Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Explore
Explore More
University of Madras Chennai M.Phil English: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 5,060
1 year, no hostel
Median pay
INR 5.95 LPA
NIRF 2026 PG group, this course
Cutoff
12,400
department entrance score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
38%
NIRF 2026 PG group 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 score get you in?Closing scores 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 English
Madras University offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil English with No intake through department entrance. The course was taught on campus over two semesters, with research methods in the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #39 in Collegedunia's M.Phil ranking 2026 and #38 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,060, paid per semester, and INR 85,060 with hostel and mess. You got a seat through the department entrance test and interview before the course closed. The General seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The NIRF 2026 PG group median pay was INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed.
Madras University M.Phil English Fees
The full course costs INR 5,060 without hostel and INR 85,060 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5,060 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 80,000 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5,060 | INR 2,530 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 80,000 | INR 80,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5,060 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 85,060 | Full course |
Madras University M.Phil English Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; department entrance registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| department entrance registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| department entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| department entrance result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| department counselling choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University M.Phil English Eligibility
You need master degree with a master degree in English and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD. You also need a department entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master degree subjects | a master degree in English |
| master degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD |
| Exam | department entrance score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University M.Phil English Admission Process
department counselling 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 department entrance | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on department counselling | 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.Phil English Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the department counselling round 6 closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Madras University M.Phil English Placements
The NIRF 2026 PG group 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 Not published. Research, teaching and content roles hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5.95 LPA, NIRF 2026 PG group |
| Median pay | INR 5.95 LPA |
| Highest offer | Not published |
| Batch placed | 38% |
| Recruiters | Research, teaching and content roles, on campus |
Madras University M.Phil English 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, 55% marks in master degree | 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, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Madras University M.Phil English Ranking
The college stands #39 in Collegedunia's M.Phil ranking and #38 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.Phil ranking | 2026 | #39 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #38 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras University M.Phil English 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 minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| 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 |
Madras University M.Phil English 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 Chennai city campus |
Should you pick M.Phil English at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a large Chennai city campus for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed master degree in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Reserved category list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product 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: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share shared rooms and single rooms depend on vacancy.
You want internships in a big city: this is a large Chennai city campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for the interview list: the seat may already be filled, so apply before the first deadline.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Reserved category and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil English Eligibility▾
master degree marks: 55% in a master degree in English. 50% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the 55% marks of your university also counts.
Exam needed: A department entrance score. score decides the Reserved category seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master degree in this state.
M.Phil English Admission Process▾
Write department entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on department counselling: department counselling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil English 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
department entrance 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 entrance test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
department entrance result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
department counselling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: department counselling 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil English Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 1-year cost, not one semester. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Published M.Phil Arts fee
Full course, as published
INR 5,060
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 80,000 a year
INR 80,000
Education loan EMI
INR 85
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
11759%
median PG pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,434
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
700%
median PG pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras CBCS prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you M.Phil English at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published department counselling closing scores.
Category
Quota
General
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 spot round or a different quota.
General · Reserved category
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 spot round or a different quota.
OBC · General
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 spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Reserved category
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 spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
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 spot round or a different quota.
SC · Reserved category
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 spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
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 spot round or a different quota.
ST · Reserved category
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 spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
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 spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Reserved category
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 spot round 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 English 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 2,000
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 1,000
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, 55% marks in master degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1,500
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 500
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, 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 English 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
This page
University of Madras
Chennai
Compared with
Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
Compared with
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 fees1 year, no hostel
INR 5,060
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.55 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.85 Lakhs more
INR 5,060
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.35 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.80 Lakhs more
Median paylatest batch
INR 5.95 LPA
NIRF 2026 PG group
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.55 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 2.15 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.45 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 2.25 LPA more
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1.55 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
38%
NIRF 2026 PG group
88%
50 points higher
95%
57 points higher
84%
46 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
52 points higher
89%
51 points higher
Closing scoredepartment entrance score, 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
120
department entrance
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
11759%
on INR 5.95 LPA
170%
11589 points lower
117%
11642 points lower
120%
11639 points lower
128%
11631 points lower
133%
11626 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing score 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 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 closing 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.Phil English
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil English at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,060 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 closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 12,400 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 teaching and research jobs with research, teaching and content roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2026 PG group averaged INR 5.95 LPA, the median was INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick campus 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 internships in a big city. First-years share shared rooms and single rooms depend on vacancy. The campus is in a large Chennai 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 closing 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 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. 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 M.Phil English if you want a software job and ECE if you want a quick campus job. M.Phil English places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want M.Phil English, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the department entrance exam and fill this college in your department counselling choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days department counselling 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 4-year fee is INR 5,060 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 85,060. 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.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONSEXAM NOTIFICATIONSNEWS UPDATES
Download the Collegedunia app on 
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Comments