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Madras University Admission 2024 (Open): Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Madras University Admission Updates

Madras University is all set to host its annual start-up competition for students, "THULIR-2024" on April 19, 2024. Interested candidates can apply till March 30, 2024.​


University of Madras offers admissions to Diploma, PG Diploma, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., and Certificate programs. M.Sc Information Security & Cyber Forensics is one of the most popular courses. The PG programs are offered in two modes: Regular course and Self- Supportive course at University of Madras.

  • Admissions for PG and Ph.D. programs are based on an Entrance Test and Interview for Indian candidates only.
  • The application fee is INR 354 for all the courses.
  • Ph.D. application fee is INR 500.
  • SC/ST/SCA/SCC candidates from Tamil Nadu are exempted from the application fee for their first application.
  • Currently, admissions for Indian students are open only for M.Phil and Ph.D. programs.
  • Foreign students and NRIs can apply to all courses offered by the university.

Interested students can apply online through the link given below.

University of Madras Registration 2026
(Foreign Students)
University of Madras M.Phil Registration 2026 University of Madras Ph.D Registration 2026

University of Madras M.Sc Admission 2026

University of Madras offers M.Sc. as a 2-year Full Time program offered in 37 specializations. It is the most preferred course at the university.

  • The most popular specializations is Information Security & Cyber Forensics.
  • Its total fee is INR 13,987 for Regular course
  • Total fee is INR 1.07 Lakh for Self- supportive course at UNOM.

The eligibility of all MSc specializations is mentioned in the table below:

MSc Specialisation Eligibility
Cyber Forensics & Information Security Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or B.Sc. in Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics/ Electronic Science orB.E./ B.Tec
Counselling Psychology Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Counselling Psychology
Criminology and Criminal Justice Science Bachelor’s Degree in any domain
Biotechnology Graduate in B.Sc. Biology/Botany/Zoology or B.VSc. / Microbiology/ Chemistry / Biochemistry/ Physics/Agriculture/ B.E. or B.Tech. or MBBS/BDS/ Biotechnology
Mathematics Graduate in B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Mathematics/ Applied Science
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s degree with a pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in Mathematics/Statistics
Computer Science Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Technology or B.C.A.
Medical Microbiology Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Microbiology/Biology/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Medical Laboratory Technology

Note: The fee structure of the Self-Supportive Programme is higher than the Regular Programme.

University of Madras PG Admission 2026

University of Madras offers various courses other than MSc such as MA, MCom and MBA with different specialisations.

  • The university charges a Registration fee of INR 120 at the time of entry for all PG courses for Indian students.
  • Indian students have to appear for Entrance Test and Interview conducted by the college for admission to all PG courses.
  • Foreign nationals and NRIs are exempted from entrance examinations.

UNOM eligibility criteria for some popular PG courses required for admission is mentioned in the table below.

Courses Eligibility
M.A. English Must have B.A. or B.Sc. degree with Part-II English
M.A. Bharatnatayam Bachelor’s Degree &Diploma in Dance or 5 years training in Bharathanatyam
LL.M Bachelor’s Degree in Law
M.Com International Business & Finance Must have a B.Com degree
M.Com Business Data Science Graduate in B.Com. with Statistics
MBA Bachelor’s Degree & TANCET Mark
MCA Bachelor’s Degree with Maths as one of the subjects in 10+2& TANCET marks
M.Ed Must have B.Ed./ B.T.
M.S.W Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Note: The additional fee for M.S.W. Field Work fee is INR 15,000 per semester, totalling INR 60,000 for two years.

University of Madras PhD Admission 2026

University of Madras offers Ph.D. programmes in two modes: Full-Time and Part-Time. The programme has a minimum duration of three years and can be extended up to a maximum of six years.

  • Ph.D. Psychology is the most preferred research programme at UNOM.
  • PhD tuition fee is INR 8,000 per annum for all its specialisations.

Admission to the Ph.D. programme is based on performance in the Entrance Test conducted by UNOM. To be eligible for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Candidates must have completed a Postgraduate degree ( from a UGC recognised university) after a UG degree in the 10+2+UG or 11+1+UG pattern.
  • A minimum of 55% marks or Grade ‘B’ in the PG degree is required.
  • Candidates who have completed their PG degree from universities other than the UNOM must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the UNOM.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks (or equivalent grade) is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Differently-abled categories, and for those who obtained their Master’s degree before 19 September 1991.

