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PROSPECTUS 2024-2025
ADMISSIONS FOR UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENTS UNDER CBCS
PATTERN
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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
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REGISTRAR : Dr. S. Elumalai
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
2. Candidates shall read the Prospectus carefully before online registration for Admission.
3. Application for admission should be filled in online in the University website at http://www.unom.ac.in
only.
The payment for the cost of the application (Rs.354/-inclusive of 18% GST- Rs. 54/-) should be made
through ONLINE ONLY by State Bank Collect [SB COLLECT] and the receipt of payment shall be
forwarded along with other testimonials; otherwise the application will be summarily rejected.
4. The SC/ST/SCA/SCC [SC converted Christian] candidates of Tamil Nadu alone are eligible to avail only
one application at free of cost. A copy of the Community Certificate [Photograph with Digital
Certificate] duly self-attested shall be emailed to the respective department along with other testimonials
to avail this concession.
5. The Tuition fees payable by the SC/ST/SCA/SCC students of other states are not being reimbursed by the
Govt. of Tamil Nadu, hence SC/ST/SCA/SCC students belonging to other states have to pay the fees in
full and later they can get it refunded from their respective State Governments scholarships.
6. Applications must be complete in all respects. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any
intimation.
7. Separate application forms at a cost of Rs.354/- (Inclusive of 18% GST- Rs. 54/-) shall be submitted
through email and also by post directly to the concern department for each programme (including regular
and self-supportive programmes) offered by the different Departments.
8. The fee structure of Self-Supportive Programme is higher than the Regular Programme. Applications
cannot be transferred from one department to another department under any circumstances.
9. Foreign Nationals including NRIs with valid passports and visa issued by the Government of India and
Refugees will be considered for admission subject to the conditions prescribed by the Government,
eligibility of schooling and qualifying examinations passed.
10. Foreign Nations including NRIs are exempted for appearing Entrance Examination.
11. 15 percent supernumerary seats are available in all the PG Programmes for Foreign Nationals including
NRIs. Two supernumerary seats are available for the students from Jammu & Kashmir in all the
departments.
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12. Application submitted through online shall be printed and the scanned soft copy emailed to
respective departments and also sent the hard copy directly to the Head of the concern Department
(as per department wise given address and email id provided below) along with duly self-attested
proof for the payment of application cost and copies of necessary certificates with documents (SSLC and
HSC certificates, Community Certificate if claimed, Transfer certificate (TC), Statement of Marks,
Provisional/Degree certificate, Aadhaar card, Proof for any concession claimed etc. duly self-attested) on
or before (P.G , P.G Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Courses:) 30.06.2024.
For the courses offered in Marina Campus For the courses offered in Taramani Campus
The Head of the Department The Head of the Department
Department of ____________ Department of ____________
University of Madras (Marina Campus) University of Madras (Taramani Campus)
Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005 Taramani, Chennai – 600 113
The details of Departments functioning in various campuses are given below at page Nos.17 & 18.
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Tamil Literature tamillit@unom.ac.in 28449534
Telugu telugu@unom.ac.in 28449542
Theoretical Physics theoreticalphysics@unom.ac.in 22202830
Vaishnavism vaishnavism@unom.ac.in 25399526
Women Studies womensstudies@unom.ac.in 25399847
Zoology zoology@unom.ac.in 22202837
13. Duly self-attested scanned copies of the remaining mark statements if any (i.e. 6th semesters for 3 year
course and 8th semesters for 4 year course) should be sent to the concern department by the respective
email mentioned above and also by post (as it was done previously) within 7 days after the publication of
the results of final semester for U.G examinations.
14. The candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from other Universities shall obtain the
Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras either by online or in person and submit the same to
the Department at the time of admission to the course of study.
15. For any clarification with regard to the eligibility certificate candidates should contact only the University
Information Centre (Enquiry Office) /ERC Section of the University of Madras
16. Admissions to PG. Degree Programmes for the academic year 2024-2025 are based on the marks obtained
in the basic qualifying examination (100 percent). The percentage of marks shall be calculated based
on the marks obtained in both elective and core courses in the University of Madras examinations
and only the marks of core courses for other Universities. In certain PG Programmes where multiple
streams of students are eligible, the basic qualifying examination (50 percent) and entrance examination
(50 percent) will be taken into account. The details about conduct of entrance examination such as
(platform, date and time) shall be published in the University web site at a later date and also intimated to
the applicants through their email.
17. Number of seats limited to each Department offering the courses and selections are based on the
reservation policy prescribed by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
18. Candidates from other states (except SC/ST) will be considered for selection under General Turn only.
19. Differently abled persons shall forward a self-attested copy of the certificate issued by the Department of
Rehabilitation, Government of Tamil Nadu, in proof of evidence through concern department email id and
also by post.
20. Candidates who have completed a Postgraduate Programme at any of the University Departments will be
eligible to apply for another PG Programme provided,
a) The candidate has no arrears in the previous Postgraduate Programme.
b) The Candidate should not have violated the “University of Madras Students Conduct
Rules”, and
c) The candidate should submit a recommendation letter from the Head of the
Department where he/she had undergone the Postgraduate Programme.
21. University of Madras reserves the rights to not to conduct any of the Degree Programme if the
circumstances so warrant without assigning any reasons.
22. If there is any dispute regarding admission to P.G./P.G. Diploma/Diploma/Certificate Programmes, the
matter needs to be resolved only in the High Court of Madras, Chennai.
23. The date for the entrance examination for admission to certain programmes offered in the
University Departments for the Academic Year 2024-2025 will be published in the University
website http://www.unom.ac.in. The students can download their hall-tickets from the university
website by entering his/her Mobile No (10 digits) as user ID and Date of birth as password (for
example dd/mm/yyyy). For any query regarding entrance examination should be addressed to the
HOD’s office of the respective Department. The entrance examination will be held Department-
wise for the benefit of the students. The mode of entrance exam will also be intimated later by the
respective departments.
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24. The provisional admission list will be published in the University website by the respective
departments. The first list of provisionally selected candidates shall pay the fees within 7 days from
the date of publication. The payment shall be made through ONLINE ONLY by State Bank Collect
[SB COLLECT] and the receipt shall be emailed and also posted to the concern Department. The
second list of provisionally selected candidates will be published based on the vacancies available
and the candidates shall pay the fees within 7 days from the date of publication.
25. The provisionally selected candidates shall visit the Department ONLY at the time of
commencement of classes and the intimation in this regard will be given by the respective HOD’s
office. The provisionally admitted candidates should submit all the original certificates at HOD’s
office for verification before attending the classes. If any wrong information is found including the
calculation of percentage of marks (as shown in item No. 16) during this verification, the candidate’s
admission will be treated as cancelled.
Note: Professional Courses: MBA - Regular & Self Supportive course (2 Years) & MCA (2 Years) –
Admission through Single Window System by Department of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai-25.
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The University of Madras is Re-accredited by National Assessments and Accredited Council (NAAC)
with ‘A++’ for IV cycle CGPA of 3.59/4 and has secured 50thrank between Universities and 65th rank on
Overall in NIRF India Ranking 2023.
The University which had only 1 7 University Departments, 30 teachers and 69 research
scholars in 1912, has grown into a large teaching-cum-affiliating University with 18 Schools and 87
Departments of Post-Graduate Teaching and Research and 128 Affiliated Colleges, with 3 approved
Institutions(OT), 5 approved Institutions (Diploma/Certificate Courses), 04 stand alone Institutions
(MBA/MCA), and 46 approved research Institutions by 2020. The research and teaching functions of the
University were enhanced by the Report of the Sadler Commission and the gains were consolidated by the
enactment of the Madras University Act of 1923, which governs the University with subsequent amendments
made from time to time.
An idea of the strides made by the University can be had from the number of University
Departments/Colleges that have received special recognition by the national and funding agencies.
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The University has signed MOUs with 14 foreign and 25 Indian Universities and also with 21
Industry/Service Organizations. Nearly 141 sponsored research projects funded by various agencies are being
carried out in the University departments. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) again
reaccredited the University at the ‘A’ level in 2014. The University of Madras was also one among the first five
universities in the country to receive recognition from the University Grants Commission as a ‘University with
Potential for Excellence’.
