About University of Madras M.Sc Physical Chemistry
Madras University offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Physical Chemistry with 30 seats through University entrance. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with laboratory work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+++ and stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #38 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,987, paid per semester, and INR 19,987 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through University admission portal counselling. The General Tamil Nadu seat closed at score 50 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed.
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Fees
The full course costs INR 13,987 without hostel and INR 19,987 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 13,987 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. Hostel and mess add INR 6,000 over two years.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 13,987
INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee
INR 15,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 6,000
INR 3,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 13,987
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 19,987
Full course
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Online PG registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
Event
Date
Status
Online PG registration, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
M.Sc Physical Chemistry entrance exam
Jan 2027
Tentative
Entrance result and score list
Feb 2027
Tentative
Department counselling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Selection list and allotment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Certificate check and department reporting
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a University entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks
75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam
University entrance score from any session
Age
No upper age limit
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Process
University admission portal allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
Step
What you do
1. Write University entrance
Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on University admission portal
List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat
Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report
Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 45 in 2025. These are the University admission portal round 6 entrance scores for Tamil Nadu seats. The General entrance score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
Category
Entrance score, Tamil Nadu
Round and year
General
50
Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL
45
Round 6, 2025
SC
40
Round 6, 2025
ST
35
Round 6, 2025
EWS
43
Round 6, 2025
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 38% of its batch at an average of INR 5.95 LPA. The median is INR 5.50 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9 LPA. Labs, pharma and chemical companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 5.95 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 5.50 LPA
Highest offer
INR 9 LPA
Batch placed
38%
Recruiters
Labs, pharma and chemical companies, on campus
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 8,000 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 8,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12
INR 4,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver
EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 6,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship
OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 5,000 over the course
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Ranking
The college stands #38 in NIRF University ranking and #54 in NIRF University, with NAAC A+++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Score or grade
Collegedunia M.Sc ranking
2026
#12
NIRF University
2025
#54
NAAC
2024
A+
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with laboratory work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
Year
What you study
Year 1
analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry
Year 2
Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3
molecular spectroscopy, polymers and electrochemistry
Year 4
advanced physical chemistry and the final project
Madras University M.Sc Physical Chemistry Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
Item
Detail
First-year room
Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room
From year 3, on request
Mess
Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus
One campus in a large city campus
Should you pick M.Sc Physical Chemistry at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a research, teaching or lab work and can live in a large city campus for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: the department is on Guindy Campus, so Chennai lab access helps your project work.
You want research labs and chemical firms: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four lab and chemical recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the full course fee is low against the PG median pay used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on only the entrance score: the department can still check marks and certificates before it gives the seat.
You need a single room from the first year: the hostel has limited rooms, so keep a private room plan ready in Chennai.
You want internships in a big city: this is a large city campus, so you must ask faculty early because lab projects depend on guide seats.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the PG form closes before many other lists, so submit this form first.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want a low fee and lab work. If you need a sure hostel, check room allotment first.
M.Sc Physical Chemistry Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: a B.Sc Chemistry or related degree. Reserved groups get relaxation as per university rules.
Board score alternative: A strong chemistry mark helps when the department prepares the list.
Exam needed: A University entrance score. entrance score decides the Open category seats.
Tamil Nadu quota: Community reservation follows Tamil Nadu and university rules.
M.Sc Physical Chemistry Admission Process▾
Write University entrance: The department entrance was held on 13 Jun 2026.
Apply online: The University admission portal takes the form and fee.
Fill choices: Choose M.Sc Physical Chemistry and upload the asked certificates.
Pay the seat fee: Pay the admission fee by the listed date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree mark sheets and community papers for certificate check.
