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Madras University Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are admissions open at Madras University?
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Yes, Madras University admissions are open for some of the programmes. Interested students can apply online for admissions. The university offers both merit and entrance-based admissions.

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Q:   How can I get admission in Madras University?
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Madras University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to courses such as MBA, MCA, BArch, etc., the university accepts scores of entrance exams such as TANCET and NATA. Further, admission to courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, etc., admissions are offered based on scores of last qualifying exam. To secure a seat at UG & PG courses at Madras University, candidates have to go through the following selection process:

  1. Application Process
  2. Selection Rounds (Direct/ entrance-based)
  3. Counselling process/ Merit list release
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Q:   Are admissions open for Madras University?
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Last year, Madras University admissions started in April and opened till June. As per the estimation based on last year's schedule, it's expected that the application portal will be open around the same period for 2024 admissions as well. Candidates can check out the following dates to get a better idea:

EventImportant Dates (2023)
Application start date19 Apr '23
Application end date30 Jun '23
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Q:   What is the TANCET Counselling process?
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Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, the conducting body of TANCET Counselling conducts the process online. The TANCET counseling process involves several steps with a physical document verification round. Step-wise process for TANCET counseling is as follows:

  • Counselling Registration
  • Publication of TANCET rank list
  • Choice filling
  • Publication of tentative allotment
  • Confirming tentative allotment
  • Publication of provisional allotment
  • Supplementary counseling round
  • SCA to SC counseling
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Madras University Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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Q:   Can I get direct admission in Madras University?
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Madras University generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to clear the admission rounds to get a seat. However, the affiliated colleges may have the provision of direct entry.

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Q:   Is it easy to get admission in Madras University?
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Madras University admission chances depend on the programme and specialisation. Some courses, such as MBA, MCA, and BTech have higher competition. But other courses are easy to get a seat in. Students can expect moderate difficulty level for admissions.

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Q:   When did Anna University conduct TANCET exam in the past sessions?
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TANCET 2024 was held on March 9 in an offline mode. Whereas, TANCET 2023 exam was conducted on March 25 in an offline mode. Initially, Anna University notified the exam date for TANCET 2023 as February 25 and 26. However, later, a change in exam name for engineering courses was seen, which led to postponement of the TANCET exam date. TANCET M.Tech exam is now known as CEETA PG. However, the website for both TANCET and CEETA PG remains the same, TANCET. Annauniv. Edu.

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Q:   When will Anna University release TANCET results?
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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.

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Madras University Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Why choose University of Madras?
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Univerity of Madras is a state public university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. It ahs been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by NIRF 2025. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. Overall, it is a very good university in terms of rankings, infrastructure, faculty, etc.

Q:   What has been Madras University TNEA cutoff?
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Madras University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions through TNEA scores. Candidates who meet the cutoff are called for the round-wise TNEA counselling. As per Madras University cutoff 2021, the TNEA closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was 613 for General category All India Quota candidates. Tabulated below are the previous year's closing ranks for Madras University BArch admissions:

Course2021
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)613

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

399 courses 2 - 5 years
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17.1K - 3.3L

iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 40% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th, UP 12th, MPBSE 12th, Kerala 12th
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University of Madras PG - 2 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2025-26
Total students3060
% Female students
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% Outside State Students
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12%
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PG 3 years2025-26
Total students99
% Female students
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86%
% Outside State Students
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4%
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Madras University Application Process 2026

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Q:   How to apply to Madras University?
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Students should apply online using the University's official website. For admission to UG and PG courses, Madras University accepts a number of national-level entrance exams. After successfully registration, students should take the course-specific entrance test to be considered for admission. The University will publish a merit list of selected students basis their test scores. Students whose names appear on the merit list should pay the admission fee to secure their places. 

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Q:   What is the application fee for all the programmes offered 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 course-wise application fees is mentioned in the table given below:

CourseApplication Fee
Diploma/PG Diploma/MPhilINR 300
Master of LawINR 250
PhDINR 500

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

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Q:   When will the registration for TANCET begin?
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TANCET registration 2026 is scheduled to start from March 16. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission in 200+ colleges of Tamil Nadu will have to apply for the TANCET exam. As per the typical schedule, TANCET registration is available for a period nearing to one month.

