Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Explore
Explore More
University of Madras Chennai Certification Arabic: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 418
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 0.1 LPA
No campus pay, 2025
Cutoff
40
Certificate score, Merit list 2025
Placement rate
0%
No campus placement, 2025
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score pass?Score ranges and the next step
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time Certificate Course in Arabic with 9 credits through University merit. The course is taught on campus over two semesters in the Department of Arabic, Persian and Urdu. The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF #64 in the overall list for 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 418, and INR 1,238 with exam cost. You apply through the University of Madras admission portal. The certificate pass mark is 40%. Campus pay is not published, so this page uses INR 0.1 LPA only for the fee calculator.
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Fees
The full course costs INR 418 without exam cost and INR 1,238 with exam cost. The tuition fee is INR 300 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The application fee is paid once. The exam fee estimate is INR 820.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 300 | INR 150 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 118 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 820 | INR 820 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 418 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1,238 | Full course |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. Merit list allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University merit registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| University merit session 1 exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| University merit result and rank | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| University admission portal application choice filling | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Merit list allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Eligibility
The pass mark after joining is 40%. You need a bachelor degree from a recognised university. Bring the documents the admission portal asks for.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any bachelor degree |
| Documents | Degree certificate and mark sheets |
| Score | 40% pass mark after joining |
| Age | No published age limit |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Admission Process
The admission portal takes the form and the department checks the papers. You then pay the fee by the last date. If you miss the last date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the University of Madras admission form |
| 2. Upload papers | Give degree marks and proof of identity |
| 3. Pay the fee | Pay by the last date shown on the portal |
| 4. Join class | Bring original mark sheets for checking |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Cutoff
The certificate pass mark is 40% and the middle range is 35 to 39. These are score ranges, not entrance ranks. A student below 35 should repeat the paper or ask the department about the next exam.
| Score range | Meaning | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 40 and above | Pass range | Claim the certificate |
| 35 to 39 | Almost there | Prepare for the next paper |
| Below 35 | Not a pass | Repeat the paper |
| 40% | Published pass mark | Keep attendance clear |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 0% of its batch at an average of INR 0.1 LPA. The median is INR 0.1 LPA and the highest offer was INR 0.1 LPA. The university has not published campus placement data for this certificate.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 0.1 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 0.1 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 0.1 LPA |
| Batch placed | 0% |
| Recruiters | Not published for this certificate |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 118 to INR 300 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 300 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 118 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 200 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 150 over the course |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Ranking
The university has NAAC A++ and stands #64 in the NIRF overall list. The department page lists Arabic, Persian and Urdu programmes. NIRF uses data the university files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #64 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| Department | 2025 | Arabic, Persian and Urdu |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Course Structure
The course has Grammar, Text, and Translation with Composition. All three papers carry 3 credits each. You study the language basics before moving to the diploma.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Grammar, 3 credits |
| Paper 2 | Text, 3 credits |
| Paper 3 | Translation with Composition, 3 credits |
| Total | 9 credits |
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Hostel and Campus
Hostel is not promised for this small certificate. Ask the department before you pay if you need a room.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel | Not promised for this certificate |
| Class place | Chepauk campus department |
| City | Chennai |
| Room check | Ask before fee payment |
Should you pick Certificate Course in Arabic at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want basic Arabic grammar, reading and translation practice.
Pick it if:
You already have a degree: the department asks for graduation, so keep your degree paper ready before you apply.
You want a language base: the CBCS handbook lists Grammar, Text, and Translation with Composition as the three papers.
Your family wants a low fee: the listed course fee is small, and the exam fee is added only when the university collects it.
You want a low-cost add-on: the fee is low, and the ROI tile shows there is no campus pay data.
Skip it if:
You are counting on late admission: the form window closed on the last date, so a late form is not a safe plan.
You need a hostel seat with the certificate: hostel is not promised for this small certificate, so check before you pay.
You want internships in a big city: this is a large city campus, so you must find internships or translation work on your own.
You wait for a later form: the university closes the certificate form on the last date, so apply before the portal shuts.
Counsellor's advice
If you want Arabic for study, take it after checking the timetable. If you need a job course, skip it.
