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Madras University is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, Madras University ranked in the #68 under the 'Overall' category.

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Madras University Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Madras University Outlook Ranking 2025
Madras University The Week Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
University of Madras Course Ranking
University of Madras Student Reviews

University of Madras
Madras University Ranking Highlights 2025

Madras University has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #68 in the Overall category, #38 under University, and #18 under State Public University by the NIRF 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around Madras University rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

MBA/PGDM

Outlook, 2026

#24

3rd Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Chennai in 2026->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#68

5th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Chennai in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: How does the curriculum of University of Madras MBA differ from SRM University?

The University of Madras offers a more traditional and academically diverse MBA curriculum with a strong emphasis on dual specialisation. In comparison, SRM University often focuses on a highly participative and practical learning model with many industry-chiselled modules. Both provide good education, but Madras University follows a state-standardised academic framework.

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Q: How do placements compare between University of Madras and Anna University for MBA?

University of Madras reports strong placement results for its MBA. Some major banks and companies like TCS and HCL have hired students from University of Madras. While Anna University also has good industry ties, the placement experience at Madras University is highly regarded for its diverse corporate connections in non-technical sectors.

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Q: Has Madras University ranked for MBA course?

Recently, Madras University has been ranked for MBA course by Outlook. Check the following table to know the Madras University ranking trends for MBA course:

Ranking Body	Ranking (2024)
Outlook	25

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Q: How does University of Madras MBA fee compare to its quality of education?

University of Madras is known for being affordable while maintaining high academic standards for its MBA. Since it is a public state university, the fees are often more competitive. Its tuition fees is INR 56,000 for the entire regular course, which is vastly lower than private B-schools.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from NIRF, Madras University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Madras University's rankings in 'Overall' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, Madras University fell 4 ranks to #68 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

The ranks granted to the ins

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'University' category have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, Madras University climbed 1 rank to #38 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

The rankings of the institute in the 'State Public University' category have displayed a decreasing trend when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, Madras University fell 6 ranks to #18 rank in the 'State Public University' category by the NIRF ranking.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	68

University of Madras Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, Madras University received #68 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as BBAU Lucknow, and IISER Mohali for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
Madras University	68
IIT Jodhpur	66
IISER Kolkata	67
BBAU Lucknow	69
IISER Mohali	70

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Business & Management Studies

College	Ranking
NIT Warangal Compare	63
ICT Mumbai Compare	64
IIT Jodhpur Compare	66
University of Madras	68
BBAU Lucknow Compare	69
DY Patil Pune Compare	71
Graphic Era University Compare	72

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Madras University Outlook Ranking 2025

Madras University has received strong ranks by the Outlook-ICARE under the 'State Public University' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook-ICARE 2025.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2026
MBA/PGDM	24

Madras University vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison

According to the Outlook-ICARE ranking 2025, Madras University received #11 rank in the 'State Public University' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Kerala University, and Osmania University for Outlook-ICARE rankings under the 'State Public University' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Madras University with other top institutes:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	State Public University 2025
Madras University	11
Andhra University	9
Gujarat University	10
Kerala University	12
Osmania University	13

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by Outlook

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
MSU Baroda Compare	20
IISWBM Compare	21
IIITM Gwalior Compare	22
NSUT Compare	23
University of Madras	24
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)	25

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Madras University The Week Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from The Week, Madras University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Madras University vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2026, Madras University achieved #16 rank under the 'Multidisciplinary Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Bharathidasan University and Sri Venkateswara University under The Week 'Multidisciplinary Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Madras University with other leading institutes below.

Madras University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Multidisciplinary Universities 2026
Madras University	16
GNDU	14
Panjab University	15
Bharathidasan University	17
Sri Venkateswara University	18

University of Madras
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for Madras University indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the quality of education, conducting impactful research, the expertise of faculty members, and overall institutional management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, Madras University fell 40 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Madras University fell 16 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

Madras University's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have exhibited an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, Madras University climbed 15 ranks to #526 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Rankings. Check the Madras University rankings by the QS World University Rankings in the table provided below:

University of Madras Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

Madras University has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #291-300 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
Madras University (University of Madras)	291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	271-280
Thapar University	281-290
Madras University	291-300
NIT Rourkela	291-300

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MBA/PGDM

Ranked by	2026
Outlook	24

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Business & Management Studies

Ranked by	2025
NIRF	68

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Does Madras University provide hostel facility?

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Yes, Madras University hostels are available on all campuses, including Chepauk, Guindy, Marina, and Taramani. Each campus has hostel facilities for deserving and needy students on a sharing basis. In total, there are 7 hostels to accommodate students.

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Who are some famous alumni from Madras University other than Dr Abdul Kalam?

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University of Madras has many notable alumni, including Nobel laureates C. V. Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Other distinguished alumni of University of Madras are Dr. A. L. Mudaliar, Dr. G. N. Ramachandran, Mr. S. R. Ranganathan and others.

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Does Madras University have placements?

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Yes, Madras University provides good placements to its students. The table below provides the placement highlights recorded during the 2025 placement season:

Course	Total Students (2025)	Students Placed (2025)	Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year	1359	516	INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year	23	9	INR 6.13 LPA

NOTE: The data tabulated above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026.

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How is a PhD from the University of Madras?

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Madras University is a reputed university for its courses including PhD. There are almost some 78 departments in the University and each department offers PhD. Madras University offers a full-time PhD programme in various disciplines at the Doctorate level. Students can also pursue a part-time PhD a

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Why choose University of Madras?

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University of Madras is a state public university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. It has been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by

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