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

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Madras University admission 2026 is open. Other latest updates for University of Madras admissions are as follows:

The TANCET 2026 MCA tentative allotment confirmation deadline is July 29, 2026, while the MBA choice filling and payment portal is open from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

University of Madras Highlights 2026

University of Madras also known as Madras University is a state public university, located in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. It is accredited by NAAC - 4th cycle with 'A++' Grade. The university offers courses through the university's Institute of Distance Learning.The University of Madras operates across six distinct main campuses in Chennai i.e. Chepauk Campus, Marina, Guindy, Taramani, Chetpet, and Maduravoyal. Check below University of Madras highlights:

Popular Programmes: MBA is the flagship courses of the university, backed by high student demand and strong institutional reputation.
Placements: The median package offered to PG 2-year and PG 3-year programmes was INR 5.95 LPA and INR 6.13 LPA, respectively. University of Madras average package recorded during the 2025 placements is not out yet. Once out it will be updated here.
Rankings: It has been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by NIRF 2025.
Affiliated Colleges: The university has 131 autonomous, aided, and constituent colleges affiliated with it. Some colleges are Loyola College, Stella Maris College, and Ethiraj College for Women.
Entrance Exam: University of Madras admissions are based on entrance exam. For admissions to the MBA and MCA courses, the university accepts the score of TANCET entrance exam.
Cut off: For the General/Open category TANCET cut off 2025, the MBA programme at the University of Madras closed at a rank of 314. Madras University TANCET Cutoff 2026 will be released soon.
Fees: University of Madras tuition fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 6 lakh, depending on the courses. Madras University MBA tuition fee is INR 28,000 - INR 6 lakh. The fee difference for Madras University MBA depends on whether the programme is regular, self-supporting, or distance education, as well as the technology and administrative costs required for each format
Scholarship: The university offers Merit Fellowship in the name of “Madras University Merit Fellowship”. The value of the fellowship is INR 8,000 per semester. It shall be awarded to the students who are undergoing full-time Post Graduate Degree (all courses).
Notable Alumi: Notable alumni from the University of Madras include world-renowned scientists, presidents, and mathematicians like A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, C. V. Raman and Dr.Chandrasekhar Subrahmanya Ayyar.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does Madras University have placements?

Yes, Madras University provides good placements to its students. The table below provides the placement highlights recorded during the 2025 placement season:

Course	Total Students (2025)	Students Placed (2025)	Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year	1359	516	INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year	23	9	INR 6.13 LPA

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

Q: Does University of Madras MBA curriculum include any practical industry exposure?

University of Madras requires a mandatory summer internship for all MBA students. This internship happens during the vacation after the first year. It is a vital part of the third-semester assessment. Students gain hands-on experience by working in real business settings. This practical exposure helps them apply classroom theories to solve actual management problems.

Q: How is the library at Madras University?

Madras University has 4 libraries which are located in Chepauk, Guindy, Marina and Taramani campuses. The library on the Chepauk campus is known as the Madras University Library. The library has approximately 3 Lacs books and about 15,000 journals. University of Madras library facilities include facilities for students who are visually impaired, a book bank, research services which are available online and many more.

Q: Which course is best for placements at University of Madras?

University of Madras is yet to release its course wise data for placements 2025. The table below provides the placement highlights as per the NIRF Report 2026:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

1293 (PG 2-year)

28 (PG 3-year)

1298 (PG 2-year)

24 (PG 3-year)

1359 (PG 2-year)

23 (PG 3-year)

Students Placed

468 (PG 2-year)

21 (PG 3-year)

483 (PG 2-year)

7 (PG 3-year)

516 (PG 2-year)

9 (PG 3-year)

Median Package

INR 3.73 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.89 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 4.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 4.80 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 5.95 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 6.13 LPA (PG 3-year)

University of Madras Courses and Fees 2026

Madras University offers PG, Diploma and Certificate level courses. UG courses such as B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., etc are offered in distance mode. The university offers MBA as its flagship course. MBA is offered in multiple specialisations like Human Resource Management, System Management, Hospital Management, MBA in Financial Management, etc. The university also offers Executive MBA course.

