Srinivasa Ramanujan

According to the University of Madras NIRF report, 516 PG 2 year students were placed in 2026. In PG 3 year program, 9 students got placements. Have a look at the table below to know more about the number of students placed during University of Madras placements in the past years:

NOTE: The data above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026.

During 2022 placements, 440 PG (2-year) students were placed at Madars University, whereas, 2,114 total students were placed during Anna University placements 2022. Further, Madras University has disclosed the median package, whereas, Anna University has released the average package officially. The comparison table below compares the 2022 placement data of both the Universities:

NOTE: The 2022 placement statistics of Madras University are gathered from the NIRF report 2023. 

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:

According to unofficial online sources, the University of Madras alumni primarily work in the Engineering and Business Development sectors with a 23% share in each. See the below pie chart illustrating the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

The placement data for the 2026 drive are not out yet. However, the NIRF report 2026 has been released. According to the report, 516 PG (2-year) and 9 PG (3-year) students were placed during placements 2025. Check the complete insights of University of Madras placements 2025 from the table below:

According to the latest students’ reviews on Shiksha page, the highest package offered during the recent Madras University Distance Education placements stood at INR 35 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Note: The highest package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.