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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Econometrics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Ph.D. 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 score get you in?Closing scores by category and mode
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 Ph.D. Econometrics
University of Madras offers a four-year, full-time Ph.D. Econometrics with 120 admissions through Ph.D. entrance test. The course is taught on campus over coursework and research stages, with research methods classes from the first semester. The institute holds UGC State and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing 2026 and #54 in NIRF university 2025. 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 admission through Departmental Selection Committee counselling. The General admission closed at score 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 Ph.D. Econometrics 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, eight 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 four years.
| 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, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Admission Dates
Department selection list closed on 15 Sep 2026. Final selection list comes on 8 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 27 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. online application, last date to apply | 5 Feb 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Ph.D. entrance test | 17 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Merit list and admission message | 6 May 2026 | Over |
| Department department choice and supervisor check | 3 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Department selection list | 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final selection list | 8 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Hard copy submission and document check | 27 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 12 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Wait list movement | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Eligibility
You need PG degree with Economics, Econometrics or allied subjects and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Ph.D. entrance test score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree subjects | Economics, Econometrics or allied subjects |
| PG degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Ph.D. entrance test score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Admission Process
Departmental Selection Committee allots the admission on your score and your department department choices. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a admission miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Ph.D. entrance test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill department department choices on Departmental Selection Committee | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the admission | Pay the admission fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Cutoff
The General admission closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL admission at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Departmental Selection Committee final list closing scores for University department admissions. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, University department | List 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 Ph.D. Econometrics 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 seventh 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 Ph.D. Econometrics 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 PG 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 Ph.D. Econometrics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with UGC State. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One research area from day one, with research methods classes 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 Ph.D. Econometrics 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 small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Econometrics at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed PG degree in this state: half the admissions are University department, so a score that misses the Recognised centre list can still get in.
You want research centres, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four research employers 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 three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide after NET: the department window closes fast, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first list gives it to you on a University department score. If you are Recognised centre and below the first list close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Econometrics Eligibility▾
PG degree marks: 55% in Economics, Econometrics or allied subjects. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Ph.D. entrance test score. score (your main score) decides the Recognised centre admissions.
University department mode: Half the admissions go to students who passed PG degree in this state.
Ph.D. Econometrics Admission Process▾
Write Ph.D. entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Departmental Selection Committee: Departmental Selection Committee (the central counselling body) allots every admission here.
Fill department department choices: List this college and research area high. Freeze keeps the admission, float keeps looking.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the admission.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Econometrics 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
5 Feb 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
Ph.D. online application
Last date to apply was 12 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
17 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
Ph.D. entrance test
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
6 May 2026
Merit list and admission message
The score card is the only paper Departmental Selection Committee reads.
Over
3 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2026
Department department choice and supervisor check
Choices locked when the window shut on 11 Sep 2026.
Over
15 Sep 2026
Department selection list
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Final selection list
The last regular list; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the admission if the fee is not paid by 13 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
27 Oct 2026
Hard copy submission and document check
Bring originals; the admission is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
12 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Wait list movement
Only if admissions are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Ph.D. online application
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
Ph.D. entrance test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit list and admission message
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Department department choice and supervisor check
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
List allotments
Six lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Hard copy submission and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Departmental Selection Committee 2026 schedule and the University of Madras Ph.D. notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 75,000 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 × 4, INR 80,000 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 University of Madras fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Econometrics at University of Madras?
Pick your category and mode. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Departmental Selection Committee closing scores.
Category
Mode
General · University department
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
General · Recognised centre
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
OBC-NCL · University department
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
OBC-NCL · Recognised centre
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
SC · University department
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
SC · Recognised centre
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
ST · University department
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
ST · Recognised centre
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
EWS · University department
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
EWS · Recognised centre
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot list or a different mode.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The First list close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the department choice floated to the end.
University of Madras Ph.D. Econometrics 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 PG 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 Ph.D. Econometrics 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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University of Madras
Chennai
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Madras School of Economics
Chennai
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Institute for Social and Economic Change
Bengaluru
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Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Pune
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Indian Statistical Institute
Kolkata
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
Mumbai
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
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 scorePh.D. entrance 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
Admissionsthis course
120
Ph.D. 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 score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Chennai; if it clears only University of Madras, take this admission and do not wait for the spot list.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below University of Madras in your department list as the safer admission.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the admissions. If University of Madras gives you a admission in any list, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Kolkata costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more admissions and an easier closing score. If your score misses University of Madras in the early lists, list Kolkata right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest admission here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If University of Madras allots you a admission in any list, 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 Ph.D. Econometrics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Econometrics 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 admission if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General admission 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 teaching jobs with universities, research centres and policy teams that hire on campus in the seventh 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 quantitative research 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 small industrial town, 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 admission next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the admission now and try a research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
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 Economics at this college for me?▾
Pick Econometrics if you want a software job and Economics if you want a quantitative research role. Econometrics places a bigger share of its batch with research centres, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get Economics now and want Econometrics, the research area change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Ph.D. entrance test exam and fill this college in your Departmental Selection Committee department list. A admission comes in the list your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days Departmental Selection Committee gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the admission.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-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 admission?▾
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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