Campus Area of University of Madras

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University Of Madras

The University of Madras was established in the year 1857 and it is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and recognised by UGC. The University has hostel facilities, lab facilities and many other amenities for the students. The University of Madras has 230 courses with UG, PG, Research and Diploma courses.

The University of Madras Highlights-

Establishment Year

1857

Accredited by

NAAC with an A grade

Recognised by

UGC

No. of Scholarships

28

No. of Courses

230

Highest Placement Package

INR 8.5 LPA

Average Placement package

INR 4.5 LPA

The campus area of the University of Madras is nearly about 12 acres. The University of Madras is ranked 39th overall by NIRF 2022 Ranking. The University of Madras has six campuses in Chepauk, Mariana, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal, and Chetpet. The University has different buildings for different courses and lab facilities depending upon the course. The University of Madras offers 230 courses and the entrance exam TANCET is mandatory for the admission. Students can register by filling out the form online. The mode of examination is offline and the selection in the University takes place based on the score of the students.

TANCET Exam 2023 Dates:

Exam date

February 25, 2023 and February 26, 2023

Registration Date

December 1, 2023

Last date to register

December 31, 2023

PhD exam date

January 31, 2023

Facilities at the University of Madras Campus

  1. The University of Madras has elevators, an air-conditioned campus, Wi-Fi throughout the campus, a medical room, a conference room, a sports room, a canteen, smart classrooms and labs for better learning.
  2. The university of Madras has separate hostels for girls and boys with a capacity of 400-500 people. The students are provided with separate cupboards, tables, chairs and Hindi and English newspapers
  3. The University of Madras also focuses on the co-curricular activities of students and believes in growth besides studies. The University provides ample opportunities to engage students in many co-curricular activities such as dance, singing, and poster making. These activities are introduced by the college so that students can explore themselves. The University of Madras has four playgrounds, one ground is for playing hockey for boys, the second is a covered ground, which can be used when needed, the third ground is designed for girls, where boys have restricted entry and the fourth ground is used when there is any activity that takes place in the college premises. The University of Madras has an amphitheater, where all the events of speech, dance and other activities take place. The University of Madras also has a three-storey auditorium with the entry on every floor. The campus has a badminton court and a gymnasium. The University of Madras has transportation facilities, which is a shuttle service and the charges are according to the distance from the University.

Frequently Asked Questions about the University of Madras

Q.) How many playgrounds are available at the University of Madras?

A.) The University of Madras has four playgrounds and a badminton court.

Q.) What is the hostel fee at the University of Madras?

A.) The hostel fee at the University of Madras is nearly INR 40K per year.

Q.) Does the University of Madras has lab facilities?

A.) Yes, the University of Madras has computer and technical lab facilities.

Q.) What are the entrance exams for seeking admission to the University of Madras?

Q:   What is the scope after completing BA from Madras University?

A:

There are numerous career options available after pursuing BA at Madras University, such as higher education in MA, MBA, and so on, as well as job opportunities in the field of Historian, Political Advisor and Analyst, Intelligence Consultant, Media Relations, Content writing and editing, Counselor, Consultant, Executive Assistant, Social Worker etc.

Q:   What facilities are offered by Madras University?

A:

The University of Madras facilities and infrastructure include hostel, library, sports facilities, medical facility and many more. Madras University hostel facilities include the PG hostel for men and women which are located in the four campuses. University of Madras library facilities includes the four libraries that are present in Chepauk, Guindy, Marina and Taramani campuses. The library in the Chepauk campus is known as the Madras University Library and it offers many facilities like online research services, book bank, facilities for visually impaired students, etc. The University of Madras also offers facilities for sports which include courts and fields for squash, football, basketball, tennis, table tennis and many more.

Q:   How is the library at Madras University?

A:

Madras University has 4 libraries which are located in Chepauk, Guindy, Marina and Taramani campuses. The library on the Chepauk campus is known as the Madras University Library. The library has approximately 3 Lacs books and about 15,000 journals. University of Madras library facilities include facilities for students who are visually impaired, a book bank, research services which are available online and many more.

A.) The entrance exam at the University of Madras is TANCET.

Q.) What is the campus size of the University of Madras?

A.) The campus size of the University of Madras is nearly about 12 acres.

Q.) How many auditoriums are there at the University of Madras?

A.) There is only one auditorium which has three floors.

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