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Madras University Course Admissions 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Application, Selection & Last Dates

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Madras University Admission Overview 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the tuition fee for Madras University BCom course?
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The tuition fee for the BCom course at Madras University ranges between INR 795 and INR 3 lakh. There are different fee components included in the fees, such as admission fees, tuition fees, and hostel fees covered in the entire fee structure. The mentioned fees collected are sourced from the university website, hence subject to change. Candidates interested in pursuing the BCom course can apply through the official website. 

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Q:   Can I take admission in MA programme at Madras University without appearing in any entrance exam?
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Yes admission criteria for Madras University MA courses are merit-based. This means that students looking for admission to programme are not required to take any entrance test. They are just required to fill out application form available on university's official website.

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Q:   How to join Madras University for BCom programme?
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Applicants wishing to be admitted to the BCom programme of Madras University need to apply by filling out the online application form that can be found on its official website. The application process could be accompanied by personal, guardian, and educational details coupled with the uploading of required documents and the application fee. The university will subsequently publish its merit list by taking into account past academic records of applicants. After short listing, selected applicants whose names appear on the list must pay for the admission fee for the whole course period, as decided by specialisation and the college allotted for the confirmation of seats.

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Madras University Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

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Q:   What is the application process for admission to MA at Madras University?
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For admission to Madras University MA courses, candidates are required to submit the application form. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the online admission portal.

2. Register by providing the required documents.

3. Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.

4. Fill out the required details and upload documents and pay application fee of INR 200.

5. Preview and submit.

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Q:   What is the TANCET Counselling process?
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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
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Q:   Are admissions open at Madras University for PhD?
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Currently, Madras University admission 2024 application window is closed for PhD. However, the university starts its application window in the months of December, March, June and September. The upcoming application window is March. Candidates can visit the university's official website around the same period to apply for the course. The registrations are completely online to pursue PhD at Madras University.

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Madras University Admission Process 2025

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Q:   How can I get admission in Madras University?
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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
Q:   What is the eligibility for MBA in Madras University?
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For MBA course admission, candidates must have a valid bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other university accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto. This is the minimum eligibility criteria, and fulfilment of the same does not confirm selection. For verification purposes, candidates are also required to present the bachelor’s mark sheets and certificate along with other academic certificates during form filling/admission confirmation. In case of non-submission of the documents, an application is treated as invalid.

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

397 courses 2 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 40% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th, UP 12th, MPBSE 12th, Kerala 12th
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NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

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Total students3287
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Madras University Application Process 2025

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Q:   How to apply to Madras University?
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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. 

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

CourseApplication Fee
Diploma/PG Diploma/MPhilINR 300
Master of LawINR 250
PhDINR 500

