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

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06 May, 2026 University of Madras Chennai MA Telugu 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

PG 2 year median, NIRF 2026

Cutoff

700

Interview merit rank, General

Placement rate

38%

PG 2 year batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who this course suits and who should skip it 03EligibilityDegree, Telugu paper and marks rule 04Admission ProcessForm, interview, merit list and reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your rank get you in?Score ranges by category and list type 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 Telugu

University of Madras offers a two-year, full-time MA Telugu through the Department of Telugu on its Chennai campus. The course takes four semesters and suits students who want Telugu teaching, research, translation or content work. The university is UGC recognised and ranked #68 in NIRF Overall 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 10,092, based on the 2026 to 2027 fee notice. You apply through the CBCS PG admission portal and attend an interview. The course has 30 seats. The NIRF 2026 PG 2 year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA, and 38% of the PG 2 year batch was placed.

University of Madras MA Telugu Fees

The full course costs INR 10,092 without hostel and INR 1.06 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 3,300. You pay university fees yearly for two years. The caution deposit is INR 770 and comes back when you leave. Living cost is separate because the fee PDF does not print hostel fees for this course.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3,300	INR 1,650 a year, 2 years
Academic and student fees	INR 5,262	INR 2,631 a year, 2 years
One time entry fees	INR 1,530	One time, in year 1
Caution deposit	INR 770	One time, refundable
Living cost	INR 96,000	INR 4,000 a month, 24 months
Total, no hostel	INR 10,092	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 1.06 Lakhs	Full course

University of Madras MA Telugu Admission Dates

The next form is expected in Jan 2027 and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. All rows are Tentative because the 2027 calendar is not out. You should watch the CBCS admission portal and keep degree mark sheets ready before the interview call.

Event	Date	Status
Online registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Application form check	Jun 2027	Tentative
MA Telugu selection interview	Jun 2027	Tentative
Interview result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

University of Madras MA Telugu Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with Telugu as a main paper or language paper. The safer mark is 50% in the degree. Reserved category students should check the relaxation in the admission notice. You must bring degree marks, community paper if used and transfer papers during reporting.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Any recognised bachelor's degree
Telugu paper	Telugu as main, allied or language paper
Marks	50% is the safer planning mark
Interview	Attend the department interview when called

University of Madras MA Telugu Admission Process

The admission route has five steps: form, paper check, interview, merit list and fee payment. You apply on the CBCS portal. The department checks your Telugu background and interview score. If your name is listed, you pay the fee and report with original papers.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply on the CBCS PG admission portal
2. Upload papers	Give degree marks and category paper if used
3. Attend interview	Answer Telugu language and literature questions
4. Check merit list	Watch the portal for the selected list
5. Pay and report	Pay the fee and bring original papers

University of Madras MA Telugu Cutoff

The General merit rank is 700 and the OBC merit rank is 900. The university does not publish a course cutoff like a national exam. Treat these as planning ranges for the checker below, and give more weight to the official interview list.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	700	Interview merit, planning range
OBC-NCL	900	Interview merit, planning range
SC	1,100	Interview merit, planning range
ST	1,300	Interview merit, planning range
EWS	800	Interview merit, planning range

University of Madras MA Telugu Placements

The NIRF 2026 PG 2 year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA and 516 students were placed. The placement rate is 38% because 1,359 students finished on time. Telugu graduates often use the degree for teaching, research, translation, media content and public service exams.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5.95 LPA, PG 2 year
Students placed	516
Batch finished on time	1,359
Batch placed	38%
Work routes	Teaching, research, translation and media content

University of Madras MA Telugu Scholarships

Four schemes can cut INR 2,000 to INR 5,000 from the course fee in this page estimate. The SC or ST post-matric support gives the biggest listed help. State and central schemes need income papers, category papers and a fresh application each year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST post-matric support	SC or ST, income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 5,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 4,000 over the course
University poor student aid	Income paper and department approval	INR 3,000 over the course
BC or MBC support	BC or MBC students from Tamil Nadu	INR 2,000 over the course

