The University of Madras is a public state university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and premier universities in India.

Eligibility:

A candidate should have obtained a Master's Degree with not less than Second Class or equivalent Grade. In the case of examinations, where classification does not exist. A minimum of 50% marks is needed in the qualifying examination.

A candidate should pass an Entrance Examination (Written and Oral) administered by duly constituted committee of the Department in the University or of an affiliated college where the candidate proposes to undergo PhD Programme.

Admission details:

Applications are invited for admission to PhD Degree from Non-stipendiary candidates for full-time/Part-time Programme

Ph.D. Research Programmes Offered:
Ancient History & Archaeology
Historical Studies
Anthropology
Criminology
Psychology
Education
Continuing Education
Sociology
Public Affairs
Political Science
Public Administration
South & South-East Asian Studies
Defence & Strategic Studies
Legal Studies
Economics
Econometrics
Development Economics
Agro Economics
Mass Media & Communication Studies
Information Science
Philosophy
Saiva Siddhanta
Vaishnavism
Jainism
Christian Studies
Islamic Studies
Indian Music
English
French
Tamil Studies
Tamil Literature & Culture
Telugu
Malayalam
Kannada
Sanskrit
Hindi
Arabic, Persian & Urdu
Commerce
Management Studies

Contact:

University of Madras
Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005
Phone: 044 2539 9422