University of Madras Admission 2027 is mainly for PG study in its own departments in Chennai. The university was set up in 1857 and has 87 departments in 18 schools. These departments are on the Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani and Chetpet campuses. You apply online on the CBCS admission portal for MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LL.M, M.Ed and other PG courses. Most seats go on your degree marks alone. Some courses add an entrance test, and then the test and your marks count half each. MBA and MCA seats are given through TANCET and the state single window counselling. The university also offers PG diplomas, diplomas, certificates, a blended B.Sc and the Ph.D.
University of Madras M.Sc Admission 2027
The university has 37 M.Sc courses. Most science courses are at the Guindy campus, and the medical science ones are at Taramani. Many courses have two kinds of seats. A regular seat has a low fee, and a self-supportive seat costs more.
University of Madras M.Sc Eligibility 2027
You need a B.Sc in the subject of your M.Sc course. For example, the chemistry courses ask for B.Sc Chemistry with Mathematics or Physics. Botany asks for 55% marks in B.Sc Botany or Plant Biology. Some courses, like Mathematics and Biotechnology, also take B.E or B.Tech graduates.
Course
What you need
Chemistry courses
B.Sc Chemistry with Mathematics or Physics
Physics
B.Sc Physics with Mathematics
Mathematics
B.Sc Mathematics, or B.E or B.Tech
Botany
B.Sc Botany or Plant Biology, 55%
Molecular and Structural Biology
Life or physical science degree, 55%
University of Madras M.Sc Admission Process 2027
Fill the online form and pay the form fee through SBI Collect. Print the form and email a scan to the department. Also post the hard copy with your mark sheets and certificates. If your course holds an entrance test, download the hall ticket and write it. The department then sends the selection list by email or phone.
Step
What you do
1. Online form
Pay INR 354 for each course
2. Email and post
Send the printout and copies to the department
3. Entrance test
Only for courses that hold one
4. Selection list
First list, then a second list
5. Pay the fee
Within 7 days of the list
University of Madras M.Sc Admission Dates 2027
The 2027 notice is not out yet, so these dates follow last year. Last year, the form was open from 25 Apr to 1 Jun 2026. M.Sc entrance tests were held from 8 to 16 Jun 2026. The first term of the year is from July to November.
Event
Date
Status
Online form opens
25 Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date for the form
1 Jun 2027
Tentative
Entrance tests
8 to 16 Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
University of Madras M.Sc Fees at Admission 2027
On a regular seat, most M.Sc courses cost INR 8,431 in the first year and INR 7,006 in the second. Geology and Applied Geography cost INR 10,631 because of field work. Self-supportive seats cost INR 17,626 to INR 62,571 in the first year. You pay the fee online within 7 days of your selection.
M.Sc seat
First year fee
Most courses, regular seat
INR 8,431
Geology, Applied Geography, regular seat
INR 10,631
Yoga, regular seat
INR 13,381
Mathematics, self-supportive seat
INR 17,626
Cyber Forensics or Neuroscience, self-supportive seat
INR 62,571
University of Madras MA Admission 2027
The university offers 44 MA courses. Most of them are at the Chepauk campus, and the language courses are at Marina. You can study Economics, Public Policy, Journalism and also rare subjects like Jaina Studies and Saiva Siddhanta.
University of Madras MA Eligibility 2027
Most MA courses take any bachelor's degree. Language courses need that language in your degree, such as Tamil for MA Tamil Studies. MA English needs B.A English, or B.A or B.Sc with Part II English. MA Economics takes any degree except Fine Arts and Languages.
MA
What you need
Sociology, Public Policy, Women's Studies
Any bachelor's degree
Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Sanskrit
That language in your degree
English
B.A English, or Part II English
Economics
Any degree except Fine Arts and Languages
Indian Music
A music degree or a listed music diploma
University of Madras MA Admission Process 2027
Apply online and pay the form fee for each MA you want. Send the printed form to the department by email and by post. Many MAs give seats on your degree marks alone. Courses like Economics, Sociology and Journalism hold a test, and the test and your marks count half each. Some also call you for an interview.