Take a look at tuition and total fees of MBA course at University of Madras from the table below:

Course Name	Tuition Fee	Total Fee
MBA	INR 28,000 - INR 6 lakh	INR 27,370 - INR 6.39 lakh

The other fee structure for MBA course is presented below:

Other Fee	Amount
Library fee (p.a)	INR 3,080
Sports Fee	INR 60
Special Computer Laboratory Fee	INR 10,120
Caution Deposit at entry (refundable)	INR 770
Internet Fee	INR 1,100
Soft Skills Fee	INR 2,200
Madras University Alumni Association Membership Fee	INR 200

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B.Sc.

399 Courses

4.2(681)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹17.12 K - 3.3 L

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Median Salary

₹0.84 - 5 LPA

M.Sc.

262 Courses

4.2(169)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3 K - 2.91 L

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Median Salary

₹1 - 6 LPA

B.Com

283 Courses

4.2(1285)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹795 - 3.19 L

Median Salary

₹0.84 - 5 LPA

B.A.

183 Courses

4.1(258)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.19 K - 2.38 L

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Median Salary

₹0.84 - 4.56 LPA

M.A.

172 Courses

4.4(110)2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.08 K - 2.14 L

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Median Salary

₹1 - 6 LPA

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the typical timeline for University of Madras MBA counselling?

University of Madras conducts MBA counselling following the state-level entrance exam timeline. Once the TANCET results are out, qualified candidates are invited for seat selection. This usually happens in the middle of the year, before the academic session begins. It is a critical phase where students are allotted seats based on their rank and category.

Q: What are the PG diploma courses at Madras University?

The university offers PG Diploma courses in nearly 50 specialisations. The Diploma courses are offered in full-time, part-time, and distance modes. Some of the specialisations offered are mentioned in the table given below:

Madras University PG Diploma Specialisations
Labour Law	Counselling and Psychotherapy	Yoga
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences	Banking and Finance
Ethics and Human Resource Management	Geospatial Data Analytics	Technical Writing

Q: How can I apply for an endowment scholarship in University of Madras MBA?

University of Madras lists its MBA endowment scholarships on its official site and department notice boards. To apply, you need to submit academic records to prove eligibility for the specific endowment. These scholarships are available to both university departments and affiliated colleges, do check the details.

University of Madras Admission & Application Process 2026

To get admission to Madras University, students must check eligibility, fill out the online application on the official portal, and clear required entrance tests or merit lists. The university mainly offers seats on either merit or entrance basis. For courses, such as MBA and MCA, the university accepts students through TANCET + counselling basis. For PhD admission, a written test followed by interview is conducted. For other courses, the candidate's past academic merit is considered. Students may have to go through merit-based counselling process depending on the programme. Selected students have to report for verification and pay Madras University fee to confirm their seats within the given time. Check admission criteria for Madras University popular course below:

Popular Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university	TANCET + Counselling

Madras University Application Process 2026

Candidates need to register online through the official website of Madras University. Check below the steps for University of Madras application process:

Visit the official website of the University and register online.
Fill the application form with all the details.
Upload all the required documents.
Pay the application fee and click the 'submit' button and take a printout of the application form for future use. Students must pay INR 130 as registration fee.

Madras University important documents to be submitted at the time of application process are as follows:

Passport-size colour photograph
Class 10/ Class 12 mark sheet & certificate
BSc or equivalent degree
Category certificate (if applicable)
Self-attested copy of work experience certificate
Valid photo identity proof

Download: Madras University Admission Criteria

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

32 Courses1 year-2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: ATMA, MAT, TANCET, CAT, CMAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
3 Aug '26	CAT 2026 application start date
19 Jul '26 - 3 Aug '26	ATMA registration 2026 (Aug)Ongoing
5 Aug '26	ATMA 2026 Admit Card (Aug)

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How can I get admission in Madras University?

Madras University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to courses such as MBA, MCA etc., the university accepts scores of entrance exam i.e. TANCET. 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:

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

Q: Are admissions open at Madras University?

Yes, Madras University admissions are open for some of the programmes. Interested students can apply online for admissions. The university offers both merit and entrance-based admissions.