In the nearly 167 years of its existence, the University has made significant contributions to the cause
of higher education and research in the country. Many of the alumni who have come out of the portals of the
University of Madras and who have made significant contributions to science and society: Sir C.V. Raman,
Prof. S. Chandrasekhar, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Dr. G. N. Ramachandran, Prof. Neelakanta Sastri,
Dr. T.M.P. Mahadevan, Dr. C.N. Annadurai and among others.
The University offers Distance Education Programmes in many disciplines through the Institute of
Distance Education. The UGC – Human Resource Development Centre of the University conducts Refresher
and Orientation Programmes for College and University teachers.
The University has pioneer in many respects in terms of innovation in higher education. As one of the
three oldest universities in the country and as an institution which has given birth to practically every University
in the Southern states, the University of Madras is conscious of its moral obligation to play a pro-active
leadership role for quality in the Indian higher education system. The University continues to strive to contribute
to the higher education and research goals of the nation with an awareness of its glorious past and noble
traditions and the need for maintaining a high quality and excellence in all its future activities.
Location
The University of Madras is spread over six Campuses, viz., Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani,
Chetpet and Maduravoyal. The main Campus of the University of Madras is located in Chepauk. The stately and
historic Senate House, the Library building with its imposing Clock Tower, the spacious Centenary Auditorium,
the massive Centenary Building are some of the important buildings of the University Campus at Chepauk.
Most of the Science Departments are located in the Guindy Campus of the University. The Campus at Taramani
houses the Dr. A. Lakshmanaswamy Mudaliar Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences. The Oriental
and Indian languages departments, the Post-graduate Hostel for Men and the University Guest house are located
in the Marina Campus. The University Union for Sports and its pavilion are on the Spur Tank Road in Chetpet
Campus. The Botanical Garden of the University is located in the Maduravoyal Campus.
Studentship of the University
The studentship of the University of Madras is open to all without distinction of nationality, race,
community or sex. Foreign students intending to join the University are advised to write to the Director,
University Students’ Advisory Bureau (USAB), University of Madras, Chennai 600 005 at least by May of the
calendar year for appropriate action.
Citizens’ Rights
The University of Madras recognizes that every citizen, and especially the student, has the following
rights: The right to be informed
The right to choose
The right to be heard
The right for redressal
The right to healthy environment
The right to have access to higher education
These rights are adhered to by the Departments of the University and by the Affiliated Colleges.
Student Support Services
The University offers a number of student support services. These include the Library, Hostel
accommodation, Endowments and Scholarships, ‘Earn While You Learn Scheme’, University Students
Advisory Bureau, SC/ST Cell, NSS and NCC activities and Avenues for Sports and Games.
University Library System
Many of the Departments of the University have their own library collections. Besides, all the
campuses of the University are served by large libraries. Computer based information services have been
introduced. The Main Library of the University is located at its Chepauk Campus. Besides maintaining a
collection of print materials, the University Library system also maintains a collection of e-resources on CDs
and also subscribe to over four thousand e-journals under U.G.C.’s INFONET programme. The working hours
of the libraries are as below:
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Chepauk Campus Library : 8.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. on all days.
Guindy Campus Library : 8.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. on all working days &
10.00 A.M. to 4.30 P.M. on holidays
Taramani Campus Library : 9.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. on all working days.
Student Hostels
Limited accommodation is available to needy and deserving students in the following four hostels
maintained by the University:
Mother Theresa Hostel for Women, Chepauk Campus
Thiruvalluvar Hostel for Men, Marina Campus
Bharathiar Hostel for Men, Guindy Campus
Avvai Hostel for Women, Guindy Campus
Bharathidasan Hostel for Men, Taramani Campus
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Hostel for Women, Taramani Campus
The hostels provide basic amenities including a common lounge with television, radio, newspapers and
magazines.
International Centre of Madras University (ICOM)
The University of Madras established the International Centre of Madras University (ICOM),
previously the University Centre for International Relations (UCIR) in 2003 in consonance with UGC’s X Plan
programme on Promotion of Indian Higher Education Abroad (PIHEAD) in fulfillment of its policy evolved to
promote the free flow of students from other nations to India, as well as allow Indian students to get educated in
other nations.The primary motto of the ICOM is to provide educational excellence and culturally appropriate
ambience to all International Students. The ICOM students are advised to contact the Director, ICOM,
University of Madras for Admission to the courses they are interested in. The ICOM is responsible for
processing applications of foreign students seeking admission to the University.
On being admitted after paying the prescribed eligibility fee, the students Coordinator’s office at
University Student Advisory Bureau (USAB) first scrutinize the original credentials of the foreign students who
are aspiring to pursue either higher programmes or do specialized courses (papers) and then issues eligibility
certificates. If it is an Under Graduate course, with eligibility certificate, a student is directed to go to any of the
Affiliated Colleges according to his/her choice. If it is a Post Graduate course, the student is admitted into the
respective University Departments, subject to clearance by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD) and subject to production of student’s visa on paying the prescribed fee. The ICOM also encourages
joint Ph.D. programmes between the Madras University and foreign Universities from where the students are
hailing.
University Students Advisory Bureau (USAB)
The USAB housed in the Chepauk Campus of the University offers counseling and career guidance and
also offers placement services to Graduates and Post Graduates of the University. USAB organizes exhibitions
on careers (INFORMEX) and vocations. USAB is the authorized body of the University of Madras for
attestation of Certificates/Marks statements of the University students applying for Admission to foreign
Universities. The other activities include: Issue of Railway Concession Forms (Season Ticket, Vacation, Data
Collection and Educational Tour) to the students studying in the University Departments; Organise Science
Talent Promotion Scheme for the First year PG Students studying in the University Departments; Organise Job
oriented Short-term courses for the Unemployed Graduates; Provide Computer Training courses to the Students;
Offer coaching classes for Various Competitive Examinations such as UPSC Civil Service Preliminary
Examination/TNPSC Group I and II, Staff Selection Commission, UGC NET Examination; Conduct Seminars
and Workshops on Career Oriented Courses for the benefit of Graduates/Post Graduates students of the
University and the Public; arrange Inter Departmental Cultural Programmes (UNIFEST) for the students in the
University Departments; set up cultural get-together frequently for the International Students studying in the
University Departments and Affiliated Colleges; celebrate International Women’s day with the participation of
Women staff and students of University Departments and Affiliated Colleges.
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National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The NSS Unit of the University organizes regular and special camps related to health and hygiene,
literacy, environment, personality development, etc. These camps are usually held in the campuses of Affiliated
Colleges or in the adopted villages. These involve student volunteers in various youth-related seminars,
workshops and training programmes. NSS Unit also deputes volunteers to various Inter State Camps, National
Integration Camps and also Inter State and National Cultural Festivals. The NSS students of Madras University
area take part in All India Basic Leadership Camps (Boys and Girls), Nau Sainik Camps, All India Competition
Camps, Vayu Sainik Camps, Skeet Shooting, Drill and Glider competitions, Para Training courses,
Mountaineering courses, Army, Navy, and Air Force training, All India Trekking Expeditions, National
Integration Camps, Para Sailing, Flying/Gliding training, etc.
Sports and Games
For the promotion of sports, the Madras University Union was formed in the year 1932 at Rutland
House, Spur Tank Road, Chetpet, Chennai. The facilities include a pavilion, Sports track, Athletic Track, Volley
Ball Court, Basket Ball court, Badminton Court, and two tennis courts. Students of the University can
participate in more than 30 South zone and All India Inter-University sports competitions annually.
SC/ST Cell
A Standing Committee for the welfare of SC/ST has been constituted in the University with the
Vice-Chancellor as Chairman to look after the welfare of SC/ST students. A Special Cell for the welfare of
students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has been set up. The cell has the responsibilities
of receiving, scrutinizing and processing applications from SC/ST students of University departments for:
100 percent Tuition Fee Concession; National Overseas Scholarship for higher studies abroad; Indian
Oil scholarships to SC/ST students pursuing full time Engineering, Medical and PG Degree course in Business
Administration / Management in recognized Institutions; Closely monitoring the implementation of the
reservation policy of the State Government in Admission and hostel Accommodation; Collecting Data from the
University Departments and Affiliated Colleges regarding Admission of SC/ST students and Hostel
Accommodation/ SC/ST students may contact the SC/ST Cell, University of Madras, Chepauk Campus for any
guidance and redressal of grievances.
