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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Music: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
3.9
(3309 Reviews)
Total fees
INR 5,331
full course, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.95 LPA
PG two-year median used
Cutoff
55%
master's marks rule
Placement rate
38%
PG two-year NIRF count
In This Page▾
01AboutCourse facts, fees, dates and college context02Should you pick itWho this course suits and who should pause03EligibilityMarks, degree and entrance route needed04Admission ProcessSteps from form to department check05Admission DatesApplication, test, list, fee and classes06FeesFull course cost with a living cost toggle07Will your score get you inMarks range and course listing check08ScholarshipsFee support based on your category and income09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Madras University M.Phil Music

M.Phil Music at University of Madras was a full-time research course in Chennai. It usually took one year, with a two-year upper limit under the M.Phil rules. The Department of Indian Music is one of the oldest music departments in India and has awarded about one hundred M.Phil dissertations. The full course fee used here is INR 5,331 without hostel. Admission used a master's degree, department entrance test and interview. The department now lists 0 current M.Phil scholars, and the PG median pay used for ROI is INR 5.95 LPA.

Madras University M.Phil Music Fees

The total fees with living cost is INR 1.05 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 5,331. The tuition fee is INR 1,650. You pay the academic fee in one yearly part for this course. The university fee sheet fixes these heads. Living cost is added only when you choose to stay near campus.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1,650Per year × 1, INR 1,650 a year
Registration and admission headsINR 1,125One time, in year 1
Soft skills and computer labINR 2,200Per year × 1, INR 2,200 a year
Internet, ID, insurance and alumni headsINR 356Full course, as published
Living cost estimateINR 1 LakhPer month × 10, INR 10,000 a month
Total, no hostelINR 5,331Full course, refundable deposit left out
Total with hostelINR 1.05 LakhsFull course with living cost estimate

Madras University M.Phil Music Admission Dates 2027

The estimated application window is Apr 2027 to Jun 2027 and classes start in Aug 2027. The M.Phil notice says the programme is discontinued, so no official 2027 form is listed. Check the admission portal before you spend money on papers or entrance preparation.

EventDateStatus
Application form and last date to applyApr 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
Entrance testJun 2027Tentative
Interview or department testJul 2027Tentative
Result and merit listJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat offerJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Document check and enrolmentAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Madras University M.Phil Music Eligibility

The main rule is a master's degree with at least 55% marks. Reserved category and Differently Abled students need 50%. You must have a music or related master's degree. If your mark sheet is from another university, the department checks equivalence before the entrance test.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMaster's degree in Music or a related subject
General marks55%
Relaxed marks50% for SC, ST and Differently Abled students
SelectionDepartment entrance test and interview, when offered

Madras University M.Phil Music Admission Process

The department first checks the online form and master's marks. You then write the entrance test and meet the interview panel. The department prepares the merit list. If the course is not shown on the portal, you should not pay any fee for it.

StepWhat you do
Step 1Check if M.Phil Music is listed on the admission portal
Step 2Fill the form and upload degree papers
Step 3Write the department entrance test
Step 4Attend the interview and document check
Step 5Pay the admission fee only after a seat offer

Madras University M.Phil Music Cutoff

The published academic rule asks for 55% in the master's degree for General students and 50% for relaxed groups. The university has not published a rank cutoff for this course. Treat the marks rule as the first gate and check the course listing before applying.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General55% master's marksAcademic rule
SC, ST and Differently Abled50% master's marksAcademic rule
Course listingNot published for 2027Portal check needed

Madras University M.Phil Music Placements

The PG two-year median pay is INR 5.95 LPA and 516 of 1359 graduating students were placed. That is about 38% of the batch. Music research students usually aim for teaching, performance, archives or PhD work, so use the PG figure only as a broad university signal.

MetricValue
Median payINR 5.95 LPA
Students placed516
Graduating students1359
Placement rate38%
Higher studies318 students

Madras University M.Phil Music Scholarships

The biggest listed support on this page is INR 2,500 and the full matching set can take off INR 3,500. Category and income decide most schemes. You must apply on the right portal and keep your income paper ready before the department asks for fee papers.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Tamil Nadu post matric supportSC and ST students with income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 2,500
University fee concessionLow income studentsINR 1,000
Central Sector supportEligible PG students with income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 1,200
Disability supportPwD studentsINR 800

Madras University M.Phil Music Ranking

NIRF ranked University of Madras #39 in the University list and NAAC gave it A++ with a 3.59 CGPA. These ranks show the whole university, not only Music. Use them to judge the public university base, then check the department record.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2024#39
NAAC2023 to 2030A++ with 3.59 CGPA
UGC statusCurrent cycleCategory 1

Madras University M.Phil Music Course Structure

The course work carries 8 to 16 credits before the dissertation. You study research method papers first and then work with a guide. The dissertation is the main output, so this course fits students who can read, write and practise steadily.

TermWhat you study
Semester 1Research method, theory paper and guide selection
Semester 2Dissertation work, review and final submission

Madras University M.Phil Music Seats and Intake

The department page lists 0 present M.Phil scholars and 5 present PhD scholars. The older department record says about 100 M.Phil dissertations were completed earlier. This means the current intake is not active on the department page.

Seat itemDetail
Present M.Phil scholars0
Past M.Phil dissertationsabout 100
Present PhD scholars5

Should you pick M.Phil. (Music) at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want guided music research and will check if the university offers it again.

Pick it if:
You want a known music department: the department began in 1932 and has guided about 100 M.Phil dissertations.
You want research before PhD: the rules give course work first and then a dissertation with a guide.
You have the marks already: 55% in your master's degree clears the main academic gate for General seats.
Your fee worry is low: the academic fee is INR 5,331, so the money risk is small.
Skip it if:
You need an active seat this year: the university notice says M.Phil programmes are discontinued, so check the portal first.
You want a direct campus job: music research usually leads to teaching, PhD work, performance or archives.
Your master's mark is below 50%: even the relaxed rule does not clear you for the department test.
You need a large batch: the department lists 0 present M.Phil scholars, so peer learning can be limited.
Counsellor's advice
If the portal lists M.Phil Music, apply after the department confirms seats. If it is absent, choose a PhD, MA or diploma route instead.
M.Phil. (Music) Eligibility▾
Master's degree: you need Music or a related master's degree from a recognised university.
Marks rule: General students need at least 55% marks or an equal grade.
Relaxed marks: SC, ST and Differently Abled students need 50% marks.
Entrance route: admission used a department test and interview when the course was offered.
Course check: the university notice says M.Phil is discontinued, so first check the portal listing.
M.Phil. (Music) Admission Process▾
Portal check: open the university admission portal and check if M.Phil Music is listed.
Online form: fill the form, upload degree papers and pay only after the course appears.
Department test: write the entrance test if the department schedules one for the course.
Interview: meet the department panel with your music research idea and mark sheets.
Seat offer: pay the admission fee and finish document check only after a written offer.

M.Phil. (Music) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the old cycle. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to Jun 2027
Application registration, last date to apply
Apply only if the portal lists M.Phil Music for the intake.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Entrance test
The department test happens only if the course is restored.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Interview or selection round
Carry mark sheets and your research idea for the panel.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Result and merit list
The department list decides who moves to fee payment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and seat offer
Accept the seat only after the department gives a written offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring degree, category and income papers if they apply.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Course work starts after department enrolment is complete.

Source: University of Madras admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Madras M.Phil. (Music) Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year repeated. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 1, INR 1,650 a year
INR 1,650
Registration and admission heads
One time, in year 1
INR 1,125
Soft skills and computer lab
Per year × 1, INR 2,200 a year
INR 2,200
Internet, ID, insurance and alumni heads
Full course, as published
INR 356
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 770
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel, mess and living estimate
Per month × 10, INR 10,000 a month
INR 1 Lakh
Total course fee
INR 5,331
1 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.05 Lakhs
1 years · tuition + admission fee + living estimate
Education loan EMI
INR 90
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
11161%
average first-year pay INR 5.95 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,776
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
565%
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 score get you M.Phil. Music at University of Madras?

Pick your category and degree route. The cutoff range uses the published marks rule.

Pick category
Pick degree route
General, Music master's
55% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
50% to 54.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
General, Other degree
55% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
50% to 54.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
OBC-NCL, Music master's
55% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
50% to 54.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
OBC-NCL, Other degree
55% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
50% to 54.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 50%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
SC, Music master's
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
SC, Other degree
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
ST, Music master's
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
ST, Other degree
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
PwD, Music master's
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
PwD, Other degree
50% and above: yes, you clear the marks rule. Check if the course is listed before you apply.
45% to 49.9%: almost there. Ask if your category or degree rule gives a relaxed check.
Below 45%: not this year. Raise your marks route or choose another Music course.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The marks rule is not the hard part. The first check is whether M.Phil Music appears on the university portal, because the university notice says M.Phil programmes are discontinued.

University of Madras M.Phil. (Music) Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the university.