Step
What you do
1. Online form
One form for each MA
2. Email and post
Send copies to the department
3. Test or interview
Only in some MAs
4. Selection list
Sent by email or phone
5. Pay the fee
Within 7 days
University of Madras MA Admission Dates 2027
MA follows the same calendar as M.Sc. Last year, MA tests were held from 8 to 18 Jun 2026. Economics held its test and interview on 10 Jun, and English held its test on 18 Jun 2026.
Event
Date
Status
Online form opens
25 Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date for the form
1 Jun 2027
Tentative
MA entrance tests
8 to 18 Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
University of Madras MA Fees at Admission 2027
On a regular seat, most MAs cost INR 6,101 in the first year and INR 4,761 in the second. Ancient History and Human Resource Management cost INR 8,301 because of field work. If you take a self-supportive seat, you pay INR 22,031 to INR 42,701 in the first year.
MA seat
First year fee
Most MAs, regular seat
INR 6,101
Ancient History, HRM, regular seat
INR 8,301
English or HRM, self-supportive seat
INR 28,801
Ancient History, self-supportive seat
INR 42,701
University of Madras M.Com Admission 2027
The Department of Commerce at Chepauk offers two M.Com courses. M.Com International Business and Finance is a regular course. M.Com Business Data Science is self-supportive, so its fee is higher.
University of Madras M.Com Eligibility 2027
For International Business and Finance, you need a B.Com, general or in any branch. For Business Data Science, you need a B.Com with Statistics as one of your subjects. A B.Com from another university works if the University of Madras accepts it.
M.Com
What you need
International Business and Finance
B.Com, any branch
Business Data Science
B.Com with Statistics
University of Madras M.Com Admission Process 2027
Apply online and pay the form fee for each M.Com. Send the printed form to the Department of Commerce by email and post. Both courses hold a written test and an interview on the same day. Your test marks and degree marks count half each.
Step
What you do
1. Online form
Pay INR 354
2. Email and post
To the Department of Commerce
3. Test
One hour, written
4. Interview
Same day, after the test
5. Pay the fee
Within 7 days of the list
University of Madras M.Com Admission Dates 2027
Last year, both M.Com courses held the test on 8 Jun 2026 from 10 AM. The interviews began at 11:30 AM on the same day. The 2027 dates below follow this pattern.
Event
Date
Status
Online form opens
25 Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date for the form
1 Jun 2027
Tentative
Test and interview
8 Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
University of Madras M.Com Fees at Admission 2027
M.Com International Business and Finance costs INR 6,101 in the first year. M.Com Business Data Science costs INR 56,196 in the first year and INR 53,306 in the second. You pay online through SBI Collect.
M.Com
First year fee
International Business and Finance
INR 6,101
Business Data Science
INR 56,196
University of Madras MBA Admission 2027
The Department of Management Studies at Chepauk offers the MBA. There are regular and self-supportive seats, and an Executive MBA with weekend classes. The state gives regular and self-supportive MBA seats through TANCET and DoTE counselling. MCA seats at the Guindy campus are given the same way.
University of Madras MBA Eligibility 2027
You need any bachelor's degree with 50% marks. If you are a BC, MBC, SC, SCA or ST student of Tamil Nadu, you need 45%. You also need a TANCET MBA score. For the Executive MBA, you need 55% in your degree and two years of work.
MBA
What you need
Regular and self-supportive
Degree with 50%, 45% for reserved groups of Tamil Nadu
Test
TANCET MBA score
Executive MBA
Degree with 55% and two years of work
University of Madras MBA Admission Process 2027
First, register for TANCET on the Anna University site and write the MBA paper. After the result, register for the TN MBA and MCA counselling. Fill your choices and pick University of Madras. If you get a seat, pay the fee and report to the department. For the Executive MBA, apply on the university form instead.
Step
What you do
1. TANCET form
On the Anna University site
2. TANCET test
MBA paper
3. Counselling
Register and fill choices
4. Seat
Pick University of Madras
5. Join
Pay the fee and report
University of Madras MBA Admission Dates 2027
Last year, TANCET registration was open from 16 Mar to 10 Apr 2026. The MBA paper was held on 9 May 2026, and results came on 22 May. Counselling registration was open from 4 to 30 Jun, and seats were given on 9 Aug 2026.