The Special Cell for the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was set up in the University as per
the suggestion of the University Grants Commission on 17/07/1985.
(1) All SC/ST/SC Converted Christian students should apply Post Matric Scholarship/Tuition Fee
Concession / Higher Education Scholarship for Hosteller through online portal
https://tnadtwscholarship.tn.gov.in/index.php
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Scholarships
Apart from SC/ST, BC/MBC and National Merit scholarships many other scholarships are available to
the students of the University Departments:
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34. Periyar Endowment Schoarship (Ph.D. UD)
35. Prof.G.Jayaraman Scholarship (Department of Biomedical Genetics)
Endowments
Several medals and prizes for rank holders in various examinations, for outstanding essays, for thesis
are awarded under various Endowments instituted in the University.
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UGC GUIDELINES ON STUDENTS’ ENTITLEMENT 2013
These guidelines have been issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in order to help
students, teachers, administrators and institutions understand what the minimum entitlements of the students
are. These guidelines apply to all the colleges and universities in the country (this expression includes every
institutions of higher education even if it is not called college/university) without any exception. It shall be
mandatory for every college/university to publish the present Guidelines in full in its Prospectus and also post
it on the homepage of its website.
Some of the provisions stated here are already covered by existing laws or Rules and Regulations of the
UGC. But the students shall continue to enjoy all the right under existing laws, rules and regulations which
may not have been mentioned in these Guidelines.
1. Admission
1.1. An announcement or advertisement for any course of study must clearly specify whether the degree
granted is notified by the UGC and other relevant statutory authorities [Under Section 22 c of the
UGC Act, latest list available at the UGC website] and whether the university that awards the
degree figures in the list of universities maintained by the UGC [available at the UGC website].
1.2. A student seeking admission is entitled to a document (usually called ‘Prospectus’) that specifies
the curricula including syllabi, names and academic profile and status of the faculty, mode and
frequency of evaluation, duration of the course, academic calendar, comprehensive information
about fees or charges of any kind, and refund rules. The information given in the prospectus should
not be changed to the disadvantage of the student during the course of study; any change if
necessary must be communicated to each student individually spelling out reasons for such a
change.
1.3. The Prospectus must spell out exactly the process and criteria for admissions. This includes
weightage given to previous academic performance, entrance examination and interview. The
syllabi and format of the entrance examination must be spelt out. The final scores of each candidate
who appeared for entrance examination including all the components and the entire waiting list
must be made public.
1.4. Information about any reservations or quota for any category, the eligibility criteria for these
reservations/quotas, certificate required for seeking admission under these must be stated clearly in
the Prospectus.
1.5. The student must not be asked to produce documents which have not been mentioned in the
Prospectus. While the institution can ask the student to produce the original documents (such as
School Leaving Certificate, Marksheet, Caste certificate) for verification, they cannot retain any
original documents of any students. [As notified by UGC on 23rd April 2007, F. No. 1-3/2007 (CPP
II)]
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2.3. The students are entitled to availability and presence of qualified teacher, fulfillment of the
specified number of teaching days and contact hours for each course and completion of syllabus on
time. [UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualification of Teachers… 2010]
2.4. The students are entitled to reasonable access to facilities, services and resources including library
(that stocks textbooks, reference books, journals, e-resources), laboratories, and ICT facilities in the
languages permitted as medium of instruction or examination.
2.5. The student are entitled to fair, transparent and timely evaluation, including fair provisions for
timely re-checking or re-evalutation of the scripts and redressal of any grievance related to the
evaluation process. The students are entitled to a copy of their answer scripts after the declaration
of results.
2.6. The students are entitled to timely conduct of examination and declaration of results as specified in
the academic calendar in the Prospectus. They shall be entitled to the award of degree within 180
days of the declaration of results.
2.7. The students are entitled to give regular feedback on the quality of teaching, students services and
institutional infrastructure. The college/university shall establish mechanisms for seeking this
feedback regularly and taking student feedback into account for review and improvement.
3.2. A college/university will make utmost effort to ensure that no student is deprived of opportunities
of quality education for lack of sufficient financial resources. It is the responsibility of the policy
makers to ensure that sufficient funds are made available to implement this principle. The
Prospectus shall contain consolidated information about scholarship/fellowship/financial aid
scheme of any type that that is available to the students. It shall bring to notice and assist the
students in accessing such schemes. It shall ensure that the procedure for selection is fair and
transparent.
4. Infrastructure
4.1. The students are entitled to access to appropriate resources including classrooms, libraries,
laboratories and other academic facilities necessary for quality education. [UGC rules and
regulations for fitness of universities and colleges for Grants under section 12 B of the UGC Act
1956, Private University Regulation, Deemed University Regulation].
4.2. The students are entitled to reasonable access to sports and recreation facilities, avenues for literary,
aesthetic and other extra-curricular pursuits.
4.3. The student are entitled to reasonable attention to medical and heath requirements including free
and periodic health check-up and treatment/hospitalization in case of medical emergencies.
4.4. The students are entitled to a reasonable access to adequate, clean and hygienic hostel/residence
accommodation that provides basic amenities including recreational facilities. Such accommodation
should be affordable and must not be utilized by the institution for profit making. Accommodation
meant for students must not be encroached upon by the institution for any other purpose.
4.5. Student with disability are entitled to access to all schemes, facilities and services in the university
without discrimination. The college/university shall strive towards a universal design of learning
based curriculum that can address the needs of the broadest possible range of students by
minimizing barriers and maximizing learning for all students. The college/university shall provide
barrier free access, special library resources (including Braille and ICT resources], provisions for
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sign language interpreter/transcriber, the required equipments and electronic resources and the
required relaxation in examination to all students with disability. [Person with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunity, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995; UGC D.O.No.F-6-
1/2006(CPPII), F.No.6-1/2012(SCT)]
5. The students are entitled to non-discriminatory treatment (in the sense of absence of harassment,
victimization or exclusion) in every aspect of institutional functioning. Any discrimination based on
caste, gender, creed, colour, race, religion, place of birth, political conviction, language and disability
shall be prohibited.
5.1. In particular, institutions shall not discriminate against students belonging to Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled Tribes and racial profiling of students from any region or ethnic group. [UGC
(Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012]
5.2. The students are entitled to protection from sexual harassment by complaining to the Gender
Sensitization Committees against Sexual Harassment. It is mandatory for each college/university to
constitute and publicize this committee as per the Guidelines and norms laid down by the Hon’ble
Supreme Court [Vishaka and Others Vs. State of Rajasthan and Others(JT 1997 (7) SC 384)]
5.3. All students are entitled to protection from ragging in any form [UGC (Curbing the Menace of
Ragging) Regulation, 2009]
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8. The students are entitled to full and correct information about any institution of higher education in
which they study or propose to study. Therefore, every college/university must disclose the following
information on its website and Prospectus: status of the institution, its affiliation, accreditation rating,
physical assets and amenities, membership of governing bodies and minutes of the meetings of bodies
like Academic/Executive council, sources of income and the financial situation and any other
information about its functioning necessary for a student to make a fully informed choice. [Section 4 (1)
of Right to Information Act 2005]
9. The students are entitled to redressal of their grievance by the Grievance Redressal Committee of the
institution within 10 days of making a representation. If they are not satisfied, they are also entitled to an
appeal to the Ombudsman of the University concerned for redressal within 30 days. [UGC (Grievance
Redressal) Regulations, 2012]
10. The UGC may issue instructions for proper implementation of these Guidelines.
* Sl.No. 6 & 7 are not recommended by the Committee for uploading purpose.
The University Departments adopted the credit based semester system (CBSS) in 1997-98 and moved
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern from 2001-2002 onwards.
Choice-Based Credit System is a flexible system of learning. ‘Credit’ defines the quantum of
contents/syllabus prescribed for a course and determines the number of hours of instruction required. The
distinguishing features of CBCS are the following:
It permits students to
* learn at their own pace
* choose electives from a wide range of elective courses offered by the University Departments
* undergo additional courses and acquire more than the required number of Credits
* adopt an inter-disciplinary approach in learning
* make best use of the expertise of available faculty
Courses
A programme consists of a number of courses. A ‘Course’ is a component (a paper) of a programme.
