University of Madras 2024: Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Placements

Chennai, Tamil nadu

Banee MehraUpdated on : Jan 19 2024 17:27 IST

The University of Madras, also known as Madras University is a public state university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Madras University was established in 1857 by an act of the Legislative Council of India under the British government. Madras University has received five-star accreditation with an ‘A++’ grade by the NAAC. Madras University is placed at the 50th position as per the NIRF ranking 2023.

The University is considered one of the oldest universities. The Madras University is primarily a research institution and has six campuses which include, Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal and Chetpet. Madras University offers more than 230 courses among 87 different departments in postgraduate and research courses. 121 colleges and 53 approved research institutions are affiliated to the Madras University. Some of the top universities under Madras University include Loyola, Presidency, and Madras Christian University.

The university is reputed for its advanced research in nanotechnology, photonics and neurotoxicity, biophysics, and botany. The University of Madras has had five presidents of India as its notable alumni, including Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, VV Giri, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, R Venkataraman and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.The university has also received a respectable status of ‘ university with potential for excellence by the UGC. Madras University is among the 18 universities recognized as the center with potential for excellence in a particular area because it has a focus on drug development and climate change.

The University of Madras Highlights 2024

Madras University is a highly reputed institution offering postgraduate and research courses in more than 87 different departments. It received rankings from various ranking bodies as mentioned below:

Particulars	Data
university type	Public State
Establishment year	1857
NIRF ranking 2023	50
Asian University Ranking 2024	#291-300
QS World University Ranking 2024	#526
QS world university ranking: southern Asia 2024	#67
Official website	https://www.unom.ac.in/
Flagship course	MBA

University of Madras Admission 2024

The university offers more than 230 courses among 87 different departments in postgraduate and research courses. The MBA program is the flagship course of the Madras University. The admissions to the MBA and MCA programs are based on an entrance exam named TANCET. Refer to the table below to know the popular courses offered and the fees for the course. The table contains highly pursued courses, candidates can check the official website for other specializations and the fee for the same. The fee of the course may vary according to the specialization of the course.

Courses	Specialization	Fees (INR)	Eligibility
M.A.	Ancient history Historical studies Anthropology Sociology HRM Political science International relations Economics JMC French Hindi English	4265 P.A.	Aspiring candidates must pass a bachelor’s degree from this university or any other university recognized by Madras University. For language courses, candidates must have a bachelor's or diploma in the relevant field of subject
M. Sc	Maths Actuarial science Computer science Applied Geography Physics Chemistry Biotechnology Botany zoology	6310 P.A.	Aspiring candidates must pass a BSc degree in the relevant specialization from this university or any other university recognized by Madras University.
P.G Diploma	Counselling and psychology Yoga theory, practice, and therapy Banking & Finance Business research analytics	3940 - 5440 P.A.	Desirous candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from this university or any other university recognized by Madras University.
P.G Diploma language courses	French German Italian Spanish Telegu kannada	3940 - 5440 P.A.	Candidate must have done 10+2, a certificate course, or a bachelor’s degree in the concerned languages.
MBA	Regular and executive	22,940 P.A. Executive - 87,840 P.A.	Desirous candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from this university or any other university recognized by Madras University. For an executive MBA, 2 years of working experience is also required.
MCA	__	19,340 P.A.
M.ed	__	7265 P.A.	Candidates must have a B.ed/BT degree.
LLM	__	17965 P.A.	Candidate must have completed an LLB degree.
MCom	__	5440 P.A.	Aspiring candidates must pass a BCom degree from this university or any other university recognized by Madras University.

Madras University Placements 2024

Madras University offers postgraduate and research-focused courses in various departments. As per the NIRF report 2023, the only data available is for PG 2-year and 3-year programs. Please refer to the table below for the University of Madras placement statistics for the year 2023.

Particulars	2-year PG program	3-year UG program
No. of students placed	440	5
Median Salary (INR)	3,60,000	4,20,000
No. of students selected for higher education	341	0

Contact DetailsNavalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil NaduWebsiteGo to website...Phone25XXXXXX73 EmailregisXXXXXXXXunom.ac.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NIRF Ranking of Madras University?

Madras University is ranked at the 50th position by NIRF 2023.

When are Madras University established?

Madras University was established in the year 1857.

What is the accreditation received by Madras University?

Madras University has received five-star accreditation with an ‘A++’ grade by the NAAC.

Which are the top colleges coming under Madras University?

Some of the top universities under Madras University include Loyola, Presidency, and Madras Christian University.

Who are the notable alumni of the Madras University?

The notable alumni at Madras University include Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, VV Giri, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, R Venkataraman, and Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam.