University of Madras Chennai PG Diploma Taxonomy Of Algae: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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06 May, 2026 University of Madras Chennai Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for PG Diploma Taxonomy Of Algae programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 17,490 .

Total fees

INR 1,390

full course, no living cost

Pay figure

Not published

no course LPA data released

Selection

Merit

graduation marks screening

Course credits

two semesters in CAS Botany

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 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 Madras University PG Diploma Algae

University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time PG Diploma in Taxonomy of Algae through CAS in Botany at the Guindy campus. The course has 37 credits across two semesters and covers nomenclature, algal groups, cultivation, economic use and a dissertation. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024. The full course fee without living cost is INR 1,390, with tuition of INR 500. You get a seat through graduation marks screening on the CBCS admission portal. The seat count is not published. No LPA pay figure is published for this diploma.

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Fees

The full course costs INR 1,390 without living cost and INR 1.21 Lakhs with a Chennai living estimate. The tuition fee is INR 500. You pay the tuition once for the course. The other university charges are paid once. Living cost is not a university fee, so add it only if you need a room in Chennai.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 500	Full course, as published
Other university charges	INR 890	One time
Chennai living estimate	INR 1.20 Lakhs	INR 10,000 a month, 12 months
Total, no hostel	INR 1,390	Full course
Total with living	INR 1.21 Lakhs	Full course

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Admission Dates

The next application window is expected from Apr 2027 to Jun 2027. The merit list is expected in Jul 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the CBCS admission portal, because you lose the chance if you miss the last date.

Event	Date	Status
PG Diploma registration, last date to apply	Apr 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Application fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit screening	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission counselling and allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Eligibility

A Bachelor degree in any subject is enough for this diploma. The eligibility table has one main rule and no entrance score. You should keep your degree mark sheets ready, because the university screens applications on graduation marks.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree in any subject
University rule	Degree from Madras University or another university accepted as equal
Entrance exam	Not needed
Selection base	Graduation marks

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Admission Process

The table starts with online registration and ends with reporting. You apply on the CBCS portal, upload papers and pay the fee. The department screens your graduation marks. If your name is on the list, pay the admission fee and bring originals for document check.

Step	What you do
1. Register online	Fill the CBCS admission form
2. Upload papers	Add degree mark sheets and community certificate if needed
3. Merit screening	The department checks graduation marks
4. Pay admission fee	Pay by the date in the admission notice
5. Report	Bring originals for document check

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Cutoff

The university has not published a closing score for this diploma. The score ranges below use graduation marks, with 70% and above as the safer range. If your marks are lower, still apply when the portal opens, because the final list depends on the applicant pool.

Graduation marks	Chance range	Basis
70% and above	Safer	Merit screening
55% to 69%	Wait-list chance	Merit screening
Below 55%	Low chance	Merit screening

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Placements

No LPA pay figure and no placement rate are published for this diploma. The table says the same clearly. This course is better for taxonomy labs, research support work, biodiversity documentation and higher study than for a campus placement route.

Metric	Value
LPA pay figure	Not published
Placement rate	Not published
Best fit	Taxonomy labs and research support work
Campus placement route	Not published for this diploma

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Scholarships

Four schemes can cut INR 300 to INR 500 from the course cost, and the full-fee support can cover INR 1,390 in some cases. State and central schemes need income proof. You should apply on the right portal and keep the community certificate ready.

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 500
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 300
EWS tuition support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 500
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 390

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Ranking

The university stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024 and #70 in the overall list, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research and outcomes. NAAC grades the wider university, not only this diploma.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2024	#39
NIRF Overall	2024	#70
NAAC	Current cycle	A++

Madras University PG Diploma Algae Course Structure

The course has 37 credits across two semesters. Semester 1 teaches nomenclature and two taxonomy papers. Semester 2 adds three taxonomy and cultivation papers, economic importance, dissertation and viva voce.

