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

at Madras University, 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)

Yes, admission criteria for Madras University MA courses are merit-based. This implies that students seeking admission to the programme are not required to take any entrance test. They are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website.

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, upload documents, and pay the application fee of INR 200.

5. Preview and submit.

The total tuition fee to pursue MA from Madras University ranges from INR 2,100 to INR 2 lakh. There is a range in the fee because the fee for each specialisation can be different from the other. 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.

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.

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 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

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: