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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Environmental Toxicology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 8,005
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.95 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Department test Entrance score, Final list 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 score get you in?Cutoff scores by category and route
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 Environmental Toxicology
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil Environmental Toxicology with 15 seats through Department test. 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 hostel is INR 8,005, paid per semester, and INR 1.04 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Admission Cell counselling. The General seat closed at score 12,400 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.95 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed.
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Fees
The full course costs INR 8,005 without hostel and INR 1.04 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1,500 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. PG and living add INR 96,000 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1,500 | INR 750 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee payment | INR 6,505 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 500 | One time, refundable |
| PG and living | INR 96,000 | INR 8,000 a month, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 8,005 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.04 Lakhs | Full course |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Online registration, last date to apply is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration, last date to apply, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Department entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test result | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling form check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Department reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Department test 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 | Department test score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Admission Process
Admission Cell selects the seat on your score and your details. 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 test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill details on Admission Cell | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Admission Cell final list cutoff scores for General list seats. The General cutoff score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Cutoff score, General list | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final list, 2025 |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology 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 Environmental Toxicology Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 4,000 to INR 8,005 over the course. The combined category schemes give 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 4,005 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 4,005 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 4,005 over the course |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Ranking
The university stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and graduation data. NAAC grades the university after a campus review.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #38 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology 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 |
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Hostel and Campus
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 Chennai research campus |
Should you pick M.Phil Environmental Toxicology at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a lab research role and can live in a Chennai research campus for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General list, so a score that misses the Reserved list list can still get in.
You want research labs, 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 cutoff 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 three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Chennai research campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for another result: the Admission Cell may close by then, so fill this form before that result.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first list gives it to you on a General list score. If you are Reserved list and below the first list close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Department test score. Entrance score (your main score) decides the Reserved list seats.
General list route: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Admission Process▾
Write Department test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Admission Cell: Admission Cell (the central counselling body) selects every seat here.
Fill details: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil Environmental Toxicology 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
Online registration, last date to apply
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
Entrance test result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling form check
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Selection list
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
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: University of Madras admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology Fees 2027
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 1, INR 1,500 a year
INR 1,500
Admission fee payment
One time, in year 1
INR 6,505
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 500
Add PG + living
PG and living
Per month × 12, INR 8,000 a month
INR 96,000
Education loan EMI
INR 135
1 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
7433%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,754
1 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
572%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Environmental Toxicology at University of Madras?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Admission Cell cutoff scores.
Category
Route
General · General list
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 route.
General · Reserved list
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 route.
OBC-NCL · General list
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 route.
OBC-NCL · Reserved list
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 route.
SC · General list
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 route.
SC · Reserved list
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 route.
ST · General list
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 route.
ST · Reserved list
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 route.
EWS · General list
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 route.
EWS · Reserved list
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 route.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The First list close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the application active to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology 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.
Tamil Nadu post-matric scholarship
INR 4,005
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 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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 4,005
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 4,005
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.
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Bharathidasan University does not publish the same five figures for this course. If both reopen, compare the guide list before you decide.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras M.Phil Environmental Toxicology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil Environmental Toxicology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 8,005 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 cutoff score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 12,400 in final list 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 research and lab jobs with research labs and testing units 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 taught toxicology role 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 three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a 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 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 cutoff 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 M.Sc Toxicology at this college for me?▾
Pick Environmental Toxicology if you want a research job and M.Sc Toxicology if you want a taught toxicology role. Environmental Toxicology places a bigger share of its batch with research labs, and its cutoff score is the tougher of the two. If you get M.Sc Toxicology now and want Environmental Toxicology, 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 test exam and fill this college in your Admission Cell form. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Admission Cell 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 8,005 without hostel. With hostel and mess 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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