Every course offered by any University Department is identified by a unique course code. A course may be
designed to involve lectures / tutorials / laboratory work / seminar / project work / practical training / report
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writing / Viva voce, etc or a combination of these, to meet effectively the teaching and learning needs and the
credits are assigned suitably.
Semesters
An academic year consists of two semesters.
Odd Semester (I and III Semesters) : Normally between July and November
Even Semester (II and IV Semesters) : Normally between December and April
A semester normally extends over a period of 15 weeks. Each week has 30 working hours spread over
a 5 day week. Credit requirements for M.Phil., P.G., P.G.Diploma, Diploma and Certificate course:-
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There are 87 Departments of study and research in the University which are grouped
into 18 schools as below:
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8. EFL School of English and 1. English
Chepauk
Foreign Languages 2. French& other Foreign Languages
9. TDL School of Tamil and other 1. Tamil Language
Dravidian Languages 2. Tamil Literature
3. Telugu
4. Malayalam
Marina
5. Kannada
6. Centre for Endangered Languages
7. Sangappalagai for Tamil Development
8. Centre for Thirukkural Research
10. SIL School of Sanskrit and other 1. Sanskrit
Indian Languages 2. Hindi, Marina
3. Arabic, Persian and Urdu
11. BUS School of Business Management 1. Commerce
and Commerce 2. Management Studies Chepauk
3. Centre for Infrastructural Management Studies
12. MSI School of Mathematics, Statistics 1. Mathematics
Chepauk
& Computer Science 2. Statistics
3. Computer Science Guindy
4. Network Systems & Information Technology
13. EAS School of Earth and 1. Geography
Atmospheric Science 2. Geology
3. Applied Geology
4. Centre for Natural Hazards and Disaster Guindy
Studies
5. Centre for Water Resource Management
6. Centre for Environmental Sciences
14. CHE School of Chemical Sciences 1. Analytical Chemistry
2. Inorganic Chemistry
3. Organic Chemistry
Guindy
4. Physical Chemistry
5. Energy
6. Polymer Science
15. PHY School of Physical Sciences 1.CAS in Crystallography and Biophysics
2. Nuclear Physics
3. Theoretical Physics Guindy
4. Central Instrumentation & Service Laboratory
5. Material Science
16. LIF School of Life Sciences 1. CAS in Botany
2. Zoology
3. Biochemistry
4. Biotechnology
Guindy
5. Bioinformatics
6. Centre for Stem Cell Research
7. Centre for Ocean and Coastal Studies
8. Centre for Herbal Sciences
17. BMS School of Basic Medical Sciences 1. Anatomy
2. Endocrinology
3. Medical Biochemistry
4. Genetics
Taramani
5. Microbiology
6. Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology
7. Physiology
8. Pathology
18. NSP School of Nano Science and 1.National Centre for Ultrafast Processes Taramani
Photonics 2.National Centre for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology Guindy
Department of Physical Education and Sports Chetpet
Besides Ph.D. programme, many Departments offer programmes at various levels under the CBCS.
The programmes offered include:
(1) Master Degree Programmes (2) M.Phil. programmes (3) PG Diploma Programmes
(4) Diploma Programmes (5) Certificate Programmes
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LIST OF MASTERS DEGREE COURSES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENTS AND THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
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200) for entry level eligibility conditions for M.A.
Hindi.
37. M.A. Kannada Kannada Bachelor’s degree with Kannada under Part-I or Part-III
Bachelor’s degree with Malayalam under Part-I or Part-
38. M.A. Malayalam Malayalam
III
Bachelor’s degree with Tamil under Part-I or
39. M.A. Tamil Literature and Culture Tamil Literature
B.A./B.Litt. with Tamil as the main branch of Study
40. M.A. Tamil Studies Tamil Language B.A/B.Litt. with Tamil as the main branch of Study
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Aalimiyat JamiaDarulUloom, Deoband (UP)
Fazil-e-Mazahir MazahirulUloom, Saharanpur
(UP)
Alim U.P.Board of Madrasa Education,
Lucknow
Fazil Al-JamiatulIslamiaDarulUloom,
Deoband, U.P
MaulviFazil MazahirulUloom, Saharanpur
(UP)
Afzal-Ul-Ulama University of Madras, Chennai,
Calicut University, Kerala,
Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
and Bharathidasan University,
Trichy
Munshi-I-Fazil University of Madras, Chennai,
Calicut University, Kerala,
Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
and Bharathidasan University,
Trichy
Fazeelath Jamia Darussalam, Oomerabad,
Tamil Nadu
B.Lit (Urdu) University of Madras, Chennai
Alim Bihar Board of Madrasa
Education, Patna
Fazil Madrasa-e-MazahirulUloom,
Salem, Tamil Nadu
MaulviAlim DarulUloomLatheefia Arabic
College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Fazilah Jamiat-ul-Mominath, Hyderabad
(OR)
An examination of some other University accepted by
Syndicate as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for
admission to M.A. Urdu Degree Course under semester
system with credits to be offered by the affiliated Arts &
Science Colleges/Institute of Distance Education. .
Indian Music
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A Degree Examination of this University
after a course of two academic years in an affiliated College/Department of this
University.
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10 Senior Examination of the Karnataka Government
11. Vocalists or performers of melodic instruments, of classical music, auditioned by
the All India Radio and placed under "B" Grade or under Grades Higher than that
12 A pass in all the papers of the
a) Main subject of the Core Course offered in the Third year of the B.A Degree in
Indian Music or
b) Main subject of the B Music Degree course or
c) Core course offered in the fifth and the sixth semester of the Semester system
based B.Mus.Degree course of the Institute of Correspondence Education, University
of Madras, under the Credit System (Scheme-II) of the Open University Stream.
13 Teachers' Training Certificate in the subject of Music issued by the Government
of Tamil Nadu or
Advanced Diploma in Carnatic music (at present conducted by The Music Academy,
Chennai).
14. Diploma in Music offered by the following institutions.
a) NaradaGana Sabha, Chennai b)Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha, Chennai and
c)Geethanjali Isai Koodam
or
15. Four years Diploma Course in Music offered by Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai*
Indian Music
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A Degree Examination in Bharathanatyamof
this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other Degree accepted as
equivalent thereto by the Syndicate, and one of the following qualifications in
Dance:
M.A. Bharathanatyam
45. 1. Diploma in Dance of Madras University, or any other Diploma accepted
(Self-Supportive)
as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate
2. Five years training in Bharathanatyam
Note: In case of applicants with qualifications in any other Diploma course in Dance
of recognized Institutions not included in the approved list, syllabus may be sought
from the applicant and referred to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Indian Music,
University of Madras, for recommendation.
or
Four years Diploma Course in Bharathanatyam offered by Kalakshetra Foundation,
Chennai
Indian Music
46. M.A. Folk Music
Bachelor degree in any discipline with aptitude in Karnatic/light/Folk/Devotional
Music
Indian Music
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A. Degree examination in Rhythmology of
M.A. Rhythmology this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
47.
(Regular & Self Supportive) College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other degree accepted as equivalent
thereto by the Syndicate and one of the following qualifications : - Diploma in
Percussion (Mridangam or any other percussion instrument) or Five years training in
any percussion instrument.
B.A./B.Sc. with Sanskrit under Part-I or Part-III or
48. M.A. Sanskrit Sanskrit pass in the OT Sironmani or any graduate with a pass
in the Higher Diploma course in Sanskrit.
LL.M (Latin Legum Magister)
49. Constitutional Law and Legal Order Legal Studies Bachelor Degree in Law
(Regular & Self Supportive)
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Candidates who have passed B.Com (General or with
M.Com. International Business & any Specialization)degree of this University or its
50. Commerce
Finance equivalent course recognized by the University of
Madras
51. M.Com. Business Data Science Candidates who have passed B.Com degree of this
(Self Supportive) University or its equivalent course recognized by the
Commerce
University of Madras and statistics as one of the
subject
52. M.B.A. (Regular & Self Supportive)
(Admission to M.B.A. program is
A Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University of
based on TANCET Mark through
Management Studies Madras or any other University accepted by the
single window system conducted by
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
DTE on behalf of Govt. of Tamil
Nadu)
Candidates shall be required to have passed a
Executive - M.B.A.(SS) Bachelor’s Degree with 55% of marks of the
(only for executives) Weekend University of Madras or of any other University or a
53. mode (i.e. Saturday and Sunday Management Studies qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this
classes) University as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for
admission to EMBA degree course. Minimum 2 years
of Professional work experience is required.
