Description
University of Madras or Madras University is a public state university and one of the oldest in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The university is recognized by the UGC as one of the centres for "potential for excellence" in the country. Madras University is ranked 28th among top universities in India by NIRF 2021. The university has six campuses in Chepauk, Mariana, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal, and Chetpet. Madras University offers more than 230 courses under 87 academic departments. It also has 121 affiliated colleges and 53 approved research centres. Check Madras University Affiliated Colleges
Madras University offers UG, PG, Research, Diploma, and Certificate programs. The courses are offered in areas of sciences, social sciences, humanities, management, and medicine. Madras University also offers distance education through the Institute of Distance Education (IDE). Madras University admission is granted on the basis of merit or entrance examination conducted by the university. Admission to the MBA, MCA, M.Tech courses is based on the TANCET scores.
Madras University Quick Facts
Madras University is awarded an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC.
Madras University is listed among the 12 Centres with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA) universities in India with a focus on drug development and climate change.
Madras University has a total strength of 4819 students out of which 3239 are postgraduates and 1099 are doctorate students.
Madras University has a total of 345 highly qualified faculty members in their respective fields. Check Madras University Faculty
The university has national centers for advanced research in Nanotechnology, Photonics, Neurotoxicity.
Madras University Ranking
Madras University is ranked at 28 under university and 41 under the overall category by NIRF 2021.
The university is ranked at 1315 for the overall category by US News 2021.
According to Unirank surveys 2021, Madras University has achieved 51th position in India and 3566th position in the world.
According to the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2021, Madras University has ranked 429th in the field of quality of education.
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Madras University Courses & Fees
The Madras University offers various postgraduate and research programmes in different specialisations of Political Science, Physics, Chemistry etc. The university also offers distance education programmes which are approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) under the choice based credit system (CBCS).
Course Course Details Fees
MA
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization from Madras University or equivalent university
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam
INR 5,305 (1st Year Fees)
M.Com
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in commerce in the relevant specialization from Madras University or equivalent university
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam
INR 5,305 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization from Madras University or equivalent
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam
INR 7,425 (1st Year Fees)
MBA
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization from Madras University or equivalent university
Selection: TANCET scores
INR 25,380 (1st Year Fees)
MCA
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology of B.C.A. from a recognised university
Selection: TANCET scores
INR 22,580 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech
Eligibility: B.E/B.Tech degree in relevant discipline
Selection: TANCET scores
INR 27,055 (1st Year Fees)
M.Ed
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor of education degree (B.Ed.) from a recognised university
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam
INR 8,305 (1st Year Fees)
M.Phil
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed the master’s degree in the relevant specialization from a recognised board
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam and Interview
INR 5,060 (1st Year Fees)
Ph.D
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed master’s degree in the relevant discipline
Selection: University-based Entrance Exam or UGC NET/ CSIR NET scores followed by an interview
INR 10,970 (1st Year Fees)
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How to Apply
The step by step procedure of taking admission in Madras University is given as below:
Visit the official website of the Madras University.
Fill the application form with all the required details as asked.
Upload all the required documents including passport size photographs and marksheets as asked by the university
Pay application fee through net banking/Debit card etc.
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Madras University Result
Madras University conducts semester-wise examinations for all courses. End-Semester examinations are usually held in the months of May-June and Dec-Jan. The university announced results for the same after 1 month of completion of exams. Madras University Results can be checked and downloaded by visiting the official website of the university. Students can access the results by entering their roll number, semester exams, etc.
How To Check Result?
Students can check Madras University exam results through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UNOM @result.unom.ac.in
Step 2: Go to the result section on the official webpage.
Step 3: The list of course-wise latest results will be displayed
Step 4: Click on the desired link & select course & name & enter your roll number.
Step 5: Click on the submit button, the result will be displayed on the screen.
Note- It is advisable to download the document and save it for future use.
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Madras University Placements
Madras University provides good placement opportunities to students. Nearly 80% of students are placed (MBA) from the university campus (according to the review page of Collegedunia). However, placement opportunities for students vary from subject to subject.
The Madras University has a training and placement cell which invites companies for recruiting the students. The university also trains students by providing workshops, seminars etc.
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Madras University Scholarships
The Madras University provides “National Overseas Scholarships” for students with disabilities. There are 20 scholarships (6 are reserved for women students) awarded to those students who have passed master’s degree examination with at least 55% marks and whose family income does not exceed 6 lakh per annum.
The Madras University also provides scholarships to the deserving students of SC/ST categories.
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Madras University Facilities
Library: The Madras University has a well equipped and furnished library with a collection of 5,20,000+ books, 10030 theses, 260 journals, 100 CD ROMs and 4000+ E Journals. The library also has the facility of MALIBNET.
Sports: The Madras University has facilities for both indoor and outdoor games such as Squash, chess and football. Both girls and boys have represented the Madras Universities in many state and national tournaments.
Amenity Centres: The university has exclusive amenity centres for both boys and girls students. The amenity centres can be used by students during their breaks.
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Madras University Notable Alumni
Bipin Rawat: Former Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces
P. Chidambaram: Member of Rajya Sabha
Indra Nooyi: Former Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, She has consistently ranked among the world's 100 most powerful women
G. D. Bakshi: Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi is a retired Indian Army officer
A. R. Rahman: Indian film composer, Record Producer, Singer, and Songwriter
Fees and Eligibility
| COURSE | FEES |
|---|---|
| M.SC | 7425/Yearly |
| MBA | 25380/Yearly |
| M.A | 5305/Yearly |
| M.Com | 5305/Yearly |
| Ph.D | 10970/Yearly |
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Faculty
Dr.P.Duraisamy
Designation :Vice Chancellor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :30 Years
Dr. N. Nagarajan
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :30 Years
Dr. N. Nagarajan
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Education
Experience :30 Years
Dr. K. Ravichandran
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :CHEMISTRY
Experience :28 Years
Dr. P.D. Balaji
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :HISTORY
Experience :28 Years
Dr. Elangovan Vellaichamy
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOCHEMISTRY
Experience :28 Years
Dr. Elangovan Vellaichamy
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BOTANY
Experience :29 Years
Dr. P. Thangavel
Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Experience :29 Years