University of Madras Chennai MA Buddhist Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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06 May, 2026 University of Madras Chennai MA Buddhist Studies Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9,822 .

Total fees

INR 10,092

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year median

Cutoff

50%

Graduation marks used for screening

Placement rate

38%

PG 2-year batch placed

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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 degree you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your marks get you in?Cutoff ranges by category and marks 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 MA Buddhist Studies

University of Madras offers MA Buddhist Studies as a two-year, full-time course in the Department of Buddhism. The course is on campus and follows the CBCS pattern over four semesters. The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF placed it #68 in Overall 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 10,092, and the hostel room rent makes it INR 16,092. Admission is through the PG online form and department merit screening. The NIRF PG two-year intake is 1565 seats across programmes. The latest PG two-year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA, and 38% of the graduating batch was placed.

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Fees

The total with hostel is INR 16,092 while the total without hostel is INR 10,092. The tuition fee is INR 3,300. You pay most heads each year, and some heads only in year 1. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel room rent adds INR 6,000 over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3,300	INR 1,650 a year, 2 years
University and student fees	INR 6,792	Mostly per year, some once
Caution deposit	INR 770	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel room rent	INR 6,000	INR 3,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 10,092	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 16,092	Full course

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected from 25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027. The merit list is expected on 18 Jun 2027, and classes start on 15 Jul 2027. You apply online and then watch the department list. Pay the fee by the listed date if you get the seat.

Event	Date	Status
PG registration, last date to apply	25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027	Tentative
Department screening	10 Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list result	18 Jun 2027	Tentative
Seat offer round	24 Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	30 Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	8 Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	15 Jul 2027	Tentative
Orientation	Jul 2027	Tentative

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Eligibility

The safe graduation mark is 50%, and reserved students should keep 45% or more. You need a bachelor's degree from Madras University or another university the department accepts. You also need mark sheets, transfer certificate and community paper if you claim reservation. Check the course name before you submit.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree in any stream
Safe mark	50% in graduation
Reserved mark	45% is used as the relaxed mark
Documents	Degree marks, transfer certificate and community paper if used

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Admission Process

The online form, department screening, merit list and fee payment are the four main steps. You choose MA Buddhist Studies in the PG form. The department checks your degree marks and papers. If your name is listed, you pay the fee and bring originals for document check.

Step	What you do
1. Register online	Fill the University of Madras PG form
2. Pick the course	Choose MA Buddhist Studies in the department list
3. Check merit list	Look for your name and application number
4. Pay and report	Pay the fee and bring original papers

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Cutoff

The published route uses graduation marks, so 50% is the safe mark and 45% is the relaxed mark. There is no rank list like JEE Main for this course. A higher mark helps if many students apply. Use the checker below for a simple reading.

Category	Cutoff range	Route
General	50% or above	Department merit screening
OBC	45% to 49%	May need reservation proof
SC	45% to 49%	May need reservation proof
ST	45% to 49%	May need reservation proof
EWS	50% or above	Department merit screening

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Placements

The PG two-year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA in NIRF 2026. The same table shows 516 placed students out of 1359, so the placement rate is 38%. This is university-level PG data, not Buddhist Studies alone. Many students also move to research, teaching or further study.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5.95 LPA
Students placed	516
Graduating students	1359
Placement rate	38%
Higher studies	318 students

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 1,000 to INR 9,092. The Free Education Scheme gives the biggest support on this page. SC, ST and differently abled students should check the fee concession cell. You need income papers, community proof or disability proof where the scheme asks for it.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Madras University Free Education Scheme	One poor student in each PG course, based on merit and income	INR 9,092
SC or ST tuition fee concession	SC or ST students, with required papers	INR 3,300
Differently abled fee concession	Students with disability proof	INR 3,300
Education loan interest help	Students using a recognised education loan	INR 1,000 estimate

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Ranking

NIRF placed the university #68 in Overall 2025, and NAAC grade is A++ with CGPA 3.59. NIRF uses data filed by the university. NAAC checks teaching, research, student support and campus systems. These ranks show the university, not this one course alone.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Overall	2025	#68
NAAC	2023 to 2030	A++ with CGPA 3.59
Course format	2025 handbook	CBCS, four semesters

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Course Structure

The handbook lists four semesters, Pali study, Buddhist ethics, logic, meditation and a dissertation. Semester 1 starts with pre-Buddhist India and the life of Gautama Buddha. Later semesters move into Tamil Nadu Buddhism, modern India and research work. You should be ready for reading and writing.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Pre-Buddhist India, Indian philosophy, Gautama Buddha
Semester 2	Pali literature, Buddhist ethics, Buddhism in Tamil Nadu
Semester 3	Sanskrit Buddhist thought, logic, modern India
Semester 4	Meditation, research method and dissertation

Madras University MA Buddhist Studies Hostel and Campus

The hostel room rent is INR 3,000 a year, so the two-year room rent is INR 6,000. The university has PG hostels and the department works from the Chennai campus. Hostel seats are limited, so you should also plan a city room before you join.

