University of Madras
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About University of Madras
Established in 1857, the University of Madras is one of the oldest and most distinguished premier public universities in India. Incorporated by an Act of the Legislative Council of India under the British government, it has served as a monumental cradle of higher learning, producing stalwarts including Nobel laureates C.V. Raman and S. Chandrasekhar, alongside multiple Presidents of India. Operating across six major campuses in Chennai—including Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, and Taramani—the university houses extensive academic departments spanning arts, sciences, management, law, and medicine. Renowned for its robust research output, the University of Madras features cutting-edge laboratories, highly qualified faculty, and an expansive central library containing over half a million volumes. It oversees numerous affiliated colleges and research centres, maintaining rigorous academic standards and fostering global research partnerships. Through comprehensive placement cells, active extension programmes, and diverse cultural and scholarly platforms, the university continues to shape future-ready professionals and scholars dedicated to societal advancement.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Notification & Application
Applications open online through the official university portal for various PG and research programmes.
Entrance Examination
Department-specific entrance tests are conducted for selection where applicable.
Merit & Score Evaluation
Ranking is prepared based on entrance test scores and qualifying degree marks.
Counseling & Verification
Candidates participate in counseling rounds with original document verification.
Seat Allotment
Final admission is secured upon payment of university fee.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government of Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Scholarship
- SC/ST Post Matric Scholarships
- University Merit Fellowships
- UGC-JRF/SRF Fellowships
- Ramanujan Research Fellowships
- Earn While You Learn Scheme
- Blind Students Concessions
- Sports Excellence Scholarships
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Madras University Centenary Lectures
- Inter-Departmental Cultural Fest
- Annual Convocation
- National Science Day Symposia
- Youth Festival
- Book Exhibition
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Science Club
- Coding Guild
- Research Forum
- AI & Data Science Society
Cultural Clubs
- Music Society
- Dance Troupe
- Literary Debate Club
- Fine Arts Club
- Theatre Group
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- Youth Red Cross
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Eco Club
- Extension Learning Activities
- Community Outreach Cell