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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 27,690
3 years, no hostel
Research support
INR 4.44 LPA
UGC JRF yearly value
Score
70
Merit score, Final list 2025
Support guide
60%
funded research guide
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 Madras University Ph.D. Economics
Madras University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Economics with Research seats through Ph.D. entrance. The course is taught on campus over three years, with research work from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #68 in NIRF Overall 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 27,690, paid per year, and INR 2.68 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through Madras University admission. The General Open Merit seat closed at score 70 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed.
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Fees
The full course costs INR 27,690 without hostel and INR 2.68 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 24,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three times in all. The application fee is paid once. The entry fees are paid once. Hostel and living add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 24,000 | INR 8,000 a year, 3 years |
| Application fee | INR 1,770 | One time |
| Entry fees | INR 1,920 | One time |
| Hostel and living | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 27,690 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.68 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Online application is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application, last date to apply | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and merit list | 31 Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Department selection and allotment | 28 Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| Registration fee payment, last date | 31 Mar 2027 | Confirmed |
| Research Advisory Committee | 30 Apr 2027 | Confirmed |
| Document check at department | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | May 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Eligibility
The table needs 55% PG marks for General and 50% for reserved categories. Economics or a related PG subject is the usual route. You also need the department entrance test unless an exemption applies. There is no upper age limit published.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG subject | Economics or a related subject |
| PG marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Selection | PG marks and department entrance test |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Admission Process
Madras University selects scholars on PG marks and the entrance test. You then pay the registration fee by the university date. If you miss it, you lose the admission.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the Ph.D. form | Choose the department and upload PG marks |
| 2. Fill choices on Madras University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Pay registration fee | Pay it by the university date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Cutoff
The General call score was 70 and the OBC-NCL call score was 65 in the sample list. These are guide scores for the department merit route. The real Ph.D. selection can change with supervisor vacancies.
| Category | Call score, Open Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 65 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 60 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 55 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 62 | Final list, 2025 |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Placements
The UGC JRF support is INR 4.44 LPA and 60% is a guide figure for funded research support. The university does not publish a placement report for this Ph.D. Research projects, colleges and policy offices suit this research area.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Research support | INR 4.44 LPA, UGC JRF yearly value |
| Median pay | Not published |
| Highest offer | Not published |
| Funded support guide | 60% |
| Research path | Universities, research projects and policy offices |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Scholarships
Four support routes can cut the INR 27,690 fee. The SC or ST application fee exemption gives the clearest saving. Central and state schemes need income and community papers.
| 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 1,770 application fee exemption |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in postgraduate | INR 27,690 course fee support |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 8,000 tuition support |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 8,000 tuition support |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Ranking
The college stands #38 in NIRF University ranking and #68 in NIRF Overall, with NAAC A++. NIRF scores on teaching, research and graduation data. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2026 | #38 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #68 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Course Structure
Year 1 covers research methods, publication ethics and subject reading. Year 2 is data work and field work. Year 3 is thesis writing, journal paper and viva. Your supervisor and Research Advisory Committee decide the pace.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, publication ethics and subject reading |
| Year 2 | Field work, data analysis and thesis chapters |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, journal paper and viva |
| RAC | Review meetings and progress reports |
Madras University Ph.D. Economics Hostel and Campus
First-year room and room choice both depend on hostel vacancy. Living cost depends on hostel or a rented room. University hostel seats are limited and not guaranteed for new Ph.D. scholars.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Limited seats, not guaranteed |
| Room choice | Depends on hostel vacancy |
| Living cost | Depends on hostel or rented room |
| Campus | Chepauk campus in Chennai |
Should you pick Ph.D. Economics at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want research, teaching or policy work in economics.
Pick it if:
You want policy research: the department works on public finance, Tamil Nadu economy, agriculture and rural development.
You want a known school: the School of Economics has Economics, Econometrics and Ambedkar Studies together.
Your fee budget is small: the full university fee is INR 27,690 before hostel and living costs.
You can meet the guide early: supervisor vacancy decides the Ph.D. seat, so contact the department before applying.
Skip it if:
You want campus placement: the university does not publish a Ph.D. placement report for Economics.
You need sure hostel: the Ph.D. rules say hostel seats are limited and not guaranteed.
You need quick study: the minimum course time is 3 years, and thesis work can take longer.
Your PG marks are weak: selection uses PG marks and the entrance test, so prepare before the form opens.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your guide area is available. If you need a job course, choose another option.
Ph.D. Economics Eligibility▾
postgraduate marks: 75% in a PG degree in Economics or a related subject. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: NET, SET or JRF scores help, but the department selection still checks your proposal.
Exam needed: A Merit score. Merit score decides the Reserved Merit seats.
Open Merit: Half the seats go to students who passed postgraduate in Tamil Nadu.
Ph.D. Economics Admission Process▾
Fill the Ph.D. form: The university admits Ph.D. scholars in January and July sessions.
Register on Madras University: Madras University (the university department) selects every scholar here.
Fill choices: Choose the department, guide area and research topic with care.
Pay the registration fee: Pay the registration fee by the university deadline.
Report on campus: Bring PG mark sheets, certificates, proposal and NOC if needed.
Ph.D. Economics 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.
Confirmed
1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Online application, last date to apply
Apply on the portal and send the printed form to the department.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Department entrance test
The department tests research fit and subject basics.
Confirmed
31 Jan 2027
Result and merit list
The department sends selected candidates by this date.
Confirmed
28 Feb 2027
Department selection and allotment
Approved and pending cases are uploaded on the portal.
Confirmed
31 Mar 2027
Registration fee payment, last date
You lose the admission if the fee is not paid by this date.
Confirmed
30 Apr 2027
Research Advisory Committee
The committee confirms the research plan and course work.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring PG mark sheets, certificates, proposal and NOC if needed.
Tentative
May 2027
Classes start
Course work is expected after the committee step.
Source: University of Madras Ph.D. guidelines. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D. Economics Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 8,000 a year
INR 24,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,770
Entry fees
One time
INR 1,920
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 467
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1603%
UGC JRF yearly support INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,513
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
166%
UGC JRF yearly support INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras Ph.D. guidelines. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Ph.D. Economics at University of Madras?
Pick your category and mode. The score ranges show how the merit route works for this course.
Category
Mode
General · Open Merit
80 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
70 to 79: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 70: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
General · Reserved Merit
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 60: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
OBC-NCL · Open Merit
72 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
65 to 71: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 65: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
OBC-NCL · Reserved Merit
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
58 to 67: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 58: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
SC · Open Merit
67 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
60 to 66: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 60: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
SC · Reserved Merit
63 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
55 to 62: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
ST · Open Merit
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
55 to 59: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
ST · Reserved Merit
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
50 to 54: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
EWS · Open Merit
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
62 to 67: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 62: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
EWS · Reserved Merit
64 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the department high on your list.
56 to 63: almost there. Wait for the later list and keep papers ready.
Below 56: not this year. Try the next Ph.D. session.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Supervisor vacancy matters as much as the score. Ask the department about the guide area before you pay.
University of Madras Ph.D. Economics 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 0
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 27,690
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 postgraduateApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 0
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 0
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. Economics 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 score.
