University of Madras M.A Review By Reena M

I have got a chance to experience the real college life only in my master's degree period. Yes, I have got placed in one of the finest universities in India. University of Madras is one of the oldest universities in India. I'm pursuing my master's degree in the arena of arts and humanities to be specific Public Administration from the department of Public Administration.

The curriculum is quite old but the standards are set high. There are about 120 + departments in the University, so the students get wide exposure of knowledge.

The staff here is the best. There are a lesser number of permanent staffs in each and every department. There are some guest lecturers also and they are all Ph.D professionals. Every staff member is easily approachable and has more ethics to their profession. I would proudly say I have to best lecturers to shape me.

To be honest, there is a placement cell in our university but it works less. But each department head are striving hard to get good placement opportunities for the students.

Yes, University of Madras has totally five campuses which are at Chepauk, Taramani, Guindy, Marina and Chetpet. Out of these five we have hostels at 3 campuses in Taramani, Guindy and Marina. It could accommodate about 1000 students only in Taramani and 500 at other two campuses. The infrastructure of hostel is too good. Facilities like electricity, water, CCTV surveillance, and more are available in the hostel. The students can also easily access the local transports from here.

Infrastructure of both University and hostel are perfect. The Chepauk and Marina campus are at the heart of the Chennai City and are well equipped. Also we have library in Chepauk campus and an individual library in every department. A big well designed playground is also present at Chetpet campus.

As mentioned above we have NSS, NCC and many more clubs for active participation of the student in each and every activity of the university. My department has “ENVIREEN" Club, as the name focuses on green environment in and out the campus. We have worked in many projects to keep the campus green, also installed many trash cans in and out the campus to keep the city clean. Many more students’ club works for various purposes. Every day there will some symposium and seminars happening in the campus for various departments. Also we have two major fests; one is Keralotsavam - to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Onam and Neidhal - to celebrate the harvesting festival of Pongal.