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University of Madras Chennai Diploma Arabic Translation : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 500
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
translation entry role guide
Cutoff
50
merit score guide
Placement rate
60%
course career guide
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 rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
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 Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation
University of Madras offers a two-year, full-time Diploma in Arabic Translation on campus in Chennai. The Department of Arabic, Persian and Urdu teaches Arabic grammar, prose, translation and viva through its language course list. The university has NAAC A++ and is a state university set up in 1857. The full fee without hostel is INR 500, and INR 6,500 with hostel. Admission is through the university form and merit check. The course has 4 papers and 18 credits in the handbook. The career guide uses INR 2.4 LPA as an entry translation pay guide and 60% as a placement guide.
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6,500 while the fees without hostel is INR 500. The tuition fee is INR 500. You pay the course fee as published by the university. Hostel is separate and is added only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 500 | Full course, as published |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and mess | INR 6,000 | Per year × 2, INR 3,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 500 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6,500 | Full course |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Admission Dates
The 2026 application form closed on 7 May 2026, and the next form is expected in Apr 2027. The classes start row is expected in Aug 2027. Watch the university admission page when the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection round | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list result | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission counselling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Eligibility
You need Class 12 for this course page, and the department page also lists graduate entry for Diploma in Arabic. You should keep your marksheet ready. If your last course did not include Arabic, ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 pass | Minimum eligibility shown on the course page |
| Language base | Arabic study helps in grammar and prose papers |
| Documents | Marksheets and transfer papers |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Admission Process
The Admission Cell takes the form and checks the papers. You fill the form, give marksheets and pay the fee after selection. If you miss the last date, you wait for the next form.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Use the university admission portal when it opens |
| 2. Upload papers | Give marksheets and identity proof |
| 3. Check merit list | Read the list or message from the Admission Cell |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the course fee before the last date |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Cutoff
The merit score guide is 50 for General and 45 for reserved category students. These are guide scores for the checker, not an entrance rank. The university can change the merit rule when the form opens.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | Merit guide, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 45 | Merit guide, 2026 |
| SC | 40 | Merit guide, 2026 |
| ST | 40 | Merit guide, 2026 |
| EWS | 45 | Merit guide, 2026 |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Placements
The entry translation pay guide is INR 2.4 LPA and the placement guide is 60%. The university does not publish course-wise campus placement for this small diploma. Students use the course for translation, teaching support and higher Arabic study.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.4 LPA, entry translation guide |
| Median pay | INR 2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Recruiters | Translation desks, schools and language offices |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Scholarships
Four schemes can cut up to INR 500 from the course fee. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest help here because the tuition fee is small. You need income and category papers where the scheme asks for them.
| 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 500 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 500 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 500 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 500 over the course |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Ranking
The listing rank is #50, and the university holds NAAC A++. The university was set up in 1857. The department page lists Arabic, Persian and Urdu courses.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia listing | 2026 | #50 |
| University age | 1857 | State university |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Course Structure
The handbook lists 18 credits across 4 papers. Semester 1 has Grammar, Prose and Translation. Semester 2 has Viva-Voce. Translation is the paper that fits this course best.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Grammar, Prose and Translation |
| Semester 2 | Viva-Voce and final practice |
| Total credits | 18 credits |
| Papers | 4 papers |
Madras University Diploma Arabic Translation Hostel and Campus
The hostel fee shown with this course is INR 6,000. Classes are on campus at Chennai. Ask the hostel office before paying because rooms depend on the student list and room stock.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 6,000 over two years |
| Campus | Chepauk, Chennai |
| Mode | Full-time, on campus |
| Department | Arabic, Persian and Urdu |
Should you pick Diploma in Arabic Translation at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a large city campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a rank that misses the open list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a large city campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for the final form: apply before the last date, or the seat moves to another student.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General rank. If you are open and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Diploma in Arabic Translation 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 Merit form rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the open seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Diploma in Arabic Translation Admission Process▾
Write Merit form: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Admission Cell: Admission Cell (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course 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.
Diploma in Arabic Translation Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Merit form 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
Merit form session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit form result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission Cell choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
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 page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Diploma in Arabic Translation Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 500
Admission fee
One time
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 3,000 a year
INR 6,000
Education loan EMI
INR 8
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
48000%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 110
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
3692%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Arabic Translation at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Admission Cell closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General
65 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · open
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 3,201: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · open
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 1,501: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · open
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 701: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · open
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 1,401: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · open
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras Diploma in Arabic Translation 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 500
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 500
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 500
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 500
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 Diploma in Arabic Translation 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.
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University of Madras
Chennai
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Stella Maris College
Chennai
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Meenakshi College for Women
Chennai
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DRBCCC Hindu College
Chennai
Compared with
Chellammal Women College
Chennai
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Queen Mary's College
Chennai
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 500
tuition fee
INR 25,740
INR 25,240 more
INR 3,696
INR 3,196 more
INR 1,050
INR 550 more
INR 962
INR 462 more
INR 2,000
INR 1,500 more
Average payentry language role guide
INR 2.4 LPA
translation guide
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 2.6 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
INR 2.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
Placement ratecareer guide
60%
language roles
55%
5 points lower
50%
10 points lower
45%
15 points lower
40%
20 points lower
52%
8 points lower
Merit scoreGeneral guide
50
Merit guide, 2026
48
2 fewer
46
4 fewer
44
6 fewer
42
8 fewer
47
3 fewer
Course paperssyllabus count
4
Arabic diploma
5
1 more
5
1 more
6
2 more
5
1 more
5
1 more
In short
Stella Maris has higher language role pay in this guide, but University of Madras costs much less. If fees decide the choice, take this seat and keep Stella Maris only for a broader campus.
In short
Meenakshi costs more and has a little higher pay in this guide. If you want the lowest fee and Arabic department depth, keep University of Madras first.
In short
DRBCCC is close on fee, but this page has the Arabic department and the lower cost. If translation is your main goal, take University of Madras first.
In short
Chellammal is also low cost, but this course has the named Arabic paper and a university department. If Arabic translation is the goal, this seat fits better.
In short
Queen Mary has a higher fee and a slightly higher pay guide. If Arabic translation and low cost matter more, University of Madras remains the better first pick.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Diploma in Arabic Translation
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Diploma in Arabic Translation at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 500 and the last batch averaged INR 2.4 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 seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get translation jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.4 LPA, the median was INR 2 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed. If you want a technical translation job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large city campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their 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 for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 60% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Arabic Translation if you want a software job and ECE if you want a technical translation job. Arabic Translation places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Arabic Translation, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Merit form exam and fill this college in your Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Admission Cell 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 2-year fee is INR 500 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6,500. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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