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

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

Total fees

INR 15,262

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF PG 2 year, 2025

Cutoff

Merit list

No entrance rank published

Placement rate

38%

NIRF PG 2 year placed

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 MA Kannada

University of Madras offers a two-year, full-time MA Kannada at the Department of Kannada on the Marina campus. The department started in 1927 and the MA course started in 1976, so the course has a long language study base. The university has NAAC A++ and is #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 15,262, and INR 21,262 with hostel added. Admission is through the university PG form and a merit list. Seats are not published separately for this course. NIRF reports INR 5.95 LPA median pay for PG two-year students and 38% placed.

Madras University MA Kannada Fees

The full course costs INR 15,262 without hostel and INR 21,262 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3,300. You pay the year 1 and year 2 academic fees as fixed by the university. The hostel figure is the published hostel fee used on the course page. Check the payment page before you pay.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Year 1 academic fee	INR 8,301	One time, in year 1
Year 2 academic fee	INR 6,961	One time, in year 2
Tuition fee	INR 3,300	Per year × 2, INR 1,650 a year
Hostel fee	INR 6,000	Full course, as published
Total, no hostel	INR 15,262	Full course, as published
Total with hostel	INR 21,262	Full course with hostel added

Madras University MA Kannada Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027, and the last date is expected in Jun 2027. The 2026 PG form was open from 25 Apr 2026 to 1 Jun 2026. The merit list and fee payment follow the form check. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027.

Event	Date	Status
PG form opens	Apr 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply	Jun 2027	Tentative
Application check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Department selection round	Jul 2027	Tentative
Merit list and allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Department reporting	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

Madras University MA Kannada Eligibility

The table needs a bachelor degree with Kannada under Part I or Part III. You should apply only if your degree paper shows Kannada in one of these parts. The department checks this before admission. If your degree is from another university, keep the mark sheet and degree proof ready.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree from a recognised university
Kannada paper	Kannada under Part I or Part III
Mode	Full-time study on campus
Proof	Mark sheet and degree certificate

Madras University MA Kannada Admission Process

The process starts with the CBCS PG admission form and ends with department reporting. You fill the form, upload your papers and pay the application fee. The university checks your Kannada paper and prepares the merit list. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Online form	Apply on the CBCS admission portal
Paper upload	Upload mark sheets and degree proof
Merit list	Wait for the department list
Fee payment	Pay the admission fee by the date given
Reporting	Bring original papers for checking

Madras University MA Kannada Cutoff

The 2026 table has no entrance rank and no score cutoff for this course. Admission is based on the PG form check and the merit list. This means your Kannada paper matters more than an entrance score. Use the checker below to see which route fits you.

Route	Cutoff or score	Round and year
University merit list	No entrance rank published	PG admission 2026
Degree route	Kannada in Part I or Part III	Department rule

Madras University MA Kannada Placements

NIRF shows INR 5.95 LPA median pay and 516 placed students for PG two-year courses in 2025. The same report shows 1,565 intake and 1,359 students graduating in minimum time. These are university-level figures, not Kannada-only placement numbers. Language students also use teaching, translation and research routes.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5.95 LPA
Placed students	516
PG 2 year intake	1,565
Graduating students	1,359
Placement rate	38%
Scope	PG two-year courses, NIRF 2026

Madras University MA Kannada Scholarships

Scholarships can cut INR 1,000 to INR 8,000 from this low fee in the calculator below. The bigger help usually comes from state and central post-matric schemes for eligible students. You need income and community papers where the scheme asks for them. Renew it only if you keep passing.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC/ST post-matric support	Eligible SC/ST students	INR 7,000
Central Sector Scheme	Low-income meritorious students	INR 1,000
EWS support	EWS students with valid papers	INR 3,000
OBC post-matric support	Eligible OBC students	INR 4,000

Madras University MA Kannada Ranking

The university holds NAAC A++ and #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The NIRF rank is for the university, not for this one course. NAAC checks the whole university quality system. For this course, the department history and the eligibility rule matter more.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#38
NAAC	2023 to 2030	A++
Department	1927	Kannada department started

Madras University MA Kannada Course Structure

Year 1 has core Kannada language and literature papers. Year 2 has advanced papers and project work where offered. The course takes two years and is taught in four semesters. The CBCS handbook lists MA Kannada under the Kannada department.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core Kannada language and literature papers
Year 2	Advanced papers and project work where offered

Should you pick MA Kannada at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want Kannada teaching, translation or research work after a language degree.

Pick it if:

You want an old Kannada department: the department started in 1927, and MA teaching began in 1976 on the Marina campus.

You already studied Kannada in your degree: the department asks for Kannada under Part I or Part III.

You need a low fee: the full academic fee is INR 15,262, so loan pressure stays small.

You can apply early: the PG form closed on 1 Jun 2026, so keep papers ready before the next form.

Skip it if:

You want campus hiring only: NIRF pay is for all PG two-year courses, not Kannada-only jobs.

You did not study Kannada in your degree: the course rule asks for Kannada in the degree paper.

You need a published seat count: the university page does not list separate MA Kannada seats.

You will wait for a late form: the PG portal closed after the last date, so late forms were not taken.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your goal is Kannada teaching or research and you meet the degree rule. If you need a campus job first, check the department before paying.

MA Kannada Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a bachelor degree from a recognised university.

Kannada paper: Kannada must be under Part I or Part III in your degree.

Proof: Keep mark sheets and degree proof ready for the department check.

Route: Admission is through the CBCS PG admission form and merit list.

MA Kannada Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the PG form on the CBCS admission portal when it opens.