Event
Date
Status
TANCET registration
16 Mar to 10 Apr 2027
Tentative
TANCET MBA paper
9 May 2027
Tentative
TANCET result
22 May 2027
Tentative
Counselling registration
4 to 30 Jun 2027
Tentative
Seat allotment
9 Aug 2027
Tentative
University of Madras MBA Fees at Admission 2027
On a regular MBA seat, you pay INR 28,181 in the first year and INR 25,301 in the second. A self-supportive seat costs INR 56,196 in the first year. The Executive MBA costs INR 1,03,946 in the first year.
MBA seat
First year fee
Regular
INR 28,181
Self-supportive
INR 56,196
Executive MBA
INR 1,03,946
MCA, regular
INR 25,101
University of Madras Ph.D Admission 2027
The university takes Ph.D scholars in sessions. For the July 2026 session, the online form was open from 1 to 30 Jun 2026. You can do your Ph.D in a university department, an affiliated college or a research institution. Each place sets its own test and picks its scholars.
University of Madras Ph.D Eligibility 2027
You need a master's degree with 55% marks, or grade B on the UGC scale. If you are SC, ST or disabled, you need 50%. Grace marks are not counted. If you hold UGC JRF or CSIR JRF, you can join full time directly when a seat is open.
Who
Need
Most students
Master's with 55%, or grade B
SC, ST, disabled
50%
Master's before 19 Sep 1991
50%
JRF holders
Direct full time seat, if open
University of Madras Ph.D Admission Process 2027
Apply online on the Ph.D portal and pay INR 1,770. SC and ST students of Tamil Nadu do not pay. Send the hard copy to the department, college or institution where you want to study. Its selection committee holds a written test and an oral test. Your supervisor then sends your papers to the university.
Step
What you do
1. Online form
On the Ph.D portal
2. Hard copy
To the department or college
3. Test
Written and oral
4. Merit list
Made by the committee
5. Registration
Sent to the university
University of Madras Ph.D Selection Process 2027
Your rank depends on two things that count half each. Half is your master's marks. The other half is the entrance test of 50 marks. The written part has 35 marks and the oral part has 15 marks.
Component
Weight
Master's degree marks
50%
Written test
35%
Oral test
15%
University of Madras Ph.D Admission Dates 2027
The 2027 dates follow the July 2026 session. Last year, the portal was open from 1 to 30 Jun 2026. Committees finished the tests and selection by 31 Jul. Colleges sent the selected names to the university by 14 Aug 2026.
Event
Date
Status
Online form
1 to 30 Jun 2027
Tentative
Supervisor details
1 to 31 Jul 2027
Tentative
Test and selection
By 31 Jul 2027
Tentative
Papers to the university
14 Aug 2027
Tentative
University of Madras Ph.D Fees at Admission 2027
The form costs INR 1,770, which is INR 1,500 plus 18% GST. SC and ST students of Tamil Nadu do not pay the form fee. The July 2026 circular does not list the yearly Ph.D fee, so ask your department before you join.
Fee
Amount
Form fee
INR 1,770
SC and ST of Tamil Nadu
Nil
Yearly fee
Not available
University of Madras Other Degrees Admission 2027
University of Madras Remaining PG, UG and Diploma Admission 2027
The university has 3 UG level options, 11 PG degrees and the Ph.D. The table lists every other one with its need, test, form month and first year fee for you. Seat numbers are not printed in the 2026 to 2027 prospectus.
University of Madras Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the seat and the first class.
First instalment
Ask your department
Not available
Total course fee
Not available
Three years or more
The July 2026 circular gives the form fee, not the yearly fee.
University of Madras Scholarships 2027
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Degree
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Students of other states: SC and ST students pay the full fee and claim it from their own state.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Refund: If you leave before classes begin, you get the fee back minus at most INR 1,000.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Students of other states: SC and ST students pay the full fee and claim it from their own state.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Refund: If you leave before classes begin, you get the fee back minus at most INR 1,000.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Students of other states: SC and ST students pay the full fee and claim it from their own state.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Refund: If you leave before classes begin, you get the fee back minus at most INR 1,000.
