WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
The Public Petition dated 11-11-1839 initiated the establishment of Madras University. It was in January 1840 with Mr.George Norton as its President, that the University Board was constituted. In 1854 after a lapse of 14 years, the Government of India formulated a systematic educational policy for India and as a sequel to this on 5th September 1857 by an Act of Legislative Council of India,
The Public Petition dated 11-11-1839 initiated the establishment of Madras University. It was in January 1840 with Mr.George Norton as its President, that the University Board was constituted. In 1854 after a lapse of 14 years, the Government of India formulated a systematic educational policy for India and as a sequel to this on 5th September 1857 by an Act of Legislative Council of India, the University was established. The University was organised in the model of London University.
Madras University is the mother of almost all the old Universities of south India. The University area of jurisdiction has been confined to three districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years. This is consequent to establishment of various universities in the State and demarcation of the University territories. This University has been growing from strength to strength while widening its teaching and research activities.
University of Madras Chennai Fees & Eligibility
University of Madras Chennai offers 271 courses at UG, PG, Doctorate level on its campus. The courses are offered in fields like Commerce, Management, Law. Some of the most popular University of Madras Chennai courses are L.L.M, MBA, M.Com.
University of Madras Chennai Fees 2025-2026 for popular courses are mentioned below.
- University of Madras Chennai L.L.M Constitutional Law And Administrative Law Fees is INR 9,770 for 2 year program.
- University of Madras Chennai MBA Fees is INR 48,520 for 2 year program.
- University of Madras Chennai M.Com Fees is INR 9,770 for 2 year program.
University of Madras Chennai Hostel Fee for Male is INR 3,000.