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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Statistics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 31,290
3 years, no continuation fee
Research stipend
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,000
PhD exam score, Round 6 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 continuation fee
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks 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. (Statistics)
Madras University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. (Statistics) with 1 scholar through PhD exam. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. ranking 2026 and #38 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without continuation fee is INR 31,290, paid per semester, and INR 34,290 with continuation fee. You get a seat through Ph.D portal counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 12,000 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Fees
The full course costs INR 31,290 without continuation fee and INR 34,290 with continuation fee. The tuition fee is INR 24,000 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. Continuation fee add INR 3,000 over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 24,000 | INR 4,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 7,290 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 1,200 | One time, refundable |
| Continuation fee | INR 3,000 | INR 1,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no continuation fee | INR 31,290 | Full course |
| Total with continuation fee | INR 34,290 | Full course |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; PhD exam registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD exam registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD exam session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD exam result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Ph.D portal choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Eligibility
You need master degree with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a PhD exam rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master degree subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| master degree marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | PhD exam rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Admission Process
Ph.D portal allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PhD exam | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Ph.D portal | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,000 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Ph.D portal round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,000 | 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. (Statistics) Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 3 LPA. The median is INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 3 LPA. Research projects and data teams fit this course after coursework.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Research stipend | INR 3 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 3 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) 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 master 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. (Statistics) Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. ranking and #38 in NIRF university, with NAAC A+++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #38 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs 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 |
Madras University Ph.D. (Statistics) Continuation and Campus
The continuation fee is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the continuation fee 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 continuation fee fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. (Statistics) 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 master degree in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement 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 closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
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 wait for the last list: the portal closes fast, so keep your papers ready.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if a guide confirms your topic. If the guide list is unclear, ask the department before you pay.
Ph.D. (Statistics) Eligibility▾
master degree marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A PhD exam rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master degree in this state.
Ph.D. (Statistics) Admission Process▾
Write PhD exam: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Ph.D portal: Ph.D portal (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. (Statistics) 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
PhD exam 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
PhD exam session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PhD exam result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Ph.D portal choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Ph.D portal 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D. (Statistics) Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add continuation fee.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 4,000 a semester
INR 24,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 7,290
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,200
Add continuation fee
Continuation fee
Per year × 3, INR 1,000 a year
INR 3,000
Education loan EMI
INR 528
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
959%
research stipend INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 578
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
875%
research stipend INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Statistics at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Ph.D portal closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,000: not this year. Try the spot round 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 8,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,400: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round 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 rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
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. (Statistics) 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 15,000
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 4,000
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 master degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 10,000
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 8,000
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 paying in parts and about education loans.
University of Madras Ph.D. (Statistics) 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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Harbour Institute of Technology
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Lakeside Institute of Technology
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Summit Institute of Technology
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Total fees3 years, no continuation fee
INR 31,290
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.29 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.59 Lakhs more
INR 31,290
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.09 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.54 Lakhs more
Research stipendlatest batch
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.8 LPA more
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 rankPhD exam score, General
12,000
Round 6, 2025
9,400
2,600 places tougher
15,800
3,800 places easier
18,900
6,900 places easier
13,900
1,900 places easier
16,600
4,600 places easier
Seatsthis course
1
PhD exam
90
89 more
150
149 more
60
59 more
180
179 more
240
239 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
959%
on INR 3 LPA
170%
789 points lower
117%
842 points lower
120%
839 points lower
128%
831 points lower
133%
826 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Madras University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Madras University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Madras University in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Madras University allots you a seat in any round, 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. (Statistics)
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. (Statistics) at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without continuation fee is INR 31,290 and the last batch averaged INR 3 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 seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 12,000 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with research projects and data teams linked to statistics work. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick 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 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher 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 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. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 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 ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Statistics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a quick job. Statistics places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Statistics, 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 PhD exam exam and fill this college in your Ph.D portal choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Ph.D portal 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 31,290 without continuation fee. With continuation fee it comes to INR 34,290. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the continuation fee 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 seat?▾
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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