M.A. in Sanskrit 

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.

Madras University has a good network of recruiters. Some of the leading companies that visit the University of Madras for placements are tabulated below:

Madras University average package is not available yet. The median package offered to PG 2 year students in 2024 was INR 4.3 LPA, whereas the median package offered to PG 3 year students was INR 4.8 LPA.  

Anna University releases the TANCET results within a month of the exam date. Soon after the release of the TANCET results, Anna University schedules the release of TANCET scorecard. Candidates can download the TANCET scorecard using the same link within a specified period. After closing of the window to download the scorecard, candidates have to pay a processing fee to get the duplicate TANCET scorecard. TANCET scorecard and hall ticket is required at the time of document verification.