University of Madras Chennai Certification Hindi: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 5,940
1 year, no hostel
Entry pay
INR 2.4 LPA
translation assistant roles
Admission score
12 pass
Class 12 or equal course
Learning mode
Campus
Department of Hindi, Marina

About Madras University Certificate in Hindi

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.

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3,000Full course, as published
Field work and projectINR 2,000Full course, as published
Other university feesINR 940Full course, as published
Caution depositINR 700One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostelINR 5,940Full course
Total with extrasINR 11,940Full course

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Application form and last date to applyApr 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
Department screeningJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and resultJun 2027Tentative
Seat offer and allotmentJun 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes start15 Jul 2027Tentative

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12Pass in +2 examination
Equal courseA qualification accepted by the university
Entrance examNot published for this certificate
AgeNot published

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Read the noticeCheck the certificate course list and eligibility
2. Fill the formUse the university department admission portal
3. Pay the feePay after the seat offer from the department
4. ReportBring mark sheets and identity papers

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing score or ruleRound and year
General50% and above is saferDepartment admission, 2027 estimate
OBC-NCL45% and above is saferDepartment admission, 2027 estimate
SC40% and above is saferDepartment admission, 2027 estimate
ST40% and above is saferDepartment admission, 2027 estimate
EWS45% and above is saferDepartment admission, 2027 estimate

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Placements

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.

MetricValue
Entry payINR 2.4 LPA, translation assistant roles
Campus placementNot published
Placement rateNot published
Work areasHindi teaching support, translation, office Hindi

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Tamil Nadu post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, income within state limitINR 3,000
Central Sector SchemeHigh Class 12 score and income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1,000
EWS aidEWS certificate and income paperINR 2,000
BC or MBC scholarshipEligible state community certificateINR 2,000

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A++
NIRF University2024#39
UGC2026State university

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Course Structure

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.

PartWhat you study
Part 1Basic grammar and script practice
Part 2Reading short Hindi prose
Part 3Writing and translation practice
Part 4Revision and final test work

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Seats and Intake

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.

QuotaSeats
Teaching sectionAbout 40
Official intakeNot published

Should you pick Certificate in Hindi at University of Madras?

This course suits students who want basic Hindi for study, office work or translation support.

Pick it if:
You want a Chennai university name: NAAC A++ and NIRF #39 make the certificate easier to explain.
You are new to Hindi: the course starts with grammar, script practice and simple translation work.
You need a low fee: INR 5,940 keeps the risk small before you try higher Hindi study.
Your goal is office Hindi: the course links to translation assistant work near INR 2.4 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want campus placement: the department does not publish placement rate for this certificate.
You need hostel support: the certificate fee page does not list hostel for this short course.
You need a degree: this is a one-year certificate, so it cannot replace a BA or MA.
You cannot attend campus: this page is for the full-time department course, not the distance form.
Counsellor's advice
If you need basic Hindi with a low fee, take it. If you need a job route, pair it with a degree.
Certificate in Hindi Eligibility▾
Class 12: pass in +2 examination from a recognised board.
Equal course: a qualification accepted as equal by the university also works.
Entrance exam: the university does not publish an entrance test for this certificate.
Papers needed: keep mark sheet, identity proof and community paper if you claim a scholarship.
Certificate in Hindi Admission Process▾
Apply online: fill the university department admission form when the certificate window opens.
Upload papers: give your Class 12 mark sheet and identity proof in the form.
Department check: the Department of Hindi checks your eligibility and offers the seat.
Pay fee: pay the course fee by the date in the offer, or you lose the seat.
Report: bring original papers to Marina Campus before classes start.

Certificate in Hindi Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to Jun 2027
Application form and last date to apply
Expected from the same department window used in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Department screening
The Hindi department is expected to check Class 12 papers.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list and result
Expected after the form window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Seat offer and allotment
The seat offer is expected after the merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the offer date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets and identity papers.
Tentative
15 Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected after document check at Marina Campus.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Orientation and first lesson
The department is expected to start grammar and script work first.

Source: University of Madras department admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add books and local travel.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 3,000
Field work and project
Full course, as published
INR 2,000
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 120
Library fee
Full course, as published
INR 100
Special fee
Full course, as published
INR 100
Other entry fees
One time, in year 1
INR 620
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 700
Add books + travel
Books and local travel
Per month x 10, INR 600 a month
INR 6,000
Total course fee
INR 5,940
1 year · tuition + university fees, refundable deposit not added
Total course fee
INR 11,940
1 year · course fee + books and local travel
Education loan EMI
INR 100
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 594
10 study months, no hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 201
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 1,194
10 study months, with extras

Source: University of Madras fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at University of Madras?

Pick your category and learner type. The cutoff ranges are guide scores for a course with no entrance exam.