Note: For PhD course completion, one year exemption is granted to candidates admitted after successful completion of M.Phil. programme.

University of Madras fee structure for PhD students is mentioned in the image below:

University of Madras PhD Fee Structure

University of Madras Diploma Admission 2026

University of Madras offers Diploma in both Regular & Self- Supportive courses. The table below lists the eligibility criteria for Diploma courses required for admission at University of Madras.

Courses Eligibility
Internal Audit Passed any degree
Tally and GST Filing (Accounting Software & GST Filing)

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Diploma in Global Trade Management
FrenchGermanItalianSpanish Passed 10+2 & Certificate course in relevant language
Bible and Christian Doctrines (Part-Time) Passed 10+2

University of Madras PG Diploma Admission 2026

University of Madras offers PG Diploma in multiple disciplines such as Science, Management, Humanities and Data Analytics. The most popular Diploma course is Archaeology at UNOM and its total fee is INR 22,740.

The table below lists the total fees and eligibility criteria for PG Diploma courses required for admission at University of Madras.

Courses Eligibility
Yoga Theory, Practice and Therapy Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Christian Approaches to Family Care & Counselling
Divyaprabandam
Archaelogy Master’s Degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks
(50% for Reserved category)

University of Madras Certificate Courses & Fees 2026

University of Madras offers Certificate courses in various disciplines such as Science, Management, Humanities and Linguistics. The total fee & eligibility criteria for UNOM Certificate courses are given below.

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Self-Supportive
FrenchGermanItalianSpanish Passed 10+2 7,440
Voice Training/ Karnatic Music 9,140
Christian Communication and Media Education 6,440
Christian Scriptures, Spiritual Practices and Ethics 5,440

University of Madras Cutoff

The following table shows the last two years MCA and MBA Cutoff marks for General category at the University of Madras.

Course 2025 2024
MBA 69.325 57.346
MCA 65.78 40.396

The data shows that the UNOM Cutoff was lower in 2024, while cutoff marks increased in 2025 for both MCA and MBA programmes.

University of Madras Admission Process 2026

Students can check University of Madras admission process for various Diploma, PG Diploma and PG courses as mentioned below.

UNOM PG & PhD Admission Process 2026

University of Madras step by step admission process for PG and PhD programmes is as follows:

UNOM PG & PhD Admission Process

Note: After submitting the online application, candidates must print the application form. A scanned copy should be emailed to the respective department, and the hard copy must be sent to the Head of the concerned Department along with self-attested proof of application fee payment and copies of all required certificates and documents.

UNOM Certificate, Diploma & PG Diploma Courses Admission Process 2026

University of Madras admission process for Certificate, Diploma & PG Diploma courses is shown below in the image.

UNOM Certificate, Diploma & PG Diploma Courses Admission Process

University of Madras Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What’s the next step after submitting the online application to UNOM?

Ans. For formal verification and final admission at University of Madras, candidates must print their application form. After online submission of the application, email a scanned copy and send a hard copy along with self-attested proof of fee payment and certificates to the respective department of University of Madras.

Ques. What is the entrance exam pattern for M.Sc. at University of Madras?

Ans. The University of Madras entrance exam for admission to the M.Sc. programme is 100 marks in total, divided into two parts.

  • Part A: Objective-type questions, carrying 80 marks.
  • Part B: Interview, carrying 20 marks.

The detailed structure of the entrance exam is provided below.

UNOM MSc Exam Pattern

The UNOM exam pattern is the same for both, Regular and Self-supportive M.Sc Courses. Students can check entrance details and model papers for various other courses at UNOM Exam Details.

Ques. Can foreign students apply to the University of Madras?

Ans. Yes, foreign students can apply for admission to the University of Madras. The university considers foreign nationals, NRIs, and refugees with valid passports and Indian visas for admission.

  • The candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the chosen programme and have passed qualifying examinations.
  • For many PG regular programmes, 15 % supernumerary seats are specifically available for foreign applicants
  • Foreign candidates are exempted from appearing in the entrance examination.

