Madras University Distance Education MBA

Madras University Online MBA offers total 7 specializations.

• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Business Data Analytics
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Systems Management
• Hospital Management

The distance education MBA from Madras University is divided into 4 semesters. It offers total 7 specializations.

During the first three semesters, all students learn the same subjects. In the fourth semester, students can choose 4 elective subjects based on the specialization they choose.

There is also a project in the fourth semester.

Note: Students can either choose Project work or two optional subjects.

Electives:

Students can choose 4 papers from any one of the electives mentioned below. Students get this option in their fourth semester.

Project Report:

Every student shall be required to prepare a project report in the final semester. The project report should be based on solving a problem that real businesses are facing in current business scenario.

The project report should showcase your capabilities about solving a problem.

You can submit your report through your supervisor or the head of the department.

The total fee for Madras University Distance Education MBA program is INR 37,750  for students who have graduated from University of Madras, and INR 38,150 for students who have graduated from other universities. This includes tuition, special fees, study materials, postage and the project fee.

The complete breakdown of the fee for 2025-2026 session is as follows.

• Total Fee: INR 37,750 – INR 38,150 (depending on category and admission mode).
• First Year Fee (In-Person Admission): INR 20,150 for Madras University graduates and INR 20,550 for other university graduates.
• First Year Fee (Online Admission): INR 20,740 for Madras University graduates and INR 21,140 for other university graduates (this includes INR 590 application fee and INR 400 entrance test fee).
• Second Year Fee: INR 17,600
• Project Fee: INR 3,000 (Applicable to students if they chooses project in 4^th semester)
• Application Fee: INR 590 (Applicable for online admissions)

Students need to pay the project fee along with the second year fee. The fee is applicable only to the students who opted for project in the 4^th semester.

Students can make the fee payment through generated fee challan or through online payment gateway available at university’s official website.

Note: All fees are as per the latest IDE MBA prospectus and are subject to change by the University of Madras; students must verify the exact amount  from the official IDE website before making any payment.

Students who have any of the following qualifications under 10+2+3, 10+3+3, 10+3+2, 11+1+3 or 11+2+2 pattern of education are eligible for admission to the Madras University MBA through distance mode.

• A bachelor’s degree from university of Madras or a university recognized by UGC/AIU.
• A professional degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine/Architecture/Law
• Professional Qualification in Accountancy/Cost & Works Accountancy/Company Secretaryship.
• A pass in the Entrance Test conducted by the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras is mandatory for all MBA candidates, irrespective of the mode of admission.

Admissions to Madras University Online MBA courses are open throughout the year in both Academic Year (July to June) and Calendar Year (January to December) sessions, as notified by the Institute of Distance Education.

However, students should always check the latest admission notification on the official IDE website for current deadlines and any changes.

There are three ways students can take admission in Madras University distance MBA program.

Single Window Admission Centre

The single window admission centre is located at Madras University’s institute of distance education (IDE) building.

Below are the instructions that students need to follow to get admission through single window admission centre.

• Fill the application form and submit it at the admission counter.
• Arrange the application form and other document in the following order
  • Filled in application form
  • Photocopy of certificates
  • Filled-in computer coding sheet
• Photocopy of the certificates will be verified at the admission centre with the originals.
• Eligible students must appear in the MBA entrance test conducted by IDE..
• Students who pass the entrance exam will be issued provisional admission certificate.
• After paying the fees, your admission will be confirmed.
• The single window admission centre is open all working days between 10 A.M to 5 P.M.

Online Admission

• Indian nationals can also apply for admission through online.
• Candidates who meets the eligibility criteria can visit ideunom.ac.in to apply online for admission.
• On the website, students can register themselves and submit their application and pay the course fee.
• All online applicants are also required to take the IDE entrance test as per the schedule notified by the University.
• Study material will be send to students through post.
• Students who apply online will require to send their original certificate along with the photocopy of provisional admission certificate to to the Director, Institue of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005 within 15 days from the date of online registration for verification purpose.
• Original certificates will be returned back to the students after verification.
• Alternatively, students can also visit the university campus in person to submit the original certificates.
• If you fail to submit the original certificates for verification within 15 days of online admission, your admission may be cancelled automatically and the tuition fee will not be refunded, as per IDE rules.

Admission through learning support centres

• Students can also take admission through learning support centres established by University of Madras. There are total69 learning support centres are available in Tamilnadu.
• Students can download the prospectus and application form online to apply through learning support centres.
• After filling up the application form, students can submit the application form to the co-ordinator of the learning support centre.
• After submitting the application form, students will be issued a provisional admission intimation with enrolment number.
• On receiving the provisional admission intimation and enrolment number, students can pay the course fee online or through bank challan.
• The fee challan should be forwarded by the learning support center to the IDE. On receiving the same, IDE will send the students ID card and study material to the concerned learning support centre.
• Students will also be required to appear in the entrance exam.