Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for Madras University Time Table 2026 Out has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
Madras University IDE Time Table 2026 Overview
The University of Madras, Institute of Distance Education (IDE) has released the December 2025 / June 2026 Theory Examination Time Table for CBCS semester pattern courses. The schedule includes UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programmes, with examinations conducted in Fore Noon (F.N.) and After Noon (A.N.) sessions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | University of Madras – Institute of Distance Education (IDE) |
| Examination | December 2025 / June 2026 Theory Examination |
| Course Levels | UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate Courses |
| Exam Pattern | CBCS Semester Pattern |
| Exam Sessions | Fore Noon (10:00 A.M. – 01:00 P.M.) & After Noon (02:00 P.M. – 05:00 P.M.) |
| Official Website | https://exam.unom.ac.in |
| Time Table Status | Released |
How to Download the Madras University IDE Time Table 2026
Students who want the official PDF copies of their exam schedule can access them directly from the university’s examination website. This section explains where to find the correct link for your specific course category.
- Official Portal: exam.unom.ac.in/idedata/idetimetable.asp
- Diploma & Certificate Courses: Available as a direct PDF download for all batches.
- UG Examinations: Listed separately on the UG time table page.
- PG & Professional Examinations: Listed separately on the PG time table page, covering MA, MCom, MBA, MCA, and MSc programmes.
Always cross-check your subject code and exam date against your official hall ticket before the exam, since codes and dates are specific to your batch and admission year.
MBA Time Table 2026 – University of Madras IDE
The MBA distance education programme follows a CBCS semester pattern with core papers across four semesters, along with elective specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Systems, Logistics, Hospital Management, and Business Data Analytics.
Direct Link to Downoad MBA Time Table 2026 PDF Here
MBA First Year – First Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 01.08.2026 F.N | Management Principles and Business Ethics | RMB1A |
| 02.08.2026 F.N | Quantitative and Research Methods in Business | RMB1B |
| 08.08.2026 F.N | Organisational Behaviour | RMB1C |
| 09.08.2026 F.N | Accounting for Managers | RMB1D |
| 16.08.2026 F.N | Managerial Economics | RMB1E |
MBA First Year – Second Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 11.07.2026 F.N | Legal Systems in Business | RMB2F |
| 12.07.2026 F.N | Applied Operations Research | RMB2G |
| 18.07.2026 F.N | Strategic Management | RMB2H |
| 19.07.2026 F.N | International Business | RMB2J |
| 25.07.2026 F.N | Management Information System | RMB2K |
MBA Second Year – Third Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 01.08.2026 A.N | Human Resource Management | RMB3L |
| 02.08.2026 A.N | Marketing Management | RMB3M |
| 08.08.2026 A.N | Operations Management | RMB3N |
| 09.08.2026 A.N | Financial Management | RMB3P |
| 16.08.2026 A.N | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | RMB3R |
MBA Fourth Semester Elective Papers
MBA students choose one elective stream out of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Systems, Logistics, Hospital Management, or Business Data Analytics. Each stream has four papers scheduled on the same four common dates: 11.07.2026, 12.07.2026, 18.07.2026, and 19.07.2026 (A.N.)
| Stream | Papers |
|---|---|
| Marketing | Sales & Distribution Management (RMBM1), Advertising & Sales Promotion (RMBM2), Marketing Research & Consumer Behaviour (RMBM3), Brand Management (RMBM4) |
| Finance | Corporate Finance (RMBF1), Security Analysis & Portfolio Management (RMBF2), Tax Management (RMBF3), Merchant Banking & Financial Services (RMBF4) |
| Human Resource | HR Development (RMBR1), Industrial & Labour Relations (RMBR2), Performance Management (RMBR3), Organisational Development (RMBR4) |
| Systems | Database Management Systems (RMBS1), Decision Support System (RMBS2), E-Business (RMBS3), System Analysis & Design (RMBS4) |
| Logistics | Principles & Practice of Logistics Management (RMBL1), Supply Chain Management (RMBL2), Inventory & Warehousing Management (RMBL3), Domestic & International Logistics Management (RMBL4) |
| Hospital Management | Health Policy & Health Care Systems (RMBH1), Hospital Planning & Administration (RMBH2), Hospital Records Management (RMBH3), Customer Relationship Management (RMBH4) |
| Business Data Analytics | Big Data Analytics (RMBB1), Data Security (RMBB2), R-Programming (RMBB3), Data Mining (RMBB4) |
Optional subjects: Services Marketing (RMB01) on 25.07.2026 A.N. and Quality Management (RMB02) on 26.07.2026 A.N.
