The University of Madras offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and certificate courses in numerous languages, science, arts, commerce, business management, etc. The university offers admissions based on merit which means students who have scored well in their previous academics. For PhD admissions, the university conducts a written test and an oral test. The merit for a PhD is generated based on the master’s percentage, and the score one has got in the written and oral tests.
Latest Updates
The PhD admissions at the University of Madras have started from 1st December 2024 and will last till 31st December 2024.
University of Madras Undergraduate Admissions
At the University of Madras, various undergraduate programs such as diploma and certificate courses are available. Admissions to these programs are offered based on 10+2 marks or an equivalent exam. The eligibility may vary since different streams are available for diploma and certificate courses. Still, for diploma programs, one should have completed their 12th from a valid board, and for a few diploma and certificate courses, a bachelor’s degree is also required. The table shown below lists a few diploma and certificate courses of the University of Madras with eligibility, duration, and total fees.
| Programs | Eligibility | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Kannada/French/German/Italian/Spanish | Passed 12th class and a certificate course in the same subject | 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 |
| Diploma in Cybercrime and Internal Security/Malayalam/Arabic/Urdu | Completed Graduation | 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 |
| Diploma in Digital Accounting & GST Filing | Bachelor’s Degree | 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 |
| Diploma in Global Trade Management | 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 | |
| Certificate Courses in French/German/Spanish/Italian | Passed 12th class | 6 months to 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 |
| Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Psychology Certificate Program | Bachelor's degree | 6 months to 1 year | Up to INR 11,000 |
University of Madras Postgraduate Admissions
The PG programs at the University of Madras require a bachelor’s degree to be eligible. There are various specializations of MA and MSc available at the University of Madras. If one has attempted any state or national-level entrance exam for PG entrance, they can show the score card of that entrance exam during the verification process at the university. The university hasn’t mandated any entrance exam to appear in. Below are a few postgraduate programs, eligibility, duration, and fees of the University of Madras are shown.
| Programs | Eligibility | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Bachelor's degree in the same or related stream | 2 years | INR 5,000 to INR 78,000 |
| MSc | Bachelor's degree in the same or related stream | 2 years | INR 15,000 to INR 10.73 Lakhs |
| MCA | Bachelor's degree in the same or related stream | 2 years | Up to INR 45,000 |
| LL.M | LL.B | 2 years | Up to INR 30,000 |
| M.Com | B.Com | 2 years | Up to INR 90,000 |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree | 2 years | INR 50,000 to INR 1 Lakh |
| M.Tech in Geoinformatics | MA/MSc/BE in Civil Engineering or related fields | 2 years | INR 53,247 |
| PG Diploma | Master’s or Bachelor’s degree | 2 years | INR 5,000 to INR 26,000 |
University of Madras PhD Admissions
The PhD admissions at the University of Madras are offered based on a written test and interviews. The merit is prepared based on previous academic qualifications, written tests, and interviews. The table below lists the PhD eligibility, selection process, duration, and fees.
| Programs | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Master’s Degree | Written Test + Interview | 3 to 5 years | INR 8,080 (first year) |
University of Madras Admissions Application Process
The following actions must be completed as part of the University of Madras application process: These steps are mentioned below:
- Go to the Admissions section of the University of Madras' official website. Click on “Apply Now”.
- You will find all the links to the ongoing applications there.
- Click the link to submit an application for a course.
- Make the registrations if you are a new candidate.
- If you have already registered, enter your login information. One must be completed as part of the University of Madras application process:
- Fill out all the details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fees
Important Documents
The list of important documents that one must arrange before application are:
- Mark sheets of 10th, 12th, and graduation.
- Aadhar Card or any other identification card
- Caste certificate
- Transfer or migration certificate
- Passport size recent colored photograph of maximum 50 kbs
- Signature photograph of a maximum of 50 kbs (signed with black pen on white paper)
The above-mentioned important documents should be in scanned copies of the original documents. The application fee for UG and PG programs is INR 354 plus 18% GST charges. The application fees will be paid online. The university will accept no other modes.
It is the applicants' responsibility to visit the portal frequently for updates. Students are advised to read all the instructions in the applications carefully as uploading incorrect documents and incorrect details will lead to the rejection of one's application.
PhD Admissions
The PhD program admissions for the January 2025 session have already started from 1st December 2025 and the last date to apply is 31st December 2025. Students have access to the University of Madras' official website to apply for admission to the PhD program.
- The application fee for PhD admissions is INR 1,770 only and the mode of payment considered is online. The application cost is waived for those who fall under the SC/ST category.
- The entrance examination for PhD admissions is assigned 50 marks. There are 35 marks for the written exam and 15 marksfor the oral exam. The other 50 marks are assigned to the PG degree.
The candidates are requested to bring the important documents when they visit the university for the verification process. The important documents consist of all previous mark sheets, certificates, and fee receipts of the application form. They also have to bring the entrance exam scorecard if they have appeared.