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Q:   What is the last date to download the TANCET admit card?
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Candidates can access the TANCET admit card login portal for admit card download until the exam date. Typically, the exam date lies within 10 days of the admit card issuance date.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.2
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
Money Review IconValue for Money4.3
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Prominent hiring companies included Accenture, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, and Deloitte, among others.
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Practical exposure is not provided for students so they lack many skills which is the reason behind nil placements.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021
Offered by MEASI Institute of Management
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The MBA program of this college is great.
Placements: The college placement cell is highly active. Around 80 percent of students get placement from this college. The average salary goes to 4–5 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Axis Bank, Wipro, HDFC, and TCS. Many students get internship programme's from this college. Our seniors also get very good opportunities.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this institute is well furnished and properly maintained. Facilities like Wi-Fi, computer labs, classrooms, and a library are provided by the college. The canteen food is very tasty. Many types of sports facilities are available here. Medical support is always present.
Faculty: All the faculty members are highly qualified and deeply knowledgeable. Their lectures are easily understandable. They are very friendly with students. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are moderate. Around 80 percent of students pass the exam.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Agurchand Manmull Jain College
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Really good, you can join.
Placements: A lot of students are placed in many companies that come to our campus. The maximum salary is Rs. 15,000 and the minimum is Rs. 10,000. TCS, contests, and a lot of big companies also came there. I don't know how many students got an internship. The roles are like vice versa only, and some banks also come there.
Infrastructure: I'm not in a hostel, but I know that the infrastructure is good, and the internet is slow, which is also good because students will not be able to use mobile phones, and that is also really good for studies. In sports, all the things are there, you can perform if you have the skill, you perform, and are selected for the team.
Faculty: Nice teaching and very good staffs. The semester exams are also good, most of the students are all clear. Very strict, also no one can do any unnecessary activity on campus. If you done anything, you can face a lot of problems from the management.
Other: I chose this course because I like it, that's the reason for taking it.
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M.Sc. in Data Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by Women's Christian College
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WCC is a good place for growing in spiritual life. Also, we can gain more knowledge there.
Placements: There are many top companies hiring students from our college. 3 LPA above the packages they were providing. Accenture and the World Bank are the few companies that are hiring students from our college. The teachers encourage us to take part in every company.
Infrastructure: We are experiencing a good quality of campus life. Good hostel facilities, as a few friends are there, and the complaint is about the food only. We can get good food in the canteen. Also, sports are the best as they give more importance to sports quota students.
Faculty: WCC is the Best place to gain knowledge, as I also did my UG in the same college. The pass percentage is above 40 percent. The curriculum is relevant because we can gain more knowledge about the course we are studying. The semester examinations are quite difficult.
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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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The college offers cooperative management courses.
Placements: At the initial period of establishment, there were severe drawbacks in placements, but later they improved to a good level. Notable recruiters included LIC, HDFC, Times of India Group, Chubby, and Cyient. The packages generally ranged between 2.8 and 4.6 LPA.
Infrastructure: Various emergency response and other safety protocols were implemented on the campus. Access IDs and passwords were provided to all students and staff with high-level security measures.
Faculty: Good-grade teachers were efficient at reading students through their facial expressions. They never shared any irrelevant information outside the subjects. The core papers were slightly difficult. They focused heavily on them, while the other business papers were much easier.
Other: The college offered only management courses in different specializations, initially starting with MBA General and MBA HR.
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Placements: Under UG, about 50% of students got placed from my college, and some chose to pursue a post-graduation degree. The highest package is about Rs. 75,000, and the lowest package is about Rs. 20,000. The average package is about Rs. 50,000. Wipro, TCS, and Accenture are top companies where students get internships through the course. Top roles offered are HR, management roles, code developer, and many more.
Infrastructure: Facilities are good. We have classrooms with two big windows for less suffocation, proper tables, chairs, proper fans, and light. We even have our own department's computer laboratory. The variety of food in canteen is less, but it's cooked with quality. My college is well known for its events, culture, and sports. Hostel rooms are pretty good too. We have Apollo Shine on our campus for medical emergencies.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They are extremely good at English and experienced. They conduct 2 CAs before the semester for our practice. In our upcoming computer and AI generation, this course is perfect. Semester exams are difficult, but we can crack them once we learn everything. Pass mark is above 40%.
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Madras University Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What are the PG Diploma courses available in Madras University distance education?
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The university offers nearly 19 PG Diploma courses in distance mode. These courses are facilitated by the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras. The Distance PG Diploma courses are available in specialisations, including Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Taxation, Finance and Investment, Hospital Management, Police Administration, Accounting and Finance, Functional Arabic, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, and Teaching Methodology in Music.

Q:   Does Madras University offer MBA HR management?
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Yes, Madras University offers MBA in HR Management. Madras University MBA Admission is done through TANCET conducted by DTE, Tamil Nadu. The minimum eligibility requirement for the course is a bachelor's degree in any subject of the Madras University or any other University accepted by the Syndicate or its equivalent. Candidates seeking admission to MBA courses need to register online through the official website of Madras University. The total tuition fee for the MBA course is between INR 6,800 and INR 2.60 lakh.

Q:   In which specialisations does Madras University offer MBA?
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Madras University offers MBA in various specialisations in a full-time and distance mode. Some of the specialisations in which the two-year PG course is offered are mentioned in the table given below:

Madras University MBA Admission: Specialisations
Hospital ManagementLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementMarketing Management
Apparel Design ManagementHuman Resource ManagementFinancial Management
System Management--
Q:   What is the fees of Madras University?
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University of Madras offers various UG PG Diploma and Doctoral courses in popular streams such as Science Engineering Management Humanities Medical etc. Candidates may have to pay a certain amount of fee after getting selected for the respective courses. Find below the Madras University fees for some of the popular courses:

Course NameTuition Fees
PhDINR 1.3 lakh
MCAINR 22000 - INR 77200
MBAINR 6800 - INR 2.6 lakh
MScINR 3000 - INR 2.6 lakh
MEdINR 3000 - INR 24000
MAINR 2100 - INR 1.5 lakh
MComINR 2100 - INR 1.3 lakh
PG DiplomaINR 1000 - INR 4 lakh

Note: This above mentioned fees has been taken from the official website and is subject to change.

Q:   What are the career options after PG Diploma?
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After a PG Diploma from Madras University, candidates can move ahead and look for jobs in their respective domains. The average package offered to the professionals completing PG Diploma in Computer Science course ranges between INR 2 and INR 10 Lakh. Many top companies recruit PG Diploma holders such as Tata Consultancy Services, Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, Instruments, BSNL, Airtel, etc. After PG Diploma, candidates can also go for further studies in the interested stream of study.

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Yes, students can apply online for University of Madras admissions. If students are applying through any entrance exam, visit the official site & register for entrance test. The accepted entrance exams are TANCET, MAT, & others.

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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 8 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 8 months ago

While applying for Madras University BBA courses, students are also required to upload copies of various academic and personal documents. Check out the below list to know the documents required at the application stage:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certifica

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Shailja Rawat

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Answered 8 months ago

Yes, ofcourse! The admission to the BBA coyrse at MAdras University is not entrance based. There is no need to appear for any kind of entrance exam to take the admission in BBA. Interested candidates needs to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the University and submit an application form. That

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