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University of Madras Cutoff 2025

The cutoff for University of Madras changes every year & depends on the competition level & the available number of seats. In 2025 the TANCET cutoff required for admissions in the last round was 314 for MBA admission in the General category. Check below for the University of Madras cutoffs:

Note: Cutoff details for 2026 are not released by the university yet & will be updated once released.

MBA Cut Off 2025 Latest Round

Section	2025
Overall	314

Cut-off data is indicative and not official.

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What is the cutoff for MBA at Madras University?

Madras University TANCET Cutoff 2025 is out for admission to MBA/PGDM for all rounds and categories for students belonging to the AI quota. Tabulated below is the TANCET first and last round cutoff 2025.

Course	Last Round (Closing Rank)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	314 (R1)

Q: What is the last date to download the TANCET admit card for admission to University of Madras MBA course?

For MBA admisison, the university considers TANCET scores. Candidates can access the TANCET admit card login portal for admit card download until the exam date. Typically, the exam date lies within 10 days of the admit card issuance date.

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University of Madras Rankings

Over the past few years, the University of Madras Rankings have been given for multiple streams, namely Management, and others. A few of the important Madras University rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	1501+
QS Sustainability Ranking 2025	1501+
NIRF 2025 under the State Public Universities	18
NIRF 2025 under the University category	38
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category	68
QS World University Rankings 2024 under the Top Global Universities category	526

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Publisher	2026
Outlook	24

3rd Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Chennai in 2026->

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	68

5th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What are the latest NIRF rankings for the University of Madras?

The latest NIRF rankings for University of Madras 2025 have been released. In 2025, Madras University got 68 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. In 2025, Madras University climbed 1 rank to 38 rank in the 'University' category and fell 6 ranks to 18 rank in the 'State Public University' category.

Q: Why choose University of Madras?

Univerity of Madras is a state public university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. It ahs been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by NIRF 2025. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. Overall, it is a very good university in terms of rankings, infrastructure, faculty, etc.

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University of Madras Placements 2025

Madras University offers multiple placement opportunities to the students. A total of 525 students were placed during the University of Madras placements 2025. Top recruiting companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, etc take part in the placement drive. Check below for the details of University of Madras placements:

Course	Median Package (2023)	Median Package (2024)	Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year	INR 3.73 LPA	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year	INR 3.89 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA	INR 6.13 LPA

Note: Placement details for 2026 are not released by the university yet & will be updated once released.

Course	Median Salary
B.Sc.	₹0.84 - ₹5 LPA
M.Sc.	₹1 - ₹6 LPA
B.Com	₹0.84 - ₹5 LPA

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Insights on Placements

Based on 47 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many students were placed during University of Madras placements?

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:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

1293 (PG 2-year)

28 (PG 3-year)

1298 (PG 2-year)

24 (PG 3-year)

1359 (PG 2-year)

23 (PG 3-year)

Students Placed

468 (PG 2-year)

21 (PG 3-year)

483 (PG 2-year)

7 (PG 3-year)

516 (PG 2-year)

9 (PG 3-year)

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

Q: What is the salary package offered during Madras University placements?

Tabulated below are the median salary offered at Univeristy of Madras between 2023 and 2025:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Median package (PG 2-year)

INR 3.73 LPA

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 5.95 LPA

Median package (PG 3-year)

INR 3.89 LPA

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 6.13 LPA

Note: The above mentioned data are gathered from the NIRF report 2026.

University of Madras Scholarships 2026

Chennai Madras University offers various scholarship programmes to the students of its affiliated colleges. Students of UNOM can avail of these scholarship schemes only if they fulfill the eligibility criteria as set up by the university. Some of the University of Madras scholarships are listed below:

Mother M. Celine Scholarship
ONE Scholarship to the value of INR 1000 (Rupees one thousand only) per annum payable to a student who is undergoing first year Under Graduate Degree Course in the affiliated Colleges of Madras University based on the Higher Secondary Examinations or equivalent thereto passed in Tamil Nadu by securing highest marks in first attempt.

Sir Tanjore Madhava Rau Scholarship
Two scholarships of INR 1,400 (Rupees one thousand four hundred only) per annum are payable to two hindu students who are undergoing first year Under Graduate Degree Course in the affiliated Colleges of Madras University based on the Higher Secondary Examination or equivalent thereto passed in Tamil Nadu by securing highest marks in first attempt.

