University of Madras Chennai MA Life Long Learning and Extension: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

Total fees
INR 9,822
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 5.95 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year group
Selection score
60%
Graduation marks, safer range
Placement rate
62%
NIRF PG 2-year placed

About Madras University MA Life Long Learning

University of Madras offers a two-year, full-time MA Life Long Learning course in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education. The department started in 1976 and works on adult education, skill training and extension work. The university holds NAAC A++ with a 3.59 score and stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9,822, and INR 15,822 with hostel. You get admission through the university CBCS portal on graduation marks. The safer graduation score range is 60% and above. The course has 20 seats. The NIRF PG 2-year group shows INR 5.95 LPA median pay and 62% placed.

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 15,822 while the fees without hostel is INR 9,822. The tuition and academic fee is INR 9,822. You pay the university fee for the full course through the fee portal. Hostel is separate and only adds if a room is allotted.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and academic feeINR 9,822Full course, as published
Hostel feeINR 6,000Full course, as published
Total, no hostelINR 9,822Full course
Total with hostelINR 15,822Full course

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Admission Dates

The 2027 registration is expected in Apr 2027. The last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027 and classes are expected in Aug 2027. Keep your degree mark sheet and community certificate ready before the portal opens.

EventDateStatus
PG registration, last date to applyApr 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
Department selection screeningJun 2027Tentative
Merit list resultJun 2027Tentative
Admission counselling and seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Eligibility

You need a bachelor degree in any subject from this university or an accepted university. There is no entrance exam listed for this course. Apply only if your degree result and papers are ready before counselling.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor degree in any subject
University ruleDegree accepted by the Syndicate
Score routeGraduation marks for merit selection
PapersDegree mark sheet and category paper if it applies

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Admission Process

The university takes the form on its CBCS portal and the department checks eligible applications. You upload marks, pay the fee and attend counselling if called. If you miss fee payment, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Register onlineFill the PG form on the CBCS admission portal
2. Upload papersGive degree marks and category paper if it applies
3. Check selectionFollow the department merit list or counselling message
4. Pay feePay the admission fee by the date given
5. ReportBring original papers for document check

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Cutoff

A 60% graduation score is the safer range and 50% to 59% needs a later list. The university has not published a course cutoff rank. Use the checker as a guide, not a promise of admission.

Score rangeChance levelBasis
70% and aboveStrongGraduation marks
60% to 69%GoodGraduation marks
50% to 59%Wait list chanceGraduation marks
Below 50%Not safeGraduation marks

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Placements

The NIRF PG 2-year group shows INR 5.95 LPA median pay and 62% placed. This is a university-level PG figure, not a course-only placement report. Most course roles are in training, extension work and community projects.

MetricValue
Median payINR 5.95 LPA, PG 2-year group
Batch placed62%
Role areasAdult education, training and extension work
Pay sourceNIRF PG 2-year group

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 2,000 to INR 6,000 in this build. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help for SC and ST students. Income proof and category paper matter most.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, low incomeINR 4,000
Central Sector SchemeMerit students with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 2,000
EWS supportEWS certificate with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 3,000
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, low incomeINR 3,822

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Ranking

The university stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++ with 3.59. NIRF uses data filed by the university. NAAC checks teaching, research, student support and campus systems.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#38
NIRF Overall2025#68
NAAC2023A++ with 3.59

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Course Structure

Year 1 teaches adult education, management and learning psychology. Year 2 adds extension education, project work and field learning. You should be ready for community visits and report writing.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Adult education, management and learning psychology
Year 2Extension education, project work and field learning
Field workCommunity projects and reports
Skill focusTraining design and adult learning

Should you pick MA Life Long Learning at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want adult education, training and community extension work.

Pick it if:
You want community work: the department works on adult education, skill training and extension projects in Chennai.
You need a low fee: the full course fee without hostel is INR 9,822, so the loan need stays small.
You have any bachelor degree: the official rule accepts any subject, so your graduation marks matter most.
Skip it if:
You want campus hiring first: the NIRF pay is for the PG group, not only this course.
You need a high salary fast: INR 5.95 LPA is the PG median pay, so check roles before joining.
You dislike field reports: the course has extension work and community projects, not only classroom lessons.
Counsellor's advice
If you want education outreach or training work, take it for the low fee. If you want corporate hiring first, ask the department about recent roles.
MA Life Long Learning Eligibility▾
Degree needed: Bachelor degree in any subject from this university or an accepted university.
Marks route: Graduation marks decide merit because no entrance exam is listed for this course.
Papers needed: Bring your degree mark sheet and category paper if it applies.
Seat check: The course has 20 seats, so apply before the portal closes.
MA Life Long Learning Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill the PG form on the CBCS admission portal when it opens.
Upload marks: Give graduation marks and degree papers in the form.
Check merit: The department checks eligible forms and calls students by merit.
Pay the fee: Pay the admission fee by the date given or you lose the seat.
Report to campus: Bring original papers for document check before classes start.

