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Madras University is a public university in Chennai. It is one of India's oldest and premier universities, established in 1857. The University has been accredited with the status of "University with Potential for Excellence" bestowed by UGC and is recognized by NAAC with the highest "A+" grade.

The University of Madras offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses in multiple disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, management, social sciences, languages, law, and technology. Madras University has played a significant role in developing higher education in India and has produced numerous distinguished alumni who have excelled in various fields. It is known for its rigorous academic standards and commitment to promoting knowledge and research.

Madras University's academic year admission is granted based on merit and the entrance exam. For admission to the flagship programme MBA, it accepts the valid scores of TANCET. The University will hold the internal examination and counselling for other conventional courses. Candidates must visit the University's official website to fill up the application form.

Type

Public

Year of establishment

1857

NAAC Grade

A

Madras University Admission enquiry number

General Enquiry - 044-25399422, 25399746,

 Examination Regular Enquiry - 25399456, 25399457, 25613727, 25613773

Madras University Admission date

April/May

Application Mode

Online

Admission Criteria

Entrance Exam

Madras University Admission portal

http://www.unom.ac.in

Madras University MA Admission

The aspirants willing to be admitted into the MA courses must have a bachelor's in any subject. However, aspirants who apply to the MA in Economics courses must have a BA in Economics/B.Com./BA. Corporate Secretaryship / BBA / B.Sc. Mathematics / B.Sc. Statistics as their basic Madras University Admission eligibility criteria.

The entrants are designated based on the entrance test conducted by the University. The Madras University Entrance Exam Syllabus is available on the official website.

The specializations offered under the MA course are:

  • Ancient History and Archaeology
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Human Resource Management
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Public Affairs
  • Development Administration
  • Defence and Strategic Studies
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • International Relations
  • Population Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Economics
  • Economics
  • Comparative Religion and Philosophy with specialization in Christian Studies
  •  Christian Scriptures
  •  Christian Studies (IDE)
  •  Islamic Studies
  • Jaina Studies
  • Indian Philosophy
  • Buddhism
  • Yoga
  • Saivva Sidhanta
  • Vaishnavism
  • Indian Music
  • Bharatanatyam-Self Supportive
  • Bharatanatyam - Private Study
  • Rhythmology
  • Rhythmology – Private Study
  • Folk Music
  • English
  • French
  • Journalism and Mass communication

Madras University Library and Information Science Course

The aspirants are willing to apply for M LiB.ISC course must have a Bachelor's in Library and Information Science. The students are selected based on their performance in the previous qualifying examination. The minimum qualifying marks should be above 50% aggregate. Eligible and interested applicants can complete the online application form on the website. Read the Madras University Admission Instructions on the official webpage to learn how to apply.

Madras University M.Sc Admission

Candidates willing to apply for Madaras University admission for PG Course MSc must have had Bachelor's in the relevant field. Eligibility criteria vary from stream to stream. For instance, the candidates applying to M.Sc Physics must have a B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as an ancillary subject (or) B.Sc. Triple major with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or) B.Sc. (Applied Science/Applied Physics) with Mathematics as an ancillary subject and Physics as a major.

The aspirants are selected based on their merit in the Madras University Entrance Exam. You can visit the website for the previous Madras University Entrance Exam question papers.

  • Counselling Psychology
  • HRD Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Yoga
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Anatomy
  • NeuroScience
  • Biomedical science
  • Biomedical Genetics
  • Medical Biochemistry, Regular and Self-supportive
  • Microbiology
  • Toxicology
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Information Technology
  • Physics
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Geoinformatics

Madras University MCA Admission

For admission to the MCA, the aspirants shall have possessed BE/B Tech/BCA/BSc (Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics) or B.Com with Business Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematics as one of the subjects are eligible to apply. The assortment criteria are based on the candidates' performance in the TANCET examination. Madras University Cut off for MCA is 93.

Madras University MBA Admission

Admission for MBA at Madras University is based on the TANCET scores. The eligibility criteria for MBA is a minimum Graduation from any discipline. The minimum qualifying marks should be above 50%. The eligible candidates then need to appear in the TANCET examination, as the selection process is based entirely on their performance in the TANCET, followed by counselling. Madras University TANCET Cut off for MBA 97

Madras University MSW Admission

Graduation from any discipline is required as the minimum eligibility criteria for admission into this course. Madras University Admission fees for MSW shall be available on the official website. The candidates are selected based on merit in the previous qualifying examination. By compiling the graduation marks, Madras University Merit list will be created.