54. M.Lib.I.Sc. Library and Information A Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University of
Library and Information
Science Madras or any other University accepted by the
Science
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
55. M.Sc. HRD Psychology B.A./B.Sc. with major in Psychology/graduates with
(Regular & Self Supportive) Psychology two/ three majors with Psychology as one of the major
subjects.
Bachelor degree in Psychology or Counselling
Psychology 3 major courses where 1 paper is
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
56. Counselling Psychology Psychology holder of the University of Madras or any
(Regular & Self Supportive)
other University or a qualification accepted by the
Syndicate of this University as equivalent thereto.
57. M. Sc. Mathematics B.E., or B.Tech., (or) B.Sc. Mathematics or B.Sc.
RIAS in Mathematics
(Regular & SelfSupportive) Applied Science
B.Sc. Statistics or B.Sc. Mathematics with Statistics as
58. M. Sc. Statistics Statistics
an Ancillary/allied subject.
B.Sc.(Statistics/Mathematics/Actuarial Science)
B.Com Actuarial Management with allied
Mathematics & Statistics & Any degree with a pass in
M.Sc. Actuarial Science 10+2 or equivalent with 60% marks in
59. Statistics
(Self-Supportive) Mathematics/Statistics (Business Maths/ Business
Statistics are not eligible). This condition makes the
students eligible to become member of the Institute of
Actuaries of India, Mumbai.
a) BCA/BES/BSc.-Computer Science/ Mathematics
/Applied Sciences/ Physics/ Statistics or b)B.Com. /
B.B.M. /B.B.A./ B.L.M. /.B.A. Corporate Secretary
M.C.A. (Two years) (Admission to
ship / B.A. Economics /any other degree with Business
M.C.A. program is based on
Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematics/ Statistics
60. TANCET Mark through single Computer Science
in Main/Allied level or c) B.Sc. Chemistry with
window system conducted by DTE
Mathematics and Physics and Physics as allied subject
on behalf of Govt. of Tamil Nadu)
or d) B.E./ B.Tech. / M.B.A. or e) Bachelors degree
in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the
subjects at the Higher Secondary level
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or
M.Sc. Computer Science Computer Science & Technology or B.C.A. degree of
61. Computer Science
(Self Supportive) University of Madras or any other degree accepted as
equivalent thereto by the Syndicate.
62. M.Sc. Applied Geography Geography B.Sc. Geology/Geography/Physics/ Chemistry
M.A./M.Sc. Degree Examination with Geography/
Geology/ Physics/ Environmental Sciences / Computer
63. M.Tech. Geoinformatics Geography
Science / Computer Applications / Information
Technology/ Agriculture / Remote Sensing as the Main
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Subject of Study or Geography as one of the Subjects
of study with knowledge of Mathematics/Statistics at
least at the +2 level or B.E. Civil Engineering or any
Information Technology related fields or an
examination of any other University accepted by the
Syndicate as equivalent
thereto
64. M. Sc. Geology
Geology B.Sc. Geology
(Regular & Self Supportive)
65. M. Sc. Applied Geology B.Sc. Geology/Applied Geology obtained from
Applied Geology
(Regular & Self Supportive) recognized Universities
66. M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
67.
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
B.Sc. Chemistry with Mathematics or Physics as one
68. M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry of the allied subject
25
B.Sc. Botany/Plant Biology and PlantBiotechnology
79. M. Sc. Botany CAS in Botany with a minimum of second class (55 percent and
above)
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2. Technical Writing English Any graduate with good command over English
A candidate who has passed (i) a Bachelor’s Degree in
Christian Spirituality and any subject including the Professional courses of this
3. university or (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree of other
Counselling
Universities recognized by the University of Madras,
as equivalent thereto.
Biblical Languages and Christian Studies Candidate has undergone the prescribed course of
4. study earning 36 credits and fulfilling such conditions
Interpretation
as have been prescribed therefore.
Ethics and Human Resource A Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University
5. Management of Madras or any other University accepted by the
(Self-Supportive) Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
A Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University
6. Saiva Siddhanta Saiva Siddhanta of Madras or any other University accepted by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
A Candidate who has completed Diploma course in
P.G. Diploma in Periya Saiva Siddhanta or any Bachelor Degree in University
of Madras or any other Universities accepted by the
7. Puranam Studies Saiva Siddhanta
Syndicate as equivalent thereto shall be permitted to
appear and qualify for the P.G. Diploma course in
Periya Puranam Studies.
8. Manuscriptology and Editing Tamil Literature
9. Folkloristics and Mass Media Tamil Literature A graduate from this University or from any other
10. Inscription and Culture Tamil Literature University recognized as equivalent thereto.
11. Linguistics Tamil Literature
Candidates who have passed B.Ed. in Education,
B.Ed. in Special Education, Bachelors in OT, PT, ST.,
Developmental Disabilities Bachelors in Psychology, B. Sc. in Nutrition and
12. (Self-Supportive) Counselling Psychology Dietetics, B.Sc. in Nursing or Bachelors in Life
Sciences with 50% aggregate marks in case of general
candidates and 40% marks in case of SC and ST
candidates are eligible to apply for this course.
A Bachelor’s Degree, in any discipline from a
P.G. Diploma in Counselling
recognized University. Preference will be given to
13. and Psychotherapy Counselling Psychology
those with work experience in clinical, social and
(Self Supportive)
developmental settings.
A Bachelor’s degree in any subject of the University
14. Taxonomy of Algae CAS in Botany of Madras or any other University accepted by the
15. Taxonomy of Fungi CAS in Botany Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
Molecular Cell Biology & A Master Science Degree in Zoology, Biochemistry,
16. Stem Cell Technology Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology,
Zoology Molecular Biology & Industrial Microbiology of this
Immunotechnology University or an examination of other Universities
17.
recognized as equivalent there to or MBBS
A candidate who has passed Master’s Degree in Life
Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics,
Molecular Biology, or M.B.B.S or any bachelor’s
P.G. Diploma in Clinical
degree in Indian Medicine BDS, BVSc., B.Tech., in
18. Embryology(Self Zoology
Genetics Engineering, Biotechnology, Bio Medical
Supportive)
Sciences of the recognized University or an
examination of other Indian or foreign Universities
accepted by the syndicate as equivalent thereto are
eligible.
Functional Hindi and
A Bachelor’s degree in B.A./B.Sc. with Hindi under
19. Translation Hindi
Part-I or Part-III
(Part time-2 Years)
Library & Information Library and Information Science graduates
20. Digital Library Management
Science (BLIS/MLIS)
Graduate from any discipline of this University or any
PG Diploma in Yoga Theory,
21. Philosophy other recognized degree accepted equivalent there to
Practice and Therapy
by the syndicate.
Peace and communal Graduate from any discipline of this University or any
22. Philosophy
Harmony other recognized degree accepted as equivalent thereto
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Extension & Development Adult & Continuing by the Syndicate.
23.
Administration Education
Candidates who have passed any Degree from the
Banking and Finance
24. Commerce University of Madras or its equivalent courses
(Self Supportive)
recognized by the University of Madras are eligible.
Candidates who have passed Bachelor’s Degree in
Arts/Science/ Physical Education. Prior exposure in
25. Yogic Education Physical Education Yogic
Science like Certification, Diploma Degree in Yoga or
equivalent Degree approved by the Syndicate.
A Candidate who has passed BA/BSc Degree
Examination with Geography / Geology /Physics/
Environmental Sciences / Computer Science /
Computer Applications/Information Technology/
Agriculture/Remote Sensing as the main subject of
PG Diploma in Geospatial study or Geography as one of the subjects of study with
Data Analytics knowledge of mathematics / statistics at least at the +2
26. Geography
(Self Supportive) level or BE Civil Engineering or any Information
Technology related fields or an examination of any
other University accepted by the syndicate as
equivalent thereto. Candidates with degrees in other
subject areas will be considered if they can demonstrate
interest, aptitude and experience in a field relevant to
the application of geospatial technology.
