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University of Madras Chennai MA Urdu: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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06 May, 2026 University of Madras Chennai MA Urdu Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9,822 .
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no living
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Merit list CRL, List 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch 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 living
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 University of Madras MA Urdu
Madras University offers a two-year, full-time MA Urdu with 120 seats through Merit list. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with seminars from the first semester. The institute holds UGC and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Arts ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without living is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with living cost. You get a seat through Madras University counselling. The General Open merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in list 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Madras University MA Urdu Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without living and INR 9.35 Lakhs with living. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Living cost add INR 3.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Living cost | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no living | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras University MA Urdu Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Merit list registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the admission letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Merit list registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list interview | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list result | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| online application | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| List admissions | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University MA Urdu Eligibility
You need graduation with a degree with Urdu, Persian or Arabic study and 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a Merit list rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | a degree with Urdu, Persian or Arabic study |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Merit list rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University MA Urdu Admission Process
Madras University admits the seat on your rank and your applications. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Attend the interview | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Submit the form on Madras University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the date printed in the admission notice |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the admission letter |
Madras University MA Urdu Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Madras University list 6 closing ranks for Open merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Open merit | List and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | List 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | List 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | List 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | List 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | List 6, 2025 |
Madras University MA Urdu Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Schools, translation offices and research projects hire this course on campus in the second year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Schools, translation offices and research projects, on campus |
Madras University MA Urdu Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| 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 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Madras University MA Urdu Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Arts ranking and #54 in NIRF university, with UGC. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Arts ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras University MA Urdu Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and Urdu prose; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the dissertation style paper. One course from day one, with seminars from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, Urdu prose and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the dissertation style paper |
Madras University MA Urdu Living and Campus
The living is on campus and first-years are admitted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the living fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, admitted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the living fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a large city campus |
Should you pick MA Urdu at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a Urdu teaching or research path and can live in a large city campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed graduation in Tamil Nadu: half the seats are Open merit, so a rank that misses the Other category list can still get in.
You want Urdu teaching, translation or research: the department records show seminars and research guidance each year.
Your family wants low fees: you pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the course cost low: the full fee is low against an entry teaching pay, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need assured living from the first year: living seats depend on the university office and are not promised with admission.
You want a job-focused campus placement path: this language course mainly leads to teaching, translation and research work.
You will decide only after the interview result: the Madras University choice window closes within days of it, so fill your applications before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Accept this course if list 1 gives it to you on a Open merit rank. If you are below the list 1 close, wait for the next list and keep a safer college above it.
MA Urdu Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in a degree with Urdu, Persian or Arabic study. 45% for reserved categories.
Language route: A degree in Urdu medium or OT Urdu also counts.
Route needed: Admission is based on eligibility and the department interview.
Language background: Students with Urdu under Part I or Urdu medium get the clearest route.
MA Urdu Admission Process▾
Attend the interview: The department interview checks your Urdu study background.
Apply online: The university department checks eligibility and prepares the list.
Submit the form: List this college and course high. Accept the seat only after the admission office confirms your papers.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by the date printed in the admission notice or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MA Urdu Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Merit list registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Merit list interview
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit list result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
online application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
List admissions
Six lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Madras University 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras MA Urdu 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 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add living cost
Living cost
Per year × 2, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Urdu at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Madras University closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Open merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
General · Other category
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other category
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Open merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Other category
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Open merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Other category
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Open merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Other category
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The List 1 close is the safe number. The List 6 close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
University of Madras MA Urdu 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 2 Lakhs
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
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, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
University of Madras MA Urdu 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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Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
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Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
Compared with
Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
Compared with
Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
Compared with
Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees2 years, no living
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankMerit list CRL, General
12,400
List 6, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
Merit list
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot list.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Madras University gives you a seat in any list, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Madras University in the early lists, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Madras University admits you a seat in any list, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras MA Urdu
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MA Urdu at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without living is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in list 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get teaching, translation and research work with schools, translation offices and research projects that hire on campus in the second year. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick corporate job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want a job-focused campus placement path. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a large city campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 cover Urdu poetry, prose and literary history, and the dissertation style paper can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your attendance and marks above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is this course better than Arabic at this college for me?▾
Pick Urdu if you want a software job and Arabic if you want a quick corporate job. Urdu places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Arabic now and want Urdu, the course change after year 1 needs a top attendance and marks, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Merit list exam and fill this college in your Madras University choice list. A seat comes in the list your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Madras University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without living. With living cost it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the living adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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