Madras University LLM Admission

This is two years. The specializations offered under this course are:

  • International Law and Organisation,
  • Constitutional Law and Legal Order

The aspirants willing to apply must have LLB as the basic eligibility criteria. The applicants are designated based on the merit of the previous qualifying examination. Eligible applicants are mandated to apply online before the Madras University admission last date.

Madras University M.Ed Admission

The candidates seeking admission into the M.Ed course must have a B.Ed as the minimum eligibility requirement. The minimum qualifying marks should be above 50% in aggregate. The University shall conduct an entrance test. The final students will be selected based on the candidates' performance in the entrance test. To appear for the examination, candidates are mandated to download the Madras University Entrance Exam Hall Ticket.

Madras University M.Com Admission

The candidates who have passed B.Com General or its equivalent course recognized by the University of Madras or any other are eligible to apply. For admission into the second specialization, Statistics as one of the subjects is required in Graduation. Eligible applicants must fill out the Madras University PG admission form on the web portal.

It is a two-year course. The specializations offered are –

  • International Law and Organization
  • International Business and Finance

Madras University M.Phil Admission

The M.Phil courses are conducted for 1 year. The basic eligibility criteria are to have a masters in the relevant field. The candidates are selected based on an admission test conducted by the University and their performance in the personal interview round. As a result, applicants must note down the Madras University Entrance Exam Date.

The specializations offered are:

  • Public Affairs
  • South and South East Asian Studies
  • Defense and Strategic Studies
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • International Relations
  • Development Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Economics
  • Christian Studies
  • Islamic Studies
  • Jaina Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Saivva Sidhanta
  • Vaishnavism
  • Indian Music
  • English
  • French
  • Physical Education and Yoga
  • Biomedical science
  • Endocrinology
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Neuro and Nano Toxicology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Scientific Instrumentation
  • Organic Chemistry

Madras University PG Diploma Courses

For admission into these courses, Graduation in any subject from any recognized university is required. However, certain specializations have specific eligibility criteria. Candidates who have passed B.Ed. in Education, B.Ed. in Special Education, Bachelors in OT, PT, ST., Bachelors in Psychology, B. Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc. in Nursing or Bachelors in Life Sciences with 50% aggregate marks in case of general candidates and 40% marks in case  SC & ST applicants are eligible to apply for the Developmental Disabilities course.

For specific subject-related eligibility queries, visit the official website.

The PG diploma courses of 1-year tenure offered are-

  • Parent Counseling
  • Technical Writing
  • Economic Studies
  •  Ethics and Biotechnology
  • Christian Studies
  • Biblical Languages and Interpretation
  • Ethics and Human ResourceManagement (Self- Supportive)
  • SaivaSiddhanta
  •  Manuscriptology and Editing Tamil Literature
  •  Folkloristics and Mass Media Tamil Literature
  •  Inscription and Culture Tamil Literature
  • Linguistics Tamil Literature
  • Counselling Psychology
  • - Organizational Development and Management of Change Psychology
  • - Masters Programme in HRM
  • - HRD Psychology
  • - MHRM
  • - PG Diploma in HR (2-year duration)
  • - Developmental Disabilities (Self-Supportive) Counselling Psychology
  • - PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Self-Supportive) Counselling Psychology
  • - Yoga Therapy (Part-Time) Sanskrit
  • - Taxonomy of Algae CAS in Botany
  • - Taxonomy of Fungi CAS in Botany
  • - Molecular Cell Biology & Stem Cell Technology Zoology
  • - Immunotechnology
  • - PG Diploma in Clinical Embryology (Self Supportive) Zoology
  • - Functional Hindi and Translation (Part time-2 Years) Hindi
  • - Digital Library Management Library & Information Science
  • - Peace and communal Harmony Philosophy
  • - Extension & Development Administration
  • - Adult & Continuing Education
  • - Banking and Finance (Self Supportive) Commerce
  • - Yogic Education Physical Education
  • - PG Diploma in Geospatial Data Analytics (Self Supportive) Geography
  • - PG Diploma in Yoga Theory, Practice and Therapy

Madras University Certificate Courses

The courses offered are:

  • - Organizational Development and Management of Change Psychology
  • - Developmental Disabilities (Self-Supportive) Counselling Psychology
  • - PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Self-Supportive) Counselling Psychology
  • - Yoga Therapy (Part-Time) Sanskrit
  • - Taxonomy of Algae CAS in Botany
  • - Taxonomy of Fungi CAS in Botany
  • - Molecular Cell Biology & Stem Cell Technology Zoology
  • - Immunotechnology
  • - PG Diploma in Clinical Embryology (Self-Supportive) Zoology
  • - Functional Hindi and Translation (Part-time-2 Years) Hindi
  • - Digital Library Management Library & Information Science
  • - Peace and communal Harmony Philosophy
  • - Extension & Development Administration Adult & Continuing Education
  • - Banking and Finance (Self-Supportive) Commerce
  • - Yogic Education Physical Education
  • - PG Diploma in Geospatial Data Analytics (Self-Supportive) Geography
  • - Certificate (Advanced Level) in French
  • - Certificate (Advanced Level) in German
  • - Certificate in Italian
  • - Certificate in Spanish
  • - Certificate in Malayalam
  • - Certificate in Arabic
  • - Certificate in Urdu
  • - Certificate in Hindi
  • - Certificate in Yoga (P.T.) Sanskrit
  • - Certificate in Kannada
  • - Certificate in Blogging (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in TV News Reading Comparing (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Webpage Design (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Pre-Primary Education (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in NGO Management (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Hospitality Management (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Skincare and Beauty Therapy (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Women's Studies (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Functional English and Public Speaking (Self-Supportive)
  • - Certificate in Buddhist Studies Jainology
  • - Christian Scriptures and Interpretation Christian Studies
  • - 3 Months Certificate Course In Counselling Psychology
  • - Certificate in Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Psychology (Self-Supportive) Criminology
  • - Certificate in Classical Analysis and Basic Analytical Instrumentation Techniques, Analytical Chemistry
  • - Karnatic Music (Self-Supportive) Indian Music
  • - Voice Training (Self-Supportive) Indian Music
  • - Certificate (First Level) in French (Self-Supportive) French & other Foreign Languages
  • - Certificate (First Level) in German (Self-Supportive), French & other Foreign Languages
  • - Advanced Diploma in Cellular and Molecular Pathology Techniques (Self-Supportive)

Madras University Ph.D. Admission

This course is for 3-5 years. A lot of Specializations are offered under this course. The candidates seeking admission into these PhD courses must have a masters in the relevant discipline. The final candidates are shortlisted based on merit in the entrance test conducted by the University. There is a provision for Madras University Online admission. These shortlisted candidates become eligible to participate in the personal interview round.

The University of Madras also accepts UGC NET/CSIR NET scores. The candidates who qualified these entrance exams are exempted from the university exam and are directly called for the interview round.

  • - Management Studies
  • - Pharmacology
  • - Criminology
  • - Education
  • - Computer Science
  • - Microbiology
  • - Commerce
  • - English
  • - Psychology
  • - Chemistry
  • - Economics
  • - Mathematics
  • - Physics
  • - History
  • - Ancient History And Archaeology
  • - Analytical Chemistry
  • - Nanotechnology
  • - Nano Science And Engineering
  • - Physical Education
  • - Botany
  • - Hindi
  • - Environmental Toxicology
  • - Anatomy
  • - Marine Science
  • - Organic Chemistry
  • - Defence & Strategic Studies
  • - Library & Information Science
  • - Biophysics
  • - Polymer Science & Technology
  • - Kannada
  • - Music
  • - Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • - Instrumentation Engineering
  • - Photonics And Biophotonics
  • - Saiva Siddhanta
  • - Econometrics
  • - Sanskrit
  • - Theoretical Physics
  • - Christian Studies
  • - Ambedkar Thought and Social Work
  • - Anthropology
  • - Genetics
  • - Arabic
  • - Urdu
  • - Public Affairs
  • - Geology
  • - South And South East Asian Studies
  • - Jainology

How to get admission to Madras University is here.

Madras University has an online admission process. Thus students interested in pursuing any course must visit the University's official website. The instructions below show how to apply to Madras University.

  • The application must be completed online before the Madras University PG Admission last date.
  • Candidates are asked to fill out the online Madras University Online application form carefully because no changes will be permitted after the form has been submitted.
  • The application fee must be paid exclusively online. The application cost is INR 1000/-
  • The completed hard copy of the application form should be submitted to the College Principal and attested photocopies of all required documents.
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Asked Question

Which are the examinations accepted for MBA admissions at Madras University?
Asked by Dhanalaksmi G

replied on 14-Sep-2023 04:44:25

To apply for the MBA program at Madras University, applicants must have done their graduation and must have appeared for the TANCET entrance exam conducted at the state level. The accepted TANCET cut-off is 96.


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