University of Madras Scholarships 2027
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Degree
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
DoTE seat: Fee cuts on these seats follow the state counselling rules.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Refund: If you leave before classes begin, you get the fee back minus at most INR 1,000.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
DoTE seat: Fee cuts on these seats follow the state counselling rules.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Refund: If you leave before classes begin, you get the fee back minus at most INR 1,000.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
Merit scholarship: No general fee cut for high marks; some departments give endowment scholarships to top students.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Madras University Free Education Scheme: One full fee waiver per PG course for the poorest good student, family income under INR 3 Lakhs.
Disabled students: Full fee waiver in PG courses, except the caution deposit and insurance.
Endowment scholarships: 35 endowments, such as the Aringnar Anna and Rotary Club scholarships.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Education loan: Apply through the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme with your admission letter.
University of Madras Scholarships 2027
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Fellowships: UGC and CSIR JRF holders keep their fellowship when they join.
Ph.D endowments: Thiruvalluvar, Periyar and Kalaignar Karunanithi endowment scholarships.
SC, ST and SC Christian students: If you are from Tamil Nadu, you do not pay tuition fee at this state university.
Post matric scholarship: If your family earns under INR 2.5 Lakhs, apply on the state UMIS portal after you join.
Earn while you learn: Paid part time work as a lab, library or tutorial helper.
Refund: The Ph.D form fee does not come back.
University of Madras Seat Matrix 2027
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The university does not print seats for these courses.
Not published: Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc.
Source: University of Madras prospectus 2026 to 2027.
University of Madras Seat Matrix 2027
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Only the extra seat figure is printed for 2026 to 2027.
What is published
Offered at
Seats
Extra seats for Jammu and Kashmir students
Every department
2
Not published: Master of Arts, M.Sc, Master of Commerce, MBA, MCA, Master of Education, Master of Social Work, Master of Laws, Master of Library and Information Science, M.Tech, PG Diploma.
Source: instructions to candidates 2026 to 2027. Foreign students get 15% extra seats.
University of Madras Documents Required
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Degree
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1When you applyonline
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
Photo and signature
Community certificateIf you claim a reserved seat
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
University of Madras Documents Required
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Degree
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1For TANCET and counsellingonline
Photo and signature
Degree mark statements
Community and nativity certificatesIf you claim a Tamil Nadu reserved seat
2When you reportoriginals
Allotment order from DoTE
TANCET score card
Transfer certificate
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
1For TANCET and counsellingonline
Photo and signature
Degree mark statements
Community and nativity certificatesIf you claim a Tamil Nadu reserved seat
2When you reportoriginals
Allotment order from DoTE
TANCET score card
Transfer certificate
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
1With the printed formemail and post
Online form printout and the SBI Collect receipt
SSLC and HSC certificates
All degree mark statements
Provisional or degree certificate
Transfer certificate
Aadhaar card
Community certificateOnly if you claim a reserved seat
Disability certificateFrom the Department of Rehabilitation, Tamil Nadu
2After your final resultwithin 7 days
Last term mark statementsEmail and post them to the department
3Before your first classoriginals
Every original you sent copies of
Eligibility certificate from the universityIf you studied at another university
Letter from your old head of departmentOnly if you already did a PG here
University of Madras Documents Required
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1With the hard copyto the department
Online form printout
PG mark statements and degree certificate
Grade to marks conversion tableIf your PG used grades
JRF or fellowship letterIf you seek a direct seat
Community certificateIf you claim SC or ST
2For part timefrom your office
Proof of your job and work details
3At the testoriginals
Hall ticket or form copy
All original certificates
University of Madras Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Is the blended B.Sc a degree from the University of Melbourne too?▾
The blended B.Sc was planned with the University of Melbourne and is taught in Chennai. Ask the department which degree certificate you get before you join, so you know what to show employers.
Can I move to Melbourne after two years of the B.Sc?▾
The University of Melbourne runs a dual degree where you study two years in India and two in Melbourne. Ask the university if your batch can take it and what it costs.
Which Class 12 subjects do I need for the blended B.Sc?▾
You need Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12. If you took Biology instead of Mathematics, check with the office before you pay.
Where is the B.Sc prospectus?▾
It is on the CBCS admission portal of the university, under the Prospectus menu. Read it fully before you fill the form, as it has the fee and steps.
