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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Education: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 45,690
3 years, no extra charges
JRF stipend
INR 4.44 LPA
UGC monthly rate, full year
Selection score
100
PG 50 + entrance 50
Supervisor cap
4
Assistant professor guide limit
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe PG marks and work rules you need
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to registration
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without extra charges
07Will your score get you in?Score rules 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 Education
University of Madras offers Ph.D Education in part-time mode through the Department of Education. The minimum research period used for fees here is three years. The university has NAAC A+++ and stood #39 in NIRF University scoreing 2024. The full fee without extra charges is INR 45,690, paid through application, registration, tuition, library, internet and continuation heads. Admission uses PG marks and a department entrance test with interview. The merit score is 100, split as PG 50 and entrance 50. The JRF stipend benchmark is INR 4.44 LPA. Education research covers leadership, policy, statistics, curriculum, special education and technology teaching.
University of Madras Ph.D Education Fees
The full course costs INR 45,690 without extra charges and INR 45,940 with extra charges. The tuition fee is INR 30,000. You pay the tuition fee each year for three years. The registration fee is paid once. The continuation fee is paid each year. First-time University of Madras students may add recognition and matricula charges.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | INR 1,770 | One time |
| Registration fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Tuition fee | INR 30,000 | INR 10,000 a year, 3 years |
| Library fee | INR 360 | INR 4 a year, 3 years |
| Internet fee | INR 1,500 | INR 500 a year, 3 years |
| Continuation fee | INR 9,000 | INR 3,000 a year, 3 years |
| Entry fees | INR 60 | One time |
| Recognition and matricula | INR 250 | One time, if needed |
| Total, no extra charges | INR 45,690 | Full course |
| Total with extra charges | INR 45,940 | Full course |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Admission Dates
Hard copy submission ended on 30 Jun 2026. The 2027 application is expected in Jan 2027. Classes start in Jul 2027. Watch the next online portal and keep PG mark sheets ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application for Ph.D., last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Department entrance test and interview | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list sent by department | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and approved list sent to university | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Registration fee payment | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Research Advisory Committee setup | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Joining report and document check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Eligibility
You need a PG degree with 55% marks, or 50% for SC, ST and eligible old PG cases. Part-time candidates also need work inside the university area. You must give an employer certificate and NOC. Teachers need two or four years of service by category.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Study pattern | 10+2+3+2, 11+1+3+2 or 10+3+2+2 |
| PG marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC and ST |
| Part-time work area | Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu or Kancheepuram |
| Teacher service | 2 years for regular college teachers |
| School or guest teachers | 3 years after PG degree |
| Employer paper | Certificate and No Objection Certificate |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Admission Process
The department selects students using PG marks and the entrance test. You apply online, send the hard copy, attend the test and interview, and wait for record checking. If selected, you pay the registration fee and submit the joining report within one month.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the Ph.D portal and pay the application fee |
| 2. Send hard copy | Give the printed form to the Department of Education |
| 3. Write test | Attend written test and oral interview |
| 4. Check list | Department sends selected list to the university |
| 5. Register | Pay registration fee and give joining report |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Cutoff
The selection score is 100 and the university has not published a course closing score. PG marks carry 50 and the entrance test carries 50. Use the checker as an eligibility guide, not as a final place promise.
| Item | Value | Stage and year |
|---|---|---|
| PG marks share | 50 | July 2026 |
| Written entrance | 35 | July 2026 |
| Oral interview | 15 | July 2026 |
| Total merit score | 100 | July 2026 |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Placements
The university does not publish a research outcome rate for this part-time Ph.D. UGC JRF is INR 37,000 a month, which equals INR 4.44 LPA, but part-time working scholars may not get it. Education researchers usually use this degree for teaching, school leadership, policy and higher research.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published research outcome | Not published |
| Course average pay | Not published |
| JRF stipend | INR 4.44 LPA |
| Main outcomes | Teaching, school leadership, policy and research |
| Research areas | Leadership, policy, statistics, curriculum and special education |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Scholarships
Three fee relief lines cut INR 1,770 to INR 9,000 from the course cost. The continuation fee exemption gives the biggest saving for eligible Tamil Nadu SC or ST students. The application and registration fee exemptions need the community certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee exemption | Tamil Nadu SC or ST candidates | INR 1,770 |
| Registration fee exemption | Tamil Nadu SC or ST scholars | INR 3,000 |
| Continuation fee exemption | Tamil Nadu SC or ST scholars | INR 9,000 |
| Earn While You Learn | Research scholars selected by university office | Amount not published |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Ranking
The university has NAAC A+++ and stood #39 in NIRF University scoreing 2024. NIRF gives the score from university data. NAAC gives the grade after a campus review. These marks help show the university level, not a course cutoff.
| Scoreing body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2024 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| University age | 1857 | State university |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Course Structure
Year 1 has research methods, guide allotment and Research Advisory Committee work. Year 2 is field work and data work. Year 3 is thesis writing and pre-submission work. You must follow the guide and department calendar.
| Year | What you do |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Register, form RAC and clear research methods work |
| Year 2 | Collect data and meet the guide |
| Year 3 | Write thesis, present work and submit |
University of Madras Ph.D Education Seats and Intake
An assistant professor can guide 4 Ph.D scholars and an associate professor can guide 6. A professor can guide 8. The department has Education as a listed Ph.D field. Your actual chance depends on guide vacancy and your research topic.
| Guide level | Scholar limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Associate Professor | 6 |
| Professor | 8 |
| Field listed | Education, part-time and part-time |
Should you pick Ph.D Education at University of Madras?