A candidate who have passed any Master’s degree
Programme is eligible to apply and Post Graduate
P.G. Diploma in Archaeology
Ancient History and students from a recognized University with a
27. (2 years)
Archaeology minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% in respect of
candidates belonging to reserved categories as per
UGC and Govt. rules)
P.G. Diploma program in A candidate who has Bachelor’s degree in any
Christian Approaches to discipline or another degree accepted by the Syndicate
of the University of Madras as equivalent thereof shall
28. Family Care and Counselling Christian Studies
be permitted to appear and qualify for the PG Diploma
(Self-Supportive Part-time) in “Christian Approaches to Family Care and
Counselling”.
Sl. Courses
Department Eligibility condition
No
Admission to the above course, is open only to those
candidates who have passed the Certificate course
1. Diploma in Telugu Telugu of this University in the respective subjects or from
any other University recognized as equivalent
thereto
A graduate from this University or from any other
2. Diploma in Kannada Kannada
University recognized as equivalent thereto.
French and other Foreign 12th pass & a pass in Certificate course in French
3. Diploma in French (SS) Languages from this university or any other recognised
university or institution
French and other Foreign 12th pass & a pass in Certificate course in German
4. Diploma in German (SS) Languages from this university or any other recognised
university or institution
12th pass & a pass in Certificate course in Italian
French and other Foreign
5. Diploma in Italian (SS) from this university or any other recognised
Languages
university or institution
French and other Foreign 12th pass & a pass in Certificate course in Spanish
6. Diploma in Spanish (SS) Languages from this university or any other recognised
university or institution
1. A Bachelor’s degree (under-graduate degree)
Diploma in Juvenile Justice and
in any discipline from the University of
7. Juvenile Psychology Criminology
Madras or any other University or a
(Self Supportive)
qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this
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University as equivalent thereto.
2. Preference will be given to practitioners in the
criminal justice system and the juvenile justice
system and/or those currently working with
children and adolescents in need of care and
protection and the children in conflict with
law.
3. Reservation of seats and other concessions for
the SC, ST, MBC, BC and other special
categories of candidates notified by the
Government of Tamil Nadu may be provided
in accordance with the statutory provisions of
the Government of Tamil Nadu in force from
time to time.
Diploma in Cybercrime and
8. Criminology
information security
9. Diploma in Malayalam Malayalam A graduate from this University or from any other
University recognized as equivalent thereto.
10. Diploma in Arabic Arabic, Persian and Urdu
11. Diploma in Urdu Arabic, Persian and Urdu
A pass in +2 from any recognized board as
Diploma in Travel & Tourism Adult & Continuing equivalent and above from this University or from
12.
Management (SS) Education any other University recognized as equivalent
thereto.
Jainology Pass in + 2 Examination or a qualification accepted
13. Diploma in Buddhist Studies
as equivalent thereto.
Pass in + 2 Examination or a qualification accepted
14. Jaina Temple Management Jainology
as equivalent thereto.
Candidates who have passed any Degree from the
15. Internal Audit Commerce University of Madras or its equivalent courses
recognized by the University of Madras are eligible.
Candidates who have passed any Degree from the
University of Madras or its equivalent courses
16. Business Research Analytics Commerce recognized by the University of Madras are eligible
to apply for this Diploma in Business Research
Analytics .
Diploma Course in Admission is open to candidates who have passed
Teaching Methodology – XII Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a
17. Indian Music
Abhinaya & Nattuvangam qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this
(Self Supportive) University as equivalent thereto.
Admission is open to candidates who have passed
Diploma Course in Teaching
XII Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a
18. Methodology in Music Indian Music
qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this
(Self Supportive)
University as equivalent thereto.
Graduates from any UG and PG Discipline.
Learning Disabilities (LD) Stakeholders: Psychological counsellors, Special
19. Counselling Psychology
(Self Supportive) Educators and Parents of Children with Learning
Disabilities.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Graduates from any UG and PG Discipline.
20. (ASD) (Self Supportive) Counselling Psychology Stakeholders: Psychological counsellors , Special
Educators and Parents of Children with Autism.
Advanced Diploma in Cellular B.Sc. in Life Sciences (Preferable with
21. and Molecular Pathology Pathology DMLT)/M.B.B.S/Allied Health Science/B.Sc MLT
Techniques
A candidate who has completed Certificate course in
Saiva Siddhanta or any Bachelor Degree in
University of Madras or any other Universities
22. Diploma in Saiva Siddhanta Saiva Siddhanta
accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto shall
be permitted to appear and qualify for the Diploma
course in Saiva Siddhanta.
Diploma in Digital Accounting Bachelor’s degree from the recognized University
23. Commerce
and GST Filing (3 YEARS Duration)in any discipline.
Diploma in Global Trade Bachelor’s degree from the recognized University
24. Commerce
management (3 YEARS Duration)in any discipline.
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A candidate who has passed +2 conducted by
Tamilnadu Board of Higher secondary Education or
Diploma in Bible and Christian an examination of any other State or Country
25. Doctrines under Self-Supportive Christian Studies accepted by the Syndicate of the University of
(Part-time) Madras as equivalent thereof shall be permitted to
appear and qualify for the Diploma in Bible and
Christian Doctrines.
Sl.
Courses Department Eligibility condition
No
1. Certificate in French(SS)
2. Certificate in German(SS) French& other Foreign
3. Certificate in Italian(SS) Languages 12th Pass
4. Certificate in Spanish(SS)
5. Certificate in Malayalam Malayalam
A graduate from this University or any other
6. Certificate in Arabic Arabic, Persian and Urdu
University recognized as equivalent thereto.
7. Certificate in Urdu Arabic, Persian and Urdu
8. Certificate in Yoga (P.T.) Pass in +2 Examination or a qualification
Sanskrit
accepted as equivalent thereto.
9. Certificate in Kannada A graduate from this University or any other
Kannada
University recognized as equivalent thereto.
10. Certificate in Telugu A graduate from this University or any other
Telugu
University recognized as equivalent thereto.
11. Certificate in Blogging
(Self Supportive)
12. Certificate in TV News Reading
Comparing (Self Supportive)
13. Certificate in Web-Page Design
(Self Supportive)
14. Certificate in Pre-Primary
Education (Self Supportive)
15. Certificate in NGO Management
(Self Supportive) Adult and Continuing
Pass in + 2 Examination or a qualification
16. Certificate in Hospitality Education
accepted as equivalent thereto.
Management (Self Supportive)
17. Certificate in Skin care and Beauty
Therapy
(Self Supportive)
18. Certificate in Women’s Studies
(Self Supportive)
19. Certificate in Functional English
and Public Speaking
(Self Supportive)
20. Pass in + 2 Examination or a qualification
Certificate in Buddhist Studies Jainology
accepted as equivalent thereto.
21. Certificate course in Jainology Jainology No candidates shall be admitted to the
Certificate course in Jainology unless he/she
has passed the Tamilnadu Higher Secondary
Examination or an examination accepted by
the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
22. Christian Scriptures and Pass in + 2 Examination or a qualification
Interpretation Christian Studies accepted as equivalent thereto.
23. Certificate in Christian Christian Studies A Candidate who has passed +2 conducted by
Communication and Media the Tamilnadu Board of Higher Secondary
Education (Self Supportive) Education or an examination of any other
state or country accepted by the Syndicate of
the University of Madras as equivalent thereof
shall be permitted to appear and qualify for
the Certificate in Christian Communication
and Media Education.
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24. Certificate in Christian Scriptures, Christian Studies A Candidate who has passed +2 conducted by
Spiritual Practices and Ethics the Tamilnadu Board of Higher Secondary
(Self Supportive) Education or an examination of any other
state or country accepted by the Syndicate of
the University of Madras as equivalent thereof
shall be permitted to appear and qualify for
the Certificate in Christian , Spiritual
Practices and Ethics.
25. Certificate in Juvenile Justice and 1. A Bachelor’s degree (under-graduate
Juvenile Psychology degree) in any discipline from the
(Self Supportive) Criminology University of Madras or any other
University or a qualification accepted by
the Syndicate of this University as
equivalent thereto.