Certificate Course in Arabic Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A University merit rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Certificate Course in Arabic Admission Process▾
Write University merit: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on University admission portal: University admission portal (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Certificate Course in Arabic Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
University merit registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
University merit session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
University merit result and rank
The rank card is the only paper University admission portal reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
University admission portal application choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Merit list allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
University merit registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
University merit session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
University merit result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
University admission portal application choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment rounds
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: University of Madras admission portal and department page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 150 a semester
INR 300
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 118
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 820 a year
INR 820
Education loan EMI
INR 7
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2392%
average first-year pay INR 0.1 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
808%
average first-year pay INR 0.1 LPA vs the full fee
Source: university fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Arabic at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published University admission portal closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
General · Other State
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
29 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
OBC-NCL · Home State
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
36 to 45: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
OBC-NCL · Other State
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
25 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 31: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
SC · Home State
30 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
31 to 40: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
SC · Other State
21 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
22 to 28: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 28: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
ST · Home State
25 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
26 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
ST · Other State
17 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
18 to 24: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 24: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
EWS · Home State
32 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
33 to 42: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 42: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
EWS · Other State
22 or better: yes, you are in. Keep your papers ready.
23 to 29: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 29: not this year. Ask about the next paper.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 40% line is the pass mark. A score below it means you should prepare for the next paper.
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 300
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 118
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 200
University of Madras
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 150
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to University of Madras. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
This page
University of Madras
Chennai
Compared with
University of Kerala
Northfield
Compared with
Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
Compared with
Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
Compared with
Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
Compared with
Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees1 years, no hostel
INR 418
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.60 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.90 Lakhs more
INR 418
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.40 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.85 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 0.1 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 9.4 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 8 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 7.3 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 8.1 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 7.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Certificate scoreGeneral range
40
Merit list, 2025
9,400
9,360 places easier
15,800
15,760 places easier
18,900
18,860 places easier
13,900
13,860 places easier
16,600
16,560 places easier
Seatsthis course
9
University merit
90
81 more
150
141 more
60
51 more
180
171 more
240
231 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
2392%
on INR 0.1 LPA
170%
2222 points lower
117%
2275 points lower
9%
2383 points lower
128%
2264 points lower
133%
2259 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only University of Madras, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below University of Madras in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If University of Madras gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses University of Madras in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If University of Madras allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Certificate Course in Arabic
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Certificate Course in Arabic at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 418 and the last batch averaged INR 0.1 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this course if I only want a job?▾
No, not only for a job. This certificate has 9 credits and no published campus placement data. Take it if Arabic helps your study, teaching, translation or diploma plan. If you need a placement course, compare it with a job-linked programme before paying.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get language study, translation basics, or a later diploma. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 0.1 LPA, the median was INR 0.1 LPA and 0% of the batch was placed. If you want a campus job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel seat with the certificate, or if you want internships in a big city. Hostel is not promised for this certificate. The campus is in Chennai, so you find translation practice on your own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan to continue in Arabic, Urdu or Islamic studies. The certificate has 9 credits and covers Grammar, Text, and Translation with Composition. Use it as a base for the diploma or a later language degree. Ask the department which paper helps your next course before you apply.
Should I wait for the next admission window?▾
Only if you can apply early with all papers ready. The form dates can close before late applicants finish documents. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and move to the diploma later if Arabic fits you.
Will I get a campus job after this course?▾
No campus job data is published for this certificate. The placement tile shows 0% and INR 0.1 LPA only because the page needs a calculator value. Take this course for language study, translation basics or a later diploma. If you need placement support, choose a job-linked course instead.
Is this course better than learning Arabic on my own?▾
Yes, if you need a teacher, papers and a university certificate. Self-study is cheaper, but it gives no university record. This course gives 9 credits and a clear syllabus. If you only want casual reading, self-study may be enough. If you need proof for higher study, take the certificate.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the University of Madras admission form and upload your degree papers. A seat comes after document checking, and you must pay the fee by the date the portal gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 418 without the exam cost estimate. With that estimate it comes to INR 1,238. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the extra cost adds.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is not due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the last date. Keep the reply in writing before you submit the form.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the university exit date, most of the fee may come back. If you leave after it, the university can keep a part. Read the refund rule on the official site before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONSEXAM NOTIFICATIONSNEWS UPDATES
Download the Collegedunia app on 
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Comments