This course suits working teachers who want a research degree in education.
Pick it if:
You work in Chennai region: the part-time rule fits teachers whose workplace is inside the university area.
You have strong PG marks: PG marks carry half the merit score, so keep those papers ready.
Your topic is school based: the department lists policy, leadership, statistics, curriculum and special education research areas.
You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 45,690 before extra charges.
Skip it if:
You want campus hiring: the university does not publish research outcome rate for this part-time Ph.D.
Your job is outside the area: part-time admission needs workplace inside the university area.
You cannot get employer NOC: the application needs proof that your office permits research time.
You need a fixed place count: admission depends on guide vacancy and the topic fit.
Counsellor's advice
If you are a working teacher in the university area, apply with a guide topic ready. If you lack NOC, wait.
Ph.D Education Eligibility▾
PG marks: You need 55% in PG; SC and ST candidates need 50%.
Study pattern: You need 10+2+3+2, 11+1+3+2 or 10+3+2+2.
Work area: Part-time candidates must work inside Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu or Kancheepuram.
NOC paper: Your employer must say you can spend time on research and course work.
Teaching service: Regular college teachers need 2 years; school and guest teachers need 3 years.
Ph.D Education Admission Process▾
Online form: Fill the Ph.D portal and pay the application fee.
Hard copy: Send the printed form and papers to the Department of Education.
Entrance test: Attend the written test for 35 marks and oral interview for 15 marks.
Merit list: The department adds PG marks and test marks out of 100.
Registration: Pay the registration fee and give the joining report within one month.
Ph.D Education Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Online application for Ph.D., last date to apply
Last date to send the hard copy was 30 Jun 2026.
Over
Jul 2026
Department entrance test and interview
Written test and oral interview made 50 entrance marks.
Over
31 Jul 2026
Merit list sent by department
Department added PG marks and entrance marks.
Over
14 Aug 2026
Counselling and allotment approved list sent to university
Approved files moved for university record check.
Over
Sep 2026
Registration fee payment
Selected students paid the registration fee before joining.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
Research Advisory Committee setup
The guide sets the research committee for selected scholars.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
Joining report and document check
Bring PG mark sheets, NOC and payment slips.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Classes start
Course work and guide meetings start after registration.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Next continuation reminder
Keep employer certificate ready for the next fee cycle.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Online application for Ph.D., last date to apply
The next portal is expected from the past cycle.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Department entrance test and interview
Prepare for written and oral entrance marks.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Merit list sent by department
The department may add PG marks and entrance marks.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Counselling and allotment approved list sent to university
Approved files move for university record check.
Tentative
May 2027
Registration fee payment
Pay only after selection and record check.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research Advisory Committee setup
The guide sets the research committee after admission.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Joining report and document check
Bring PG mark sheets, NOC and payment slips.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Course work and guide meetings may start after registration.
Source: University of Madras Ph.D circular. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D Education Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add extra charges.
Application fee
One time, before form
INR 1,770
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,000
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 10,000 a year
INR 30,000
Library fee
Per year × 3, INR 4 a year
INR 360
Internet fee
Per year × 3, INR 500 a year
INR 1,500
Continuation fee
Per year × 3, INR 3,000 a year
INR 9,000
Entry fees
One time, in year 1
INR 60
Add extra charges
PG recognition fee
One time, if needed
INR 200
Return of matricula
One time, if needed
INR 50
Education loan EMI
INR 770
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
972%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 775
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
966%
average first-year pay 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 Education at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published University closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
General · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
OBC-NCL · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
OBC-NCL · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
SC · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
SC · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
ST · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
ST · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
EWS · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
EWS · Part Time
55% and above: eligible for General. You still need the entrance test and interview.
50% to 54.99%: eligible only for relaxed categories. Check your community paper.
Below 50%: not eligible under the Ph.D rules this year.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras Ph.D Education 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.
Application fee exemption
INR 1,770
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 answersRegistration fee exemption
INR 3,000
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 answersContinuation fee exemption
INR 9,000
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 answersEarn While You Learn
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 Education vs similar colleges
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INR 4.44 LPA
full year rate
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Published placementcourse placement rate
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Selection scorePG + entrance
100
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Guide capassistant professor
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In short
If you need a Chennai part-time education Ph.D, use University of Madras first. If Anna University publishes clearer guide vacancy, compare the department notice before you apply.
In short
If you need a Chennai part-time education Ph.D, use University of Madras first. If Bharathiar University publishes clearer guide vacancy, compare the department notice before you apply.
In short
If you need a Chennai part-time education Ph.D, use University of Madras first. If Bharathidasan University publishes clearer guide vacancy, compare the department notice before you apply.
In short
If you need a Chennai part-time education Ph.D, use University of Madras first. If Periyar University publishes clearer guide vacancy, compare the department notice before you apply.
In short
If you need a Chennai part-time education Ph.D, use University of Madras first. If Annamalai University publishes clearer guide vacancy, compare the department notice before you apply.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Ph.D Education
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Education at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without extra charges is INR 45,690 and the last batch averaged INR 4.44 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 place if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Part Time place closed at score 55 in round 6 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 teaching and research jobs with education colleges, schools and policy teams that hire on campus in the research period. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA, the median was INR Not published and 0% 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 region, so the research outcome cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research outcome 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 place next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the place 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. 0% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR Not published is lower than the average of INR 4.44 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research outcome training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Education if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Education places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Education, 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 Ph.D entrance test exam and fill this college in your University choice list. A place comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the place fee within the days University gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the place.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 45,690 without extra charges. With extra charges it comes to INR 45,940. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the extra charges 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 place?▾
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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