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

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Q:   What is the tuition fee for MSc course at Madras University?
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Madras University MSc tuition fees range from INR 3,000 to INR 5 lakh. This fee is provided in a range because the fee for each specialisation differs. Moreover, this fee only includes the tuition fee for a two-year course duration.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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Madras University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
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Prominent hiring companies included Accenture, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, and Deloitte, among others.
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Practical exposure is not provided for students so they lack many skills which is the reason behind nil placements.
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B.Com. in Accounting and Finance (Shift 1) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
4.6
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Perfect placements, fantastic infrastructure, inspiring faculty, and cultural events.
Placements: Placement training is given to third-year students. It focuses on aptitude skills, interviews, and soft skills. Students interested in placement are offered campus drives with companies like TCS, Integrated, Cognizant, and Accenture. The college ensures 100% placement for students who are interested in campus placement.
Infrastructure: My college's infrastructure makes my college life memorable. The classrooms are well-equipped with projectors. Corridors are installed with CCTVs. The computer lab and commerce lab are equipped with updated computers, which help improve our tech skills. Restrooms are well-maintained with proper water facilities. Canteens and retro shops run by alumni students, located near the amphitheater, are the hotspots for students to eat.
Faculty: Our college faculty and mentors teach us not only the curriculum but also the values that shape our character. They are friendly and encouraging. The semester exams are easy to moderate, and consistent preparation is the key to passing them. The pass percentage is 40%.
Other: Our college focuses not only on academics. But also extracurricular activities. It encourages first-year students to enroll in extracurricular activities. Receive training in their chosen field. There are separate tutors for activities like cooking, dancing, theatre arts, singing, and instrumental music.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Shift 1) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Great college with great placements and exploration opportunities.
Placements: The placement opportunities are really amazing in this college. Top companies like Cognizant and TCS come for their recruitment process. The training provided is so in depth and detailed that there is no problem faced during the one on one interviews with the HR of the companies.
Infrastructure: The teaching staff is too good. Canteen of our college is really clean and organized. The students find it easy to get what they require. There is nutritious and healthy food available in the canteen.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified, helpful, and really knowledgeable. They have in depth knowledge about the subject that they are handling. The curriculum is relevant to the course. The teaching of the staff is so good that we do not face any difficulties during the exams and get good marks easily. They motivate the students a lot and also enlighten them with their esteemed knowledge.
Other: There are a lot of events in the college that help the students to live the best of their college life. There are festival celebrations of all the religions. They even provide scholarships to students. The interior of the college is too good, and there are abundant places in the college to have all kinds of food, which are all too hygienic.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Shift 2) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Inspiring growth, igniting minds.
Placements: Our college placement cell offers various training programs to help students secure their dream careers. The annual placement day is celebrated to recognize students' achievements. 85% of students got placed in our department. The highest package is around 4 LPA, and the lowest package is about 2 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our college provides an electronic library: Wi-Fi facility, smart classroom with a projector, and CCTV surveillance facility all over the campus. Help the students develop entrepreneurship through stalls. High-quality meals are provided in the canteen at an affordable cost. Apollo Shine provides an excellent first aid service to students throughout the day. Students are encouraged to participate in different kinds of sports and are trained for district, state, and national levels.
Faculty: Teachers are friendly and helpful. Teachers make the concept very clear and understandable; they are always approachable. The quality of the teaching is excellent. The semester exam is in line with the standard of the course, and our students can attend the exam very well.
Other: The reason I chose this course is my interest and love for finance. A B.Com degree offers a strong degree foundation leading to a wider range of career opportunities in accounting, marketing, and more, with globally recognized and flexible career paths.
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B.Com. in Accounting and Finance (Shift 1) - Batch of 2022
Offered by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
The college life is fun.
Placements: 80% of the students were placed despite the pandemic. The average package was 4 LPA to 1.8 LPA. Recruiting companies were TCS, Capgemini, Accenture, Trust, Teach Mahindra, and so on. Job roles were up to the level. The placement training was very helpful in cracking the aptitude test for the companies.
Infrastructure: The college campus was good. The washroom facilities were good. Apollo Shine for medic help card was very helpful. Gym facilities were also available to students. The canteen food was fine.
Faculty: Teachers were knowledgeable and supportive towards students. Teaching quality was good. Teachers would always teach in a practical way. Curriculum was practical oriented. Exams were not difficult, and the pass percentage was good. I didn't remember the exact number. Faculty members were very jovial and would help at any time.
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B.Com. in Taxation - Batch of 2029
Offered by St. Albert's College
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Best college for Grinders.
Placements: I think almost 60% of the students got placed. The highest package is 6LPA, the lowest package offered is 2.5LPA, and the average package is 3.5LPA. Top recruits are Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, etc. Many students can be recruited in various reputed companies, mainly in accounting, IT, and management roles.
Infrastructure: The college has good infrastructure with digital classrooms, computer labs, well stocked library, etc. Good food is provided by the canteen, and medical help is available. The campus also has a sports campus for both indoor and outdoor games to empower students in sports as well as academics.
Faculty: Faculty members are qualified, well experienced, and supportive. The teaching quality is very good, and they are also friendly to students. The curriculum is updated and industry relevant. Exams are typically difficult, but they are fair, and everyone can crack them with a high percentage.
Other: I am a B.Com accounting student graduating in 2029. The course structure is excellent. I chose this course because of the autonomous status of St. Alberts. The campus crowd is vibrant and diverse. It is located near Ernakulam South railway station. In everything, we are satisfied with our college except for the programmes. The only thing we are facing is a lack of programs.
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B.A. in Political Science and Administration - Batch of 2027
Offered by Guru Nanak College
3
1Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Faculty members and campus life are good here.
Placements: In this college, this course was started only 4 years ago. Last year's batch was the first batch to get passed out. Many of them weren't placed in the campus interviews, and most of them were employed in the non-core jobs. This course is suitable for you if you are trying for government exams.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure and all are average when compared to the other colleges. The college has two libraries, both of which are well stocked. The food in the college canteen will be good sometimes, and sometimes it may be average. For political science, there aren't any labs.
Faculty: The faculty members of our department are very friendly and approachable, and they don't hesitate to clear your doubts. If you're aspiring to crack exams like UPSC, TNPSC, etc., this course will suit you well. The exams are quite easy to clear without any arrears.
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Madras University Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Is an MBA at the University of Madras advisable or not?
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Madras University offers MBA (Regular & Self-supportive) programme at the postgraduate level. The University of Madras offers this programme for a duration of two-year in a full-time mode. Madras University MBA admission 2022 is completely entrance-based. The university has not officially released the placement data 2023. Although, NIRF has released the placement data 2023. According to the report, the combined median package for MA, MSc and MBA stood at INR 3.60 LPA. On an overall basis, more than 1,500 Shiksha verified students have given the University of Madras 3.9 stars out of 5. As per the student reviews, Mahendra and Caterpillar are the top recruiting companies for MBA graduates. Over 50% of students got internships at SBI.

Q:   Is it worth doing MBA in Madras University?
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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.

Q:   What is the cut-off of MCA programme at Madras University?
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Madras University offers MCA (regular and lateral entry) at the postgraduate level. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based. For MCA in Madras University, candidates need to appear for TANCET conducted by DTE, Tamil Nadu. Tabulated below is the cutoff 2022 for MCA programme for various categories:

Exam

Category

All India Rank

TANCET

General

1676

TANCET

OBC

251

TANCET

SC

659

TANCET

PWD

206

TANCET

EWS

546

Q:   Does Madras University offer MBA HR management?
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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.

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Madras University does offer a refund of fees in case of withdrawal of admission. The university offers refunds as per UGC norms. The below table contains the entire fee refund policy followed by the university:

Percentage of Refund

Point of time when the application for withdrawal of admission by the applicant is received in the Institution

100% 

15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission

90% 

Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission

80% 

15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission

50%

30 days or less, but more than 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission

No refund

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Yes, Madras University admissions for the academic year 2026 are expected to open soon. As per the previous year's schedule, the admissions generally open in January of the current academic year. Candidates aspiring to take admission must visit the official website of the university to stay updated.

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Yes, students who are offered admission to the University of Madras BBA programme and wish to secure it must pay the fees. Usually, to confirm admission, the university requires students to pay a one-time fee of INR 850. Along with this, students are also asked to pay the first installment of tuitio

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Yes, ofcourse! The admission to the BBA coyrse at MAdras University is not entrance based. There is no need to appear for any kind of entrance exam to take the admission in BBA. Interested candidates needs to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the University and submit an application form. That

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While applying for Madras University BBA courses, students are also required to upload copies of various academic and personal documents. Check out the below list to know the documents required at the application stage:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certifica

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