Madras University offers Certificate in NGO Management as a six-month, full-time self-supportive course in the one-year fee table. The Department of Adult and Continuing Education teaches it on campus through three papers and 9 credits. The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF University rank #38 in 2025. The full course fee is INR 7,610. Admission is by +2 pass and document check, not an entrance exam. Seats are not published on the official page. No batch pay in LPA is published for this certificate. The course suits students who want NGO field work, outreach projects and social sector basics.
The total with exam and project heads is INR 8,120 while the total without them is INR 7,610. The tuition fee is INR 3,450. You pay the course fee at admission. The university fee table fixes each head. The exam and project heads are separate and are added only when you sit for the certificate exam.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3,450 | Per semester x 1 |
| Field work and project | INR 2,300 | Per semester x 1 |
| Campus and student fees | INR 1,090 | Full course, as published |
| Caution deposit | INR 770 | One time, paid at entry |
| Exam and project heads | INR 510 | One time, paid for the certificate exam |
| Total, no extra exam heads | INR 7,610 | Full course total |
| Total with exam and project heads | INR 8,120 | Full course plus exam heads |
The next estimated form window is 25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027. Classes are expected in Aug 2027. The university has not released the 2027 calendar, so every row is Tentative. You should keep your +2 mark sheet ready before the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration and last date to apply | 25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Eligibility screening | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and result | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission offer and seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and enrolment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Project and field work briefing | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
The entry rule is +2 pass or an equivalent exam. The table has only this hard gate. You do not need a published entrance score for this certificate. If your result is not ready, you wait for the next form window or ask the Admission Cell before paying.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Education | +2 pass from a recognised board or equivalent |
| Entrance exam | Not listed for this certificate |
| Documents | +2 mark sheet, transfer paper and identity proof |
| Category proof | Needed only when you claim fee help |
The fee step uses INR 7,610 from the table. The process has five steps: online form, document upload, eligibility check, fee payment and enrolment. You fill the university form first. The department checks the papers and then asks you to pay. If you miss the fee date, the seat can move to the next student.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Online form | Fill the university admission form for certificate courses |
| Document upload | Give +2 proof and identity proof |
| Eligibility check | The department checks if you meet the +2 rule |
| Fee payment | Pay INR 7,610 when the university asks |
| Enrolment | Bring original papers for the final check |
The table shows +2 pass as the entry line and no closing rank. This certificate does not use a rank cutoff in the official eligibility file. You should treat the form date and document check as the main admission checks.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | +2 pass | No entrance round published |
| Reserved categories | +2 pass | No entrance round published |
| All applicants | No closing rank | Official eligibility file |
The table has 0 published LPA pay figures for this certificate. It also has no published placement rate. This is a short certificate in NGO basics. Use it as skill support for volunteering, field work or a social sector role, not as a campus placement course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published LPA pay | 0 published LPA figure |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Work area | NGO field work, outreach and project support |
| Project work | Internship in a select NGO is listed in the course table |
The schemes shown here can reduce INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 from the fee. The biggest shown help is INR 5,000 when two eligible schemes apply together. You need category, income and course papers before you apply on the state or central portal.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC/ST post-matric support | SC or ST students with low family income | INR 4,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Students with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 1,000 |
| EWS fee help check | EWS students with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 2,000 |
| BC/MBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL or BC/MBC students with low family income | INR 3,000 |
The university is #38 in NIRF University ranking and #68 overall in 2025. It also has NAAC A++. These rankings are for the university, not only this certificate. Use them to judge the parent university, then check the department fit for NGO work.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #38 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #68 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A++ |
The course has 9 credits and three papers. The papers cover NGO management, field outreach and project work. You study the working of NGOs first, then learn how to plan, check and report a project.
| Paper | Credits | What you study |
|---|---|---|
| Principles and practice of NGO Management | 3 | How NGOs work and manage programmes |
| Extension and Field Out reach | 3 | How field work reaches communities |
| Project Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation Internship in a select NGO | 3 | How to plan and check a project |
Seats are not published in the official course page. The table still shows the admission office route and the +2 entry line. You should submit the form early because the university closes certificate applications on the last date.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seats | Not published |
| Department | Adult and Continuing Education |
| Entry line | +2 pass or equivalent |
This course suits students who want NGO basics before field work or social sector volunteering.
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 0.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add exam and project heads.
Source: University of Madras fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your study status and goal. This course has no published entrance rank cutoff.
This is a no-entrance certificate. The safest check is your +2 pass proof and the application window. If your result is pending, keep the form ready and pay only after the university asks.
Answer two questions to see the fee help you may claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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