Discontinued (Feb 2022)- M.Sc. in Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) 

at Madras University, Chepauk

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:

The highest package for Madras University has not been released yet for 2024, but the median package for PG 2-year and PG 3-year stood at INR 4.20 LPA and INR 4.80 LPA respectively. The same is given in the table below:

Madras University has not yet published its placement report, In the meantime students can have a look at the table below presents the placement report of Madras University according to the NIRF report 2025:

NOTE: The data has been taken from the NIRF report 2025

Madras University placement rate has not been published, but in 2024, 483 students were placed out of 1298 students in PG -2year program. While only 7 students out of 24 secured placements in PG -3year program.

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 offers education through its 84 Departments and 19 Schools, covering diverse streams of education such as Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Commerce, Management and Medicine. The University of Madras offers a wide range of courses at the UG, PG and PhD levels. Tabulated below is the list of a few popular courses along with their eligibility criteria:

Candidates can click here to know more about the courses offered by Madras University.

Yes, the BSc course is provided at Madras University. This full-time programme is offered with a variety of specialisations, such as Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, Biochemistry, etc. Admission to BSc courses is strictly merit-based. Candidates are selected on the basis of how well they have performed in their Class 12 qualifying examination. Candidates must check the required eligibility criteria before commencing the admission process.

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:

As per the Madras University rule book, all students must have 75% and above attendance for appearing for the university exams. (Theory/Practical). If a Student fails to have the minimum attendance, the principal shall approve the shortage of attendance up to a maximum limit of 10% after collecting the prescribed fee of INR 250 each for Theory/Practical exams separately. For further details, please visit the official website of the university.