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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Geology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
NIRF 2025 data, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Merit list rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
NIRF 2025 data 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 Geology
Madras University offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil Geology with 10 seats through PG merit. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Madras admission counselling. The General Open Merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The NIRF 2025 data averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Madras University M.Phil Geology Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 6 Lakhs a year, 1 year |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 3.20 Lakhs a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University application, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Department entrance and interview | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Merit list and rank | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| Department choice and document upload | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Eligibility
You need postgraduation with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Merit rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| postgraduation subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| postgraduation marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Merit rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Admission Process
The university 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. Submit the research form | Upload your marks and research papers before the last date |
| 2. Choose the department | Pick Geology if your research plan matches the department |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Madras admission round 6 closing ranks for Open Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Open Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Placements
The NIRF 2025 data placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, NIRF 2025 data |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in postgraduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Ranking
The college stands #38 in NIRF University ranking 2025 with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, results and inclusion. The NAAC grade shows the last accreditation result.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2025 | #38 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Course Structure
Semester 1 covers research methods and recent work in Geology; semester 2 ends with the dissertation. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before the research term.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Research methods, recent Geology papers and course work |
| Semester 2 | Dissertation work, seminar and viva |
Madras University M.Phil Geology Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and rooms are allotted before classes start when hostel seats are free. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Shared rooms, allotted before classes start when seats are free |
| Single room | From the research term, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Chepauk and Guindy academic campuses in Chennai |
Should you pick M.Phil Geology 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 finished a Geology master's: the department checks your marks and research fit before it gives a seat.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family wants a low fee: the listed academic fee is low when compared with most self funded PG courses.
You want Ph.D. work later: 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 a new admission round: the university says M.Phil programmes are stopped, so check the notice before paying.
You need a sure hostel room: the hostel room is not assured and depends on the university allotment.
You want quick campus jobs: this is a research course, so most value is for Ph.D. or field research.
You will apply without checking the notice: the Madras admission choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
If the department confirms a seat in writing, take it only for a research plan. If it does not, apply for M.Sc or Ph.D. instead.
M.Phil Geology Eligibility▾
postgraduation marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Merit rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Reserved Merit seats.
Open Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed postgraduation in this state.
M.Phil Geology Admission Process▾
Submit the research form: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Madras admission: Madras admission (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course 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 Geology Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
University application
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Department entrance and interview
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Merit list and rank
The rank card is the only paper Madras admission reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
Department choice and document upload
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
University application
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
Department entrance and interview
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit list and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Department choice and document upload
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: Madras admission 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil Geology Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 1, INR 6 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 3.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Geology at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Madras admission closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Open Merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · Open Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · Open Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · Open Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · Open Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil Geology 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 Lakhs
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 40,000
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 postgraduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 1 Lakh
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 Geology 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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University of Calcutta
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Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
NIRF 2025 data
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
NIRF 2025 data
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 list rank, General
12,400
Round 6, 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 course
10
PG merit
9
1 fewer
15
5 more
60
50 more
18
8 more
24
14 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Thiruvananthapuram costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Thiruvananthapuram; if it clears only Madras University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Visakhapatnam 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 University in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Osmania charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Madras University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Osmania belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Tiruchirappalli costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Madras University in the early rounds, list Tiruchirappalli right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Calcutta is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Madras University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Calcutta only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras M.Phil Geology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil Geology at Madras University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 Open Merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 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 can I do after this course?▾
Most students use this course for Ph.D. work, teaching exams or geoscience research. The NIRF 2025 data averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick job, ask the department for current placement help before you decide.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure new intake, a campus job path, or a hostel room before you join. Hostel rooms are limited and are allotted by the university office. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either point matters more than research work, pick a current PG course.
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 the research term, but the electives in the research term cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department early 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
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 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 the research term.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Geology if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Geology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Geology, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the PG merit exam and fill this college in your Madras admission choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Madras admission 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 4-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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