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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

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Total Tuition Fees 1.3L
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Graduation score55%
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Q:   Is there any entrance exam for admission to PhD at Madras University?
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 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.

Q:   Are admissions open at Madras University for PhD?
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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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University of Madras Ph.D.
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₹ 1.26 L
₹ 74 K
₹ 2 L
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Madras University PhD Admission Dates 2025

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Madras University PhD Seats 2025

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

InstitutesSeats
Queen Marys College1270
Mohamed Sathak College of Arts And Science300
Md Sathak College of Arts and Science68
Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj)23
Hindustan College of Arts and Science3

 

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Madras University PhD FAQs 2025

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

CourseApplication Fee
PhDINR 500

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

Q:   Is there PhD in Madras University?
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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:   Which PhD courses are offered by Madras University?
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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:   How many Madras University colleges offer PhD?
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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

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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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Shailja Rawat

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Answered 3 months ago

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

Note: T

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, Madras University admissions for the academic year 2026 are expected to open soon. As per the previous year's schedule, the admissions generally open in January of the current academic year. Candidates aspiring to take admission must visit the official website of the university to stay updated.

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Shailja Rawat

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Answered 3 months ago

The University of Madras MA course runs for two years. For this duration, the university charges hostel fees ranging from INR 2,080 to INR 1.97 lakh.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

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