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Madras University

A University is a place from where real life begins. It is the centre of higher education where students become more mature and aware about the society. Madras University has the motto "learning promotes natural talent" that means the institution will promote better interaction and understanding among its students as well as encourage them for innovation and fresh ideas. Faculty members of Madras University help students achieve their objectives and excel in their pursuit of career goals.

Also known as Chennai University, the University of Madras is a state university that is situated in the southern city of Chennai. (formerly known as Madras). Along with the University of Mumbai and the University of Kolkata, it is regarded as one of the oldest universities in India. The university is one of the best places for the students in the country. There are four campuses in Madras University, which are Chepauk, Marina, Guindy and Taramani. The University of Madras celebrated the completions of 150 years of its student service. It has been awarded with five star rating by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Madras University follows the model of the University of London and it is also a member of the association of Indian universities. MR. George Norton was made its first president when it was constituted in the year 1840 under the University of Madras Act of the legislative council of India. Recently, the university has expanded its area of jurisdiction beyond the district boundaries of Chennai to cover 3 districts of Tamil Nadu, namely Kanchipuram, Thrivallur and Chennai.

The university has tried to promote the students skills such as capacity to learn and communication power. Madras University offers many graduate and post graduate courses for the students. A number of colleges and institutes are affiliated to university of Madras. The university department offers a wide range of research and teaching programs in its four campuses. It has 68 departments of study spread in either one or the other of the 4 campuses. The 18 Schools offer a Post Graduate Courses in respective specialization, part time and full time Ph.D. Programmes, Diploma and Certificate Programmes. The medium of instruction and the language of the course curriculum are either English or Tamil.

Madras University Distance Education

Distance education has become a popular way of education and is a rapidly growing segment. Even then the advent of internet has bought new dimension of distance education, there is no geographical barrier for education. A large number of students all over the world are choosing this option because it is a very flexible way of study. Distance education has brought a great change in student's life on the one hand while on the other hand it has helped increase the literacy rate in India. Distance education, also known as correspondence education offers several benefits. The primary benefit is that the fee structures are very nominal and there is no compulsion of attending the classes. Through the distance education students can do all assignments while at home. However they must have to clear the concepts. A wide spectrum of correspondence courses is being offered by leading institutions across the world and the University of Madras is one among them. These distance education institutes offer degree as well as diploma courses that are considered equivalent to regular programs in the related discipline. Distance education plays an important role in shaping a successful career and future. One of the primary objectives of the Madras university is to impart quality education to its students either through regular stream or through distance education modes.

University of Madras is one of the top universities in India for distance education. And it offers a good platform for higher studies. Institutes offering distance education provides ample opportunities of learning and research for both undergraduate and postgraduate students through the mode of correspondence. The institute of distance learning education was established in 1985 in Madras University. As far as the admission to any of its program under distance education mode is considered, students are required to have completed 18 years of age as on july1 of the year of admission. Candidates have to clear the entrance exam because it is necessary to assess the aptitude and previous knowledge of a candidate before allowing him to join a particular course of study. The Institute of Madras University distance education offers study material as well as previous question papers to help students prepare for the entrance exam. The new session at institute of distance learning starts in July or August and ends in April or May, the next year.

The University of Madras distance education offers many programs like B.A, B.com, B.sc and B.lit and so on for the undergraduate student while M.A, M.Com, M.Music, M.Sc, M.C.A, M.L.I.S, M.B.A and B.L.I.S programs are available for the graduate students. Distance education of Chennai University offers some certificate and diploma courses. These diploma and certificate courses are really very good, which help the students to become professionals in a relevant field. Furthermore, the degrees, certificates and diplomas offered by this institution of higher learning play very effective role in a student's life and career. At the same time, the distance learning courses are totally appropriate and credible. All distance education programmes are recognized by distance education of council. Students can download distance education syllabus through the official website of the university.

Madras University MBA

MBA stands for Master of Business Administration. It prepares you to work responsibly at a very high position in the corporate and financial sector of an industry. An MBA programme provides long term employments and helps students prepare for their bright future career.