Madras Oriental Conference Scholarship
One Scholarship to the value of INR 1,000 (Rupees One thousand Only) per annum is payable to a student who is undergoing first year Under Graduate Degree Course in the affiliated Colleges of Madras University based on the Higher Secondary Examinations or equivalent thereto passed in Tamil Nadu by securing highest marks in Sanskrit language in first attempt.

Krupabai Sathyanathan Memorial Scholarship
One Scholarship to the value of INR 1,000 (Rupees One thousand only) per annum is payable to a student who is undergoing first year Under Graduate Degree Course in the affiliated Colleges of Madras University based on the Higher Secondary Examinations or equivalent thereto passed in Tamil Nadu by securing highest marks in English language in first attempt.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Are scholarships available for MBA students at Madras University?

All the students who wish to pursue MBA from Madras University and possess academic brilliance can avail of a variety of scholarships. Here is the list of endowments available to MBA students from the university:

Endowment Lectures/ Seminars for University departments
Prizes and Medals in the Annual Convocation for Madras University departments and affiliated colleges
Madras University merit Fellowship - University Departments

Q: Are there any specific merit-based awards for University of Madras MBA?

University of Madras recognises excellence through Prizes and Medals for the MBA during the Annual Convocation. Students who perform exceptionally well in their examinations are eligible for these honours. Merit fellowships are offered to encourage high-performing students.

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University of Madras	-/-	₹ 60 K	-/-
Avinashilingam University Coimbatore Compare	₹ 2.6 LPA - 5 LPA	₹ 3.9 K	-/-
Bharathidasan University Compare	-/-	₹ 3.9 K - 1.04 L	-/-
DAV-SMK Fomra College	-/-	-/-	-/-
Madras School of Social Work	₹ 3 LPA	₹ 95.97 K	-/-

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University of Madras Campus & Facilities

Madras University has a good infrastructure facilities and also provides systematic and scientific training for the students of affiliated colleges. Some highlights for Madras University infrastructure are:

Basic Amenities: University of Madras infrastructure includes Hostels, Library, Sports Complex, Medical Centre, etc.

Library: The library is located on the Chepauk campus. It has approximately 3 lakh books and about 15,000 journals. The library facilities include facilities for visually impaired students, a book bank, research services that are available online, and many more.

Hostel Facility: Madras University hostels are available on four campuses, including Chepauk, Guindy, Marina, and Taramani. Each campus has hostel facilities for deserving and needy students on a sharing basis. In total, there are 7 hostels to accommodate students. In Guindy Campus, there are 45 double sharing rooms for PG Hostel (Men). The room rent INR 3,000 (Per Annum) with a Caution Deposit of INR 5,500 (Per Annum).

Other landmarks: The Chepauk campus of the university houses the administrative buildings, the historic Senate House, central library, clock tower, centenary auditorium, and others.

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Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Attendance policy

Can't miss a single lecture without penalty

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Books

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

Outside movement of girl students

Very restricted

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What all facilities are offered to the students at University of Madras?

University of Madras library facilities include facilities for visually impaired students, a book bank, research services that are available online, and many more. UNOM Madras University has a sports field with good infrastructure facilities and also provides systematic and scientific training for the students of affiliated colleges. More than 17,000 (Seventeen Thousand) students get competitive experience from the zonal and Inter-zonal competitions organised by Madras University every year.

Q: Does Madras University provide hostel facility?

Yes, Madras University hostels are available on all campuses, including Chepauk, Guindy, Marina, and Taramani. Each campus has hostel facilities for deserving and needy students on a sharing basis. In total, there are 7 hostels to accommodate students.

