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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Saiva Siddhanta: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 27,000
3 years, no hostel
Stipend level
INR 4.4 LPA
Research batch of 2025, this research field
Cutoff
70
Ph.D. entrance score, Round 6 2025
Research output
92%
Research batch of 2025 batch active
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?Entrance scores by category
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. Saiva Siddhanta
Madras University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta with department selection through the Ph.D. entrance test. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with research work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024 and NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 27,000, paid per semester, and INR 2.07 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get admission through department selection. The General seat closed at score 70 in round 6 of 2025. The Research batch of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA and 92% of the batch was active.
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Fees
The full course costs INR 27,000 without hostel and INR 2.07 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 24,000 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 1.80 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 24,000 | INR 4,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 1,200 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 27,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.07 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Admission Dates
Ph.D. application, last date to apply is expected in Jan 2027. Classes start is expected in Aug 2027. These dates are estimates based on 2026. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. application, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D. entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection list and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Research area research area filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission offer rounds | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Department reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% 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 |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Ph.D. entrance test score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Admission Process
the department selects the seat on your score and your research areas. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat 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 research areas on the department | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of offer |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 65 in 2025. These are the department round 6 entrance scores for department seats. The General entrance score has gone lower for three years, so it got stricter.
| Category | Entrance score, University department | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 65 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 60 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 55 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 62 | Round 6, 2025 |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Placements
The Research batch of 2025 active 92% of its batch at an average of INR 4.44 LPA. The median is INR 3.96 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5.04 LPA. Teaching and research roles come through the department network during the research period.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stipend level | INR 4.44 LPA, Research batch of 2025 |
| Median stipend | INR 3.96 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Batch active | 92% |
| Recruiters | Teaching and research roles, on campus |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 12,000 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 12,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 10,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 8,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 6,000 over the course |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Ranking
The college stands #39 in NIRF University ranking and #39 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2024 | #39 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One research field from day one, with research work 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 3 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Madras University Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are given rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, given before classes start |
| Single room | not published for research scholars |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Chennai |
Should you pick Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a teaching or research job and can live in a Chennai for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are University department, so a score that misses the outside department list can still get in.
You want teaching or research work: the department is built for Saiva Siddhanta study and Tamil philosophy seminars.
Your family can stipend 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 stipend level 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 entrance score: it has got stricter three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a hostel room from the first year: hostel details are not published for this research field.
You want internships in a big city: this is Chennai, so your guide and the department help with seminars and field work here.
You will wait for the entrance result: fill your research area before the list comes, because the window closes fast.
Counsellor's advice
Take this research field if round 1 gives it to you on a University department score. If you are outside department and below the round 1 close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% 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. Entrance score decides the outside department seats.
University department quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta Admission Process▾
Write Ph.D. entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on the department: the department (the central selection body) selects every seat here.
Fill research areas: List this college and research field high. Take keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of offer or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta 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.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Ph.D. application, last date to apply
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
Selection list and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research area research area filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission offer rounds
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Department reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: the department 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta 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 4,000 a semester
INR 24,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,200
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 455
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1644%
stipend level INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,490
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
214%
stipend level 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 a seat at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published the department entrance scores.
Category
Quota
General · University department
85 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 70: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
General · outside department
88 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
72 to 87: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 72: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
OBC-NCL · University department
80 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
65 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
OBC-NCL · outside department
82 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
67 to 81: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 67: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
SC · University department
75 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
SC · outside department
78 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
63 to 77: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 63: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
ST · University department
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
ST · outside department
72 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
57 to 71: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 57: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
EWS · University department
78 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
62 to 77: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 62: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
EWS · outside department
80 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research field high on your list.
64 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the score each year.
Below 64: not this year. Try the next session or a different category.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the research area waited to the end.
University of Madras Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta 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 12,000
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 10,000
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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 8,000
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 6,000
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 stipending in parts and about education loans.
University of Madras Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta 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 stipend, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 27,000
tuition + admission
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Stipend levellatest batch
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Research batch of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA more
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INR 3 LPA more, Research batch of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 3.8 LPA more
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INR 3.4 LPA more
Research outputshare of the batch active
92%
Research batch of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Research batch of 2024
90%
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89%
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Entrance scorePh.D. entrance score, General
70
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,330 places easier
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Seatsthis research field
120
Ph.D. entrance test
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30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIstipend level vs the full fee
1644%
on INR 4.44 LPA
170%
1474 points lower
117%
1527 points lower
120%
1524 points lower
128%
1516 points lower
133%
1511 points lower
In short
Annamalai costs less and has a higher stipend on average, but its entrance score is about 3,000 places stricter. If your score clears both, take Annamalai; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Bharathiar places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and has a lower stipend. If its easier entrance score is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University in your application plan as the safer seat.
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Madurai Kamaraj charges the same fee but has about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Madras University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Madurai Kamaraj belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Tamil University costs a little more and has about the same stipend, but it has more seats and an easier entrance score. If your score misses Madras University in the early rounds, list Tamil University right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Pondicherry is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its stipend level sits below this page's. If Madras University selects you a seat in any round, take it and keep Pondicherry only as your backup.
Fees and stipend can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Ph.D. Saiva Siddhanta
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Saiva Siddhanta at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get active. The full fee without hostel is INR 27,000 and the last batch averaged INR 4.44 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will stipend the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the entrance score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 70 in round 6 and it got stricter 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 teaching and research roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Research batch of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA, the median was INR 3.96 LPA and 92% of the batch was active. If you want a temple studies or Tamil philosophy research instead, this research field is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and hostel rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Chennai, so the department helps with seminars and field work and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research fit, 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 2 and 3 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 entrance score got stricter three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a research field change after year 1 if you want a sibling research field.
Will I get active if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower stipend. 92% of the last batch was active, and the median of INR 3.96 LPA 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 training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this research field better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Saiva Siddhanta if you want a software job and ECE if you want a temple studies or Tamil philosophy research. Saiva Siddhanta places a bigger share of its batch with teaching and research roles, and its entrance score is the stricter of the two. If you get ECE now and want Saiva Siddhanta, the research field 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 the department application plan. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and stipend the seat fee within the days the department gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 27,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.07 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I stipend 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 seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the selection 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 stipend.
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