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Madras University Course Admissions 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Application, Selection & Last Dates

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Madras University Admission Overview 2025

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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Q:   What is the tuition fee for MA course at Madras University?
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The total tuition fee to pursue MA from Madras University ranges from INR 2,100 to INR 2 lakh. There is a range in the fee because the fee for each specialisation can be different from the other. This fee only includes the tuition fee for a two-year course duration.

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

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Q:   Can I take admission in MSc programme at Madras University without appearing in any entrance exam?
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Yes, admission criteria for University of Madars MSc courses are merit-based. Thus, candidates who wish to take admission to MSc courses are not required to take any entrance test. They are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website.

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Madras University Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

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Q:   What is the tuition fee for MSc course at Madras University?
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Madras University MSc tuition fees range from INR 3,000 to INR 5 lakh. This fee is provided in a range because the fee for each specialisation differs. Moreover, this fee only includes the tuition fee for a two-year course duration.

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

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Q:   What is the application process for admission to MA at Madras University?
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For admission to Madras University MA courses, candidates are required to submit the application form. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the online admission portal.

2. Register by providing the required documents.

3. Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.

4. Fill out the required details and upload documents and pay application fee of INR 200.

5. Preview and submit.

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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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Madras University Admission Process 2025

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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
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MA course at University of Madras?
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The MA eligibility criteria  at Madras University, differs on the choice of specialisation. Check below to know the course-wise eligibility requirements:

  • MA Political Science:  BA Political Science or any other degree recognised by the University of Madras.
  • MA Economics: BA Economics/BCom/BA Corporate Secretaryship/ Mathematics/BSc Statistics.
  • MA Journalism & Mass Communication:  Preference for candidates with a media background and experience of not less than three years.
  • MA English: BA English or BA & BSc with Part-II English.

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

397 courses 2 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 40% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th, UP 12th, MPBSE 12th, Kerala 12th
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NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025

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Total students3287
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Total students97
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Madras University Application Process 2025

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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:   What is the tuition fee for Madras University BCom course?
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The tuition fee for the BCom course at Madras University ranges between INR 795 and INR 3 lakh. There are different fee components included in the fees, such as admission fees, tuition fees, and hostel fees covered in the entire fee structure. The mentioned fees collected are sourced from the university website, hence subject to change. Candidates interested in pursuing the BCom course can apply through the official website. 

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Madras University
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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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B.Com. in Accounting and Finance (Shift 1) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
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Perfect placements, fantastic infrastructure, inspiring faculty, and cultural events.
Placements: Placement training is given to third-year students. It focuses on aptitude skills, interviews, and soft skills. Students interested in placement are offered campus drives with companies like TCS, Integrated, Cognizant, and Accenture. The college ensures 100% placement for students who are interested in campus placement.
Infrastructure: My college's infrastructure makes my college life memorable. The classrooms are well-equipped with projectors. Corridors are installed with CCTVs. The computer lab and commerce lab are equipped with updated computers, which help improve our tech skills. Restrooms are well-maintained with proper water facilities. Canteens and retro shops run by alumni students, located near the amphitheater, are the hotspots for students to eat.
Faculty: Our college faculty and mentors teach us not only the curriculum but also the values that shape our character. They are friendly and encouraging. The semester exams are easy to moderate, and consistent preparation is the key to passing them. The pass percentage is 40%.
Other: Our college focuses not only on academics. But also extracurricular activities. It encourages first-year students to enroll in extracurricular activities. Receive training in their chosen field. There are separate tutors for activities like cooking, dancing, theatre arts, singing, and instrumental music.
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It has a lively campus environment.
Placements: Our college has a placement cell that organises and provides training for final-year students. The placement drives include companies like Cognizant, Accenture, and Integrated. Our college provides 100% placement opportunities for all the students who apply for it.
Infrastructure: My college, Shasun Jain College, is the most suitable and best place to study and learn. The campus provides wonderful facilities where learning and studying feel comfortable and easy. Classrooms are always spacious and clean. In case there is any issue, it will be resolved very soon. The library is - awesome - there are plenty of books and electronic resources available, and these really help us a lot while studying and doing assignments. The canteen is clean and offers good food that everyone likes. Other facilities include seminar halls, auditoriums, amphitheatre, and open common space.
Faculty: The teachers are highly supportive, cooperative, and experienced. Not only do they teach us effectively, but they also help us in our personal development. The curriculum is properly designed and provides a balance between theory and practice, making us more knowledgeable in practical skills.
Other: Our college also makes our students participate in extracurricular activities. There are a lot of exciting and innovative events that take place during the year. One such activity was Talent Hunt, which was only for the first-year students. I completed in Adzap and channel Surfing and even won awards. For students who are interested in classical music and dance, the Centre of Excellence provides excellent opportunities to perform at grand events like Kala Utsav and during festivals like Navaratri.
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Placements: St. Albert's College is an NAC A Grade accredited college. It was a super college for studies, but not for cultural festivals. The course was completed in 5 months, and they provide internships in almost all courses. The placements also continue before graduation.
Infrastructure: They provide practicals in each sem. The hostel was in college only for boys. Sometimes the Wi-Fi didn't work, and the library was good for all students. On Thursday, they provide egg biriyani and chicken biriyani on Friday in the canteen, and it will be good food at that college.
Faculty: The faculty members are good in their character and teaching. Exams are mostly tough on the first attempt, but some subjects are easy to pass on the first attempt. If we study well, we can achieve a rank in graduation. Follow a strict study material before the exam on time.
Other: In this college, there are two batches. The crowd are very high when two batches attend the cultural festivals, but mostly they divide each batch to attend the programs over two days.
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Great college with great placements and exploration opportunities.
Placements: The placement opportunities are really amazing in this college. Top companies like Cognizant and TCS come for their recruitment process. The training provided is so in depth and detailed that there is no problem faced during the one on one interviews with the HR of the companies.
Infrastructure: The teaching staff is too good. Canteen of our college is really clean and organized. The students find it easy to get what they require. There is nutritious and healthy food available in the canteen.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified, helpful, and really knowledgeable. They have in depth knowledge about the subject that they are handling. The curriculum is relevant to the course. The teaching of the staff is so good that we do not face any difficulties during the exams and get good marks easily. They motivate the students a lot and also enlighten them with their esteemed knowledge.
Other: There are a lot of events in the college that help the students to live the best of their college life. There are festival celebrations of all the religions. They even provide scholarships to students. The interior of the college is too good, and there are abundant places in the college to have all kinds of food, which are all too hygienic.
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Inspiring growth, igniting minds.
Placements: Our college placement cell offers various training programs to help students secure their dream careers. The annual placement day is celebrated to recognize students' achievements. 85% of students got placed in our department. The highest package is around 4 LPA, and the lowest package is about 2 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our college provides an electronic library: Wi-Fi facility, smart classroom with a projector, and CCTV surveillance facility all over the campus. Help the students develop entrepreneurship through stalls. High-quality meals are provided in the canteen at an affordable cost. Apollo Shine provides an excellent first aid service to students throughout the day. Students are encouraged to participate in different kinds of sports and are trained for district, state, and national levels.
Faculty: Teachers are friendly and helpful. Teachers make the concept very clear and understandable; they are always approachable. The quality of the teaching is excellent. The semester exam is in line with the standard of the course, and our students can attend the exam very well.
Other: The reason I chose this course is my interest and love for finance. A B.Com degree offers a strong degree foundation leading to a wider range of career opportunities in accounting, marketing, and more, with globally recognized and flexible career paths.
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The college life is fun.
Placements: 80% of the students were placed despite the pandemic. The average package was 4 LPA to 1.8 LPA. Recruiting companies were TCS, Capgemini, Accenture, Trust, Teach Mahindra, and so on. Job roles were up to the level. The placement training was very helpful in cracking the aptitude test for the companies.
Infrastructure: The college campus was good. The washroom facilities were good. Apollo Shine for medic help card was very helpful. Gym facilities were also available to students. The canteen food was fine.
Faculty: Teachers were knowledgeable and supportive towards students. Teaching quality was good. Teachers would always teach in a practical way. Curriculum was practical oriented. Exams were not difficult, and the pass percentage was good. I didn't remember the exact number. Faculty members were very jovial and would help at any time.
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Madras University Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Is an MBA at the University of Madras advisable or not?
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Madras University offers MBA (Regular & Self-supportive) programme at the postgraduate level. The University of Madras offers this programme for a duration of two-year in a full-time mode. Madras University MBA admission 2022 is completely entrance-based. The university has not officially released the placement data 2023. Although, NIRF has released the placement data 2023. According to the report, the combined median package for MA, MSc and MBA stood at INR 3.60 LPA. On an overall basis, more than 1,500 Shiksha verified students have given the University of Madras 3.9 stars out of 5. As per the student reviews, Mahendra and Caterpillar are the top recruiting companies for MBA graduates. Over 50% of students got internships at SBI.

Q:   Is it worth doing MBA in Madras University?
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Yes, Madras University is a good option to pursue an MBA degree for admission to management courses. The university is ranked 39 among top universities in India as per the NIRF 2022 rankings. As per the NIRF report 2023, during Madras University placements 2022, the median package offered to PG (2 years) students were INR 3.60 LPA and 440 candidates were placed. In addition, a growth of almost 79% was recorded in the 2022 median package for PG (2 years) courses when compared with 2021. Furthermore, the Madras University MBA distance course is approved by UGC-DEB.

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

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.

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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 admission open at Madras University for 2026?

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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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Am I required to pay any fees to secure my BBA admission at University of Madras?

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Yes, students who are offered admission to the University of Madras BBA programme and wish to secure it must pay the fees. Usually, to confirm admission, the university requires students to pay a one-time fee of INR 850. Along with this, students are also asked to pay the first installment of tuitio

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Can I take admission in Madras University BBA without an entrance test?

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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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What documents are required while filling out the Madras University BBA application form?

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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
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