Do I need a degree for a diploma course?▾
It depends on the diploma. Language, tourism and Buddhist Studies diplomas take Class 12, but Internal Audit and Business Research Analytics need a degree. Check your course row before you apply.
Can I join the French diploma straight after Class 12?▾
No. You first finish the certificate course in French. With Class 12 and that certificate, you can join the French diploma.
Is there an age limit for the music certificates?▾
No. Karnatic Music and Voice Training have no age limit. You only need to have passed Class 12, and some basic music knowledge helps.
Can I take a certificate along with my degree?▾
Many certificates are short or part time, so students and working people join them. Check the class timing with the department before you apply.
Are diploma classes held on weekends?▾
Some are part time, like the Bible and Christian Doctrines diploma. Most others run on weekdays at Chepauk or Marina, so ask the department for timings.
Which campus teaches the foreign language courses?▾
The Department of French and other Foreign Languages at the Chepauk campus. It teaches French, German, Italian and Spanish.
What is the new Geoscientific Methods diploma?▾
It is a one year diploma by the Geology department at Guindy, started in 2026 to 2027. You need a science degree or a related B.Tech, and it has 120 hours of classes with field work.
Is the Yoga certificate part time?▾
Yes. The Department of Sanskrit runs the Yoga certificate part time. You need Class 12 to join.
Do diploma students get an ID card?▾
Yes. The fee includes an ID smart card and an alumni membership, so you get both when you join.
Will a diploma count for an MA later?▾
Some do. For example, a Hindi diploma counts toward the entry rule for MA Hindi. Check the MA rule for your subject before you choose.
Do I need to send the printed form for a certificate course?▾
Yes. Email a scan of the printed form and post the hard copy to the department, just like for PG courses.
Can a student from another state join a diploma?▾
Yes. You are considered in the general seats. If you studied outside Tamil Nadu, get the university eligibility certificate before joining.
I am an SC student from another state. Will my fee be waived?▾
No. Tamil Nadu waives the fee only for its own SC and ST students. You pay the full fee and then claim it from your home state scholarship.
What if a course gets very few students?▾
The university may not run a course if there is good reason. Keep a second course in mind, and apply for it too if you can.
Is there a hostel for UG and diploma students?▾
The hostels give limited rooms to needy students, mainly PG students. Ask the hostel office soon after you join if you need a room.
Can I pay the diploma fee in cash?▾
No. You pay online through SBI Collect only. Keep the receipt, and email and post a copy to the department.
Someone offers me a University of Madras seat for money. Is it real?▾
No. Seats go only through the department lists, the DoTE counselling and the Ph.D committees. Never pay an agent; you pay only through SBI Collect.
Where are the university campuses?▾
The main campus is at Chepauk. Others are at Marina, Guindy, Taramani and Chetpet in Chennai, so check which one your course uses.
How will I know if I got a seat?▾
The department emails or calls you and puts the list on its notice board. Keep your phone and email active, and check the portal often.
Is a University of Madras degree valid across India?▾
Yes. It is a state university set up in 1857 with a NAAC A++ grade. You can use its degree for jobs and higher study across India.
Whom do I contact if I have a doubt about my form?▾
Write to the department email given in the instructions to candidates, or call its phone number. For eligibility certificates, go to the university enquiry office.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
University of Madras Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Can I apply for both the regular and self-supportive seat of a course?▾
Yes, but each needs its own form and fee. The two seats are treated as separate courses, so apply for both if you want two chances.
My final semester result is not out. Can I still apply?▾
Yes. Apply with the marks you have. Email and post your last term mark sheet to the department within 7 days of your result.
How is my percentage worked out?▾
For University of Madras students, the core and elective course marks count. For other universities, only core course marks count. A wrong figure can cancel your seat later, so check it carefully.
Can I change my department after I apply?▾
No. A form cannot move from one department to another. If you want a second course, fill a fresh form for it.
Where do I get the hall ticket for the entrance test?▾
Download it from the admission portal. Use your 10 digit mobile number as the user ID and your birth date as the password.
Do I need to visit the campus before classes start?▾
No. Come only when the head of the department tells you classes are starting. Bring all your originals that day for the check.
What happens if I do not pay within 7 days?▾
You may lose the seat, and it goes to the next student on the second list. Pay online on time and send the receipt.
I did one PG at the university. Can I do another?▾
Yes, if you have no arrears in the first PG and no conduct case. You also need a letter from your old head of department.
What is the caution deposit?▾
It is INR 770 you pay at entry, and you get it back when you leave. It is part of your first year fee.
Are there seats for foreign and NRI students?▾
Yes. Every PG course has 15% extra seats for them, and they do not write the entrance test. They apply through the International Centre of Madras University.
Do students from Jammu and Kashmir get seats?▾
Yes. Each department keeps two extra seats for students from Jammu and Kashmir. Mention it when you apply.
How does the free education scheme work?▾
Each PG course gives one full fee waiver to a good student from a poor family. Your family income must be under INR 3 Lakhs, and only the deposit and insurance are paid.
Is the soft skills course compulsory?▾
Yes. Every PG student earns soft skills credits, 8 for a two year course. The INR 1,100 soft skills fee is part of your yearly fee.
How do I reach the Guindy campus for science classes?▾
The Guindy campus is opposite the Birla Planetarium in Guindy. Check your department address in the instructions to candidates before your first day, as science and arts classes are on different campuses.
Is there a hostel for PG students?▾
Yes, with limited rooms. There are men's hostels at Marina, Guindy and Taramani, and women's hostels at Chepauk, Guindy and Taramani.
Can I get the MBA seat without going to Coimbatore?▾
Yes. The main TN MBA and MCA counselling is online. Only the supplementary round for seats left was held in person at Coimbatore last year.
My TANCET score is from last year. Can I use it?▾
No. The TN MBA and MCA counselling takes the score of the same year. Write TANCET again in the year you want to join.
Do I pay anything extra for semester exams?▾
For MA, M.Sc and M.Com, each theory paper costs INR 100 and each practical INR 150. MBA papers cost INR 350 each. You pay this separately every semester.
Can I do the Executive MBA while working?▾
Yes. Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can keep your job. You need two years of work and a degree with 55%.
What are the three year M.Sc courses?▾
Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Microbiology take three years at the Taramani campus. Plan your money for the third year as well.
Someone offers me a University of Madras seat for money. Is it real?▾
No. Seats go only through the department lists, the DoTE counselling and the Ph.D committees. Never pay an agent; you pay only through SBI Collect.
Where are the university campuses?▾
The main campus is at Chepauk. Others are at Marina, Guindy, Taramani and Chetpet in Chennai, so check which one your course uses.
How will I know if I got a seat?▾
The department emails or calls you and puts the list on its notice board. Keep your phone and email active, and check the portal often.
Is a University of Madras degree valid across India?▾
Yes. It is a state university set up in 1857 with a NAAC A++ grade. You can use its degree for jobs and higher study across India.
Whom do I contact if I have a doubt about my form?▾
Write to the department email given in the instructions to candidates, or call its phone number. For eligibility certificates, go to the university enquiry office.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
University of Madras Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Can I apply to more than one department for a Ph.D?▾
Each department runs its own test and list. If you want two places, apply to each with a separate form and fee.
Do NET or JRF holders write the Ph.D test?▾
A UGC or CSIR fellowship lets you skip the test for a full time seat, if your guide has a seat. If you hold only NET, plan to write the test and the oral.
What does the written test cover?▾
It checks your research aptitude, your subject and research methods. The department sets and marks the paper itself.
Can I study part time while working?▾
Yes. You can do a part time Ph.D if your job details meet the research rules. Your office papers are checked before you are taken.
Can I do my Ph.D at an affiliated college?▾
Yes. Affiliated colleges and research institutions that the university recognises also take Ph.D scholars. Check the list on the Ph.D portal before you apply.
Who fills the supervisor details?▾
Your supervisor fills them on the portal, using your application number and birth date. Give these to your supervisor soon after you apply.
Are grace marks counted for the 55% rule?▾
No. Only your marks without grace marks count. Check your mark sheet before you pay the form fee.
