M.A. in Defence and Strategic Studies (Self Supportive) 

at University of Madras, Chepauk

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.

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)

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. 

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. 

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:

Yes, admissions are easy in the University of Madras. The mode of the University of Madras course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are TANCET, MAT, and others. If the aspirants are applying through any other entrance test scores, visit the official site & register for the entrance test. Then appear for the exam. With valid scores visit the official website of Madras University and apply for admission.