Upload papers: Give your mark sheets and degree proof in the form.

Merit list: The department checks the Kannada degree rule and prepares the list.

Pay fees: Pay the admission fee by the date given, or you lose the seat.

Report: Bring original papers for checking before classes start.

MA Kannada 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

Apr 2027

PG registration

Expected from the 2026 opening month.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 last date for PG forms.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Application check

The department checks the degree and Kannada paper.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Department selection round

The department may call students if papers need checking.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and allotment

The list is expected after the form check.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Document check

Bring original mark sheets and degree proof.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Department reporting

Report to the Kannada department when called.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The 2027 intake is expected to begin after reporting.

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

University of Madras MA Kannada Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel cost. The 2026 to 2027 fee sheet is the latest official fee.

Year 1 academic fee

One time, in year 1

INR 8,301

Year 2 academic fee

One time, in year 2

INR 6,961

Add hostel cost

Hostel fee

Full course, as published

INR 6,000

Total course fee

INR 15,262

2 years · academic fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 21,262

2 years · academic fee + hostel

Education loan EMI

INR 257

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

3899%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 358

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

2798%

median 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 you get a seat at University of Madras?

Pick the route that matches your degree. This course has no published entrance cutoff range.

Degree route

Kannada in degreeRelated degreeNo Kannada paper

Kannada in degree

Yes, you can apply. Keep the degree mark sheet ready and wait for the merit list.

Related degree

Almost there. Ask the department if your Kannada paper meets Part I or Part III before you pay.

No Kannada paper

Not for this route. The department rule asks for Kannada in the degree paper.

EDITOR'S NOTE

This checker reads the published department rule. The merit list can still depend on papers checked by the department, so confirm your degree paper before paying the fee.

University of Madras MA Kannada Scholarship Calculator

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

University of Madras MA Kannada 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 15,262

This page figure

Not published

Median payNIRF PG 2 year

INR 5.95 LPA

This page figure

Not published

Placement rateNIRF PG 2 year

38%

This page figure

Not published

PG 2 year intakeNIRF 2026

1,565

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Not published

NIRF University rank2025

#38

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Not published

In short

If this course fits your Kannada degree plan, use the fee and eligibility first. Check Madurai Kamaraj University only after its own course page publishes the same figures.

In short

If this course fits your Kannada degree plan, use the fee and eligibility first. Check Bangalore University only after its own course page publishes the same figures.

In short

If this course fits your Kannada degree plan, use the fee and eligibility first. Check University of Mysore only after its own course page publishes the same figures.

In short

If this course fits your Kannada degree plan, use the fee and eligibility first. Check Kuvempu University only after its own course page publishes the same figures.

In short

If this course fits your Kannada degree plan, use the fee and eligibility first. Check Karnatak University only after its own course page publishes the same figures.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on University of Madras MA Kannada

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Kannada at University of Madras worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-cost language course with a long department history. The full academic fee is INR 15,262, and the department started in 1927. The fee risk is low. Check the eligibility rule first, because you need Kannada in the degree paper.

Should I take this course if I want a campus job?▾

Take it only if language work is your main plan. NIRF shows INR 5.95 LPA median pay for all PG two-year courses, not Kannada alone. Ask the department about recent Kannada students before you pay. Also keep teaching, translation and research routes ready.

Who should pick this MA Kannada course?▾

Pick it if you studied Kannada in your degree and want deeper language study. The department asks for Kannada under Part I or Part III. The low fee helps if you plan for teaching exams, translation work or research. Keep your degree mark sheet ready for the form check.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you did not study Kannada in your degree. The department rule asks for Kannada under Part I or Part III, so the seat may not be open to you. Also skip it if you need a course with branch-wise placement figures before you join.

Is the fee worth it against the pay figure?▾

Yes, the fee is small against the university PG pay figure. The full academic fee is INR 15,262, while NIRF reports INR 5.95 LPA median pay for PG two-year students. Treat that pay as a university-level figure. Ask about this department before making a job-first decision.

Should I wait one year for a better option?▾

Wait only if you need a job-linked course or a different language route. The fee here is low, and the department history is strong. If you already meet the Kannada degree rule, applying costs less risk. Check the next PG form date early.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it suits higher studies better than a quick job plan. The department has MA, research activity and a long Kannada study base. If you want a PhD later, use the MA to build reading, writing and research skills. Ask faculty about current research topics.

Can I apply without Kannada in my degree?▾

The published rule says you need a bachelor degree with Kannada under Part I or Part III. If your mark sheet does not show that, ask the department before filling the form. Do not pay only on a guess. Keep written clarity from the admission office.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The fee sheet gives year 1 and year 2 academic fees. Year 1 is INR 8,301 and year 2 is INR 6,961. You pay as the university portal asks. If you need more time, ask the fee office before the payment date, because missing it can cost the seat.

Will I get hostel with this course?▾

Hostel is not promised by the course page. The hostel fee used here is INR 6,000, but room allotment depends on university rules and seat supply. Apply for hostel as soon as the university asks. Keep a local stay backup in Chennai.

What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾

State and central schemes can reduce a small part of the fee if you qualify. The calculator uses INR 1,000 to INR 8,000 as an estimate from common scheme types. Keep income and community papers ready. Confirm the exact amount on the scholarship portal before counting on it.

What should I check before I join?▾

Check three things before you join. First, your degree must show Kannada under Part I or Part III. Second, confirm the fee on the payment page. Third, ask the department about recent student outcomes. These checks matter more than the university-level pay number.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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University of Madras MA Kannada Fees 2027

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