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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Analytical & Applied Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 5,331
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Merit score, 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About University of Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics
Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics with 120 seats through Merit score. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #39 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,331, paid per semester, and INR 1.01 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Admission Cell counselling. The General General merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in final round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Fees
The full course costs INR 5,331 without hostel and INR 1.01 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1,650 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 96,000 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1,650 | INR 825 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 3,681 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 770 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 96,000 | INR 96,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5,331 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.01 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Application registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test and interview | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and call letter | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission Cell choice filing | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Economics, Commerce or Mathematics background and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Merit score rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Economics, Commerce or Mathematics background |
| Class 12 marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Merit score rank from any session |
| Age | No age limit is listed |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Admission Process
Admission Cell allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Merit score | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Admission Cell | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Admission Cell final round closing ranks for General merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Final round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final round, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final round, 2025 |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6.13 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6.13 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 500 to INR 2,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 1,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1,500 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 500 over the course |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #39 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Course Structure
Term 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and the final term ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Term 1 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Term 2 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Term 2 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General merit, so a rank that misses the Reserved merit list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in two parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only during the course.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You may wait too long: the Admission Cell choice window closes fast, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General merit rank. If you are Reserved merit and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 55% in Economics, Commerce or Mathematics background. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Merit score rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Reserved merit seats.
General merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Admission Process▾
Write Merit score: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Admission Cell: Admission Cell (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics 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
Jan 2027
Application registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Entrance test and interview
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit list and call letter
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission Cell choice filing
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Admission Cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics Fees 2027
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 825 a semester
INR 1,650
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,681
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 770
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 96,000 a year
INR 96,000
Education loan EMI
INR 90
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
11255%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,709
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
592%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Admission Cell closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Reserved merit
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Reserved merit
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Reserved merit
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Reserved merit
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Reserved merit
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Final round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 1,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1,500
University of Madras
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 500
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
University of Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics 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 pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees1 years, no hostel
INR 5,331
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.55 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.85 Lakhs more
INR 5,331
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 6.35 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 5.80 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 2.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankMerit score, General
12,400
Final round, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
Merit score
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
11255%
on INR 6 LPA
170%
11085 points lower
117%
11138 points lower
120%
11135 points lower
128%
11127 points lower
133%
11122 points lower
In short
Kolkata costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Kolkata; if it clears only Madras, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Thiruvananthapuram places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Madras in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Madras gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Puducherry costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Madras in the early rounds, list Puducherry right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Madras allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras M.Phil. Analytical and Applied Economics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5,331 and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in final round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only during the course. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than M.A. Economics at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and M.A. Economics if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get M.A. Economics now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Merit score exam and fill this college in your Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Admission Cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 5,331 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.01 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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