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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Botany: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 4,445
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.95 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
department merit CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
38%
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 hostel
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 M.Phil Botany
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil Botany with 20 seats through department merit. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with labs 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 local living cost is INR 4,445, paid per year, and INR 1.04 Lakhs with local living cost. You get a seat through Madras University counselling. The General department seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed.
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Fees
The full course costs INR 4,445 without local living cost and INR 1.04 Lakhs with local living cost. The tuition fee is INR 2,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee once for the one-year course. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Local living cost adds INR 1 Lakh over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2,000 | INR 2,000 a year, 2 semesters |
| Admission and campus fees | INR 2,445 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 700 | One time, refundable |
| Local living cost | INR 1 Lakh | INR 10,000 a month, 10 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4,445 | Full course |
| Total with local living cost | INR 1.04 Lakhs | Full course |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Admission Dates
Round 1 selection closed on 15 Sep 2026. Selection list comes on 8 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 27 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University application registration, last date to apply | 5 Feb 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| department selection test | 17 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026 | Over |
| department merit list | 6 May 2026 | Over |
| Madras University form correction | 3 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 selection | 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Selection list | 8 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department reporting and document check | 27 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 12 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a department merit rank 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 | department merit rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Admission Process
Madras University selects the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write department merit | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Madras University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the BC/MBC seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Madras University round 6 merit lists for department seats. The General merit list has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, department | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| BC/MBC | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 38% of its batch at an average of INR 5.95 LPA. The median is INR 5.95 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6.13 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.95 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.95 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6.13 LPA |
| Batch placed | 38% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 2,000 to INR 2,445 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 2,445 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 2,000 over the course |
| Madras free education scheme | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 2,000 over the course |
| BC and MBC scholarship | BC/MBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2,000 over the course |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Ranking
The college stands #38 in NIRF University ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Phil ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no new M.Phil admission after the stop notice.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming 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 final project |
University of Madras M.Phil Botany Campus and Research Room
The hostel is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, selected 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 Chennai research campus |
Should you pick M.Phil Botany at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a plant research path and can live in a large Chennai research campus for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are department, so a profile with strong PG marks can still be read.
You want plant taxonomy and pathology work: the department work is known for algology, mycology and plant pathology.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a office tells you the payment step during admission.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the fee is low against the PG median pay shown in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's merit list: new M.Phil seats stopped after the university notice, so do not count on a new list.
You need a campus hostel as a sure part of admission: hostel depends on university rules and is not promised with this course.
You want a quick campus job: this is a research course, so you should plan for Ph.D or lab work.
You wait for a fresh M.Phil notice: the university stopped new M.Phil intake, so ask before paying any fee.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a department rank. If you are general and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer course above it.
M.Phil Botany Eligibility▾
PG marks: 55% in M.Sc Botany or a related life science. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Related degree: Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology is accepted for this department route.
Selection route: The department uses PG marks and its selection list for the seat.
Department seat: The seat is in the CAS in Botany at Guindy campus.
M.Phil Botany Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the University department form and choose Botany.
Check merit list: The department shortlists students from PG marks and the selection step.
Submit papers: Upload mark sheets, community paper and transfer certificate before the last date.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report to department: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil Botany Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
5 Feb 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
University application registration
Last date to apply was 12 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
17 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
department selection test
The department reads your PG marks and test score.
Over
6 May 2026
department merit list
The merit list is the seat paper the department reads.
Over
3 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026
Madras University form correction
Choices locked when the window shut on 11 Sep 2026.
Over
15 Sep 2026
Round 1 selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Selection list
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 13 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
27 Oct 2026
Department reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
12 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
University application 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
department selection test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
department merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Madras University form correction
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
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 M.Phil Botany Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add local living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 1, INR 2,000 a year
INR 2,000
Admission and campus fees
One time, in admission
INR 2,445
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 700
Add local living cost
Local living cost
Per month × 10, INR 10,000 a month
INR 1 Lakh
Education loan EMI
INR 75
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
13386%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,761
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
570%
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 rank get you Botany at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Madras University merit lists.
Category
Quota
General · department
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
General · general
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
BC/MBC · department
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
BC/MBC · general
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
SC · department
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
SC · general
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
ST · department
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
ST · general
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
EWS · department
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
EWS · general
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the next course or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil Botany 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 2,445
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 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersMadras free education scheme
INR 2,000
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 answersBC and MBC scholarship
INR 2,000
Tamil Nadu backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: BC/MBC, 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 M.Phil Botany 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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Chennai
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University of Calcutta
Kolkata
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Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli
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Alagappa University
Karaikudi
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Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
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Anna University
Chennai
Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 4,445
tuition + admission
INR 4,000
INR 445 less
INR 5,000
INR 555 more
INR 4,445
Same fee
INR 6,000
INR 1,555 more
INR 3,500
INR 945 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.95 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6.50 LPA
INR 0.55 LPA more
INR 5.50 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA less
INR 5.20 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 5.75 LPA
INR 0.20 LPA less
INR 5.40 LPA
INR 0.55 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
38%
Class of 2025
34%
4 points lower
42%
4 points higher
31%
7 points lower, Class of 2024
36%
2 points lower
35%
3 points lower
Closing rankdepartment merit CRL, General
12,400
Round 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
20
department merit
15
5 fewer
30
10 more
20
Same seats
25
5 more
40
20 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
13386%
on INR 5.95 LPA
16250%
2864 points higher
11000%
2386 points lower
11700%
1686 points lower
9583%
3803 points lower
15429%
2043 points higher
In short
Calcutta costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, take Calcutta; if it clears only University of Madras, take this seat.
In short
Bharathidasan places more of its batch but charges more and pays less. If the easier closing rank is what you need, keep it below University of Madras.
In short
Alagappa has the same fee but lower pay and the same seats. If University of Madras gives you a seat, take it for the Chennai research base.
In short
Bharathiar costs more and pays a little less, but it has more seats. If your rank misses University of Madras, keep Bharathiar as the backup.
In short
Anna University is cheaper and has more seats, but the pay line is lower. If you want plant research at University of Madras, keep this page first.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras M.Phil Botany
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil Botany at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without local living cost is INR 4,445 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 rank is just above the merit list?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General department seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 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 course above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research assistant or lab roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.95 LPA, the median was INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed. If you want a pure teaching job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a campus hostel as a sure part of admission, or if you want a quick campus job. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large Chennai research 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 course with active intake.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from the first term. The course has no new M.Phil admission after the stop notice, but the electives in the research year cover taxonomy, mycology and plant pathology, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in the first term 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 merit list 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 admission if you want a Ph.D route.
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 5.95 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 course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Botany if you want a software job and ECE if you want a pure teaching job. Botany places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its merit list is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Botany, the course change after admission needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the department merit exam and fill this college in your Madras University choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission 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 1-year fee is INR 4,445 without hostel. With local living cost it comes to INR 1.04 Lakhs. 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.
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