Madras University offers a one-year, full-time Certificate Course in TV News Reading Compeering through the Department of Adult and Continuing Education. The course is self-supportive and on campus. It is useful because the university has NAAC A++ and a long public university base in Chennai. The full fee without living cost is INR 3,890, with INR 3,000 as tuition and INR 890 as one-time payment. You get a seat through the university department admission form and Class 12 merit. The course has 3 papers, 9 credits and practical work in compeering and news reading. Entry media roles may start near INR 2.4 LPA.
The full course costs INR 3,890 without living cost and INR 8,890 with local travel and study material. The tuition fee is INR 3,000. You pay the course fee when the admission office asks for it. The one-time payment is INR 890. Local travel and study material add INR 5,000 if you need them.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3,000 | Full course, as published |
| One-time payment | INR 890 | One time, at entry |
| Local travel and study material | INR 5,000 | One time, if you need it |
| Total, no living cost | INR 3,890 | Full course |
| Total with living cost | INR 8,890 | Full course |
The 2027 form is expected to open on 25 Apr 2027 and close on 1 Jun 2027. The merit list is expected in Jun 2027. Keep the Class 12 mark sheet ready before the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration, last date to apply | 25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Document upload | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list from Class 12 marks | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection screening by department | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Department counselling and seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
Class 12 pass is the main rule in the university page. You can also apply with a qualification accepted as equal to Class 12. There is no entrance exam listed for this certificate. Check your papers before you fill the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| School pass | Class 12 pass |
| Equal paper | Any exam accepted as equal to Class 12 |
| Admission route | Merit list from school marks |
| Entrance exam | No entrance exam listed |
The admission route has the online form, the Class 12 marks and the department list. You fill the form, upload papers, and pay the fee after selection. If you miss the last date, you lose the chance for that round.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Use the University Departments admission portal |
| 2. Upload papers | Add Class 12 mark sheet and identity proof |
| 3. Merit list | The department checks marks and releases the list |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay after selection to keep the seat |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers for document check |
A Class 12 pass is the published floor, and 60% or above is a safer score for a small self-supportive class. The university has not published a closing score for this certificate. Use the checker as guidance and ask the department before you pay.
| Category | Score range | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong chance | 60% and above | Merit guidance, 2027 |
| Almost there | 45% to 59% | Merit guidance, 2027 |
| Not ready | Below Class 12 pass | Not eligible |
Entry media roles may start near INR 2.4 LPA, and the university does not publish a placement rate for this certificate. The course is skill training, not a campus placement course. Use it to build audition clips and apply to studios, channels and event teams.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Starter pay estimate | INR 2.4 LPA |
| Placement rate | Not published by the university |
| Skill area | TV writing, news reading and compeering |
| Work route | Auditions, internships and freelance events |
The biggest single aid shown here is INR 3,000, and the small fee aid is INR 890. Central Sector support is INR 500 in this page estimate. You need income papers and the right category certificate where the scheme asks for it.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric fee support | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 3,000 |
| University small fee aid | Low-income student after department check | INR 890 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Top 20 percentile in Class 12, income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 500 for this page estimate |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1,000 |
The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF University rank #39. The course itself has 9 credits and 3 papers in the CBCS handbook. The ranking is for the university, so use it as a trust signal, not a job promise.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2024 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| CBCS handbook | 2025 | 3 papers and 9 credits |
SSS C456, SSS C457 and SSS C458 are the 3 papers in the table. The course has 1 writing paper and 2 practical papers. Compeering and news reading add practice, so you should build voice and camera samples.
| Paper | What you study | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSS C456 | T.V. News writing | 3 |
| SSS C457 | Compeering practical | 3 |
| SSS C458 | News reading practical | 3 |
The department has not published the seat count for this certificate. The admission portal handles PG diploma, diploma and certificate forms together. You should apply early and keep the fee ready after selection.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Course type | Self-supportive certificate |
| Department | Adult and Continuing Education |
| Seats | Not published by the university |
| Campus | University of Madras, Chennai |
This course suits students who want voice, camera and event hosting practice in Chennai.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: University of Madras admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add local travel and study material.
Source: University of Madras department page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and school board. The cutoff ranges guide Class 12 merit for this course.
The published rule is Class 12 pass. A higher score only improves your place if the department has more forms than seats.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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