M.A. in Ancient History and Archaeology 

at University of Madras, Chepauk

The Madras University MA application form can be filled out online. While filling out the form, students are required to upload scanned copies of certain documents. Below are the required documents:

• Class 10 and12 marksheets
• UG degree
• UG marksheets
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
• Caste certificate (if required)

The MA eligibility criteria  at Madras University, differs on the choice of specialisation. Check below to know the course-wise eligibility requirements:

• MA Political Science:  BA Political Science or any other degree recognised by the University of Madras.
• MA Economics: BA Economics/BCom/BA Corporate Secretaryship/ Mathematics/BSc Statistics.
• MA Journalism & Mass Communication:  Preference for candidates with a media background and experience of not less than three years.
• MA English: BA English or BA & BSc with Part-II English.

Yes, Madras University offers an MA programme. It is a postgraduate programme offered with various specialisations, including English, Economics, Political Science, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

According to the University of Madras NIRF report, 483 PG 2 year students were placed in 2024 with a median package of INR 4.2 LPA. In PG 3 year program, 7 students got placements with a median salary of INR 4.80 LPA.

Tabulated below are the median salary offered at Univeristy of Madras between 2022 and 2024:

Note: The above mentioned data are gathered from the NIRF report 2025. 

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. 

University of Madras offers various UG PG Diploma and Doctoral courses in popular streams such as Science Engineering Management Humanities Medical etc. Candidates may have to pay a certain amount of fee after getting selected for the respective courses. Find below the Madras University fees for some of the popular courses:

Note: This above mentioned fees has been taken from the official website and is subject to change.

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