University of Madras offers admission to Diploma, PG Diploma, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D and Certificate courses. M.Sc Information Security & Cyber Forensics is the most popular course of the university. University of Madras conducts an Entrance Test and Interview for all PG and PhD admissions.

  • UNOM charges an Application Fee of INR 354 for each application for all courses.
  • Application Fee for PhD is INR 500.
  • University of Madras doesn’t charge an application fee for SC/ST/SCA/SCC candidates of Tamil Nadu for their first application.
  • UNOM admissions are currently open only for MPhil and PhD for Indian students.
  • For Foreign students and NRIs, University of Madras is accepting applications across all courses.

Interested students can apply online through the link given below.

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

University of Madras Courses and Fees

University of Madras M.Sc. Fees 2026

University of Madras offers M.Sc. as its flagship course. It is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 37 specializations. The most popular specializations include Information Security & Cyber Forensics and Counselling Psychology.

The detailed fee structure of all MSc specializations is mentioned in the table below:

MSc Specialisation Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Regular Courses Self-Supportive Courses
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 13,987 1.07 Lakh
Counselling Psychology Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Counselling Psychology 66,987
Criminology and Criminal Justice Science Bachelor’s Degree in any domain NA
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 72,987
Mathematics Graduate in B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Mathematics/ Applied Science 29,487
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s degree with a pass in 10+2 with 60% marks in Mathematics/Statistics NA 80,957
Computer Science Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Technology or B.C.A. 49,972
Medical Microbiology Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Microbiology/Biology/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Medical Laboratory Technology. 17,602 72,987

University of Madras offers various other M.Sc. specialisations in Regular and Self- Supportive courses.

University of Madras PG Fees 2026

University of Madras offers PG Programs in domains such as Science, Arts and Law such as MA, MSc, MCA and LLM.

  • The university charges a Registration fee of INR 120 at the time of entry for all courses for Indian students.
  • UNOM conducts an Entrance Test and Interview for admission to PG courses.

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

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Regular Courses Self-Supportive Courses
M.A. English Must have B.A. or B.Sc. degree with Part-II English 9,822 49,097
M.A. Bharatnatayam Bachelor’s Degree &Diploma in Dance or 5 years training in Bharathanatyam NA 53,987
LL.M Bachelor’s Degree in Law 9,822 37,222
M.Com International Business & Finance Must have a B.Com degree NA
M.Com Business Data Science Graduate in B.Com. with Statistics NA 95,372
MBA Bachelor’s Degree & TANCET Mark 48,572 95,372
MCA Bachelor’s Degree with Maths as one of the subjects in 10+2& TANCET marks 42,172 NA
M.Ed Must have B.Ed./ B.T. 15,822 40,822
M.S.W Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline NA 77,097

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 Fees 2026

University of Madras offers Ph.D. programmes in two modes, namely, Ph.D. Full-Time and Ph.D. Part-Time. The course is offered for a duration of minimum three years and a maximum period of six years. UNOM PhD Psychology is the most popular course among students. Admission to the Ph.D. programme is through an Entrance Test conducted by the University.

The eligibility criteria required for admission to PhD are as follows:

  • Candidates should have completed a PG degree after completing UG degree in the format 10+2+UG Degree (3 or more years) or 11+1+ UG Degree.
  • Candidates shall have a PG degree from a UGC recognized University in India.
  • Candidates should have obtained at least 55% marks or grade B.
  • Candidates with PG degrees from other Universities shall obtain eligibility certificate from the University of Madras.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ ST/ Differently-abled or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th 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

Note: The eligibility and tuition fee (INR 8,000 per annum) is same for all the PhD specialisations.

University of Madras Diploma Fees 2026

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

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Regular Courses Self-Supportive Courses
Internal Audit Passed any degree 37,140 NA
Tally and GST Filing (Accounting Software & GST Filing) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline 19,190 NA
Diploma in Global Trade Management
FrenchGermanItalianSpanish Passed 10+2 & Certificate course in relevant language NA 11,840
Bible and Christian Doctrines (Part-Time) Passed 10+2 10,790

University of Madras PG Diploma Fees 2026

University of Madras offers PG Diploma in multiple disciplines such as Science, Management, Humanities and Data Analytics.The table below lists the total fees and eligibility criteria for PG Diploma courses required for admission at University of Madras.

Courses Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)
Regular Courses Self-Supportive Courses
Yoga Theory, Practice and Therapy Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline 5,140 NA
Christian Approaches to Family Care & Counselling NA 20,440
Divyaprabandam NA 18,440
Archaelogy Master’s Degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks(50% for Reserved category) 22,740 NA

University of Madras Certificate Courses & Fees 2026

University of Madras offers Certificate courses in various disciplines such as Science, Management, Humanities and Data Analytics. The total fees and eligibility criteria for 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 vs JNU vs Calcutta University

The total fee and eligibility of various popular courses is compared between UNOM (Regular Course), Jawaharlal Nehru University and University of Calcutta in the table below.

Course UNOM JNU CU
Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)		 Eligibility

Total Fee
(INR)

 Eligibility Total Fee
(INR)

MSc
Biotechnology

 Graduate in BSc + Entrance Test 13,987 BSc with 55% + CUET PG / GAT‑B 692 BSc ≥50%+ merit/entrance 21,000
MBA Graduation + TANCET 48,572 Bachelor’s + CAT + GD & PI 12 Lakhs Bachelor’s + CAT 5.6 Lakhs
LLM LLB + University selection 9,822 LLB + CUET PG 5,000 LLB + merit/entrance 7,788
MA English Graduation + Entrance 9,822 Graduation + CUET PG 692 Graduation + merit/entrance 14,650
PhD Master’s Degree + Entrance Test 24,000 Master’s Degree+ NET/JRF + Interview 1,019 Master’s 55% + Entrance / Interview 50,000

University of Madras Courses & Fees 2026 FAQs

Ques. Can students with Business Maths apply for M.Sc. Maths at University of Madras?

Ans. At University of Madras, only graduates with B.E., B.Tech., or B.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Science can apply for M.Sc. Maths. Students with Business Mathematics or Business Statistics are not eligible. Eligible students can also become members of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI), Mumbai.

Ques. Can Ph.D. mode be changed at the University of Madras?

Ans. Yes, University of Madras allows conversion between full-time and part-time Ph.D. The details and eligibility criteria for conversion between Full-Time and Part-Time modes are outlined below:

  • Full-time scholars can switch to part-time after 2 years (non-stipendiary) or 1 year (stipendiary).
  • Guest Lecturers with NET/SLET or UGC-mandated qualifications may convert after one year of service.
  • Part-time scholars may convert to full-time at any stage if regulations are satisfied.

Ques. What are the details of the Ph.D. entrance exam conducted by University of Madras?

Ans. The Ph.D. entrance examination is conducted by the respective department of University of Madras for the subject applied.

  • The exam carries 50 marks, with 35 for the written test and 15 for the viva.
  • Candidates must score at least 25/50 to qualify, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/Differently-abled candidates.

Ques. What are the available courses for foreign students at University of Madras?

Ans. The University of Madras has a separate fee structure for foreign students and NRIs, which varies by program. The courses and fee structure for Foreign students is tabulated below.

Courses Total Fee
(INR)
Regular Courses Self-Supportive Courses
M.Sc Cyber Forensics & Information Security/ Counselling Psychology/Criminology and Criminal Justice Science 1.46 Lakh NA
M.A. Bharatnatayam NA 3.45 Lakhs
M.A. English NA 5.07 Lakhs
MBA 4.03 Lakhs 9.51 Lakhs
MCA 3.9 Lakhs
M.Ed 2.06 Lakhs 3.46 Lakhs
Fee Structure for Regular P.G. Diploma / Diploma / Certificate courses
Humanities Non-lab Oriented 79,200 NA
Sciences Lab Oriented 1.09 Lakh
Management Studies