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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
department entrance test score, Final list 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 hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and list
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. History
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil. History with 120 seats through department entrance test. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024 and #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Admission Cell counselling. The General Open list seat closed at rank 12,400 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
University of Madras M.Phil. History Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs 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 3.20 Lakhs over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
University of Madras M.Phil. History Admission Dates
First list selection closed on 13 Sep 2026. Final list selection comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| department entrance test registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| department entrance test session 1 exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| department entrance test result and rank | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| Admission Cell research choice form | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First list selection | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final list selection | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Campus reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
University of Madras M.Phil. History Eligibility
You need master's degree with History or Ancient History and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a department entrance test rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | History or Ancient History |
| master's degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | department entrance test rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras M.Phil. History Admission Process
Admission Cell allots the seat on your rank and your research 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 test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill research choices 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. History Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Admission Cell final list closing ranks for Open list seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Open 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. History 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. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the second semester.
| 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 | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
University of Madras M.Phil. History 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 master's 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-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
University of Madras M.Phil. History Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Phil. 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. History 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. History 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. History at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a research or teaching path and can live in a Chennai research campus for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed master's degree in this state: half the seats are Open list, so a rank that misses the Wait list list can still get in.
You want archive work, research and teaching: the course-wise placement table lists the same four research projects in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in two 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 rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
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 will wait for another result: the proposal window closes soon, so fill your research choices before the merit list.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first list gives it to you on a Open list rank. If you are Wait list and below the first list close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil. History Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 55% in History or Ancient History. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the the interview score set by the department also counts.
Exam needed: A department entrance test rank. entrance score decides the Wait list seats.
Open list: Half the seats go to students who passed master's degree in this state.
M.Phil. History Admission Process▾
Write department entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Admission Cell: Admission Cell (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill research choices: 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. History Admission Dates 2026
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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
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
department entrance test registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
department entrance test session 1 exam
Your score comes from the department test.
Over
4 May 2026
department entrance test result and rank
The merit list is the paper the department reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
Admission Cell research choice form
The department closed the proposal round on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
First list selection
The first selection list came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Final list selection
The final list comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Campus reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
department entrance test 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 session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
department entrance test result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission Cell research choice form
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
Campus reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Admission Cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil. History Fees 2026
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 3 Lakhs a semester
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 hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 3.20 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: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you History at University of Madras?
Pick your category and list. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Admission Cell closing ranks.
Category
List
General · Open 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 list.
General · Wait 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 list.
OBC-NCL · Open 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 list.
OBC-NCL · Wait 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 list.
SC · Open 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 list.
SC · Wait 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 list.
ST · Open 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 list.
ST · Wait 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 list.
EWS · Open 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 list.
EWS · Wait 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 list.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The First list close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil. History 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 master's degreeApply 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 M.Phil. History 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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Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
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INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
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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 rankdepartment entrance test score, General
12,400
Final list, 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 test
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
Chennai costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Chennai; if it clears only University of Madras, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Chennai places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below University of Madras 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 University of Madras gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Chennai costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses University of Madras in the early rounds, list Chennai 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 University of Madras 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. History
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil. History at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel 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 list seat closed at rank 12,400 in final list 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 research, teaching and archive jobs that hire on campus in the second semester. 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 core electronics 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 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 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 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 History if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. History places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want History, 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 test exam and fill this college in your Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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