University of Madras offers Certificate in Hindi as a one-year, full-time course through the Department of Hindi at Marina Campus. The course is on campus and is meant for students who passed Class 12 or an equal course. The university has NAAC A++ and is a UGC state university in Chennai. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,940, and the refundable caution deposit is separate. You get a seat through the university department admission form. The course has about 40 seats in the teaching section. Entry translation assistant roles often start near INR 2.4 LPA, but the department does not publish campus placement for this certificate.
The total fees with extras is INR 11,940 while the fees without extras is INR 5,940. The tuition fee is INR 3,000. You pay the course fee once for the year. The university fixes the regular fee heads. Books and local travel are not part of the official fee.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3,000 | Full course, as published |
| Field work and project | INR 2,000 | Full course, as published |
| Other university fees | INR 940 | Full course, as published |
| Caution deposit | INR 700 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5,940 | Full course |
| Total with extras | INR 11,940 | Full course |
Application is expected from Apr 2027 to Jun 2027. The merit list is expected in Jun 2027 and classes start in Jul 2027. Keep your Class 12 mark sheet ready before the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form and last date to apply | Apr 2027 to Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Department screening | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and result | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer and allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | 15 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
Class 12 pass is the main rule and an equal course is also accepted. You do not need an entrance exam. If your board mark sheet is not ready, ask the admission office before you submit the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 | Pass in +2 examination |
| Equal course | A qualification accepted by the university |
| Entrance exam | Not published for this certificate |
| Age | Not published |
The university opens the admission form and the Department of Hindi checks the papers. You submit the form, pay the fee and bring your Class 12 papers for checking. If you miss the last date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Read the notice | Check the certificate course list and eligibility |
| 2. Fill the form | Use the university department admission portal |
| 3. Pay the fee | Pay after the seat offer from the department |
| 4. Report | Bring mark sheets and identity papers |
The published admission rule is Class 12 pass, and the safer score range starts at 50%. There is no entrance rank for this certificate. The department checks whether your +2 or equal course is accepted.
| Category | Closing score or rule | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% and above is safer | Department admission, 2027 estimate |
| OBC-NCL | 45% and above is safer | Department admission, 2027 estimate |
| SC | 40% and above is safer | Department admission, 2027 estimate |
| ST | 40% and above is safer | Department admission, 2027 estimate |
| EWS | 45% and above is safer | Department admission, 2027 estimate |
Entry translation assistant roles often start near INR 2.4 LPA and campus placement is not published. The certificate helps with Hindi reading, writing and translation basics. Use it with a degree or office experience for work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Entry pay | INR 2.4 LPA, translation assistant roles |
| Campus placement | Not published |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Work areas | Hindi teaching support, translation, office Hindi |
Scholarships can cut INR 1,000 to INR 4,000 from the small course fee. The Tamil Nadu post-matric route gives the biggest shown help. You need income and community papers where the scheme asks for them.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, income within state limit | INR 3,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | High Class 12 score and income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 1,000 |
| EWS aid | EWS certificate and income paper | INR 2,000 |
| BC or MBC scholarship | Eligible state community certificate | INR 2,000 |
The university has NAAC A++ and NIRF placed it #39 in the university category in 2024. These ranks are for the university, not for this certificate. Use them to judge the institution name.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| NIRF University | 2024 | #39 |
| UGC | 2026 | State university |
The one-year course studies basic Hindi grammar, reading, writing and translation. The table shows the parts a beginner meets first. You should practise writing every week because the final test checks use.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Basic grammar and script practice |
| Part 2 | Reading short Hindi prose |
| Part 3 | Writing and translation practice |
| Part 4 | Revision and final test work |
The teaching section is planned around 40 students, while the official seat count is not published. The department can guide you on available seats. Apply early because certificate forms close with the common department window.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Teaching section | About 40 |
| Official intake | Not published |
This course suits students who want basic Hindi for study, office work or translation support.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: University of Madras department admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add books and local travel.
Source: University of Madras fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and learner type. The cutoff ranges are guide scores for a course with no entrance exam.
Class 12 pass is the official rule. A higher score only makes the department check smoother when seats are fewer.
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