Hostel facilities, Indian food availability, campus safety, and accommodation options at University of Madras.
Hostel arrangements and costs vary by room type and academic year. Confirm current availability and fees directly with University of Madras before making any payments.
Accommodation overview
The University of Madras (Madras University) offers limited hostel places to needy and deserving students: Mother Theresa Hostel for Women (Chepauk), Thiruvalluvar Hostel for Men (Marina), Bharathiar Hostel for Men and Avvai Hostel for Women (Guindy), and Bharathidasan Hostel for Men and Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Hostel for Women (Taramani). The Tamil Nadu MBA/MCA 2026-27 booklet lists room rent of INR 2,460 a year, mess charges of INR 30,000 a year and a deposit of INR 7,000.
Food & daily living
The University of Madras (Madras University) hostels run messes at INR 30,000 a year, according to the Tamil Nadu MBA/MCA 2026-27 booklet. The University publishes no menu or provision for specific regional or religious diets, so ask the hostel warden before joining.
Campus & lifestyle
The University of Madras (Madras University) has six Chennai campuses: Chepauk (Senate House, the main library and most humanities departments), Marina (oriental and Indian languages), Guindy (most science departments), Taramani (Institute of Basic Medical Sciences), Chetpet (Madras University Union sports ground with athletic track and tennis courts) and Maduravoyal (botanical garden). The Chepauk library opens 8 am to 8 pm daily and every campus has an internet centre.
Safety & student support
The University of Madras (Madras University) prohibits ragging on all campuses and deals with offenders through the University authorities. A Sexual Harassment Complaints and Redressal Committee receives complaints from women students and staff, and all University Department students are covered by a compulsory student safety insurance scheme. The University of Madras (Madras University) runs the University Students' Advisory Bureau for counselling and careers, an SC/ST cell, NSS and NCC, and ICOM for international students. Fee concessions include full waivers for students with disabilities and one waiver per PG programme for a student with family income below INR 3,00,000.
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