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University of Madras Chennai M.Phil Islamic Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 7,120
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
50
Entrance score, Entrance test 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 score get you in?Qualifying scores 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 Islamic Studies
University of Madras offers a one-year, full-time M.Phil Islamic Studies with 10 seats through Entrance. 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 M.Phil ranking 2026 and #39 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,120, paid per semester, and INR 13,120 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the department counselling. The General Home State seat closed at score 50 in entrance test of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Fees
The full course costs INR 7,120 without hostel and INR 13,120 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1,500 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 6,000 over 1 year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1,500 | INR 750 a semester, 2 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 120 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 700 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 6,000 | INR 6,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 7,120 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 13,120 | Full course |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Admission Dates
Interview selection closed on 13 Sep 2026. Entrance test selection comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Entrance session 1 exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Entrance result and score | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| the department application review | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Interview selection | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Entrance test selection | 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 |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Entrance score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Admission Process
the department allots the seat on your score 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 Entrance | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on the department | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the department entrance test qualifying scores for Home State seats. The General qualifying score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Qualifying score, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | Entrance test, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Entrance test, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Entrance test, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Entrance test, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Entrance test, 2025 |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 3 LPA. The median is INR 2.4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 400 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 400 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 1,000 over the course |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Phil ranking and #39 in NIRF University, with NAAC A+++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Phil ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a score that misses the Other State 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 eight 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 qualifying score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for the final list: the department closes forms fast, so keep papers ready before results.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if interview gives it to you on a Home State score. If you are Other State and below the interview close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Phil Islamic Studies Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Entrance score. score (your main score) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Phil Islamic Studies Admission Process▾
Write Entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on the department: the department (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 selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Phil Islamic Studies Admission Dates 2026
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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
Entrance registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Entrance session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Entrance result and score
The score card is the only paper the department reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
the department application review
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Interview selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Entrance test selection
The last regular round; the selection 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
Entrance 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 session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Entrance result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
the department application review
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
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: the department 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies Fees 2026
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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 750 a semester
INR 1,500
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 120
Academic and research fees
One time, in year 1
INR 5,500
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 700
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 6,000 a year
INR 6,000
Education loan EMI
INR 120
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
4213%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 221
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
2287%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Islamic Studies at University of Madras?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published the department qualifying scores.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
50 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 49: almost there. Wait for the interview list.
Below 45: not this year. Try the next admission cycle.
General · Other State
50 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 49: almost there. Wait for the interview list.
Below 45: not this year. Try the next admission cycle.
OBC-NCL · Home State
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 · Other State
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 · Home State
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 · Other State
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 · Home State
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 · Other State
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 · Home State
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 · Other State
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 Interview close is the safe number. The Entrance test close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras M.Phil Islamic Studies 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 400
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 1,000
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 Islamic Studies 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 7,120
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 5.53 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 6.83 Lakhs more
INR 7,120
Same fee
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INR 6.33 Lakhs more
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INR 5.78 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.8 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
Qualifying scoreEntrance score, General
50
Entrance test, 2025
9,400
9,350 places easier
15,800
15,750 places easier
18,900
18,850 places easier
13,900
13,850 places easier
16,600
16,550 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
Entrance
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
4213%
on INR 3 LPA
170%
4043 points lower
117%
4096 points lower
120%
4093 points lower
128%
4085 points lower
133%
4080 points lower
In short
Thiruvananthapuram costs less and pays more on average, but its qualifying score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Thiruvananthapuram; if it clears only University of Madras, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Kozhikode places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over 1 year and pays a little less. If its easier qualifying score is what you need, keep it one place below University of 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 University of Madras gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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New Delhi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier qualifying score. If your score misses University of Madras in the early rounds, list New Delhi right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If University of 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 Islamic Studies
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Phil Islamic Studies at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 7,120 and the last batch averaged INR 3 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 score is just above the qualifying score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at score 50 in entrance test and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score 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 3 LPA, the median was INR 2.4 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 from year 3. 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General qualifying score 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 2.4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 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 ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Islamic Studies if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Islamic Studies places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its qualifying score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Islamic Studies, 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 Entrance exam and fill this college in your the department choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days the department 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 7,120 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 13,120. 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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