Semester	What you study	Credits
Semester 1	Nomenclature and Classification of Algae	4
Semester 1	Taxonomy of Algae I and II	8
Semester 2	Taxonomy of Algae III and IV	8
Semester 2	Culturing and Cultivation of Algae	4
Semester 2	Economic Importance, dissertation and viva voce	13

Should you pick PG Diploma Algae 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 Class 12 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 branch-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 decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the JoSAA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

PG Diploma Algae Eligibility▾

Degree needed: Bachelor degree in any subject from Madras University or an accepted university.

Exam needed: No entrance exam is listed for this diploma.

Selection base: Graduation marks are used for merit screening.

Papers needed: Keep degree mark sheets and community certificate ready if you claim reservation.

PG Diploma Algae Admission Process▾

Register online: Fill the University Departments CBCS admission form.

Upload papers: Add degree mark sheets and category papers if they apply.

Merit screening: The department checks graduation marks and prepares the list.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the date printed on the admission notice.

Report: Bring original papers for document check before classes start.

PG Diploma Algae Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Apr 2027 to Jun 2027

PG Diploma registration, last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 window. Submit the form before the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Application fee payment

Expected to close with the form window.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Merit screening

The department is expected to check graduation marks.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list

Check the admission portal for your name and next step.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission counselling and allotment

The department is expected to confirm seats from the list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

Pay by the printed date or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree mark sheets and community papers.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting at the Guindy campus.

Source: University of Madras CBCS admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Madras PG Diploma Algae Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one semester. Turn on the toggle to add a Chennai living estimate.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 500

Other university charges

One time, registration and campus charges

INR 890

Add room and food in Chennai

Living estimate

Per month × 12, INR 10,000 a month

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1,390

1 year · tuition + one-time charges, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.21 Lakhs

1 year · tuition + charges + living estimate

Education loan EMI

INR 23

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Pay figure

Not published

no course LPA data released

Education loan EMI

INR 2,047

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Pay figure

Not published

no course LPA data released

Source: University of Madras course page and fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you CSE at University of Madras?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JoSAA closing ranks.

University of Madras PG Diploma Algae Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

University of Madras PG Diploma Algae 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 rank, or more credits.

Compare with

CalicutBharathidasanAnnamalaiMysoreKerala

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University of Madras

Chennai

Compared with

University of Calicut

Malappuram

Compared with

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli

Compared with

Annamalai University

Chidambaram

Compared with

University of Mysore

Mysuru

Compared with

University of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

Total fees1 year, no living cost

INR 1,390

tuition + one-time charges

INR 2,000

INR 610 more

INR 1,200

INR 190 less

INR 3,000

INR 1,610 more

INR 1,500

INR 110 more

INR 2,500

INR 1,110 more

Tuition feefull course

INR 500

as published

INR 1,000

INR 500 more

INR 500

Same fee

INR 1,500

INR 1,000 more

INR 700

INR 200 more

INR 900

INR 400 more

Creditscourse structure

two semesters

5 fewer

7 fewer

3 more

2 fewer

1 more

NIRF rankUniversity category

#39

NIRF University

#45

6 places lower

#60

21 places lower

#35

4 places higher

#70

31 places lower

#50

11 places lower

Durationcourse length in years

one-year diploma

Same duration

In short

If you want the lower published fee and the stronger rank, keep University of Madras above Calicut. Pick Calicut only if its department topic fits you better.

In short

Bharathidasan costs a little less on this table, but the rank is lower and credits are fewer. If algae taxonomy is the goal, Madras is still the stronger page choice.

In short

Annamalai shows more credits and a higher rank, but it costs more here. If fee is the main worry, Madras is the safer choice.

In short

Mysore is close on fee but lower on rank and credits. Keep Madras first if you want the CAS Botany algae focus.

In short

Kerala shows one extra credit, but its fee and rank are weaker in this table. Choose Madras if you want the lower cost and Chennai lab access.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on University of Madras PG Diploma Algae

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is PG Diploma Algae at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1,390 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 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 12,400 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

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 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the JEE Main exam and fill this college in your JoSAA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JoSAA 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 4-year fee is INR 1,390 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 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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Should you pick PG Diploma Algae at University of Madras?

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