Item	Detail
Hostel room rent	INR 3,000 a year
Two-year room rent	INR 6,000
Room pattern	Two students to a room in listed PG hostel data
Campus	Chennai campus, University of Madras

Should you pick MA Buddhist Studies at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want Buddhist thought, Pali and research, not a fast campus job.

Pick it if:

You want Buddhist studies in a public university: the course covers Pali, ethics, logic, meditation and Tamil Nadu Buddhism across four semesters.

You like reading old texts: the handbook has Pali literature, Sanskrit Buddhist thought and a dissertation in the last semester.

Your fee budget is tight: the full course fee is INR 10,092, so the EMI stays very small.

You need a simple admission route: the PG form and merit screening matter more than an entrance test for this course.

Skip it if:

You want a quick campus job: NIRF shows 38% placement for PG two-year students, so many students study further.

You want a skills course: this course is about Buddhist texts, philosophy and research, not digital marketing or office training.

You will miss the form date: the PG form closed on 1 Jun in 2026, so late forms may not be accepted.

You need hostel for sure: the PG hostel has limited rooms, so plan a city room if you apply.

Counsellor's advice

If you want research or teaching in Buddhist studies, take it and apply early. If you need a job fast, keep a job-focused MA above it.

MA Buddhist Studies Eligibility▾

Degree needed: A bachelor's degree from Madras University or another accepted university.

Safe mark: Keep 50% or more in graduation for merit screening.

Reserved students: Keep 45% or more and bring the community paper if you use reservation.

Documents: Bring degree marks, transfer certificate and identity proof for document check.

MA Buddhist Studies Admission Process▾

Register online: Fill the University of Madras PG form before the last date.

Choose course: Select MA Buddhist Studies in the department course list.

Merit screening: The department checks degree marks and papers, then lists selected students.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the listed date or you lose the seat.

Report to campus: Bring originals for document check before classes start.

MA Buddhist Studies 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

25 Apr 2027 to 1 Jun 2027

PG registration, last date to apply

Apply online before 1 Jun 2027. Late forms are not expected.

Tentative

10 Jun 2027

Department screening

The department checks degree marks and papers for the merit list.

Tentative

18 Jun 2027

Merit list result

Check whether your name and application number appear on the list.

Tentative

24 Jun 2027

Seat offer round

Accept the seat if your name is listed for Buddhist Studies.

Tentative

30 Jun 2027

Admission fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 30 Jun 2027.

Tentative

8 Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree marks, transfer certificate and community paper if used.

Tentative

15 Jul 2027

Classes start

The first semester starts after document check.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Orientation

Meet the department and check the course registration list.

Source: University of Madras admissions portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Madras MA Buddhist Studies Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel room rent.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1,650 a year

INR 3,300

Registration fee

One time, in year 1

INR 130

Library fee

Per year × 2, INR 165 a year

INR 330

Sports fee

Per year × 2, INR 30 a year

INR 60

Special fee

Per year × 2, INR 85 a year

INR 170

Cultural and youth festival fee

One time, in year 1

INR 40

Development fund

One time, in year 1

INR 40

Soft Skills

Per year × 2, INR 1,100 a year

INR 2,200

Computer laboratory fee

Per year × 2, INR 1,100 a year

INR 2,200

Matriculation fee

One time, in year 1

INR 50

Internet fee

Per year × 2, INR 550 a year

INR 1,100

Processing fee

Per year × 2, INR 50 a year

INR 100

ID Smart Card

One time, in year 1

INR 110

Alumni Association fee

One time, in year 1

INR 200

Safety Insurance

Per year × 2, INR 31 a year

INR 62

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 770

Add hostel room rent

Hostel room rent

Per year × 2, INR 3,000 a year

INR 6,000

Total course fee

INR 10,092

2 years · tuition + university fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 16,092

2 years · tuition + university fees + hostel room rent

Education loan EMI

INR 170

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

5896%

average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 271

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

3697%

average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee

Source: University of Madras fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at Madras University?

Pick your category and graduation marks. The cutoff ranges use the marks rule for this course.

University of Madras MA Buddhist Studies Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

University of Madras MA Buddhist Studies 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 10,092

tuition + university fees

INR 20,092

INR 10,000 more

INR 16,000

INR 5,908 more

INR 12,000

INR 1,908 more

INR 8,000

INR 2,092 less

INR 25,092

INR 15,000 more

Average paylatest PG data

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year median

Not published

Placement rateshare of PG batch placed

38%

NIRF PG 2-year data

Not published

Closing cutoffgraduation marks, General

50%

department screening

55%

5 points higher

50%

Same cutoff

45%

5 points lower

50%

Same cutoff

60%

10 points higher

SeatsPG 2-year intake

1565

university PG intake

1,525 fewer

1,505 fewer

1,535 fewer

1,532 fewer

1,475 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

5896%

on INR 5.95 LPA

Not published

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