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Madras University

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Established : 1857 | Accredited/Approved : UGC

One of India's oldest and most prestigious universities, the University of Madras, was founded in 1857. The University received rankings of 39 and 70 in the categories "University" and "Overall" by the NIRF 2022. More than 120 colleges are affiliated with Madras University. In addition, it has more than 50 research institutions and 68 academic departments. These departments cover a variety of fields, including the sciences, social sciences, humanities, management, and medicine. In addition, it provides postgraduate and diploma programmes. Moreover, it includes a distance learning centre that provides various courses in the arts and sciences.

UGC recognizes Madras University Courses and is accredited by NAAC with a five-star rating and Grade A. It has a strong alumni network, and its graduates have taken up prestigious positions in various sectors. They include two Nobel laureates, five Presidents, and many other notable scientists. The University of Madras has been given the status of 'University with potential for superiority By UGC. It is also recognized among the 18 universities in India as having the 'Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area.

About Madras University

Particulars

Details

Institute Type

Public

location

Chennai

Establishment

1839

Approved

AICTE Approved

Admission Process

Entrance Test and Merit

Application Mode

Online

Scholarship

Available

Official Website

https://www.unom.ac.in/

Madras University Notable Alumni Includes

  • A P J Abdul Kalam : 11thPresident of India and Aerospace Scientist
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: 2nd President of India
  • C V Raman: Nobel Laureate
  • Subrahmanyan Chandrashekar: Nobel Laureates
  • Srinivasa Ramanujan: Mathematician, Abel Prize Winner
  • Sir M Visvesvaraya: Indiancivil engineer, administrator, and statesman,
  • Dr ShivrajKumar: Indian Actor
  • Surya: Indian Actor
  • Vijay: Indian Actor
  • Vijay Sethupathi: Actor
  • Mahesh Babu: Indian Actor
  • Mani Ratnam: Director
  • Viswanathan Anand: Chess Player
  • P Chidambaram: Indian Politician
  • Indra Nooyi: Former CEO of Pepsico
  • Meena: Indian Actress

Madras University Ranking

Madras University Chennai is among the country's leading universities.

  • According to the NIRF Ranking 2022, the University of Madras has secured the 39th position in the university category.
  • Madras University NIRF Ranking in 2021 is 41 overall and 28th in the universities category.
  • According to the Unirank surveys of 2021, Madras University is ranked 51st in India.
  • As per the OUTLOOK 2023 Survey, Madras University gained 20th rank for MBA.
  • In the 2022 WEEK Survey, University secured 14th rank in the overall category.

Madras University Courses And Fees

The University of Madras offers a range of postgraduate courses in sciences, social science, humanities, management, and arts. As a result, fees vary from course to course. On the official website, students can access the Madras University Syllabus. Besides, Scholarships are offered by the University to students based on merit and keeping in mind their financial status.

Check out the Madras University Course details and fee structure listed below

Madras University Courses List

Specializations

Madras University fees structure (Per annum)

M.Sc.

Actuarial

Applied Geology

Analytical Chemistry

Biophysics

Computer Science

Geoinformatics

Geography

Mathematics

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Physics

Statistic

Yoga

Geoinformatics

INR 7,000 Madras University MSC fees

MBA in madras university

-

fees for MBA in madras university- INR 25,000

M.Ed

Education

INR 18,000

LLM

Law

INR 19,000

MA.

Arabic

Basic Medical Science

Bharatanatyam

Chemical Sciences

Christian Studies

Christian Scriptures

Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Saiva Siddhanta

Defence and Strategic Studie

Econometrics

Economics

English and Foreign Languages

Financial Economics

Fine and Performing

French

Historical Studies

Indian Music

Information and Communication Studies

Journalism and Communication

Life Sciences

Malayalam

Management Studies

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

Philosophy and Religious Thought

Physical Sciences

Political and International Studies

INR 5,000 Madras University MA fees

PG Diploma

Arabic

Teaching Methodology in Abinaya and Nattuvangam

Teaching Methodology in Music

Urdu

INR 1 K - 4 L

(for 1 year-2 years)

M.Com

Bank Management

Banking and Insurance Management

Corporate Secretaryship

Information System Management

Marketing and Management

INR 5,000

MCA

-

INR 22,000

PhD.

-

INR 1.26 L

(for 3-5 years)

M.Lib.I.Sc.

-

INR 3 K

(for 2 years)

M.Phil

Analytical Chemistry

Mathematics

Applied Geology

Christian Studies

Commerce

Degree Course

French

Jaina Studies

Malayalam

Saiva Siddhanta

Tamil Literature

Urdu

Zoology

INR 66 K

(for 1 year-2 years)

M.E./M.Tech

Geoinformatics

INR 27,055

Madras University Course Admission

Admission to Madras University is based on the entrance test and academic merit. Candidates for Madras University PG Courses shall have possessed a bachelor's degree with a minimum of aggregate marks.

  • For admission to the MA, MSc, M Com, and M.Ed, candidates must appear for Madras University Entrance Exam.
  • Admission to the M.Lib.Isc, LLM and MSW is offered based on merit in the last qualifying exam.
  • For admission to the Madras University MBA, students are required to appear for TANCET.
  • GATE scores determine admission to the M Tech.

How to Apply

The procedures for applying to Madras University, Chennai, are as follows

Step 1: Visit the webpage of Madras University (admissions page).