MA Life Long Learning 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 to Jun 2027
PG registration, last date to apply
The form is expected to open in Apr and close in Jun.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Department selection screening
The department checks eligible forms and marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list result
Selected names are expected after screening.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission counselling and seat allotment
Take the seat only after checking the fee and papers.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original degree papers and category proof if it applies.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The department academic work is expected to begin after reporting.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Late admission if seats are left
Only left over seats move to a later list.

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

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning Fees 2027

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

Tuition and academic fee
Full course, as published
INR 9,822
Add hostel cost
Hostel fee
Full course, as published
INR 6,000
Total course fee
INR 9,822
2 years · academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 15,822
2 years · academic fee + hostel fee
Education loan EMI
INR 166
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
6058%
median first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 267
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
3761%
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 your marks get you a seat at University of Madras?

Pick your graduation marks. These ranges are a guide because the university has not published a course cutoff.

Graduation marks
70% and above
Yes, you are in a strong range. Apply early and keep all degree papers ready.
60% to 69%
Yes, this is a safer range. Check the merit list and pay the fee by the given date.
50% to 59%
Almost there. Apply, but wait for later lists because seats can fill early.
Below 50%
Not safe. Ask the department before paying the form fee.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The university has not published a course cutoff. Trust the final merit list over any score range on this page.

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning 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 4,000
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 answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 2,000
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, graduation marks checked for meritApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 3,000
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 3,822
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,822
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 9,822
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,822
Your net course fee: INR 4,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 6,000
Your net course fee: INR 3,822
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,822

University of Madras MA Life Long Learning 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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Selection scoregraduation marks, safer range
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In short
If University of Madras publishes the clearer course fee and seat count, use it as the safer page to decide. Check this peer only after its department shares the same figures.
In short
If University of Madras publishes the clearer course fee and seat count, use it as the safer page to decide. Check this peer only after its department shares the same figures.
In short
If University of Madras publishes the clearer course fee and seat count, use it as the safer page to decide. Check this peer only after its department shares the same figures.
In short
If University of Madras publishes the clearer course fee and seat count, use it as the safer page to decide. Check this peer only after its department shares the same figures.
In short
If University of Madras publishes the clearer course fee and seat count, use it as the safer page to decide. Check this peer only after its department shares the same figures.

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

FAQs on University of Madras MA Life Long Learning

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take this MA at University of Madras?▾
Yes, if you want adult education, training or extension work. The fee is low at INR 9,822 without hostel, and the department has worked in this field since 1976. Check the role areas first, because this is not a normal corporate placement course.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, the fee risk is low. The full fee without hostel is INR 9,822 and the NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA, so the fee is small against the pay figure. Still, ask the department about recent roles before you join.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should look at adult education, training, extension work and community project roles. The page prints INR 5.95 LPA as the NIRF PG 2-year median pay, not a course-only average. Use that figure as a guide and ask for recent student outcomes.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a course built mainly for corporate campus hiring. The NIRF pay and 62% placement rate are for the PG 2-year group, not this course alone. If you need a job-first course, ask the department for recent recruiters before paying.
Is it good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if your interest is adult learning, extension education or development work. The course has field work and project writing, which can help with research plans. Keep your project records strong and speak to a faculty member early.
Should I join if my graduation marks are near 60%?▾
Yes, you can apply, but do not treat 60% as a fixed cutoff. The university has not published a course cutoff, and merit can change with applications and seats. Use the checker above, then wait for the official merit list.
Is Chennai useful for this course?▾
Yes, Chennai helps because the university works near government offices, community groups and training centres. That helps field visits and project work. Use the city well by asking the department where recent students did their field projects.
Should I choose this over a regular MA course?▾
Choose this only if you want adult education, training and extension work. A regular MA may suit you better if you want a subject path like economics, sociology or history. Read the course structure above and match it to your job goal.
How do I get admission?▾
Apply on the University of Madras CBCS admission portal when PG registration opens. The official eligibility is a bachelor degree in any subject accepted by the university. Keep your degree mark sheet ready, because graduation marks are used for selection.
What is the full course fee?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 9,822 for two years. If you add hostel, the total printed on this page is INR 15,822. Use the fee toggle above before you decide how much money you need.
Can I get a scholarship?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator above shows awards from INR 2,000 to INR 6,000 in this build. Keep income proof and category proof ready, because those papers decide most claims.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The page uses the full-course total because that is what students compare. For payment timing, follow the university fee portal and department notice. If you need more time, ask the office before the last fee date, because missing it can cost the seat.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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