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

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

Total fees

INR 13,822

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF 2026, PG 2-year

Merit cutoff

50%

Malayalam in Part I or Part III

Placement rate

38%

516 of 1,359 PG students placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree and language paper 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 living cost 07Will your score get you in?Merit score ranges by study route 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 Malayalam

University of Madras offers MA Malayalam as a two-year, full-time course in the Department of Malayalam. The course is taught on campus over four semesters. The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF University rank #38 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,822, based on the latest regular humanities fee table. Admission is by online application and qualifying-degree merit, not an entrance test. The PG intake group has 1,565 approved seats across two-year programmes. NIRF 2026 shows a PG 2-year median pay of INR 5.95 LPA and 38% placement for the university.

Madras University MA Malayalam Fees

The total fees with living cost is INR 1.10 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 13,822. The tuition fee is INR 6,000. You pay most fee heads each year, and some heads are paid once when you join. The university fixes the regular programme fee. Hostel and living cost are separate and depend on the room you get.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6,000	Per year, two years
Field work and project	INR 4,000	Per year, two years
Soft skills	INR 2,000	Per year, two years
University fee heads	INR 1,822	Full course, as published
Total, no hostel	INR 13,822	Full course
Total with living cost	INR 1.10 Lakhs	Full course

Madras University MA Malayalam Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected to open in Apr 2027 and close in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Check the PG admission portal before you apply, because the merit list and document check dates decide when you pay.

Event	Date	Status
PG registration, last date to apply	Apr 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Selection round	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Counselling and allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative
Special round	Aug 2027	Tentative

Madras University MA Malayalam Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with Malayalam under Part I or Part III. A 50% score is the safer mark to plan with for merit. If your degree has no Malayalam paper, ask the Admission Cell before you pay the application fee.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Language paper	Malayalam under Part I or Part III
Merit score	50% is a safer planning score
Mode	Full-time study on campus

Madras University MA Malayalam Admission Process

The university admits students through the PG online form and a merit list. You apply, upload papers, check the merit list, pay the fee and report for document check. If you miss the payment date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the PG form on the university admission portal
2. Upload papers	Give degree marks, language proof and category papers
3. Check merit list	The department lists students by qualifying marks
4. Pay fee	Pay the admission fee by the given date
5. Report	Bring originals for document check

Madras University MA Malayalam Cutoff

The safer planning score is 50% for the General route and 45% for reserved categories. These are planning ranges because the university publishes merit lists, not an entrance score. Use your Malayalam paper and degree marks before you decide.

Category	Merit score range	Round and year
General	50% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
OBC-NCL	45% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
SC	40% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
ST	40% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
EWS	45% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate

Madras University MA Malayalam Placements

NIRF 2026 shows INR 5.95 LPA median pay for PG 2-year students, with 516 placed out of 1,359 graduates. This is university-level data, not course-only data. Language students usually look at teaching, translation, publishing, media and research roles.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5.95 LPA, NIRF 2026
Students placed	516 PG 2-year students
Graduating students	1,359 PG 2-year students
Placement rate	38%
Common routes	Teaching, translation, publishing, media and research

Madras University MA Malayalam Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 2,000 to INR 5,000 in the calculator below. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest listed help here. Most schemes need category and income papers, and renewal needs a pass result.

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 5,000
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 2,000
EWS fee help	EWS certificate and family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 3,000
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 4,000

Madras University MA Malayalam Ranking

The university has NIRF University rank #38 in 2025 and NAAC A++ with CGPA 3.59. NIRF reads university data across teaching, research and graduation outcomes. NAAC reads the campus, teaching and quality systems.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#38
NAAC	2023 to 2030	A++
NAAC CGPA	2023	3.59

Madras University MA Malayalam Course Structure

Semester 1 starts with literary history and language study, while later semesters add criticism, translation and project work. You study four semesters in two years. The project helps if you plan for research or teaching.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Malayalam literary history and language study
Semester 2	Modern literature, grammar and criticism
Semester 3	Translation, media writing and optional papers
Semester 4	Project work and advanced papers

Madras University MA Malayalam Seats and Intake

The NIRF 2026 approved intake for PG 2-year programmes is 1565. The table also shows 3060 PG 2-year students across all years. Ask the department for the course-only seat count before you apply.

Item	Detail
PG 2-year approved intake	1565
Course-only seats	Not published
Student strength	3060 PG 2-year students across all years

Should you pick MA Malayalam at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want language teaching, translation, publishing or research work.

Pick it if:

You want a language career: Chennai has publishers, schools, media offices and research libraries that help Malayalam students find work.

You already studied Malayalam: the course needs Malayalam under Part I or Part III, so your degree marks matter most.

You want a low fee: the full course fee is INR 13,822, so the loan need is small.

You plan for research: use the project work and the university library to build a writing sample early.

Skip it if:

You want campus hiring only: the NIRF pay is university-level, and language students must also apply outside campus.

Your degree has no Malayalam paper: ask the Admission Cell before paying, because the listed rule names Malayalam study.

You need course-only placement data: the public NIRF table gives PG 2-year data, not this course alone.

You want a quick job after classes: start translation or teaching work during semester 2, or the search starts late.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you already read Malayalam well and want teaching or research. If you need campus hiring only, check the department first.

MA Malayalam Eligibility▾

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

Language paper: Malayalam under Part I or Part III is the listed rule.

Merit score: Plan with 50% or above if you are in the General category.

Mode: The course is full-time and taught on campus.

MA Malayalam Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the PG form on the University of Madras admission portal.

Upload papers: Give degree marks, Malayalam language proof and category papers.

Check merit list: The department lists students by qualifying marks.

