Madura College, Madurai, admits students to aided and self-financed courses, including B.Sc. and B.Com. Its programmes include over 20 UG, 13 PG and 9 PhD options. The application fee is INR 50 for the aided stream and INR 200 for the self-financed stream. SC/SCA/ST applicants do not pay the application fee for aided courses.

Selection depends on qualifying examination marks. Undergraduate applicants need Class 12 qualifications in the subjects required for their course, while postgraduate applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree. Students apply through the college website by registering, entering their details, providing the required documents and paying the applicable fee.

Application portal: admission.maduracollege.edu.in

Madura College Undergraduate Admissions

Students can choose undergraduate courses in Arts, Commerce and Science. For B.Sc. and B.Com. selection, the college uses Class 12 subject marks totalling 400, leaving out language papers. Applicants must also have studied the subjects specified for their chosen programme.

The self-financed B.A. courses require the relevant Class 12 subject. Tamil and English admissions depend on the marks in the corresponding language paper. For B.A. Economics, the college considers the Economics marks from the Class 12 qualifying examination.

Programme Specialisation Required Qualification Basis of Selection
B.Sc. Physics* Pass Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Class 12 merit calculated out of 400 marks, without language paper marks.
Mathematics* Pass Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Statistics Pass Class 12 with Statistics, Mathematics or Business Mathematics as a subject.
IT Pass Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Computer Science is optional.
Computer Science with AI Pass Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Computer Science is optional.
Computer Science* Pass Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Computer Science is optional.
Botany** Pass Class 12 with Botany/Biology, Zoology and Chemistry.
Chemistry** Pass Class 12 with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Biology/Zoology.
Zoology** Pass Class 12 with Zoology/Biology, Botany and Chemistry.
Biotechnology Pass Class 12 with Botany, Zoology and Chemistry, or with Biology and Chemistry.
Microbiology Pass Class 12 with Botany, Zoology/Biology/Microbiology and Chemistry.
B.Com. General* Pass Class 12 with Commerce and Accountancy. Class 12 merit calculated out of 400 marks, without language paper marks.
Professional Accounting
Banking & Insurance
Computer Application
Financial Marketing Analytics
B.A. Economics Pass Class 12 with Economics as a subject. Marks in Economics in the Class 12 qualifying examination.
Tamil Pass Class 12 with Advanced Tamil/Tamil. Marks in the relevant language paper.
English Pass Class 12 with Advanced English/English. Marks in the relevant language paper.

For UG courses, * identifies specialisations offered in both aided and self-financed streams. Specialisations carrying ** are offered only in the aided stream.

To apply for an undergraduate course, select UG Registration on the admission portal. After reviewing the subject requirements, choose the programme and stream, complete the application details and submit the qualifying examination marks.

B.Com. General student Shika described admission as merit-based and said she had filled in an application, with an offline application option also available. In her account, applicants needed at least 50% in 10+2 from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education, or another course recognised by Madurai Kamaraj University or accepted as equivalent. She also described admissions as following a first-come, first-served basis.

Madura College Postgraduate Admissions

A relevant undergraduate qualification is needed for postgraduate study in Arts, Science or Commerce at Madura College. The college selects applicants using their graduation marks. The course-specific degree requirements are listed below.

Programme Specialisation Required Qualification Basis of Selection
M.Sc. Physics** A B.Sc. degree in Physics. Merit determined by graduation marks.
Computer Science* A B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Chemistry A B.Sc. degree in Chemistry.
Maths** A B.Sc. degree in Mathematics.
Botany A B.Sc. degree in Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biochemistry, with Botany as an allied/ancillary subject, meaning a supporting subject.
Statistics A B.Sc. degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science, with Statistics as an allied/ancillary subject, meaning a supporting subject.
Microbiology* A B.Sc. degree in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biochemistry.
M.Com. - A B.Com. degree. Merit determined by graduation marks.
M.A. Economics B.A. Economics, B.Com., B.B.A., B.A. Computer Science, B.Sc. Mathematics or B.Sc. Statistics, with Economics studied as a paper during the undergraduate degree. Merit determined by graduation marks.
Tamil A B.A. degree in Tamil, or any degree with Tamil under Part I.
English A B.A. degree in English, or any degree with English under Part II.

For PG courses, * identifies self-financed specialisations. Those carrying ** are available in both aided and self-financed streams.

Postgraduate applicants register on the college website through PG Registration. They must choose an eligible programme and stream, enter their graduation scores and finish the online application.

Madura College PhD Programmes

The college's research-level offerings include 9 PhD programmes.

Madura College Application Steps and Fees

Before applying, students must have passed the examination required for their level of study: 10+2 for UG courses or a bachelor's degree for PG courses. The online application follows these steps:

  • Open the college's admission portal.
  • Select UG Registration or PG Registration, depending on the level of course you want to join.
  • Read the instructions and eligibility rules, then accept the terms and conditions.
  • Create an account by entering your name, mobile number, date of birth, password and other requested information. Select Register.
  • Use the registered mobile number and password to sign in.
  • Choose the aided or self-financed stream.
  • Pick the programme you wish to apply for.
  • Make the applicable fee payment: INR 200 for the self-financed stream or INR 50 for the aided stream. SC/SCA/ST applicants are exempt from the aided-stream application fee.
  • Complete the sections for personal information, address, family details and income.
  • Enter any special-category details that apply to you.
  • Add the marks from your qualifying examination.
  • Save the completed form and submit it. If eligible, you can then apply to another stream through the same account.
Application CategoryFee
Aided streamINR 50
Self-financed streamINR 200
SC/SCA/ST applicants choosing aided coursesApplication fee waived

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The application fee is paid online while completing the form. Applicants who meet the requirements for both streams may submit applications for both aided and self-financed courses.

Madura College Admission Questions

Ques. Which Class 12 subjects and marks count when applying for an undergraduate course?

Ans. The subjects required depend on the programme. B.Sc. and B.Com. applicants need a Class 12 pass in the relevant subjects, and selection uses an aggregate of 400 marks after excluding language papers. B.A. Tamil and English applicants must have studied the corresponding language in Class 12; their marks in that paper decide selection. B.A. Economics selection considers Class 12 Economics marks.

Ques. What previous degree should a postgraduate applicant have?

Ans. Each PG programme requires a suitable bachelor's qualification. A B.Sc. in Physics is needed for M.Sc. Physics, for example, while M.Com. requires a B.Com. Applicants are selected on the strength of their graduation scores.

Ques. How does the college compare applicants for UG and PG seats?

Ans. Selection follows merit. At the UG level, B.Sc. and B.Com. rankings use Class 12 totals without language marks. The relevant language paper determines selection for B.A. Tamil and English, while Economics marks apply to B.A. Economics. For PG seats, the college considers marks in the relevant undergraduate degree.

Ques. How much must students pay to submit an application, and who receives a fee waiver?

Ans. Students pay INR 200 to apply for self-financed courses and INR 50 for aided courses. Payment is made online during the application. SC/SCA/ST students applying for aided courses are exempt from this fee.

Ques. Is a separate account needed to apply to another stream?

Ans. One set of login details can be used for applications to both aided and self-financed streams. Finish and submit the first application, then sign in with the same credentials to apply to the other stream. You must meet the eligibility conditions for each stream you choose.