University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Highlights

Feature	Details
Established	1857
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation	NAAC ‘A++’ Grade
Recognition	UGC Recognized
Campuses	6 Campuses (including Chepauk, Guindy, Marina, etc.)

 

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Important Dates

(Tentative)

Event	Date	Notes
TANCET 2025 Registration Deadline	February 21, 2025	Last date to register for TANCET 2025 for MBA/MCA admissions.
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Release	March 8 , 2025	Admit cards available for download.
TANCET 2025 Exam Date	March 22, 2025	Examination date for MBA and MCA programs.
TANCET 2025 Result Declaration	March 28, 2025	Results announced for TANCET 2025.
Commencement of UG & PG Admissions	March 15, 2025	Start date for regular undergraduate and postgraduate program applications.
UG & PG Admission Deadline	April 30, 2025 (Expected)	Expected last date to submit applications for regular UG and PG programs.
Second Year Fee Payment Deadline	July 18, 2025	Last date for second-year students to pay fees.
Third Year Fee Payment Deadline	July 19, 2025	Last date for third-year students to pay fees.
TANCET 2025 Counseling Start Date	June 10, 2025 (Tentative)	Tentative date for the commencement of counseling sessions.

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Admission Process

Check Eligibility Criteria
 

• Ensure you meet the academic qualifications for the desired course (UG, PG, or Ph.D.).
   

Online Application
 

• Register and fill out the application form online.
   
• Upload required documents (marksheets, ID proof, photo, signature, etc.).
   

Pay Application Fee
 

• Submit the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
   

Entrance Exam (if applicable)
 

• For some PG courses (e.g., MBA/MCA), clear the TANCET exam conducted by Anna University.
   
• Ph.D. applicants may need to clear an entrance test and interview.
   

Merit List / Counseling
 

• Selection is based on merit or entrance test scores.
   
• Counseling or document verification may be required for certain courses.
   

Admission Confirmation
 

• Once selected, pay the admission fee and confirm your seat.
   

Start of Academic Session
 

• Classes commence as per the university's academic calendar.

 

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Scholarship

Scholarship: 

For deserving and financially disadvantaged students, UM provides a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities. These consist of university merit scholarships, government-funded scholarships (such as SC/ST/OBC scholarships), and project-based funding and UGC fellowships for research scholars.

 

Type	Eligibility / Details
Merit-Based Scholarship	Based on academic performance in previous qualifying exams
Govt. Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC)	As per Tamil Nadu govt. and central govt. norms
Fee Concession	For students from economically weaker sections
Research Fellowships	UGC/CSIR fellowships for M.Phil. & Ph.D. scholars
Endowment Scholarships	Sponsored by alumni and external bodies

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Placements

The University of Madras offers placement assistance, particularly for professional programs like MBA, MCA, and M.Sc., despite its primary focus on research and academics. In addition to students pursuing postsecondary education and government jobs, companies from industries such as IT, education, banking, and research institutes engage in campus recruitment.

 

Program	Average Package (₹)	Highest Package (₹)	Companies/Industries
Undergraduate (Arts/Science)	2.5 – 4 LPA	6 LPA	IT Firms, Educational Institutions, Research Agencies
Postgraduate (MBA/MCA)	4 – 6 LPA	10 LPA	TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Deloitte, HCL, Tech Mahindra
M.Sc. (Science)	3 – 5 LPA	7 LPA	Pharmaceutical Companies, Research Institutions, IT Firms
M.A. (Arts)	3 – 4 LPA	6 LPA	NGOs, Educational Institutions, Media Houses
M.Tech (Engineering)	4 – 6 LPA	8 LPA	Engineering Firms, Tech Startups, Core Engineering Industries
Ph.D. (Research)	N/A	N/A	Research Institutions, Universities, Government Agencies

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Rankings

The Week Ranked 14 for Overall by out of 92 in India 2024

The Week Ranked 14 for Overall by out of 85 in India 2023

NIRF Ranked 64 for Overall by out of 200 in India 2024

NIRF Ranked 65 for Overall by out of 200 in India 2023

Outlook Ranked 25 for MBA by out of 25 in India 2024

Outlook Ranked 18 for MBA by out of 24 in India 2023

QS Ranked 454 for Overall by out of 1498 in India 2024

QS Ranked 541 for Overall by out of 1400 in International 2023

US News Ranked 541 for Overall by out of 2000 in International 2022

University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
Ph.D	₹8K ( 1st Year Fees )	Post Graduation
LLM	₹5K ( 1st Year Fees )	LLB
M.Com	₹5K ( 1st Year Fees )	Graduation

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University of Madras, (UM) Chennai Ratings & Reviews

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9.1 / 10

Faculty

9.2 / 10

Infrastructure

9.7 / 10

Placement

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