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- Madras University Latest Updates
- Madras University Highlights
- Madras University Placements
- Madras University Courses and Admission 2024
- Madras University Reviews
- Madras University FAQs
- Madras University Rankings 2023
- Madras University Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
- Madras University Faculty
- Related Questions
- Madras University Related News
- Explore NearBy Colleges
- Fee Details of Popular Colleges
- Similar Colleges
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- About Madras University
- Student Diversification at Madras University
- Madras University Faculty
- Madras University Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations
Madras University Highlights
Madras University Placements
Madras University Placement Stats 2023
Sector wise placements
2023 Placement comparison with nearby colleges
Top Recruiters at Madras University
Madras University Courses and Admission 2024
Madras University Reviews
Madras University FAQs
Is University Of Madras, Chennai recognized by the UGC?
Which university is University Of Madras , Chennai affiliated to ?
When was the college , University Of Madras , Chennai established ?
Is University Of Madras , Chennai a government college?
Madras University Rankings 2023
Ranking Publisher NIRF
- Overall#65
- University#50
Overall NIRF Ranking 2024
- OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.49.93AVERAGE
- TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.64.74GOOD
- RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.32.9AVERAGE
- GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.69.4GOOD
- OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.53.23GOOD
- PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.14.39AVERAGE
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Dear Student,
The last date to fill the application form for the University of Madras was June 18, 2020, and the entrance exam has also been conducted on June 23, 2020. If you wish to apply for MBA admissions to the University of Madras, you will now have to apply for the 2021 session. Meanwhile, you can check some of the popular MBA colleges for admission in 2020 here. You can also check the link given below to find out about the MBA admission process 2020 of some of the top management colleges.
MBA Admission Process 2020: Last Date to Apply, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Top B-Schools
You can also consider some of the other top colleges in Chennai for MBA such as
Dr M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute (DRMGRERI)
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (Veltech), Chennai
Sree Sastha Group of Institutions (SSGI), Chennai
If you need any help with regards to MBA admission, fill the Common Application Form and get admission to the college of your choice. In case you have any queries, you can call us on our toll-free number 1800-572-9877.
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About Madras University
Madras University is a state public university which was established in 1857. It is one of the oldest universities in India and is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The university has been ranked 65th in the overall category and 50th in the university category in the NIRF Ranking 2023. UGC has recognised the university as one of the centres for "potential for excellence". It has also been accredited by NAAC with an “A++” grade.
There are a total of 12 courses in various specialisations available to interested candidates at the diploma, certificate, PG diploma and postgraduate levels. The admission to the offered courses is provided on the basis of merit in the last qualifying exam, except for MBA & MCA. To become eligible for MBA & MCA, interested candidates have to appear and qualify in TANCET. As per the Madras University placement data for 2022, a total of 440 PG (2-year) and 5 PG (3-year) candidates received placement opportunities with reputed recruiters.
What's New at Madras University?
Madras University admission 2024 for the MBA and MCA programmes is carried out based on the TANCET examination. TANCET Answer Key Objection Window is going to open on March 17, 2024 and the final answer key is going to be released in March 18, 2024.
Student Diversification at Madras University
The total student strength at Madras University in 2023 was 3,489. Out of the 3489 students, 1393 were male and 2096 were female. A total of 2,999 students (both male & female) were from the Tamil Nadu state and 480 students were from other states. There were only 10 international students at the university including males and females. 519 students were economically backward and 2,814 students were from SC, ST and OBC categories.
| Gender | Number of Students |
| Male | 1393 |
| Female | 2096 |
Madras University Faculty
There are a total of 348 faculty members at Madras University along with 95 departments at the university. The majority of the faculty members at the university are PhD holders.
| Faculty name | Designation | Qualification |
| Prof N Mathivanan | Director | PhD |
| Dr Vengidusamy Narayanan | Associate Professor | PhD |
| Prof Stephen A | Professor | PhD |
| Dr G Sudhandiran | Professor | PhD |
| Dr Raghavachary Raghunathan | Professor | PhD |
| Dr T Devaki | Professor | PhD |
| Dr Perumal Ramamurthy | Professor | PhD |
| Prof K Pandian | Professor | PhD |
| Dr K Parthasarathy | Assistant Professor | PhD |
| Prof G Anbalagan | Professor | PhD |
Madras University Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations
Madras University has received various awards, recognition and accreditations over the years. It has been accredited by NAAC with an “A++” grade.
Madras University Awards
- University of Madras was given the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) Award in M.Sc. Degree for securing First Rank in 1986.
- Madras University Research Fellow (URF) was awarded in the year 1990.
- CSIR New Delhi awarded Pool Officer – Senior Research Associate to the university in 2000.
- In 2015, Venus International Foundation Research Awards (VIFRA), Chennai awarded the university with a “DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AWARD”.
- In 2017, EET CRS Science & Technology Awards, New Delhi awarded the university with the “BEST RESEARCHER AWARD“.
- In 2022, The International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation awarded the university with “Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Distinguished Professor & Researcher Award 2022”.
Madras University Recognition
UGC has recognised Madras University as one of the centres for "potential for excellence" in the country.
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