Category
Learner type
General · Fresh Class 12
60% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
50% to 59%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 50%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
General · Working learner
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
45% to 54%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 45%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
OBC-NCL · Fresh Class 12
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
45% to 54%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 45%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
OBC-NCL · Working learner
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
40% to 49%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
SC · Fresh Class 12
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
40% to 49%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
SC · Working learner
45% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
35% to 44%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 35%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
ST · Fresh Class 12
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
40% to 49%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
ST · Working learner
45% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
35% to 44%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 35%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
EWS · Fresh Class 12
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
45% to 54%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 45%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
EWS · Working learner
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep the papers ready.
40% to 49%: almost there. Apply early and wait for the department list.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the department before you pay.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Class 12 pass is the official rule. A higher score only makes the department check smoother when seats are fewer.

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Tamil Nadu post-matric scholarship
INR 3,000
State social welfare department
Paid for eligible community students after document check.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, income within state limitApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 1,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Use it only if your Class 12 score and income fit the scheme.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
EWS aid
INR 2,000
University aid route
A small tuition support route for students with the correct paper.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate and income paperApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
BC or MBC scholarship
INR 2,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid after the state checks community and income papers.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL or state community paperApply by Nov 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1,000
Your net course fee: INR 4,940
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5,940
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,000
Your net course fee: INR 2,940
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,000
Your net course fee: INR 1,940
Estimated total waiver
INR 3,000
Your net course fee: INR 2,940

University of Madras Certificate in Hindi vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to University of Madras. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher score, an easier fee check.

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University of Madras
Chennai
Compared with
Central Hindi Directorate
New Delhi
Compared with
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha
Chennai
Compared with
Tamil University
Thanjavur
Compared with
Annamalai University
Chidambaram
Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 5,940
course fee
INR 50
INR 5,890 less
INR 5,000
INR 940 less
Not published
Not published
Tuition feefull course
INR 3,000
published fee head
INR 50
INR 2,950 less
Not published
Not published
Not published
Registration feeone time
INR 120
year 1 fee head
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Class levelminimum school class
12
Class 12 pass
10
2 fewer
12
Same class
12
Same class
12
Same class
Seatsteaching section
40
about 40
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
If CHD publishes a lower fee before admission, compare the final fee receipt. If not, use University of Madras because its fee heads are clearer.
In short
If DBHPS publishes a lower fee before admission, compare the final fee receipt. If not, use University of Madras because its fee heads are clearer.
In short
If Tamil Univ publishes a lower fee before admission, compare the final fee receipt. If not, use University of Madras because its fee heads are clearer.
In short
If Annamalai publishes a lower fee before admission, compare the final fee receipt. If not, use University of Madras because its fee heads are clearer.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on University of Madras Certificate in Hindi

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Certificate in Hindi at University of Madras worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you need a low-cost Hindi base from a public university. The full course fee without extras is INR 5,940, so the money risk is small. Take it for language skill, office Hindi or translation support, and check the fee block before you pay.
Should I take this course if I only passed Class 12?▾
Yes, if your Class 12 paper is accepted by the university. The published rule says pass in +2 or an equal course, so you do not need a degree first. Keep your mark sheet ready and use the score checker above before you apply.
What job can this certificate help with?▾
It can help with Hindi teaching support, translation assistant work and office Hindi tasks. Entry translation assistant roles often start near INR 2.4 LPA, but the department does not publish campus placement. Use this certificate with a degree or work experience for a better job route.
Who should skip this Certificate in Hindi?▾
Skip it if you need a degree, hostel support or campus placement. This is a one-year certificate with INR 5,940 course fee and no published placement rate. If your goal is a teaching post, plan a degree or diploma after this course.
Is this course good for higher studies in Hindi?▾
Yes, as a first step. It gives grammar, reading, writing and translation practice before a higher Hindi course. The certificate alone is not equal to a BA or MA, so check the next course eligibility before you count it for higher study.
Should I wait for a distance mode instead?▾
Wait only if you cannot attend campus. This page is for the full-time department course at Marina Campus, while the distance wing has a separate admission page. If you can attend classes and want department contact, apply here when the certificate form opens.
Is the fee worth it against the likely pay?▾
Yes, if you treat it as a skill add-on. The fee is INR 5,940 without extras, while entry translation assistant roles often start near INR 2.4 LPA. Do not take it as a direct placement course; use it to support a degree or job.
Is the course right for school students after Class 12?▾
Yes, if you want a short language course before or during a degree. The official rule accepts Class 12 pass, and the course takes one year. Apply early, keep your papers ready, and ask the department how classes are timed.
Can I get admission without an entrance exam?▾
Yes. The university does not publish an entrance exam for this certificate. Admission is through the department admission form and paper check. Your Class 12 pass is the main rule, so make sure the mark sheet and identity papers are clear.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full course fee without extras is INR 5,940. The refundable caution deposit is shown separately, and books plus local travel can take the working cost to INR 11,940. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals before you decide.
Can scholarships cover most of the fee?▾
They can cover a part, not always the full fee. The calculator shows INR 1,000 to INR 4,000 in possible waiver against the INR 5,940 base fee. Check your category and income papers before you count this money.
What should I check before paying the fee?▾
Check the admission offer, the fee head and the class timing. The 2027 dates are estimates, while the official 2026 portal closed certificate registration on 1 Jun 2026. Pay only through the university route named in the offer.

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