2. Preference will be given to practitioners
in the criminal justice system and the
juvenile justice system and/or those
currently working with children and
adolescents in need of care and protection
and those in conflict with law.
3. Reservation of seats and other
concessions for the SC, ST, MBC, BC
and other special categories of candidates
notified by the Government of Tamil
Nadu may be provided in accordance
with the statutory provisions of the
Government of Tamil Nadu in force from
time to time.
26. Certificate in Classical Analysis Candidates who have successfully completed
and Basic Analytical the Undergraduate Students with B.Sc &
Instrumentation Techniques M.Sc in Physical/Chemical/Biological
Analytical Chemistry Sciences/B.Tech- Chemical/Biotechnology/
Food Technology/ B.Pharm/D.Pharm courses
are eligible to apply. There is no restriction in
age.
27. Karnatic Music Candidates who have successfully completed
(Self Supportive) the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to
Indian Music apply. There is no restriction in age.
Candidates should have some basic prior
knowledge of music.
28. Voice Training Candidates who have successfully completed
(Self Supportive) Indian Music the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to
apply. There is no restriction in age.
29. Certificate in Saiva Siddhanta Saiva Siddhanta A Candidate who has passed +2 or equal to
Higher Secondary conducted by Tamilnadu
Board of Higher Secondary Examination or
an examination of any other state or country
accepted by the Syndicate of the University of
Madras as equivalent thereof shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the
Certificate in Saiva Siddhanta.
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Insurance – Foreign Students
1. All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should take
Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
2. All foreign students admitted to different course of study and research in different departments are required
to pay a sum of US $200 as additional fee towards repatriation if any, through Demand Draft in favor of
“The Registrar, University of Madras” or online payment. The proof of payment shall be submitted to the
ICOM.
Last date for emailing the scanned copy of printed online application form and also by post
a) Master’s Degree Programmes- 30.06.2024
b) PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Programmes- 30.06.2024
Note:
Professional Courses: MBA - Regular & Self Supportive course (2 Years) & MCA (2
Years) –Admission through Single Window System by Department of Technical
Education, Guindy, Chennai-600 025.
***********
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TUITION FEE STRUCTURE
Fee Structure for the courses under Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages
(Regular courses)
Anthropology / Sociology / Women’s Studies / Defence and Strategic Studies / Public Administration (TM &
EM)/Public Policy / Development Administration / Political Science / International Relations/ Indian Philosophy /
Buddhism / Vaishnavism / Divyaprabandham/ Jaina Studies / Comparative Religion and Philosophy with
specialization in Saiva Siddhanta /Saiva Siddhanta – Philosophy and Practices/ Historical Studies/M.Com.
International Business & Finance / Comparative Religion and Philosophy with specialization in Christian Studies
/ Christian Scriptures / Islamic Studies / Economics / Econometrics / Financial Economics / English / French /
Hindi / Kannada / Malayalam / Tamil Literature and Culture / Tamil Studies / Telugu / Arabic / Urdu / Sanskrit /
Lifelong Learning / Human Resource Management / Indian Music/Folk Music / Rhythmology / Journalism &
Mass Communication /LL.M International Law and Organisation/LL.M Constitutional Law and Legal Order.
Sl. Nature of Fee For Indian Students For Foreign Nationals
No I Year II Year I Year II Year
1. Tuition fee (Per Annum) 1500 1500 40,000 40,000
2. Registration Fee(at Entry) 120 0 1200 0
3. Library fee(Per Annum) 150 150 1500 1500
4. Sports Fee(Per Annum) 25 25 250 250
5. Special Fee(Per Annum) 75 75 750 750
6. Cultural & Youth Festival Fee(At entry) 35 0 350 0
7. Development of Infrastructural Facilities 35 0 350 0
Fund (at entry)
8. Soft Skills 1000 1000 1000 1000
9. Special Computer Laboratory Fee * 1000 1000 10000 10000
( per annum)
10. Caution Deposit at entry (refundable) 700 0 7000 0
11. Matriculation fee * 50 0 500 0
12. Internet Fee (per annum) 500 500 5000 5000
13. Processing Fee 0 0 5000 0
14. Eligibility Fee ** 0 0 12500 0
15 ID Smart Card 100 0 100 0
16. Madras University Alumni Association 200 0 2000 0
Membership Fee
17. Safety Insurance 41 41 # #
Total 5,531 4,291 87,500 58,500
* wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries).
# All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should
take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
* wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries),
# All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should
take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
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Nature of Fee M.A. Bharathanatyam (Self Supportive)
* wherever applicable. # All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different
departments should take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
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M.A. English /
M.A. Human Resource
for Foreign Nationals
Nature of Fee Management
(Self-Supportive)
I Year II Year I Year II Year
Tuition fee (Per Annum) 20000 20000 200000 200000
Registration Fee (At Entry) 120 0 1200 0
Library fee (Per Annum) 150 150 1500 1500
Sports Fee (Per Annum) 50 50 500 500
Special Fee (Per Annum) 150 150 1500 1500
Placement Fee (At Entry)* 75 0 750 0
Industrial Visit 2000 2000 20000 20000
Cultural & Youth Festival Fee (At entry) 35 0 350 0
Development of Infrastructural Facilities Fund
(at entry) 35 0 350 0
Laboratory Fee (Per Annum) 0 0 0 0
Special Laboratory / Chemicals Fee
(Per Annum) 0 0 0 0
Special Computer Laboratory Fee (Per Annum) 0 0 0 0
Caution Deposit at entry (refundable) 700 0 7000 0
Matriculation fee* 50 0 500 0
Processing fee 0 0 5000 0
Eligibility fee 0 0 12500 0
Internet Fee (Per Annum) 500 500 5000 5000
ID – Smart Card 100 0 1000 0
Safety Insurance 41 41 # #
Madras University Alumni Association 200 0 2000 0
Membership Fee
Soft Skills 1000 1000 10000 10000
Total 25206 23891 269150 238500
*wherever applicable. # All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in
different departments should take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
# All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should
take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM
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Fee Structure for the courses under Sciences M.Sc, M.Lib.I.Sc, (Regular Courses)
Criminology and Criminal Justice Science/ Medical Biochemistry / Biomedical Genetics / Biochemistry /
Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Analytical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Physical
Chemistry / Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)/ Mathematics / Statistics / Biophysics / Physics (Nuclear
Physics)/Physics(Theoretical Physics) / Library & Information Science / HRD Psychology / Counselling Psychology /
Cyber Forensics and Information Security / Photonics & Biophotonics/Energy & Material Science / M.Sc.
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.
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Fee Structure for Self-supportive Courses
M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. HRD
M.Sc.
Counselling Actuarial Mathematics Psychology
Nature of Fee Criminology
Psychology Science
I Year II Year I Year II Year I Year II Year I Year II Year I Year II Year
Tuition fee (p.a) 25000 25000 35000 35000 30000 30000 9000 9000 15000 15000
Registration Fee (At Entry) 120 0 120 0 120 0 120 0 120 0
Library fee(Per Annum) 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Sports Fee (Per Annum) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Special Fee (p.a) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Placement Fee * (At Entry) 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 0
Cultural & Youth Festival Fee
(At entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0
Development of Infrastructural
Facilities Fund (at entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0
Laboratory Fee (Per Annum) 5000 5000 0 0 7000 7000 2250 2250 7500 7500
Special Laboratory / Chemicals
Fee * (p.a) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 1000
Special Computer Laboratory
Fee * (p.a) 1000 1000 0 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Caution Deposit at entry
(refundable) 700 0 700 0 700 0 700 0 700 0
Matriculation fee* 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0
Internet Fee (p.a) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
ID – Smart Card 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0
Safety Insurance 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41
Madras University Alumni
Association Membership Fee 200 0 200 0 200 0 200 0 200 0
Field visit 0 0 3000 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Soft Skills 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Total 34151 32836 41151 39836 41151 39836 15401 14086 27651 26336
*wherever applicable.
Fee Structure for Self-supportive Courses
M.Sc. Biotechnology / M.Sc.