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Colleges/Departments

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Colleges

College/Departments	Rating
Loyola College	4.4 (302 Reviews)
Madras Christian College	4.3 (141 Reviews)
Madras University Distance Education (IDE UNOM)	4.3 (99 Reviews)
Stella Maris College	4.2 (91 Reviews)
Hindustan College of Arts and Science Chennai	4 (87 Reviews)
Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj)	4.2 (100 Reviews)

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University of Madras Notable Alumni

University of Madras has many notable alumni, including Nobel laureates C. V. Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam known as the "Missile Man of India" is also a notable alumnus connected to the University of Madras. Check below other distinguished alumni of University of Madras:

Dr. A. L. Mudaliar
Dr. G. N. Ramachandran
Mr. S. R. Ranganathan
Mr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
Mr. K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
Mr. R. P. Sethupillai
Mr. P. Sambamoorthy Iyer

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Who are some famous alumni from Madras University other than Dr Abdul Kalam?

University of Madras has many notable alumni, including Nobel laureates C. V. Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Other distinguished alumni of University of Madras are Dr. A. L. Mudaliar, Dr. G. N. Ramachandran, Mr. S. R. Ranganathan and others.

University of Madras FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about Madras University of Madras:

Q: Why choose University of Madras?

Q: What is the validity of TANCET scores?

TANCET scores are valid for a period of one year. Candidates aspiring for admission in 2023-24 exam session can only use the TANCET 2023 scores for admission. Candidates who wish for an MBA Admission in any of the TANCET participating colleges in 2024-25 batch must appear for TANCET 2024.

Irrespective of the 2023 score, DTE Tamil Nadu will not consider the TANCET 2023 scores for 2024 admission. Similarly, candidates planning to apply for MBA Admission in 2025-26 batch, must apply for the TANCET 2025 exam.

Q: How does University of Madras MBA fee compare to its quality of education?

University of Madras is known for being affordable while maintaining high academic standards for its MBA. Since it is a public state university, the fees are often more competitive. Its tuition fees is INR 56,000 for the entire regular course, which is vastly lower than private B-schools.

Q: What unique features define University of Madras MBA learning experience?

University of Madras integrates core business subjects with soft skill development in its MBA. Every semester includes dedicated modules for communication and leadership. Furthermore, the inclusion of subjects like Entrepreneurship Development ensures a well-rounded education.

Q: How are the placements at University of Madras?

The palecements at University of Madras are decent. The key highlights recorded during the last three years are presented in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

1293 (PG 2-year)

28 (PG 3-year)

1298 (PG 2-year)

24 (PG 3-year)

1359 (PG 2-year)

23 (PG 3-year)

Students Placed

468 (PG 2-year)

21 (PG 3-year)

483 (PG 2-year)

7 (PG 3-year)

516 (PG 2-year)

9 (PG 3-year)

Median Package

INR 3.73 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.89 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 4.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 4.80 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 5.95 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 6.13 LPA (PG 3-year)

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

Q: How is a PhD from the University of Madras?

Madras University is a reputed university for its courses including PhD. There are almost some 78 departments in the University and each department offers PhD. Madras University offers a full-time PhD programme in various disciplines at the Doctorate level. Students can also pursue a part-time PhD at Madras University. For admission to PhD in Madras University, national-level exams such as UGC NET/CSIR NET are accepted. For PhD at Madras University, UNOM also conducts its entrance test as well as the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Q: What is the fee for PhD in Madras University?

University of Madras PhD course fee include several fee components such as tuition fee, hostel charges, admission fee, etc. The amount for some components can vary from one college to another. Tabulated below are some of the fee components along with the amount:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fees	INR 1.30 lakh
Hostel fees	INR 74,000

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: Who are the top recruiters of Madras University?

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

Q: How does the curriculum of University of Madras MBA differ from SRM University?

The University of Madras offers a more traditional and academically diverse MBA curriculum with a strong emphasis on dual specialisation. In comparison, SRM University often focuses on a highly participative and practical learning model with many industry-chiselled modules. Both provide good education, but Madras University follows a state-standardised academic framework.

Q: How do placements compare between University of Madras and Anna University for MBA?

University of Madras reports strong placement results for its MBA. Some major banks and companies like TCS and HCL have hired students from University of Madras. While Anna University also has good industry ties, the placement experience at Madras University is highly regarded for its diverse corporate connections in non-technical sectors.

Q: Are there separate admission dates for NRIs for University of Madras MBA?