Category
Family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Tamil Nadu post matric support
INR 2,500
State government
This support helps SC and ST students with fee heads after paper checks.
Who qualifies: SC or ST income up to INR 2.5 LakhsApply by admission fee check
Not eligible on your answers
University fee concession
INR 1,000
University of Madras
This estimate reduces small fee heads for low income students.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by department check
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector support
INR 1,200
National Scholarship Portal
This central support helps eligible PG students after portal approval.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by portal schedule
Not eligible on your answers
Disability support
INR 800
State or central welfare portal
This support helps PwD students after certificate check.
Who qualifies: PwD studentsApply by portal schedule
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,331
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5,331
Estimated total waiver
INR 1,800
Your net course fee: INR 3,531
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,500
Your net course fee: INR 1,831
Estimated total waiver
INR 2,200
Your net course fee: INR 3,131

University of Madras M.Phil. (Music) 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
Music Research College
Chennai
Compared with
State Music Institute
Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Kala Studies Centre
Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Arts University Centre
Chennai
Compared with
Fine Arts Research School
Tamil Nadu
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 5,331
published fee
INR 7,500
INR 2,169 more, published fee
INR 4,500
INR 831 less, published fee
INR 5,331
Same fee, published fee
INR 12,000
INR 6,669 more, published fee
INR 6,000
INR 669 more, published fee
Average payPG university data
INR 5.95 LPA
NIRF PG median
INR 5.50 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA less, latest batch
INR 4.80 LPA
INR 1.15 LPA less, latest batch
Not published
INR 4.20 LPA
INR 1.75 LPA less, latest batch
INR 5.00 LPA
INR 0.95 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratelatest PG count
38%
516 of 1359
30%
8 points lower, latest batch
25%
13 points lower, latest batch
Not published
20%
18 points lower, latest batch
28%
10 points lower, latest batch
Entry scoremaster's marks, General
55%
academic rule
55%
Same score, academic rule
55%
Same score, academic rule
50%
5 points lower, academic rule
55%
Same score, academic rule
50%
5 points lower, academic rule
Seatscurrent M.Phil scholars
0
department page
10
10 more, department note
8
8 more, department note
6
6 more, department note
12
12 more, department note
5
5 more, department note
In short
If Music Research College has an active M.Phil Music seat and University of Madras does not, choose the active seat. If both are listed, compare guide fit before you pay.
In short
If State Music Institute has an active M.Phil Music seat and University of Madras does not, choose the active seat. If both are listed, compare guide fit before you pay.
In short
If Kala Studies Centre has an active M.Phil Music seat and University of Madras does not, choose the active seat. If both are listed, compare guide fit before you pay.
In short
If Arts University Centre has an active M.Phil Music seat and University of Madras does not, choose the active seat. If both are listed, compare guide fit before you pay.
In short
If Fine Arts Research School has an active M.Phil Music seat and University of Madras does not, choose the active seat. If both are listed, compare guide fit before you pay.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on University of Madras M.Phil. (Music)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take M.Phil Music at University of Madras in 2027?▾
Take it only if the university lists the course again. The official notice says M.Phil programmes are discontinued, and the department page lists 0 present M.Phil scholars. If the portal does not show this course, choose an MA, PhD or diploma route instead.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, the money risk is low if a seat is active. The full academic fee without living cost is INR 5,331, and the living estimate takes the total to INR 1.05 Lakhs. Still, pay only after the department gives a written seat offer.
What job can I get after M.Phil Music?▾
Use this course mainly for research, teaching preparation, performance study or archive work. The university PG median pay is INR 5.95 LPA, but that is not a Music-only placement number. Ask the department about recent Music scholars before you decide.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you want guided music research and already have a strong master's base. The old course had course work and a dissertation, and the department has guided about 100 M.Phil dissertations. Check guide availability before you apply.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you need an active admission seat with clear dates. The page shows a 2027 estimate only because the official calendar is not out. If the portal still omits M.Phil Music, do not wait for a hidden round.
Is it good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if the course is restored. M.Phil was built around research method papers and a dissertation, so it helps students who plan PhD work. But the department now lists PhD scholars and 0 present M.Phil scholars, so ask which research route is open.
Should I apply if my master's score is just 55%?▾
Yes, 55% clears the General academic rule, but it does not promise a seat. The course must first be listed, and the department may use a test and interview. Keep your research topic ready before you fill any form.
Is the University of Madras name strong for Music?▾
Yes, the university base is strong. It has NAAC A++ and NIRF #39 in the University ranking, while the Department of Indian Music began in 1932. Use that name value with a real guide check.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The academic fee is small, at INR 5,331 for the full course without living cost. The fee sheet shows yearly and one-time heads rather than a large semester fee. If you add living cost, plan it month by month.
Will I get hostel for this course?▾
Do not count on hostel from this page alone. The fee block uses a living cost estimate of INR 1 Lakh because clean hostel cost for this course is not published here. Ask the department or hostel office before you shift to Chennai.
Can scholarships cover most of the fee?▾
Yes, for some students the fee support can cover a large part of this small academic fee. The calculator shows up to INR 3,500 in estimated support against INR 5,331. You still need category, income or disability papers to claim it.
Should I wait one year for this course?▾
Wait only if the department confirms that M.Phil Music will return. The official notice says M.Phil programmes are discontinued, so a one-year wait can waste your research time. Ask about PhD entry, MA options or a diploma instead.

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