Medical Biochemistry/ Neuroscience /
Material Science/ M.Sc., Geology, Cyber Forensics
M.Sc., Information
Sl Medical Microbiology/ M.Sc. Applied and
Nature of Fee Technology
No. M.Sc., Nanoscience and Geology Information
Nanotechnology/
Security
M.Sc. Biochemistry
I Year IIYear ** I year II Year I year II Year I year II Year
1. Tuition fee (Per Annum) 15000 15000 14000 14000 15000 15000 50000 50000
2. Registration Fee
(At Entry) 120 0 120 0 120 0 120 0
3. Library fee (Per Annum) 120 120 1400 1400 120 120 240 240
4. Sports Fee (Per Annum) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
5. Special Fee (Per Annum) 150 150 1400 1400 150 150 300 300
6. Placement Fee (At Entry) * 75 0 75 0 75 0 150 0
7. Cultural & Youth Festival
Fee (At entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0
8. Development of
Infrastructural Facilities
Fund (at entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0 35 0
9. Soft Skills 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
10 Laboratory Fee
(Per Annum) 18000 18000 1000 1000 15000 15000 0 0
11. Special Laboratory
Chemicals Fee *(per
Annum) 0 0 0 0 1000 1000 0 0
12. Special Computer
Laboratory Fee *
(per annum) 1000 1000 4600 4600 1000 1000 1000 1000
13. Field Work 0 0 2000 2000 15000 15000 0 0
14. Caution Deposit at entry
(refundable) 700 0 700 0 700 0 700 0
15 Matriculation fee * 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0
16. Internet Fee (per annum) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
17. ID – Smart Card 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0
18. Madras University Alumni
Association Membership
Fee 200 0 200 0 200 0 200 0
19. Safety Insurance 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41
Total 37151 35836 27281 25966 50,151 48,836 54496 53106
*wherever applicable. .**III year fees for Three year courses
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR M.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE COURSE (SELF SUPPORTIVE)
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DETAILED FEE STRUCTURE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS SELF SUPPORTIVE COURSES
M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry (Self Supportive) FEE STRUCTURE FOR NRI CANDIDATES
# All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should take
Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR MCA/MBA/M.Ed (REGULAR COURSES)
M.C.A.
Sl.N M.B.A. M.Ed
Nature of Fee (Two year course)
o
I Year II Year I Year II Year I Year II Year
1. Tuition fee (Per Annum) 11000 11000 14000 14000 1500 1500
2. Registration Fee (at Entry) 120 0 120 0 120 0
3. Library fee (p.a) 1100 1100 1400 1400 150 150
4. Sports Fee (p.a) 25 25 25 25 25 25
5. Special Fee (p.a) 1100 1100 1400 1400 75 75
6. Placement Fee * (at Entry) 1100 0 1400 0 0 0
7. Cultural & Youth Festival Fee (at entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0
8. Development of Infrastructural Facilities
Fund (at entry) 35 0 35 0 35 0
9. Laboratory Fee(p.a) 0 0 0 0 1000 1000
10 Special Laboratory * Chemicals Fee
(per Annum) 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Special Computer Laboratory Fee *
(per annum) 4600 4600 4600 4600 1000 1000
12 Field Work 0 0 0 0 2000 2000
13 Caution Deposit at entry (refundable) 1800 0 700 0 700 0
14 Matriculation fee * 50 0 50 0 50 0
15 Internet Fee (p.a) 500 500 500 500 500 500
16 ID – Smart Card 100 0 100 0 100 0
17 Safety Insurance 41 41 41 41 41 41
18 Madras University Alumni Association
Membership Fee 200 0 200 0 200 0
19 Soft Skills 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Total 22,806 19,366 25,606 22,966 8,531 7,291
*wherever applicable # All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different
departments should take Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM.
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DETAILED FEE STRUCTURE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS – MBA/MCA/M.Ed (Regular courses)
M.B.A./
Executive M.B.A.
M.Ed
(Weekend
Sl. Nature of Fee Programme)
No
I Year II Year I Year II Year
1. Tuition fee (Per Annum) 280000 280000 120000 120000
2. Registration Fee (At Entry) 1200 0 1200 0
3. Library fee(Per Annum) 14000 14000 1500 1500
4. Sports Fee(Per Annum) 250 250 250 250
5. Special Fee(Per Annum) 14000 14000 750 750
6. Placement Fee(At Entry) * 14000 0 0 0
7. Cultural & Youth Festival Fee (At entry) 350 0 350 0
8. Development of Infrastructural Facilities Fund (at entry) 350 0 350 0
9. Laboratory Fee(Per Annum) 140000 140000 0 0
10. Special Laboratory Chemicals Fee *(per Annum) 0 0 0 0
11. Special Computer Laboratory Fee * (per annum) 0 0 10000 10000
12. Field work 0 0 20000 20000
13. Caution Deposit at entry (refundable) 7000 0 7000 0
14. Processing Fee 5000 0 5000 0
15. Eligibility Fee ** 12500 0 12500 0
16. Matriculation fee * 500 0 500 0
17. Internet Fee (per annum) 5000 5000 5000 5000
18. ID - Smart Card 100 0 100 0
19. Safety Insurance # # # #
20. Madras University Alumni Association Membership Fee 2000 0 2000 0
21. Soft Skills 1000 1000 1000 1000
22. Total 4,97,250 4,54,250 1,87,500 1,58,500
*wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries) -
# All foreign students admitted to different courses of study and research in different departments should take
Medical Insurance and submit a copy to ICOM
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Fee Structure for Regular P.G. Diploma / Diploma / Certificate courses
Languages, Foreign Nationals
Humanities,
Social Sciences,
Humanities Sciences Manage-
Fine Arts and Science and
Manage-ment Non-lab Lab ment
others (not Lab-oriented
Studies Oriented Oriented Studies
involving Progra-mmes #
Laboratory
based courses)
##
Tuition fee (Per semester) 500 500 1000 28000 28000 28000
Registration Fee (at Entry) 120 120 120 1200 1200 1200
Library fee (Per semester) 100 100 100 1000 1000 1000
Special Fee (Per semester) 100 100 100 1000 1000 1000
Cultural & Youth Festival 35 35 35 350 350 350
Fee (at entry)
Development of 35 35 35 350 350 350
Infrastructural Facilities
Fund (at entry)
Laboratory Fee/ Computer 0 1000 1000 0 30000 30000
Laboratory Fee* max max
(Per semester)
Field Work and Project* 2000 2000 2000 20000 20000 20000
Caution Deposit at entry * 700 700 700 7000 7000 7000
(refundable)
Processing Fee 0 0 0 5000 5000 5000
Eligibility Fee ** 0 0 0 12500 12500 12500
Matriculation fee* 50 50 50 500 500 500
Internet Fee (Per annum) 200 200 200 200 200 200
(Not applicable for Certificate
courses)
Madras University Alumni 200 200 200 2000 2000 2000
Association Membership Fee
ID Smart Card 100 100 100 100 100 100
Total 4140 5140 5640 79200 109200 109200
* wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries).
# PG. Diploma in Yoga: Theory, Practice and Theraphy)
* wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries).
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Fee Structure for Regular P.G. Diploma/Diploma/Certificate courses
*wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries)
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Name of the fee Certificate in Certificate in Christian
Christian Scriptures, Spiritual
Communication and Practices and Ethics
Media Education (Self supportive)
(Self Supportive)
Tuition fee (Per semester / per annum) 5000 4000
Registration Fee (at Entry) 120 120
Library fee (Per semester/per annum) 100 100
Special Fee (Per semester / per annum) 100 100
Cultural & Youth Festival Fee (at entry) 35 35
Development of Infrastructural Facilities Fund (at entry) 35 35
Laboratory Fee/ Computer Laboratory Fee*(Per semester / 0 0
per annum)
Field Work and Project* 0 0
Caution Deposit at entry * (refundable) 700 700
Processing Fee 0 0
Eligibility Fee ** 0 0
Matriculation fee* 50 50
Internet Fee (Per annum) (Not applicable for Certificate courses) 0 0
Madras University Alumni Association Membership Fee 200 200
ID Smart Card 100 100
Total 6440 5440
* wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries).
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Certificate Course in Classical Analysis and Basic Analytical Instrumentation Techniques/ P.G. Diploma in
Geospatial Data Analytics
*wherever applicable (** For all foreign students who have done their UG Degree course in Foreign Countries)
Note: Fees shall be collected per annum in respect of the courses having more than one semester.
EXAMINATION FEE
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