University of Madras MA Telugu Ranking

The university ranked #68 in NIRF Overall 2025 and #38 in NIRF University 2025. It is UGC recognised. NIRF uses data filed by the university each year, while UGC recognition tells you the degree is valid for higher study and jobs.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Overall	2025	#68
NIRF University	2025	#38
UGC	2026	Recognised university

University of Madras MA Telugu Course Structure

The course has four semesters and focuses on Telugu language, literature and research writing. Year 1 builds grammar, poetry, prose and literary history. Year 2 moves to special papers, project work and the final dissertation or paper set given by the department.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Grammar, poetry, prose and literary history
Year 2	Special papers, research writing and project work
Semesters	Four semesters across two years

Should you pick MA Telugu at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want Telugu teaching, research, translation or content work.

Pick it if:

You want Telugu teaching or research: the course sits in an old language department, so teachers know classical and modern texts.

You want Chennai libraries: the city has manuscript, press and university libraries, so project work is easier to plan.

Your fee budget is small: the full university fee is INR 10,092, before living cost.

You want a small class: Telugu has 30 seats, so teachers can see your writing closely.

Skip it if:

You need course-only pay data: NIRF gives PG pay for all two-year courses, not Telugu alone.

You cannot attend the interview: the Admission Cell used an interview for Telugu, so missing it can cost the seat.

You want job ready media training: this degree is language study, so add translation, teaching or content work yourself.

You need hostel proof before applying: hostel fees are not printed with the course fee, so ask the office first.

Counsellor's advice

If you want Telugu teaching or research, keep this course high. If you need campus hiring, check the placement cell before paying.

MA Telugu Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a recognised bachelor's degree from an Indian or accepted foreign university.

Telugu paper: You should have studied Telugu as a main, allied or language paper.

Marks: Plan with 50% in the degree, and check category relaxation in the admission notice.

Interview: You must attend the department interview when the portal lists your course.

MA Telugu Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the CBCS PG form and pay the application fee on the portal.

Upload papers: Give degree marks, Telugu paper proof and category paper if you use one.

Attend interview: The department checks your Telugu reading, writing and literature base.

Check list: The Admission Cell publishes the selected list after the interview.

Pay and report: Pay the fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.

MA Telugu 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 to Jun 2027

Online registration, last date to apply

Apply on the CBCS portal before the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Application form check

Keep degree marks and category papers ready.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MA Telugu selection interview

Attend the interview on the date printed by the department.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Interview result and merit list

Check the selected list on the admission portal.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Counselling and seat allotment

Accept the allotted seat if your name is listed.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment, last date

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

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree marks and transfer papers.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The department starts semester teaching after admission closes.

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

University of Madras MA Telugu 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 1,650 a year

INR 3,300

Academic and student fees

Per year × 2, INR 2,631 a year

INR 5,262

One time entry fees

One time, in year 1

INR 1,530

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 770

Add living cost

Living and books

Per month × 24, INR 4,000 a month

INR 96,000

Total course fee

INR 10,092

2 years · tuition + academic fees, living not added

Total course fee

INR 1.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + academic fees + living and books

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 1,789

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

561%

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

Source: University of Madras fee structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Telugu at University of Madras?

Pick your category and list type. The cutoff ranges are planning scores for this course interview.

University of Madras MA Telugu Scholarship Calculator

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

University of Madras MA Telugu 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

UOHKerala UnivOsmaniaMKUSVU

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University of Madras

Chennai

Compared with

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Compared with

University of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

Compared with

Osmania University

Hyderabad

Compared with

Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai

Compared with

Sri Venkateswara University

Tirupati

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 10,092

tuition + academic fees

INR 21,480

INR 11,388 more

INR 14,000

INR 3,908 more

INR 20,000

INR 9,908 more

INR 18,740

INR 8,648 more

INR 16,500

INR 6,408 more

Average payPG 2 year median

INR 5.95 LPA

NIRF 2026

INR 6.20 LPA

INR 0.25 LPA more

INR 4.80 LPA

INR 1.15 LPA less

INR 5.50 LPA

INR 0.45 LPA less

INR 4.20 LPA

INR 1.75 LPA less

INR 5.00 LPA

INR 0.95 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

38%

PG 2 year batch

40%

2 points higher

32%

6 points lower

35%

3 points lower

28%

10 points lower

30%

8 points lower

Closing rankinterview merit, General

700

planning range

560

140 places tougher

900

200 places easier

800

100 places easier

640

60 places tougher

750

50 places easier

Seatscourse intake

department seats

26 more

10 more

5 fewer

Same seats

15 more

In short

If you want the stronger pay number, compare University of Hyderabad closely. If fee matters most, University of Madras costs less.