University of Madras might follow a different admission timeline for NRIs applying to the MBA. Since their selection is based on degree marks, their application window is usually specified in a separate notification. These candidates should prepare their academic transcripts well in advance. Checking the international admissions cell's updates is the best way to stay informed.

Q: Is there a difference in the fee structure for Regular and Self-Supportive MBA at University of Madras?

University of Madras maintains different fee structures for the Regular and Self-Supportive MBA tracks. The Regular MBA has a fee structure of INR 53,482 for both years. It has a lower fee as it is subsidised. The Self-Supportive track has a higher fee of INR 1,09,502, because of a different funding model.

Q: How is the first-year curriculum structured for University of Madras MBA?

University of Madras builds a strong management foundation in the first year of the MBA. Students study core subjects like Business Ethics and Accounting for Managers. The curriculum also introduces quantitative methods and managerial economics. These subjects provide the essential analytical tools needed for advanced business studies in the second year.

Q: What has been Madras University TNEA cutoff?

Madras University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions through TNEA scores. Candidates who meet the cutoff are called for the round-wise TNEA counselling. As per Madras University cutoff 2021, the TNEA closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was 613 for General category All India Quota candidates. Tabulated below are the previous year's closing ranks for Madras University BArch admissions:

Course	2021
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	613

Q: What is the application fee for all the programmes offered at Madras University?

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 course-wise application fees is mentioned in the table given below:

Course	Application Fee
Diploma/PG Diploma/MPhil	INR 300
Master of Law	INR 250
PhD	INR 500

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

Q: When will the registration for TANCET begin?

TANCET registration 2026 is now over, with the results to be out soon. Students who want to know more, can refer to this page.

Q: Do I need to take any entrance exam to enroll into MA course at Madras University?

No, as per Madras University admission policy. The university does not require aspirants to take any entrance exam for MA admissions. Students who wish to take admission are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website and fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. For selection, the university considers marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.

Q: Does Madras University offer MBA HR management?

Yes, Madras University offers MBA in HR Management. Madras University MBA Admission is done through TANCET conducted by DTE, Tamil Nadu. The minimum eligibility requirement for the course is a bachelor's degree in any subject of the Madras University or any other University accepted by the Syndicate or its equivalent. Candidates seeking admission to MBA courses need to register online through the official website of Madras University. The total tuition fee for the MBA course is between INR 6,800 and INR 2.60 lakh.

Q: In which specialisations does Madras University offer MBA?

Madras University offers MBA in various specialisations in a full-time and distance mode. Some of the specialisations in which the two-year PG course is offered are mentioned in the table given below:

Madras University MBA Admission: Specialisations
Hospital Management	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	Marketing Management
Apparel Design Management	Human Resource Management	Financial Management
System Management	-	-

Q: What is the step-by-step admission process for University of Madras MBA?

University of Madras requires candidates to appear for the TANCET entrance exam for the MBA admission. After the exam, candidates must participate in the common counselling process to select their stream. Selection is based on TANCET scores as well as seat availability.

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Why choose University of Madras?

Answered 2 months ago

University of Madras is a state public university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. It has been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by

Puhup Kumari

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Has the placement report for University of Madras been released?

Answered 2 months ago

No, the University is yet to release its placement highlights for the year 2025. However, the NIRF Report 2026 is out. Refer to the data tabulated below to know more:

Course	Total Students (2025)	Students Placed (2025)	Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year	1359	516	INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year	23	9	INR 6.13 LPA

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

diksha soni

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Which are the top recruiting companies that take part in placements at Madras University?

Answered 2 months ago

Madras University offers multiple placement opportunities to the students. Top recruiting companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, etc. take part in the placement drive.

Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

How are foreign students selected for the MBA at University of Madras?

Answered 2 months ago

University of Madras uses a merit-based ranking system for Foreign Nationals applying for the MBA. Instead of an entrance test scores, their admission is determined by their last degree marks. International students with a good academic history have a higher chance of gaining admission to the course

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

When should I apply for University of Madras MBA?

Answered 2 months ago

University of Madras usually opens applications for the MBA after the TANCET exam results are announced. Aspirants should keep a close eye on the official entrance exam schedule. Candidates should regularly visit the university website starting early in the year. This ensures they do not miss any de

Rashmi Karan

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