Madras University Syllabus 2024–25

About the University of Madras

The University of Madras (Madras University) is one of India's oldest universities, established in 1857. It is headquartered in Chennai (Chepauk campus) and affiliates over 160 colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Vellore districts of Tamil Nadu.

Madras University follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and has been implementing NEP 2020 progressively.

Major UG programmes: BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BHSc, BSW. PG programmes: MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MSW, MPhil. Research: PhD across all departments.

Notable affiliated colleges: Presidency College (oldest government college in India), Women's Christian College (WCC), Madras Christian College (MCC), Stella Maris College, Loyola College (autonomous), American College Madurai.

Note: Loyola College and Madras Christian College are autonomous institutions — they set their own syllabi and conduct their own exams, independent of Madras University.

BCom Syllabus — University of Madras (CBCS)

BCom under Madras University CBCS is a 3-year, 6-semester programme.

Semester 1: Financial Accounting, Business Communication, Business Economics, Business Maths, Language (Tamil/Hindi/French), Environmental Studies.

Semester 2: Advanced Financial Accounting, Mercantile Law, Cost Accounting, Business Statistics, Language.

Semester 3: Corporate Accounting, Direct Tax Laws, Marketing Management, Quantitative Methods, Non-Major Elective (open course).

Semester 4: Advanced Corporate Accounting, Indirect Tax Laws (GST), Auditing, Financial Management, Non-Major Elective.

Semester 5: Management Accounting, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Entrepreneurship, Banking Theory and Practice, Major Elective (choose from Banking, Insurance, Finance, HR).

Semester 6: International Business, Operations Research, Research Methodology, Project Work, Major Elective.

Language requirement: Tamil or any recognised language in Semesters 1–4. English is taught as a core language course across semesters.

Major Electives (Semesters 5–6): Students choose one elective track: Banking and Insurance, Computer Applications in Commerce, Capital Market, Tourism Management, or Retail Management.

BA and BSc Syllabus Overview

BA popular subject combinations at Madras University: - BA English Literature, History, Political Science - BA Economics, History, Political Science - BA Tamil, History, Sociology - BA Sociology, History, Political Science - BA Corporate Economics

BSc popular combinations: - BSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics - BSc Chemistry, Botany, Zoology - BSc Computer Science, Maths, Statistics - BSc Electronics, Physics, Mathematics - BSc Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry

Tamil Nadu state curriculum alignment: Madras University syllabi in science and maths broadly align with Tamil Nadu State Board curriculum at the foundation level (Class 11–12), so Tamil Nadu state board students will find the first-year content familiar.

Practicals: All BSc students have laboratory practicals each semester. Viva voce is part of practical assessment.

Self-supporting courses: Many colleges offer BCom (Computer Applications), BCom (Professional Accounting), BSc (IT), and other self-supporting variants with slightly different syllabi.

Exam Pattern and Internal Assessment

University of Madras exam pattern under CBCS:

Theory Exam: 3-hour written exam. Total: 75 marks (university) + 25 marks (internal) = 100 marks per paper.

Internal Assessment (25 marks): Tests (2 × 10 marks each), assignment, attendance contribution.

Practicals: 50–100 marks depending on the subject. Conducted jointly.

Minimum passing marks: 40 marks out of 100 (40%) in each paper. For practical exams, 40% minimum separately.

Grade system: Letter grades on a 10-point scale: - O (Outstanding): 90–100 - A+ (Excellent): 80–89 - A (Very Good): 70–79 - B+ (Good): 60–69 - B (Average): 50–59 - C: 40–49 (minimum pass) - U: Below 40 (fail)

Arrear/Supplementary: Students who fail can appear in supplementary examinations (usually conducted 2–3 months after main exams). After clearing all arrears, the degree is awarded.

Results: Published on Madras University's official website (unom.ac.in). The Controller of Examinations (COE) handles all exam-related notifications.

How to Download the Official Syllabus

Official Madras University syllabus PDFs are published on the university website:

1. Visit the official website: unom.ac.in 2. Navigate to 'Academics' → 'Curriculum' or 'Syllabus' 3. Select your department and programme 4. Download the regulation-year syllabus (Reg. 2019, 2021, 2022, etc.)

Identify your regulation year: Admission year determines your regulation. For example, if you joined BCom in 2022, you follow the 2022 regulation syllabus. The regulation year is printed on your Hall Ticket.

NEP Implementation: Madras University has been implementing NEP 2020 progressively. Students from 2022–23 onwards follow the updated structure. The transition may affect elective availability and exit options.

Autonomous colleges: Students at autonomous colleges (Loyola, MCC, WCC, Stella Maris, Presidency) follow that college's internal syllabus and exam pattern — not Madras University's. Check with your college's academic section.

Note: This guide provides a general overview. Actual syllabus details vary by regulation year and department. Always verify from the official unom.ac.in website.