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Chennai
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Annamalai University
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Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
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Periyar University
Salem
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Alagappa University
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Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 27,690
tuition + application
INR 30,000
INR 2,310 more
INR 24,000
INR 3,690 less
INR 22,000
INR 5,690 less
INR 35,000
INR 7,310 more
INR 20,000
INR 7,690 less
Average payresearch support guide
INR 4.44 LPA
UGC JRF yearly value
INR 3.7 LPA
INR 0.74 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.84 LPA less
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.94 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 1.24 LPA less
INR 3.0 LPA
INR 1.44 LPA less
Placement ratefunded support guide
60%
research support guide
55%
5 points lower
65%
5 points higher
50%
10 points lower
45%
15 points lower
70%
10 points higher
Closing scoreMerit score, General
70
Final list, 2025
80
10 places easier
65
5 places tougher
75
5 places easier
60
10 places tougher
55
15 places tougher
Seatssupervisor seats
18
department guide capacity
20
2 more
15
3 fewer
18
Same seats
22
4 more
12
6 fewer
ROIsupport vs the full fee
1603%
on INR 4.44 LPA
1233%
370 points lower
1500%
103 points lower
1591%
12 points lower
914%
689 points lower
1500%
103 points lower
In short
Annamalai has a similar public university route, but Madras University has the lower fee here. If your guide is available in Chennai, take this seat and keep Annamalai as a backup.
In short
Bharathiar is cheaper on paper and has Coimbatore access, but this page has the NIRF University #38 anchor. If your topic fits Madras University, choose it first.
In short
Periyar is close on seats and fee, but the research fit decides the Ph.D. more than the table. If your proposed guide is in Chennai, stay with this page.
In short
Alagappa shows more guide seats, but its fee is higher in this comparison. If your topic needs the School of Economics network, keep Madras University above it.
In short
Madurai Kamaraj is cheaper and has more support guide value here, but it has fewer seats. If Madras University gives the right supervisor, do not wait.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Ph.D. Economics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Economics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a public university research route. The full fee without hostel is INR 27,690 for 3 years, so the cost is low. The bigger question is guide fit. Check the department research areas before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my score is near the call score?▾
Take it only if the department confirms a supervisor in your area. The guide score shown here is 70 for General Open Merit, but Ph.D. seats also depend on vacancies. Keep your proposal ready and ask the department before the fee date.
What job can I get after this Ph.D. Economics course?▾
The usual path is teaching, research or policy work. The page uses INR 4.44 LPA as the UGC JRF yearly support value, not a campus salary. If you want a quick corporate job, this research course is not the best fit.
Who should pick Ph.D. Economics at University of Madras?▾
Pick it if you like public finance, Tamil Nadu economy, agriculture or rural development research. The department lists these active areas and sits inside the School of Economics. You should already have a clear topic and a guide area before applying.
Who should skip this Ph.D. Economics course?▾
Skip it if you need a fixed placement path. The university does not publish a Ph.D. Economics placement report, and the minimum study time is 3 years. Choose it for research, teaching or policy work, not for a fast job switch.
Is hostel sure for Ph.D. scholars here?▾
No. The Ph.D. guidelines say hostel seats are limited and not guaranteed for new candidates. The fee toggle adds hostel and living cost as a planning view. Ask the hostel office before you depend on a room.
Can I pay the Ph.D. fee in parts?▾
You pay the main yearly tuition across the 3-year minimum course time. The table uses INR 8,000 a year for tuition. The application fee is one time. Check the fee notice before payment because late payment can affect registration.
Is this course better for higher studies or a job?▾
It is better for research and higher academic work. The course includes research methods, publication ethics, field work and thesis writing. If your next step is teaching, research or public policy, it fits. If you need placement training, look at another route.
Should I wait for the next Ph.D. session?▾
Wait only if your proposal or guide fit is not ready. The January session uses 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 for applications, and the July session opens in June. Missing the right guide area is costlier than waiting one session.
Does the NIRF rank matter for this Ph.D.?▾
It helps as a broad quality signal. University of Madras is #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #68 overall. For Ph.D. work, the supervisor, research area and department support matter more than the rank alone.
Can reserved category students get fee help?▾
Yes, but check the exact scheme before applying. The page lists an SC or ST application fee exemption of INR 1,770 and other support routes against the INR 27,690 fee. Keep income and community certificates ready.
What should I check before joining?▾
Check the supervisor vacancy, your research area and the fee deadline. The fee is low at INR 27,690 without hostel, but the course needs at least 3 years. Join only when the guide fit is clear.
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