Madras University PhD Admission 2024-25

University of Madras, Chennai also known as Madras University was established in 1857. It has been approved by UGC as a State University and has been accredited with Grade A by NAAC in 2013. The University offers UG, PG, Ph.D., diploma, and certification courses. It also offers courses in the distance mode as well. The university offers UG courses through its constituent colleges present at Nemmeli and Thiruvottiyur.

PhD Specializations

• Ancient History & Archaeology, French, Anthropology, Geology, Applied Economics, Hindi, Applied Geology, Historical Studies, Applied Sanskrit, Human Resource Management, Arabic, Indian Music (F.T. & P.T.), Biochemistry, International Relations, Botany, Islamic Studies, Christian Studies, Jaina Studies, Commerce, Kannada, Communication, Malayalam, Computer Science, Mathematics, Continuing Education Management, Network System & Information Technology, Counseling Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Defence and Strategic Studies, Philosophy, Development Economics, Physical Chemistry, Economics, Political Science, Education, Psychology, Endocrinology, Physics, Public Administration, South & Southeast Asian Studies, Public Affairs, SaivaSiddhanta, Sanskrit, Tamil Literature & Culture, Scientific Instrumentation, Tamil Studies, Telugu (Full-Time/ Part-Time), Vaishnavism, Theoretical Physics, Physical Education and Yoga, Urdu, Women’s Studies, Zoology, Inorganic Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

• Students with Master degree in Arts/Science/Engineering or any other discipline are eligible to apply. Students with ACA, FCA, AICWAI, ACSI qualifications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, and Institute of Company Secretaries of India are also eligible to apply. Research fellows/Research Assistants/Technical Assistants/Project Fellows/Project Assistants/Training Officers in extension departments approved by the University are also eligible to apply.

Application Process

Madras University follows a common application process for UG, PG, M.Phil, PG Diploma and Diploma courses. Follow the below-listed steps to apply online:

• Visit the official website of Madras University.
• Pay the application fee of INR 300 by SBI Collect.
• Upload the scanned copies of required documents.
• Submit and save the application form for future references.

Selection Process

• Selection will be done on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in qualifying exam & entrance test conducted by the university. 50% marks will be calculated for qualifying exam & rest 50% through entrance. The University Departments/Affiliated Colleges/ Research Institutions may decide separate terms and conditions for Ph.D. Entrance Test for those students who qualify UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holder or have passed M.Phil programme.