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Madras University MCA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 22K - 2.8L
Median Package₹ 1.1L - 5L
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  • TANCET
    • Graduation score50%
    10+2 score50%
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    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for MCA in Madras University distance education?
    A: 

    No, aspirants of distance MCA in Madras University do not need to take an entrance exam. Admission to this course is purely merit-based. Candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements, which is BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised university can apply. To apply for this course, candidates need to visit the Institute of Distance Education, UNOM, official website (ideunom.ac.in). Candidates must submit the applications within the due date or it is treated as invalid.

    Q:   Does Madras University offer MCA?
    A: 

    Yes, the university offers a two-year MCA course on-campus and through its affiliated colleges. Lateral entry to this PG course is also offered to the PG course. The Institute of Distance Education, Madras University also offer an MCA course. Candidates are admitted to the programme based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. In addition, it is also crucial that each aspirant fulfils the course-specific eligibility criteria. The application process is further online, eligible candidates can apply by visiting the UNOM website (unom.ac.in).

    Q:   What is the cut-off of MCA programme at Madras University?
    A: 

    Madras University offers MCA (regular and lateral entry) at the postgraduate level. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based. For MCA in Madras University, candidates need to appear for TANCET conducted by DTE, Tamil Nadu. Tabulated below is the cutoff 2022 for MCA programme for various categories:

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    All India Rank

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    General

    1676

    TANCET

    OBC

    251

    TANCET

    SC

    659

    TANCET

    PWD

    206

    TANCET

    EWS

    546

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    University of Madras MCA
    Admission dates 2026

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    Jan '26-Feb '26
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    23 Apr '25 - 7 Jul '25
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    Q:   What is the required marks for MCA in Madras University?
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    Admission to MCA in Madras University is based on TANCET scores. Candidates who clear the exam need to register for TANCET Counselling after the release of the rank list. Further, merit list candidates can pay the counselling fee and exercise choices. The cutoff 2022 for MCA (GN-AI) is mentioned below:

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    TANCET (rank)206 - 1655

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    Q:   What is the cut-off of MCA programme at Madras University?
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    Madras University offers MCA (regular and lateral entry) at the postgraduate level. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based. For MCA in Madras University, candidates need to appear for TANCET conducted by DTE, Tamil Nadu. Tabulated below is the cutoff 2022 for MCA programme for various categories:

    Exam

    Category

    All India Rank

    TANCET

    General

    1676

    TANCET

    OBC

    251

    TANCET

    SC

    659

    TANCET

    PWD

    206

    TANCET

    EWS

    546

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    4/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements3.9
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    Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2019
    Offered by MCC - Madras Christian College
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Faculty, facilities, and placements are all good in this college.
    Placements: Students get the opportunity for placement in the last year. Our college provides decent placement offers. HCL, Deloitte, Wipro, and these types of companies frequently hire students. 60% of students get job offers from our college. The median salary goes from 2.5 to 2.8 LPA.
    Infrastructure: The college provides great hostel facilities for students. For boys, the college gives one room for a single person, and for girls, one room is for 3 persons. Electricity is available 24/7 in the hostel. The quality of food needs to be really appreciated. The college website is fully decorated, and students can register very easily. For accommodation, you pay Rs. 39,000 every year.
    Faculty: All faculty members are very friendly and kind. They are very knowledgeable and have many years of experience in the teaching field. The teaching method of teachers is top-notch. They clear all the doubts of students. The college organizes skill development programs where students enhance their skills.
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    My honest review about my college.
    Placements: Still, I did not attend the placements but to my knowledge Wipro Technologies, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Citi Bank, Capgemini, Gate, Infosys, Bajaj Allianz, RBS, Sutherland, AMP Technology, HCL, and Jain Housing were the companies that offered on our college campus. Many were selected through on-campus interviews.
    Infrastructure: Internet was available for assignments. Since I am locality I used to come by from my house as per the opinion about other my classmates. Hostel facilities were not upto the level. There was hygienic food. Rooms were also very compact. In each room, two or three people will be accommodated.
    Faculty: The course curriculum was relevant. But the structure of course was not up to date. Faculty members were good and they helped you understand the concepts. They were well educated and they had doctorate degrees in their field. However, it's really important to manage time and study hours to excel. We were very interested in studies as our faculty members were so eager to teach us. We were very interested in studies as our faculty members were so eager to teach us. It was the toughest course I ever attended or heard of someone. Every mark earned there in 3 years was hard earned, a lot to learn. Professors there set a very high bench mark for students. Industry-level assignments were done in the course curriculum. Professors were not allowed to cheat or copy.
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    Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2021
    Offered by Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science - MSCAS
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    Really good college, and the teaching quality is good.
    Placements: Our college has great placement records. Above 80% of applicants were placed at our institution. The highest package is 12 LPA and the lowest package is 3 LPA. The top roles are software developer and UX designer. The top recruiting companies are HCL and Accenture. 56% of students got internships.
    Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure is good. The fans, desks, and seats in our classrooms are neat, and the laboratories are great. Many books are available in the library. Wi-Fi is enabled. The hostel facilities are good, and nice food is offered in the mess. The medical facilities are also excellent.
    Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified and knowledgeable. They have a lot of experience and are very supportive. The teachers are friendly and very helpful. The course curriculum is relevant to the subject. Semester exams are difficult, and the pass percentage is 70 to 73%.
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    Placements: My college placements are too good. The campus placements are 6th-semester students for Under Graduate and 3rd semester for Post Graduate students for eligible for campus placements. That companies are offered made 30 to 50. 90 percent of students get placements. Accenture, Wipro, and IBM and many other companies visit our college campus to give recruitment to students and the average package was 6 LPA and the highest package was 28 LPA.
    Infrastructure: Hostel rooms are big and comfortable for 2 persons in a room they provide table, chair, bed, and many other useful things. Many basic amenities they provide are washing machines, geysers, and washing dispensers etc. Each hostel room is provided with a LAN and Wi-Fi connection. Mess is the best part of this hostel, variety of food is there, and the taste and quality of food is also good. Sports facilities include 1 table tennis room, 1 football field, and a well-equipped gym.
    Faculty: This college placement is great and good so this was the reason that influenced my decision to choose this course. This college faculty suggested areas for improvement in the course curriculum and teaching methods are also good. The explanation by faculty is very well, and the approach makes it very easy during exam sessions. They are supportive and helpful. Exams are easy here and are held in a semester-wise manner, 3 semesters in a year, with practicals as well. Class Size: 52 Course Fees: INR 60000 per year.
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    Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2023
    4.8
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Best college for MCA, I love my university.
    Placements: 70 to 80% of students get placements from our University of Madras. Top companies are visiting our college, like Wipro, Tata, Cognizant, Infosys, Amazon, and many more. Approximately 30% of students get an internship. Our salary package starts at 4 LPA.
    Infrastructure: Our university provides the best facilities. Classrooms and lab rooms are very well maintained. AC and projectors are connected in all lab rooms. The campus area is very big, and so many trees and plants are there. All functions and programs are arranged in our auditorium. The hostel and canteen facilities are good.
    Faculty: All teachers are teaching us in a very effective and easy way; that's why we weren't confused in any subjects. We also get notes and suggestions, which help us on our semester exam. Exams are difficult but not impossible to pass, and our internal exam numbers were added in the semester.
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    Offered by Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
    4.2
    5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Happy with placement, strict faculty, and loving friends.
    Placements: The computer department is at the top of the list. Placement is of 3 types. The first type is mass recruiters like TCS, Capgemini, and Cognizant, who hire students at 3.5 lacs. The second is that good companies like Unicorn AI, Reliance Jio, Aloha, IBM, and Hexaware hire students with a 4-5 lac package. And third is pass out with internship information origin; most internship stipends are 15,000 rupees monthly. The top role is data scientist, AI-developer, etc.
    Infrastructure: College is strict; no one enters without an ID card. Ecofest is a cultural event that colleges conduct every year. A big library is available with study material for semester and a lot of material like poetry, health & wellness, and general knowledge books is also available. Yearly sports day, NCC, bluecross, and clubhouse events are organized. The computer lab has all the software for 2 hours of practical sessions per day. The college provides students with a gym, basketball court, badminton and tennis courts, and an indoor playground.
    Faculty: Teachers are too strict. 75% attendance should be strictly maintained; otherwise, you will face a lot of trouble. The canteen is bad; sometimes they provide rotten vegetables. For everything, we need the permission of teachers. As far as I know, colleges are incorporating AI and ML into their curriculum, which is currently popular. They are very innovative and try to bring new technologies into the curriculum. The semester is very good for passing; 94% of students who opt for courses successfully pass.
    Other: The canteen issue needs to be solved. I chose college because it is one of the best-known colleges in Chennai and my brother is also an alumni of the college. I got positive reviews from him.
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    Madras University uses a merit-based admission process for its M.Sc. Medical Microbiology program, based on marks in the qualifying undergraduate degree. While the university doesn't have a specific entrance exam for this program, it does use entrance exams like TANCET for other courses such as MBA

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    Is TANCET compulsory for MBA in Madras University?

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    Yes, The Madras University requires the TANCET exam for MBA admissions. Anna University conducts the TANCET exam for state level MBA and MCA admissions. PG admissions in Tamil Nadu for MBA and MCA courses is done based on TANCET exam followed by the TN MBA MCA counselling process.

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    Can I get a fee refund if I withdraw my admission from Madras University?

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    Yes, Madras University does offer a refund of fees in case of withdrawal of admission. The university offers refunds as per UGC norms. The below table contains the entire fee refund policy followed by the university:

    Percentage of Refund

    Point of time when the application for withdrawal of admission by the applicant is received in the Institution

    100% 

    15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission

    90% 

    Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission

    80% 

    15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission

    50%

    30 days or less, but more than 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission

    No refund

    More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission 

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    Is the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras MBA degree valid?

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    Admission to the University of Madras MBA at Institute of Distance Education is subject to candidates possessing a graduation degree with a minimum 50% marks. Students need to apply online at the official IDE UNOM website. Admission is based on merit, and after fee payment and document verification,

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    Yes, it is possible to get a government job after completing a BBA from the University of Madras. The public sector of India recruits BBA graduates in various capacities. Tabulated below are some of the prospective government jobs along with their average salaries for BBA graduates to pursue:

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    Bank Probationary Officer (PO)

    INR 5 LPA to INR 7 LPA

    IBPS PO

    INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA

    IBPS Clerk

    INR 2 LPA to INR 3 LPA

    RBI Assistant/Grade B Officer 

    INR 3.40 LPA to INR 8 LPA

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