Madras University - Ranking, Admissions 2025, Placements

Several national and international organizations have ranked Madras University. It is ranked 64^th  in the NIRF ranking 2024 of the top 100 universities in India. It is also known internationally. The institution is ranked 541-550 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. In the latest ranking of CWUR for the top 2000 universities across the globe, Madras University stands at 1905 position. These rankings also reflect the academic achievement of Madras University and its position as a rising university in India and beyond.

Madras University NIRF Ranking 2024

NIRF is an initiative of the Government of India, and it provides ranking to Universities or Institutions of India. Madras University NIRF Ranking 2024 is 64 out of 200 colleges in India.

Check out the year-wise NIRF Rankings.

Madras University NIRF Ranking Parameter Wise Score

Madras University's overall ranking is based on scores from the following parameters:

Madras University Outlook ICARE MBA Ranking 

These magazine rankings are well appreciated for their accuracy as they consider Faculty-Student Ratio, Research, and Employability, among other traits that are invaluable when choosing an institute for a student. According to Outlook MBA Ranking, the university stands 18th among top MBA Government colleges. Below is the breakdown of the parameter scores:

Madras University QS Rankings

QS World Ranking is a yearly release that encompasses different types of rankings, such as graduation type, subject, location, and continent. The QS Global Ranking put Madras University in the 541-550 range at the global level and in the 251-260 bracket at the Asian level.

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

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.

In the recent placement drive, 440 PG (2 years) students were placed during the University of Madras placements in the academic year of 2024-25. 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 previous year.

University of Madras Recruiters

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)

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

Aspirants are willing to apply for M LiB.ISC course must have a Bachelor's in Library and Information Science. 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.