I finished my master's before 1991. What marks do I need?▾
If you finished before 19 Sep 1991, you need 50% instead of 55%. Keep your old mark sheets to prove the year.
My PG used grades. How do I show my percentage?▾
Send the conversion table from your university with the form. The department uses it to turn your grade into marks.
Can a supervisor near retirement take me?▾
No. A supervisor cannot take new scholars in the last two years of service. Ask your guide about this before you pick them.
How many scholars can one supervisor guide?▾
A professor can guide up to 8 scholars and an assistant professor up to 4. If your guide is full, you need another one.
Is there coursework after I join?▾
Yes. In the first year you do coursework, and the doctoral committee tests you on it. You must pass before you go ahead.
What if my papers reach the university late?▾
Papers that reach after the last date are not taken for that session. Make sure your department sends them before 14 Aug.
Can I do research across two subjects?▾
Yes, but apply in the department of your PG subject. A co-guide is not a must, and the research committee decides on one.
Do foreign students need to write the test?▾
Foreign students apply through the International Centre of Madras University. Ask the centre about the test and the extra fee for foreign scholars.
How often must I report my progress?▾
Every six months, you send a progress report through your supervisor. This applies to full time and part time scholars.
Can I change from full time to part time later?▾
Yes, if you get a job, under the research rules. Ask your department for the form and the fee for the change.
Is there a Ph.D scholarship from the university?▾
Yes. The Thiruvalluvar, Periyar and Kalaignar Karunanithi endowments are for Ph.D scholars. Ask your department how to apply.
What happens if I fail the coursework exam?▾
The committee may give you up to six more months of coursework. If you fail again, your registration is cancelled.
Is the Ph.D form fee refunded if I am not picked?▾
No. The form fee does not come back. Check that you meet the 55% rule before you pay.
Someone offers me a University of Madras seat for money. Is it real?▾
No. Seats go only through the department lists, the DoTE counselling and the Ph.D committees. Never pay an agent; you pay only through SBI Collect.
Where are the university campuses?▾
The main campus is at Chepauk. Others are at Marina, Guindy, Taramani and Chetpet in Chennai, so check which one your course uses.
How will I know if I got a seat?▾
The department emails or calls you and puts the list on its notice board. Keep your phone and email active, and check the portal often.
Is a University of Madras degree valid across India?▾
Yes. It is a state university set up in 1857 with a NAAC A++ grade. You can use its degree for jobs and higher study across India.
Whom do I contact if I have a doubt about my form?▾
Write to the department email given in the instructions to candidates, or call its phone number. For eligibility certificates, go to the university enquiry office.
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How to apply for readmission in the same affiiated college of Madras University?
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Ashish Ramtari
Apr 29, 2024 11:46
First you have to login using Email ID and Mobile number on the official website of Madras University. Then you need to fill in the applciation form of re admission. Upload all the required documents and scanned copies.
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nidhi kumari
Aug 29, 2022 15:30
Hello, i have applied for PhD criminology but unable to find the link for payment, kindly help as last date for submission of application form is 31 August 2022
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 2, 2022 14:52
The University of Madras has uploaded the guidelines on how to register, fill up and submit your Ph.D applicaiton form on its official website. Once you have filled up your application form, you will be redirected to the payment page. Without making the payment your registration status will remain incomplete.
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vaishnavi reddy
Jul 20, 2022 11:50
When is the entrance exam for msc in Madras University for 2022 passed out students?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jul 29, 2022 16:26
The university has not released the dates for the admission entrance tests. The university has extended the registration process till 31 July 2022. The new entrance examination date will be released shortly. However, admission to M.Sc courses is based on the merit of the qualifying examination passed.
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First you have to login using Email ID and Mobile number on the official website of Madras University. Then you need to fill in the applciation form of re admission. Upload all the required documents and scanned copies.
The University of Madras has uploaded the guidelines on how to register, fill up and submit your Ph.D applicaiton form on its official website. Once you have filled up your application form, you will be redirected to the payment page. Without making the payment your registration status will remain incomplete.
The university has not released the dates for the admission entrance tests. The university has extended the registration process till 31 July 2022. The new entrance examination date will be released shortly. However, admission to M.Sc courses is based on the merit of the qualifying examination passed.