MBA courses are mushrooming day by day. It has become one of the most prestigious programme in India. University of Madras also offers the Masters of Business Administration courses for Indian as well as international students. There are so many institutes of management studies affiliated to the Madras University. These institutes offer full time and part time MBA courses for the students. Department of management of studies, university of Madras started offering MBA degrees way back in 1955 and its Chepauk campus is regarded as one of the oldest campuses and most reputed B- schools for MBA program in the country. It offers two year MBA programme for the regular students. On the other hand, the duration for the Distance education MBA programme is of three years. It is equivalent to the full time MBA course and beneficial for the professional and working students, both. University of Madras offers good infrastructure and facilities for MBA education. Chennai University has a well equipped library, which contains a fairly large number of books, journals and some case studies also. The university also has conference rooms, lecture hall and computer centre for the students. The university has wide variety of specialization subjects such as System Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management and Human Resource Management.

The University of Chennai campus is located near the Bay of Bengal and the Department of Management Studies is located in a serene and posh building near to it. So their beauties entice and attract young students. Madras University has good faculty for the management studies which offers best teaching method for management functions. The learning and teaching process of MBA is totally based on practical theory. Its MBA syllabus includes case studies, management studies, seminars, group discussion between management gurus and students, class room lecture and project work. There are some colleges that are regarded as the institutes with best MBA programmes. Such colleges are Guru Nanak, college, National Institute of Human Resources Development, V.G.P. School of Management, Vel's College ,M. O. P. Vaishnav College for Women and New College Institute of Management and so on.

The eligibility criteria for the MBA admission require a student to have completed his graduation in any discipline from a recognized or reputed university. The candidate must carry at least two years of professional experience at Executive or Supervisory levels. If students are interested in MBA programme then they have to appear for the entrance examination test. This entrance test is conducted usually in the month of May. After the written test student need to clear the interview for MBA admission. Madras University has many exam centers in the country and it provides old question paper for the students to prepare well for the same. These question papers are helpful as students can take idea about the pattern of the exam. The university offers model question papers also for the MBA aspirants.

Madras University Exam Time Table

Exam time table is very important because through exam timetable students are more alert for the exam. Throughout the year students are not serious for the upcoming exams. Before the exam starts, Madras university exam time table gives stress and anxiety but after the exam is over, students can heave a sigh of relief.

Madras University has different type of exam time table 2009 which are published from time to time. The university declared MBA. B.Tech, MCA, and MSc exam timetable of 2009. Madras university exam time table 2009 can easily be found in official website of the university. If a student wants further detail about exam time table then they can contact the course related department. University exam time table 2010 has declared the exam dates for some courses like BSc, BCom, MSc, MCa BA, and MBA. Even then university of Madras has announced the exam time table 2010 for post graduates courses. Students can check out the further details about exam in the main website of the university. Sometime before, University of Madras has announced previous dates of exams for the graduate and post graduate and professional degree examinations. Madras university exam semester pattern usually starts in the month of April and ends in May. The examination will be conducted by the controller of examination. The Controller of Examination allots roll numbers for the students and assigns particular exam centre for the exams as per the university schedule. Candidate must carry identity card during the exam day as well as the roll number allotted by Controller of Examination.

Madras University Results

The University of Madras declares examination results one after another. Recently Madras University declared the institute distance education results 2010. Even then the university has announced the Post-Graduate Programmes results like (M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com. / MSW / MLM / M.B.A.). Students can check the results of Professional Programmes such as M.Sc. (IT) and MCA. The University has announcement of revaluation of exam result in Nov 2009 for such courses like MA, MSc, MBA, and MA-HRM. Students can obtain the results through online but they have to register the roll number in university website. The university declared the March / April 2009 exam result in the month of July for the diploma and certificates courses.

University of Madras
Chennai - 600 005
Phone: + 91 - 44 - 2539 9563, 2536 1074, 2539 9401, 2536 1055
Website: www.unom.ac.in
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