COURSEADMISSION LINK
Executive MBA, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, MBA/PGDM Admission Link

University of Madras Chennai Admission 2026 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Science)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Pharmacy)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Medicine)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Mass Communication)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Management)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Engineering)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Education)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Commerce)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Arts)Dec 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 (Tentative)

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In arena of public administration, university of madras is the top best college in tamilnadu for providing masters degree in public administration. This is the major factor. And next thing is affordability, among the top university that provide this course, university of madras is best in providing education at a lower cost, which is easier for strudents from all class. Admission process starts with an online application, proceeded by entrance exam - including written and interview. Once its done. The syllabus is given prior and exams are conducted in legit manner. The eligible candidates are called by the final resutls. Then by document verification and payment of fee. You are officially admitted to the department of politics and public administration.

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Overall Rating9.8
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Dhanalakshmi srinivasan college inspired me to join this college because of well trained staff teaching style and good education system and infrastructure made to choose and ofcourse interview has conducted by the admission cell

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I choose University for English medium and archaeology course was avilable in few college in Tamil nadu so it was the best and only option in English medium to study. I wrote entrance exam to get the addmission .

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The main factor why I choose this course in this university is because of the reputation of the university. A lot of scholars who had contributed in Indian Archaeology were the alumini's of this department. To get a seat in this department one must attempt the written test conducted in this department. Then a short viva voce will be conducted. Valuvating the overall performance, you will be selected by the group of professors.

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No, the college environment and surroundings are superb as well as the well-trained teachers. Then, one of the top popular colleges around Chennai City was named for discipline and cleanliness.

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Yes there is an entrance test for getting admission into the university. The admission portal usually opens around 2months before the entrance test. The test is fairly easy and there will be questions about general psychology concepts as well as the specific field you're going for. After the test, on the same day or the day after there will an interview which is usually done by the HOD or an assistant professor. The interview questions can also be general as well as application questions. Before you come for the exam you're supposed to send a copy of your qualification certificates via email or post. I prepared using an app called Psyquotient, which helped me revise all the concepts that I have learned until then a day before the exam. University is pretty good, the faculty is also very well accomplished people. There's a great deal of exposure opportunities that you get from the University. There are weekly seminars, National seminars etc being conducted every week in the University

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Students are admitted based on their 12th Marks from any Board. To avail seats in Government Quota, students should score above the Cut-off set by the college. Those who scored below the cut-off would be admitted in the Management Quota

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Overall Rating7
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This is a popular college in Chennai for Arts and Sciences. The admission procedure is said to be online but visit the college once to make sure your application is recieved. A few meetings with the respective HOD and the principal might be there.

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Overall Rating8.4
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There was an entrance exam for the selection of the candidates. Post entrance the call for joining will be sent through mail. The best aspect of this university is the teaching methodologies. And this course is so unique. Campus like is okay.

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I enjoy those moments in my college, whenever I reach campus will get positive responses. I have huge friends and get chats and positive energy for the studies in and out on campus, while exams teach more to crack.

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University of Madras: 4 answered questions

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06 Mar 24

The University of Madras admits students based on merit or entrance exams.

Here are some of the eligibility criteria for admission to the University of Madras:

  • Applicants must have a valid UG Diploma or Bachelor's degree from the University of Madras or from any other university that is recognized as equivalent.
  • Applicants must have a passing bachelor's B.Sc. degree or equivalent as recognized by the University.
  • Applicants must have any bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant stream from a recognized university.
  • Applicants must have passed graduation in any field from a recognized university.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old as of July 1st of the year they submit their application.
  • Applicants who have earned less than 50% of attendance are permitted to proceed to the next semester and to complete the Program of study. 

Admission to UG courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam while PG admissions are offered on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by the university.

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06 Mar 24

Yes, Madras University has a minimum aggregate score of 50% for admission to a Master of Arts (M.A.) program. Indian applicants must have a minimum of 50% in their undergraduate degree from a UGC-accredited university. NRI applicants must have a graduation degree from an internationally recognized university.

For certain courses, a specific subject background may be required. For example, for an MTech course, applicants must have an MA/MSc with Geography or BE course in Civil Engineering or any IT-related field from any recognized institution with at least 50% aggregate marks. 

Madras University's grading system is based on the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) with CGPA method in undergraduate courses.

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06 Mar 24

The fee structure for Madras University for the 2024 academic year is as follows:

  • M.E./M.Tech: INR 965–1,115 one-time fee and INR 28,000 tuition fee
  • MBA/PGDM: INR 2,290 one-time fee
  • B.Sc.: INR 965–12,500 tuition fee
  • M.Sc.: INR 3,000–240,000 tuition fee
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06 Mar 24

The Governor of Tamil Nadu is the chancellor of the University of Madras.

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