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Madras University Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   What is the eligibility to apply for MSc course at University of Madras?
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The University of Madras MSc eligibility criteria differs according to the students preference of a particular specialisation at the university. Please refer to the table below to view the specialisation wise requirements.

  1. For MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice Science, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised board.
  2. MSc in Statistics specialisation, a BSc in Statistics and Maths is a requirement. 
  3.  To avail admission for MSc in Computer Science, a degree from a recognised institution in BSc CS or BCA is a prerequisite. 
  4.  For MSc in Neuroscience, students should have passed in BSc in Life Science/ BSc in Physical/ Chemical Science from a recognised academic institution or should have either an MBBS or BAMS, BUMS,BDS,BNYS,BPT or BOT degrees. 
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Q:   Is Madras University BA admission merit-based or entrance-based?
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Madras University BA admissions are entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The University and its affiliated colleges and institutes does not accept any entrance examination scores. 

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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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Q:   How can I apply for Madras University BA course?
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Madras University offers BA courses via its affiliated colleges. Those who wish to get admission must begin with the application process. In this process, candidates are required to submit the application form. Listed below are the steps to be followed:

1. Go to the online admission portal.

2. Register and make a new student account.

3. Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.

4. Fill out the required details, upload documents, and pay the application fees.

5. Preview and submit.

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Madras University Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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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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Q:   What documents are required while filling out MSc application form at Madras University?
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Students seeking admission are required to submit certain documents at the time of DIT MBA application submission. Mentioned below are the documents to be uploaded

  • Class 10 and12 marksheets
  • UG degree
  • UG marksheets
  • Transfer certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
  • Caste certificate (if required)
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Madras University Admission Process 2026

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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.

University of Madras
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 2026

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PG 2 years2024-25
Total students3287
% Female students
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12%
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PG 3 years2024-25
Total students97
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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:   How much is the Madras University hostel fees for MA students?
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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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Q:   What is the eligibility for MBA in Madras University?
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For MBA course admission, candidates must have a valid bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University of Madras or any other university accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto. This is the minimum eligibility criteria, and fulfilment of the same does not confirm selection. For verification purposes, candidates are also required to present the bachelor’s mark sheets and certificate along with other academic certificates during form filling/admission confirmation. In case of non-submission of the documents, an application is treated as invalid.

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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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Some of the prominent companies recruiting from our university include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, etc.
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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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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Agurchand Manmull Jain College
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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.
Other: In WCC, there are so many festivals that students can enjoy. They also encourage us to join other colleges' events too.
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2019
Offered by MCC - Madras Christian College
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020
Offered by Natesan Institute of Co-Operative Management
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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M.A. in English - Batch of 2025
Offered by Ethiraj College for Women (Ethiraj)
3.4
3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Review of Ethiraj College for Women.
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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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2023
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Overall, it's the best university for M.A. in economics course.
Placements: Our university's first batch (2023) had very few businesses. Corporations hire only 55-66 of our branch's 80 students. 6 LPA was the highest package. 3 LPA was the minimum pay offered. The average bundle supplied was around 4 LPA. RBI, NITI Aayog, World Bank, and other institutions visited our campus to recruit students. The most sought-after positions were financial analyst and economist. Many students got internships.
Infrastructure: All transport arrangements were available from our university, so no need to worry about dispensaries and other such facilities. It was a healthy and peaceful campus. There was a specific menu followed by our canteen manager. There was free Wi-Fi on campus.
Faculty: The faculty group was strong because all of the faculty hold PhDs. The science and management faculty members were among the best. The intriguing part was that the majority of them live locally, making it easier to contact them. All teachers were gladly cooperative. The semester tests were simple to moderate, with a pass rate of approximately 65%.
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Madras University Admission 2026 FAQs

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:   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:   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:   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.

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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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Answered 5 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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Answered 5 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 5 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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Answered 5 months ago

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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