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

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

MA Malayalam 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 last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Selection round

The department checks degree marks and language papers.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list

Your qualifying marks decide the list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Counselling and allotment

Seats are allotted from the merit list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

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

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The department starts the first semester after reporting.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Special round

This is used only if seats are left after reporting.

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

University of Madras MA Malayalam Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 3,000 a year

INR 6,000

Field work and project

Per year × 2, INR 2,000 a year

INR 4,000

Soft skills

Per year × 2, INR 1,000 a year

INR 2,000

University fee heads

Full course, as published

INR 1,822

Caution deposit

One time, returned when you leave

INR 700

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living estimate

Per month × 20, INR 4,800 a month

INR 96,000

Total course fee

INR 13,822

2 years · tuition + university fee heads, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.10 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + university fee heads + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 233

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

4305%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 1,852

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

542%

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 score get you MA Malayalam at University of Madras?

Pick your route and category. The cutoff ranges are planning ranges for merit admission.

Study route

Malayalam Part IMalayalam Part IIIRelated languageOther degreeAsk department

University of Madras MA Malayalam Scholarship Calculator

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

University of Madras MA Malayalam 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.

Compare with

Kerala UniversityCalicut UniversityMG UniversityMalayalam UnivPondicherry Univ

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University of Madras

Chennai

Compared with

University of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

Compared with

University of Calicut

Malappuram

Compared with

Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam

Compared with

Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Tirur

Compared with

Pondicherry University

Puducherry

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 13,822

regular humanities fee

INR 8,000

INR 5,822 less

INR 20,000

INR 6,178 more

INR 15,000

INR 1,178 more

INR 12,000

INR 1,822 less

INR 18,000

INR 4,178 more

Median payNIRF PG 2-year

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF 2026

INR 4.95 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 1.75 LPA less

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 1.15 LPA less

INR 3.95 LPA

INR 2 LPA less

INR 5.00 LPA

INR 0.95 LPA less

Placement ratePG 2-year students

38%

NIRF 2026

25%

13 points lower

32%

6 points lower

35%

3 points lower

20%

18 points lower

36%

2 points lower

Merit marklanguage route

50%

planning score

45%

5 points lower

50%

Same value

45%

5 points lower

50%

Same value

55%

5 points higher

SeatsPG 2-year approved intake

1565

NIRF 2026

900

665 fewer

1200

365 fewer

1000

565 fewer

220

1345 fewer

1400

165 fewer

ROImedian pay vs full fee

4305%

on INR 5.95 LPA

6188%

1883 points higher

2100%

2205 points lower

3200%

1105 points lower

3292%

1013 points lower

2778%

1527 points lower

In short

Kerala University has a lower fee, but Madras has stronger NIRF PG pay. If Malayalam study in Chennai matters to you, keep Madras above it.

In short

Calicut costs more in this table and shows lower PG median pay. If your home state is Kerala, compare travel cost before you choose.

In short

MG University has a close fee and lower PG median pay. If you want Chennai libraries and media offices, Madras is the better fit.

In short

Malayalam University is more language-focused and cheaper here. If you want a wider old university setting, pick Madras.

In short

Pondicherry University is close on PG pay, but its fee is higher here. If your merit clears Madras, keep it higher.

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

FAQs on University of Madras MA Malayalam

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

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

Yes, if you want a low-cost language master's degree. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,822, so the fee risk is small. The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA at university level, but course-only placement data is not published. Check the department's recent student routes before you join.

Should I take this course if my degree marks are near 50%?▾

Yes, apply if you studied Malayalam under Part I or Part III. The eligibility rule names the language paper, and merit decides the list. A score near 50% is not a sure seat, so keep your papers ready and watch the merit list and special round.

What job can I get after MA Malayalam?▾

You can aim for teaching, translation, publishing, media writing, research support and content work. The university-level PG median pay is INR 5.95 LPA, but this is not course-only data. Build a writing sample in semester 2 and apply outside campus too.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a course with course-only placement numbers and fixed campus hiring. Public data gives PG 2-year numbers for the university, not MA Malayalam alone. If you need a job immediately after exams, speak to the department about recent alumni routes first.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it suits higher studies if you use the project well. The course covers literature, language study, criticism and project work over four semesters. Choose a project topic early, use the university library, and ask a teacher about research writing before semester 4.

Should I wait one year for a stronger application?▾

Wait only if you can improve your degree marks or language proof. Admission is based on the qualifying degree and the Malayalam paper, not an entrance score. If you already meet the listed rule, apply this cycle and keep another language course as a backup.

Is Chennai useful for this course?▾

Yes, Chennai helps if you use it well. The city has publishers, schools, media offices and research libraries. The course fee is low, so your main cost is living. Start small translation or teaching work during semester 2 instead of waiting till the final semester.

Is this better than a distance MA Malayalam?▾

Pick the full-time course if you want classroom study, library use and teacher feedback. Pick distance mode only if work or family needs keep you away from campus. The full-time fee is INR 13,822 without hostel, so cost alone may not justify distance mode.

How do I get admission to MA Malayalam?▾

Apply on the University of Madras PG admission portal. You need a bachelor's degree with Malayalam under Part I or Part III. The department checks marks and papers, then releases a merit list. Pay the fee by the given date and report with originals.

What is the full fee for MA Malayalam?▾

The full fee without hostel is INR 13,822 for two years, based on the regular humanities fee table. With the living estimate used here, the total is INR 1.10 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals before you plan a loan.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator above lists state post-matric help, Central Sector Scheme, EWS fee help and OBC post-matric help. Keep your income paper, community certificate and bank details ready before the portal opens.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, most fee heads are paid by year for this regular course. The full course fee is only INR 13,822 without hostel, so the first payment is usually the main step. If you need more time, ask the fee office before the payment date, not after it.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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