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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D History: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
NIRF data, latest batch
Cutoff
12,400
Entrance merit score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Recent batch record
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research outcomes
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?Cutoff scores by category and quota
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 History
Madras University pays a three-year, full-time Ph.D History with 6 scholars through Entrance. The course follows course work and supervised research, with research methods from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 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 place through the university Ph.D admission portal. The General merit list used PG marks and entrance score in 2026. The The latest NIRF data shows INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was selected.
Madras University Ph.D 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, six 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 three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a semester, 6 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, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras University Ph.D History Admission Dates
The 2026 steps are over. Entrance registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 12 Oct 2026 and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| department counselling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Place acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University Ph.D History Eligibility
You need PG degree with History or a related subject and 55% marks; 50% for SC and ST. You also need a Ph.D entrance score from the July or January session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree subjects | History or a related subject |
| PG degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC and ST |
| Exam | Ph.D entrance score from the July or January session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University Ph.D History Admission Process
The department selects you on PG marks, entrance score and interview. You then pay the research fee within five days. You lose the place if you miss the registration last date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write the entrance test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Meet the department on department selection | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the place | Pay the research fee by the registration last date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
Madras University Ph.D History Cutoff
The General place closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL place at 4,300 in 2025. These are the department counselling cutoff scores for Home State places. The General cutoff score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Cutoff score, Home State | Step and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Madras University Ph.D History Placements
The Class of 2025 selected 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest pay was INR 22 LPA. universities, archives and research projects select 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 pay | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch selected | 92% |
| Research route | universities, archives and research projects, on campus |
Madras University Ph.D 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 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 |
Madras University Ph.D History Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, research outcomes and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras University Ph.D History Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and research writing; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with research methods from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, research writing and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Research methods, sources and historiography |
| Year 3 | Indian history papers and archive work |
| Year 4 | Thesis writing, seminar paper and final viva |
Madras University Ph.D 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 city campus in Chennai |
Should you pick Ph.D History at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Chennai campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed PG degree in this state: half the places are Home State, so a score that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want research teams, not only service IT: the course-wise research table lists the same four product recruiters 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 cutoff 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 Chennai campus, so the department brings most internships here.
You wait for the final merit list: fill your form before the portal closes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if step 1 gives it to you on a Home State score. If you are Other State and below the step 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D History Eligibility▾
PG degree marks: 55% in a PG degree. 50% for SC and ST.
Marks relaxation: A 5% relaxation applies to SC and ST students.
Exam needed: A Entrance score. merit score decides the Other State places.
Part Time rule: Your workplace must be in the University area.
Ph.D History Admission Process▾
Write the entrance test: The university holds admission twice a year.
Apply on the university portal: The department selection committee checks the form and score.
Meet the department: Attend the test or interview and give your papers.
Pay the research fee: Pay by the registration last date or you lose the place.
Complete registration: Bring originals and the no objection letter.
Ph.D History 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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Entrance registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Entrance session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
Entrance result and score
The entrance score and PG marks decide the merit list.
Over
12 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026
department counselling
Choices locked when the window shut on 20 Jul 2026.
Over
30 Aug 2026
Round 6 selection
The last regular step; the selection letter came online the same day.
Over
4 Sep 2026
Place acceptance fee, last date
You lost the place if the fee was not paid by 4 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the place is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot step
Only if places are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Entrance 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
Entrance session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
department counselling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six steps are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Place acceptance fee
Expected five days after each step.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last step.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: department selection 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D History Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh 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 month × 30, INR 10,667 a month
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 score get you History at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published department selection cutoff scores.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Step 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 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 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 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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University of Madras
Chennai
Compared with
University of Calcutta
Calcutta
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Osmania University
Osmania
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Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli
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Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
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Annamalai University
Chidambaram
Total fees3 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 selected
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
Cutoff scoreEntrance merit score, General
12,400
Round 6, 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
Placesthis course
6
research scholars
90
84 more
150
144 more
60
54 more
180
174 more
240
234 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
Calcutta costs less and pays more on average, but its cutoff score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Calcutta; if it clears only Madras University, take this place and do not wait for the spot step.
In short
Osmania places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier cutoff score is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University in your choice list as the safer place.
In short
Bharathidasan charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the places. If Madras University gives you a place in any step, take it; Bharathidasan belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Coimbatore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more places and an easier cutoff score. If your score misses Madras University in the early steps, list Coimbatore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Annamalai is the cheapest place here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Madras University selects you a place in any step, take it and keep Annamalai only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Ph.D History
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D History at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get selected. 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 place if my score is just above the cutoff score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State place closed at score 12,400 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 or research works with product and IT services companies that select on campus in the seventh semester. The The latest NIRF data shows INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was selected. If you want a museum or archive work 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 campus, so the department brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research 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 cutoff 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 selected 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 selected, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller pays. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick History if you want a teaching or research work and ECE if you want a museum or archive work. History places a bigger share of its batch with research teams, and its cutoff score 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 Entrance exam and fill this college in your department selection choice list. A place comes in the step your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the research fee within the days department selection 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 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 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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