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University of Madras PhD Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility, Seats, Application Process

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Madras University PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Madras University offers a full-time PhD programme in various disciplines at the Doctorate level. Students can also pursue a part-time PhD at Madras University. For admission to PhD in Madras University, national-level exams such as UGC NET/CSIR NET are accepted. For PhD at Madras University, UNOM also conducts its entrance test as well as the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Further, the UGC NET/ CSIR NET qualified candidates will be exempted from the entrance test and called directly for the PI round. Candidates seeking admission must check the eligibility criteria for Madras University PhD admissions. Moreover, the University of Madras also offers scholarships to PhD students through the respective departments. Given below is the minimum eligibility and selection criteria for Madras University full-time and part-time PhD courses:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
Full-time	Candidates must have a master’s degree in Arts/ Science/ Engineering or any other discipline. Candidates with ACA, FCA, ACSI and AICWAI qualifications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are eligible to apply.	UGC NET/ CSIR NET/Madras University Entrance Test + PI
Part-time	Teachers working in the University departments or affiliated colleges whose qualifications are approved by the University.	UGC NET/ CSIR NET/Madras University Entrance Test + PI

Check the following section for more details around the Madras University PhD fee, the application process, important dates and more related to the PhD admission 2025:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.3L

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score55%

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Q: Are admissions open at Madras University for PhD?

Currently, Madras University admission 2024 application window is closed for PhD. However, the university starts its application window in the months of December, March, June and September. The upcoming application window is March. Candidates can visit the university's official website around the same period to apply for the course. The registrations are completely online to pursue PhD at Madras University.

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Ph.D. in Computer Science

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Ph.D. in Commerce

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Ph.D. in Microbiology

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Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.26 L
Hostel	₹ 74 K
Total fee	₹ 2 L

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Madras University PhD Admission Dates 2025

Madras University admission process for PhD programmes is usually conducted in the month of December, March, June and September. The next application window will open in June. Candidates can apply for the course once the application portal gets open. Check out the following table for the important dates around Madras University PhD admission 2025:

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Q: Is there any entrance exam for admission to PhD at Madras University?

Yes, UNOM admits candidates in PhD programmes based on merit in entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on scores in the Madras University Entrance Test. These shortlisted candidates become eligible to participate in the personal interview round. The University of Madras also accepts UGC NET/CSIR NET scores. Candidates applying for these entrance exams need not take the university exam and are directly called for the interview round. Further, it is also crucial that each of the candidates meets the course-specific eligibility requirements.

Madras University PhD Application Process 2025

PhD applications are open at Madras University's university/college page. A short guide to the Madras University's application process is given below:

Open the Madras University university page (www.unom.ac.in) to register online.
Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details such as personal information and qualification details, etc.
Upload all the required documents.
Pay the application fee and click the 'submit' button.
Take a printout of the application form for future use.

Important Documents

Payment receipt
Passport-size colour photograph
Class 10/ Class 12/ graduation mark sheet & certificate
UG/PG degree
Category certificate (if applicable)
Self-attested copy of work experience certificate
Valid photo identity proof

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Madras University PhD Seats 2025

The University of Madras PhD course is offered via various affiliated colleges. The total seat intake for the course is 1,806. The selection process is common for all the colleges. The college-wise seat intake of Madras University PhD course is as follows:

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Institutes	Seats
Queen Marys College	1270
Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj)	23
Md Sathak College of Arts and Science	68
Mohamed Sathak College of Arts And Science	300
Hindustan College of Arts and Science	3

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Q: What is the seat intake for PhD at Madras University?

Madras University offers PhD in both full-time and part-time mode via its various affiliated colleges. The total seat intake for the course is 1,806. The college-wise seat bifurcation for some of top affiliated colleges of University of Madras for PhD course is mentioned below:

Institutes	Seats
Queen Marys College	1270
Mohamed Sathak College of Arts And Science	300
Md Sathak College of Arts and Science	68
Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj)	23
Hindustan College of Arts and Science	3

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Madras University PhD FAQs 2025

Q: Which PhD courses are offered by Madras University?

The University of Madras offers PhD in multiple specialisations through its affiliated colleges. The specialisations in which the doctoral-level course is offered are mentioned in the table given below:

Madras University PhD Admission: Specialisations
Zoology	Tamil	Economics
Chemistry	Commerce	Biotechnology
Area Studies	Physics	Gandhian Studies
Microbiology	History	Biochemistry

Q: What is the application fee for PhD at Madras University?

To submit the Madras University application form, candidates must pay the application fee within the due date. The fee payment can be done via online mode through credit card/debit card/net banking. Further, the University of Madras PhD application fees is mentioned in the table given below:

Course	Application Fee
PhD	INR 500

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is as per past years’ data, hence is indicative.

Q: What is the fee for PhD in Madras University?

University of Madras PhD course fee include several fee components such as tuition fee, hostel charges, admission fee, etc. The amount for some components can vary from one college to another. Tabulated below are some of the fee components along with the amount:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fees	INR 1.30 lakh
Hostel fees	INR 74,000

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: What is the minimum eligibility requirement for Madras University PhD admission?

For Madras University PhD admission, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university. The eligibility criteria vary for PhD full-time and part-time courses. Find below the criteria for both courses:

Madras University PhD Courses	Eligibility Criteria
Full-time	Candidates must have a master’s degree in Arts/ Science/ Engineering or any other discipline. Candidates with ACA, FCA, ACSI and AICWAI qualifications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are eligible to apply
Part-time	Teachers working in the University departments or affiliated colleges whose qualifications are approved by the University

Q: Is there PhD in Madras University?

Yes, Madras University offers PhD courses at the doctoral level. The course is offered in multiple specialisations, including English, Microbiology, Mathematics Computer Science, etc. Additionally, the University of Madras offers PhD programmes through its affiliated colleges. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University (unom.ac.in) to apply online. The selection is further done based on applicants’ scores in the accepted exams (UGC NET/ CSIR NET/Madras University Entrance Test) and the personal interview round.

Q: How many Madras University colleges offer PhD?

There are over 10 affiliated colleges that offer PhD programmes. The table given below mentions some of the Madras University-affiliated colleges:

Madras University-Affiliated Colleges offering PhD
Chellammal Womens College	Queen Marys College	Sir Theagaraya College
Loyola College	Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science	Agurchand Manmull Jain College
Ethiraj College for Women	Hindusthan College of Arts and Science	Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College

Q: How much stipend is given for PhD in University of Madras?

The University of Madras offers PhD Research Scholars with a stipend between INR 19,150 and INR 20,835 per month. Stipend is given to the candidates in consideration for the designation. It also varies from one college to another. Further, the mentioned stipend is as per data curated from unofficial sources and hence is subject to changes. Candidates can visit the university website (unom.ac.in) or the campus in person for more details.

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Entrance exam type of madras university in medical microbiology

Answered 3 months ago

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?

Answered 5 months ago

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?

Answered 5 months ago

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?

Answered 5 months ago

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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Can I get a government job after completing BBA from Madras University?

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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:

Job Profile	Average Salary
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