M.Sc Physical Chemistry 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
Online PG registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
M.Sc Physical Chemistry entrance exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Entrance result and score list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Department counselling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Selection list and allotment
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Certificate check and department reporting
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: University admission portal 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Sc Physical Chemistry Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition and academic fee
Full course, as published
INR 13,987
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 700
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 3,000 a year
INR 6,000
Total course fee
INR 13,987
2 years · tuition and academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 19,987
2 years · tuition and academic fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 236
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
4254%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 337
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2977%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you M.Sc Physical Chemistry at University of Madras?
Pick your category. The score ranges use the entrance test pattern and past selection lists.
Category
Quota
General · Tamil Nadu
60 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
51 to 50: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 50: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
General · Open category
6,860 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 8,680: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
OBC-NCL · Tamil Nadu
55 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
46 to 45: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 45: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
OBC-NCL · Open category
2,45 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 3,010: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
SC · Tamil Nadu
48 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 40: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 40: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
SC · Open category
1,050 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 1,470: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
ST · Tamil Nadu
42 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 35: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 35: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
ST · Open category
489 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
425 to 42: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 42: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
EWS · Tamil Nadu
50 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
44 to 43: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 43: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
EWS · Open category
979 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists can move after fee payment.
Below 1,330: not this year. Wait for the next list or ask the department.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The first selection list is the safe number. Later lists help only if seats are left after fee payment.
University of Madras M.Sc Physical Chemistry 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 8,000
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 4,000
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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 6,000
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 5,000
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 4,000
Your net course fee: INR 9,987
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 13,987
Estimated total waiver
INR 9,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,987
Estimated total waiver
INR 12,000
Your net course fee: INR 1,987
Estimated total waiver
INR 10,000
Your net course fee: INR 3,987
University of Madras M.Sc Physical Chemistry 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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Anna University
Anna Univ
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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 hostel
INR 13,987
tuition + admission
INR 18,000
INR 4,013 more
INR 16,000
INR 2,013 more
INR 13,987
Same fee
INR 25,000
INR 11,013 more
INR 12,000
INR 1,987 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.95 LPA
NIRF 2026
INR 5.50 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA less
INR 4.80 LPA
INR 1.15 LPA less
INR 5.20 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA less
INR 4.50 LPA
INR 1.45 LPA less
INR 6.20 LPA
INR 0.25 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
38%
NIRF 2026
35%
3 points lower
32%
6 points lower
36%
2 points lower
30%
8 points lower
40%
2 points higher
Entrance scoreEntrance score, General
50
Entrance 2026
45
5 places tougher
55
5 places easier
58
8 places easier
48
2 places tougher
60
10 places easier
Seatsthis branch
30
admission portal
25
5 fewer
35
5 more
28
2 fewer
40
10 more
45
15 more
In short
Anna Univ costs less and pays more on average, but its entrance score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Anna Univ; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier entrance score is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University in your choice list as the safer seat.
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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 round, 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 entrance score. If your score misses Madras University in the early rounds, 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 allots you a seat in any round, 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 M.Sc Physical Chemistry
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Physical Chemistry at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,987 and the last batch averaged INR 5.95 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 score is just above the entrance score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Tamil Nadu seat closed at score 50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.95 LPA, the median was INR 5.50 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. 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 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General entrance score 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 38% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.50 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.95 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Physical Chemistry if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Physical Chemistry places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its entrance score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Physical Chemistry, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the University entrance exam and fill this college in your University admission portal choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days University admission portal 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 13,987 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 19,987. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel 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.
The admission process at the University of Madras is simple, utilizing a single-window system after graduation. Prospective students should apply online in April and submit printed applications with mark statements to the respective department before the entrance exam. The faculty, who are experienced researchers with international exposure, carefully design the syllabus and semester questions. The university's fee structure varies by department and is approved by the Tamil Nadu Government, Higher Education Ministry, and UGC, with no donation requirements and all payments made via a common portal.
The university, spread across six campuses in Greater Chennai, offers specialized career opportunities in fields like basic and applied sciences at Guindy and medical sciences at Tharamani. Students have access to internships, external programs, and scholarships from both the central and Tamil Nadu governments based on community and performance.
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