Step 2: Choose "Apply Now" and "SBI Bank Collect" from the drop-down menu to submit the application fee.

Step 3: To complete the fee deposit, enter your name, the degree you want, the topic, and any other pertinent data.

Step 4: From the drop-down option, choose "Indian Citizen Enrollment" (for Indian National Students).

Step 5: Enter your current email address and mobile number when applying for admission to Madras University, Chennai.

Step 6: Add your picture and signature before pressing the submit button.

Step 7: Pick an application and a branch before pressing the continue button.

Step 8: Complete the admissions form for Madras University in Chennai by giving details about your parents, communication, and qualifying exams.

Madras University Placement

As of right now, the 2023 drive's placement data are not available. But the NIRF report 2022 is made public. 440 PG (2 years) students were placed during the University of Madras placements in 2022. For PG (2 years) and PG (3 years) students, the average package was INR 3.60 LPA and INR 4.20 LPA.

The median package for postgraduate (2-year) classes in 2022 increased by almost 79% compared to 2021.

Course

Students Placed (2022)

Average Package (2022)

PG (2 years)

MSc, MA, MBA

440

INR 3.60 LPA

PG (3 years)

5

INR 4.20 LPA

University of Madras Recruiters

Axis Bank

South Indian Bank

TCS

HDFC Bank

Cognizant

BNY Mellon

Audi

ITC

LIC HFL

Naukri

99 acres.com

ICIC

Madras University Scholarships

Numerous other scholarships, in addition to SC/ST, BC/MBC, and National Merit, are offered to students in the university departments.

1. The Lions International Endowment Scholarship (C&UD) (All Arts and Science Departments)

2. Madras City Endowment Award offered by the Rotary Club (All Departments)

3. The C&UD Baroness Willingdon Peace Endowment Scholarship (M.A. Degree – VII-A, VII-E)

4. Srimathi Sivakama Radhakrishnan Fellowship (C&UD) (Department of Philosophy)

5. The Department of Geology & Applied Geology, Physics, ML, Sir T. Muttuswami Ayyar Endowment Fellowship

6. The C&UD Srimathi Padmasani Bai Endowment Award (Department of Indian Music)

7. The Department of Physics, Physical Chemistry, and Mathematics's K.N. Ayyaayyar Endowment Scholarship (C&UD)

8. The Gokhale Endowment Fellowship (UD&C) (Department of Economics) (Department of Economics)

9. Scholarship from the Sambuvarayar Endowment (All Departments)

10. Scholarship from the Aringnar Anna Fund (C&UD) (All Departments)

11. Maharaja Sri Ganga Singhji Endowment Scholarship (Department of Anatomy, Genetics,sEndocrinology, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology &sEnvironmental Toxicology).

12. Scholarship from Professor R. Selvam Fund

13. AMM Foundation Endowment Scholarship (Department of Sanskrit)

14. IBP Scholarship Fund (Department of Ambedkar Centre for Economics Studies)

15. Scholarships funded by the Dr A.L. Mudaliar Silver Jubilee Endowment (All Departments)

Madras University Facilities

The University offers top-notch amenities and a conducive learning atmosphere. The campus has a library, dorm, sports facilities, cutting-edge labs, and other amenities for overall academic development. Below are more specifics about the Madras University facilities.

Hostel: Male and female dormitories are available at Madras University. The dormitory rooms are nicely decorated and equipped with the essentials that students need for a pleasant stay. Moreover, their hostel stay allows them to assimilate a holistic lifestyle due to the availability of fitness and wellness activities like yoga and other extracurricular activities.

Madras University Hostel Fees-

  • Room Rent Rs.3,000(Per Annum)
  • Caution Deposit Rs.5,500(Per Annum)

Library: Madras University has a sizable collection of books and other reading materials to meet all the academic requirements of the University's students and faculty. 526625 books, 10030 theories, 260 journals, 100 CD-ROMs, and 4500 e-diaries are among its diverse collection. The Madras University system also offers MALIBNET services, reprographics management, OPAC management, and additional digital services.

In addition, the library is a member of the digital library systems MUL and UGC Infonet DLC, providing University of Madras Chennai students with access to a extensive range of e-books, e-journals, and other scholarly databases

Madras University Affiliated Colleges

Following are colleges under Madras university

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College

Loyola College

The New College

Vivekananda College

The Ethiraj College for Women

Stella Mari's College

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women

Womens Christian College

The Madras School of Social Work

Meenakshi College for Women

S.D.N Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women

Dhanraj Baid Jain College

Madras Christian College

Gurunanak College

C.Kandaswami Naidu College for Men

Pachaiyappa's College

Sir Theagaraya College

Chellammal Women's College

The Quaide Milleth College for Men

S I. V. E. T. College

Pachaiyappa's College for Men

Pachaiyappa's College for Women

A.M.Jain College

D. R. B. C. C. C. Hindu College

Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
ME/MTech - Electrical Engineering Request 2 years
ME/MTech - Signal Processing Request 2 years
MSc - Information Technology 5593 2 years
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Entrance exams required for Admission 2024

Campus Facilities/Infrastructure

library
laboratory
sports
auditorium

Asked question

What is the Madras University MBA fees?
Asked by Guest
replied on 20-Jan-2024 08:05:23

The fee for an MBA at Madras University is INR 25,000.

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.

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

044 - 25393409, 25393564, 25399422

Email ID:

N/A

Address:

Chepauk , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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