University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time Diploma in Spanish through the Department of French and Other Foreign Languages. The course is on campus and is self-supportive. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without living cost is INR 11,840, with tuition of INR 10,000. Admission is based on Class 12 and Certificate in Spanish proof. The seat count is not published. Course placement is not published. This page uses the NIRF university PG median pay of INR 5.95 LPA and 38% placement as the fallback.
The total fees with living cost is INR 26,840 while the fees without living cost is INR 11,840. The tuition fee is INR 10,000. You pay the university fee at admission. The added cost is only a local study estimate, not a hostel charge. The university fee table fixes the course heads.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 10,000 | Full course, as published |
| Registration fee | INR 120 | One time |
| Library and special fee | INR 400 | Full course, as published |
| Cultural and development fee | INR 70 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 700 | One time |
| Matriculation fee | INR 50 | One time |
| Alumni, internet and ID card | INR 500 | Full course, as published |
| Books and local travel | INR 15,000 | Per year × 1, INR 15,000 a year |
| Total, no living | INR 11,840 | Full course |
| Total with living | INR 26,840 | Full course |
The next application window is expected from Apr 2027 to Jun 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. You apply online, then the department checks marks and proof. Keep the Certificate in Spanish proof ready before the fee date.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 to Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Department selection by marks | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer round | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Class 12 and Certificate in Spanish are the two hard checks. You need both before the department can offer admission. If your certificate is from another recognised institution, keep the proof ready with your marks sheet.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 | Passed 12th standard or an equal exam |
| Language proof | Pass in Certificate in Spanish |
| Recognised source | This university or another recognised institution |
| Age | No age limit published |
Online registration and department selection are the main steps. You fill the admission form, upload proof, wait for the offer, pay the fee, and bring papers for the document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Online registration | Fill the university admission form |
| 2. Upload proof | Give Class 12 marks and Certificate in Spanish proof |
| 3. Merit list | Department checks marks and proof |
| 4. Fee payment | Pay the admission fee after the offer |
| 5. Document check | Bring original papers when called |
The cutoff table says Not published for the closing score. Admission uses Class 12 marks and Certificate in Spanish proof. Treat the last date as the real limit, because a late form is not taken for the cycle.
| Category | Closing score | Route |
|---|---|---|
| General | Not published | Marks based |
| Reserved category | Not published | Marks based |
| Foreign board | Not published | Equivalence check |
The course placement rate is not published, so the fallback is 38% university PG placement and INR 5.95 LPA median pay. These are NIRF university-level figures, not course figures. Use this diploma as a language add-on with another degree or job plan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Course placement | Not published |
| University PG placement | 38% |
| Median pay | INR 5.95 LPA |
| Course recruiters | Not published |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 in this page estimate. The largest shown waiver is INR 5,000. Check category, income and certificate papers before you count the amount.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Madras University aid estimate | Low income student | INR 5,000 |
| Tamil Nadu post-matric support | SC or ST, income rule met | INR 2,500 |
| BC or MBC support | State category and income rule met | INR 2,000 |
| PM Vidyalaxmi loan support | Loan linked support | INR 1,000 |
The university stands #38 in NIRF University ranking and #68 overall, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks the whole university. NAAC grades the institution, not this one diploma.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #38 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #68 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
The diploma carries 18 credits across 2 semesters. Semester 1 starts grammar and composition. Semester 2 adds translation and dissertation work. You must pass each paper to complete the diploma.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Prescribed text and Grammar I |
| Semester 1 | Comprehension, Composition and Translation I |
| Semester 1 | Viva voce |
| Semester 2 | Prescribed text and Grammar II |
| Semester 2 | Dissertation and Viva voce |
The living estimate is INR 15,000, and hostel fee is not published for this diploma. The course is attached to the Chepauk campus in Chennai. Plan travel and food cost separately before you pay the university fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Chepauk, Chennai |
| Hostel fee | Not published for this course |
| Living estimate | INR 15,000 |
| Department | French and Other Foreign Languages |
This course suits students who already know basic Spanish and want a low-cost language add-on.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: University of Madras admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost, not one semester. The university fee is from the last published table; turn on the toggle to add local living cost.
Source: University of Madras prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Pick your situation and proof status. The course uses eligibility proof and marks, not a published cutoff range.
The official page does not publish a closing score. The safest check is simple: finish Certificate in Spanish before you apply.
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