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Admission to MCA in Madras University is based on TANCET scores. Candidates who clear the exam need to register for TANCET Counselling after the release of the rank list. Further, merit list candidates can pay the counselling fee and exercise choices. The cutoff 2022 for MCA (GN-AI) is mentioned below:

Read more: Madras University Cutoff

The total tuition fee for the two-year MCA courses ranges between INR 22,000 and INR 77,200. This given fee is cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges. The total course fee further includes multiple components, including the matriculation fee, caution deposit, placement fee, registration fee, tuition fee, etc. Moreover, the mentioned tuition fee is taken from unofficial sources. So, the actual fees may vary. Interested candidates are advised to check the offcial website for exact fee structure.

No, candidates cannot take any electronic gadgets inside the CEED exam hall. Here is a list of items that the candidate must not bring to the exam hall.

• Mobile phones

• Calculators

• Smart or digital watches, etc.

Any candidate found in possession of these items will be disqualified. 

Various companies from different sectors participate in the placement process at IRMA every year. The list of top recruiters that participated during IRMA placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Note: The list of companies visited above is the overall companies visited IRMA campus.

No, to ensure a seat in the coveted Jamia Millia Islamia, candidates are supposed to score equal to or more than the prescribed cut off marks. If you fail to do so, you will not get admission to the Jamia Millia Islamia if your rank is below the cutoff. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates must secure to be eligible for admission. If your rank is below the cutoff, you will not be considered for admission.

Wilfrid Laurier University offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to international students every year. These are offered based on academic merit. Some of the scholarships are given as follows:

Jamia Millia Islamia releases cut off for different categories, including General, Other Backward Caste, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The JMI entrance exam cut off for SC and ST category students is usually lower than cut off for General category.

No, aspirants of distance MCA in Madras University do not need to take an entrance exam. Admission to this course is purely merit-based. Candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements, which is BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised university can apply. To apply for this course, candidates need to visit the Institute of Distance Education, UNOM, official website (ideunom.ac.in). Candidates must submit the applications within the due date or it is treated as invalid.

The number of candidates, the entrance exam's difficulty level, and the availability of seats are some of the elements that go into determining the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam cutoff. Because the JMI entrance exam has a reasonable degree of difficulty, there are moments when the cutoff is not extremely high.

The candidate will not be provided with any stationery at the exam venue. So, it is incumbent the candidates themselves bring these essential stationery items with them.

Here are the basic minimum stationery items needed to take the CEED 2026 exam.

• Pens

• Pencils

• Sketch pens 

• Colours for the examination

However, note that sheets are not allowed inside the exam hall. 

Yes, the university offers a two-year MCA course on-campus and through its affiliated colleges. Lateral entry to this PG course is also offered to the PG course. The Institute of Distance Education, Madras University also offer an MCA course. Candidates are admitted to the programme based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. In addition, it is also crucial that each aspirant fulfils the course-specific eligibility criteria. The application process is further online, eligible candidates can apply by visiting the UNOM website (unom.ac.in).

According to JK Business School Management NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during JK Business School PGDM placements 2022 stood at INR 4 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during JK Business School PGDM placements, which is presented below:

The median salary trends witnessed during JK Business School PGDM placements over the past three years are presented below:

The SASTRA University average package CSE or the other placement data for the CSE branch are yet to be disclosed. However, the University has released the overall placement data for BTech and MTech. Out of 1,806 BTech graduates 1,617 were placed during the 2023 drive. In MTech, 79 out of 124 students were placed. Check the complete insights of SASTRA placements for Engineering UG and PG courses from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

 Yes, UNOM admits candidates in PhD programmes based on merit in entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on scores in the Madras University Entrance Test. These shortlisted candidates become eligible to participate in the personal interview round. The University of Madras also accepts UGC NET/CSIR NET scores. Candidates applying for these entrance exams need not take the university exam and are directly called for the interview round. Further, it is also crucial that each of the candidates meets the course-specific eligibility requirements.

On the day of the CEED exam, the candidate must bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Without admit card, canddiates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

The following documents will be considered as a valid ID.

• College issued identity card

• Passport

• Driving license

• PAN card, Voter ID

• Aadhar card or printed e-Aadhar card

The University of Madras offers PhD Research Scholars with a stipend between INR 19,150 and INR 20,835 per month. Stipend is given to the candidates in consideration for the designation. It also varies from one college to another. Further, the mentioned stipend is as per data curated from unofficial sources and hence is subject to changes. Candidates can visit the university website (unom.ac.in) or the campus in person for more details.

CEED exam was conducted on January 18, 2026. On the day of exam, candidate had to report at the exam centre at 7 am. The reporting time will also be mentioned on the admit card. Exam was from 9 AM to 12 PM at the centres.

When reporting for exam, candidate must bring with them a valid photo ID proof and the admit card. 

The application form for CEED 2026 is closed now.

When filling form, the candidate should compulsorily choose THREE cities in the order of preference. There is no option to select an exam centre when filling out the form. Candidate can only select an exam city.