In short

If you need a bigger Telugu list, University of Kerala is easier. If Chennai and lower fees matter, pick University of Madras.

In short

If you want a larger merit close, Osmania University looks easier. If pay and fee matter together, University of Madras is stronger.

In short

If both seats clear, University of Madras gives lower fees and higher pay. Madurai Kamaraj University is closer for south Tamil Nadu students.

In short

If you want a wider seat list, Sri Venkateswara University helps. If you want Chennai and lower fees, choose University of Madras.

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

FAQs on University of Madras MA Telugu

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take MA Telugu at University of Madras?▾

Yes, if you want Telugu teaching, research, translation or content work. The fee is low at INR 10,092 for the full course, and the university has an old language department in Chennai. Take it when Telugu study is your main plan. If you want direct media job training, add internships and writing work yourself.

Is MA Telugu worth the fee here?▾

Yes, the fee is the strongest part of this choice. The full university fee without living cost is INR 10,092, while the PG 2 year median pay in NIRF 2026 is INR 5.95 LPA. Keep money aside for living cost and books, because hostel fees are not printed with this course fee.

What job can I get after this course?▾

This course suits teaching, research, translation, content writing, publishing and public service exam plans. NIRF gives a PG 2 year median pay of INR 5.95 LPA for the university, not for Telugu alone. Build a writing sample and translation work while you study, because those help more than marks alone.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a course built mainly for campus hiring. MA Telugu is a language and literature degree, not a media training course. The page uses a 38% PG 2 year placement rate from NIRF, but that is for all PG 2 year courses together. Ask the department about recent Telugu students before paying.

Is it good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it is a strong fit for higher studies in Telugu, comparative literature, translation or cultural studies. The degree is from a UGC recognised university, and the course has four semesters. If you want a PhD later, use the second year to build a research topic and collect writing samples.

Should I join if my interview score is near the cutoff range?▾

Join only if your name appears in the official list. The checker uses 70 as the General planning line, but the university list is the real decision. If your score is near that range, keep papers ready and watch the wait list. Do not pay anywhere else before checking the last date.

Is the small seat count a problem?▾

It can help and hurt. The course has 30 seats, so teachers can read your writing closely. The same small number also means one missed interview or late paper can cost the seat. Apply early, keep your Telugu marks proof ready and do not wait for the last day.

Is Chennai useful for this course?▾

Yes, Chennai helps if you use it well. The city gives access to university libraries, publishers, archives and cultural events. That matters for Telugu project work and translation practice. Plan visits and writing work from the first semester, because the city helps only when you actively use it.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The official fee table gives year-wise fees for Indian students. The full course fee without hostel is INR 10,092, with the first year higher than the second year. Ask the admission office about the exact payment screen before you pay. Keep the fee receipt for reporting and scholarship work.

How do I get admission to MA Telugu?▾

Apply on the CBCS PG admission portal, upload degree and Telugu paper proof, and attend the department interview. The interview schedule for MA Telugu was listed on the portal for the 2026 cycle. After the merit list, pay the fee and report with original papers before the last date.

Are scholarships useful for this low fee?▾

Yes, but the help may be small because the fee is already low. This page estimates INR 2,000 to INR 5,000 from state or central schemes. SC, ST, BC, MBC, EWS and low income students should still apply, because even a small waiver can cover books or exam costs.

Should I wait one year for a better option?▾

Wait only if your goal is not Telugu study. If you want Telugu teaching or research, the fee is low and the course is direct. If you want media, journalism or a high campus package, waiting for a course with that focus may make sense. Compare the job path, not only the university name.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 3, 2026

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