MCA Time Table 2026 – University of Madras IDE
The MCA exam schedule differs by admission batch. The university has issued separate time tables for candidates admitted from the calendar year 2021 onwards (C21 batch), and for candidates admitted between the academic year 2018 (A18) to calendar year 2020 (C20).
Direct Link to Downoad MCA Time Table 2026 PDF Here
MCA (C21 Batch Onwards) – First Year, First Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 09.08.2026 F.N | C++ and Data Structures | PCATA |
| 01.08.2026 F.N | Digital Computer Fundamentals | PCATB |
| 02.08.2026 F.N | Database Management Systems | PCATC |
| 08.08.2026 F.N | Accounting & Financial Management | PCAD1 |
| 16.08.2026 F.N | Operating Systems (Elective I) | PCAEA |
MCA (C21 Batch Onwards) – First Year, Second Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 A.N | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | PCATD |
| 12.07.2026 F.N | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | PCATE |
| 18.07.2026 F.N | Artificial Intelligence | PCATF |
| 19.07.2026 F.N | Web Based Application Development | PCAD2 |
| 25.07.2026 F.N | Computer Networks (Elective II) | PCAED |
MCA (C21 Batch Onwards) – Second Year, Third Semester
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 01.08.2026 A.N | Machine Learning | PCATG |
| 02.08.2026 A.N | Software Project Management (Elective III) | PCAEG |
| 08.08.2026 A.N | Cloud Computing (Elective IV) | PCAEL |
| 09.08.2026 A.N | Mobile Application Development (Elective V) | PCAEN |
MCA (Admitted A18-C20) – 5-Semester/3-Year Course Schedule
This older batch pattern covers five semesters across three years, ending with electives in Big Data Analytics and Artificial Neural Networks.
| Semester | Key Papers & Dates |
|---|---|
| First (I Year) | Programming in C and C++ (09.08.2026), Digital Computer Fundamentals (01.08.2026), Open Source Software (16.08.2026), Mathematics for Computer Science (23.08.2026) |
| Second (I Year) | Data Structures (11.07.2026), Programming in Java (26.07.2026), System Software (18.07.2026), Statistical Methods (19.07.2026) |
| Third (II Year) | Design & Analysis of Algorithms (22.08.2026), Computer Graphics (09.08.2026), Advanced Java Programming (16.08.2026), Operating Systems (23.08.2026), Accounting & Financial Management (08.08.2026) |
| Fourth (II Year) | Computer Networks (25.07.2026), DBMS (02.08.2026), Software Engineering (11.07.2026), Multimedia Systems (12.07.2026), Information Security (18.07.2026) |
| Fifth (III Year) | Object Oriented Analysis & Design (12.07.2026), Web Based Application Development (29.08.2026), Big Data Analytics (30.08.2026), Artificial Neural Networks (05.09.2026) |
MSc Time Table 2026 – University of Madras IDE
The MSc programme spans multiple disciplines: Information Technology, Mathematics, Cyber Forensics & Information Security, Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Geography. Below is a summary of the first-semester dates for each specialization.
Direct Link to Downoad M.Sc Time Table 2026 PDF Here
| MSc Specialization | First Semester Start Date | Sample First Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 09.08.2026 | C++ and Data Structures (PIT1A) |
| Mathematics | 26.07.2026 | Algebra – I (PMA1A) |
| Cyber Forensics & Information Security | 26.07.2026 | Introduction to Cyber Criminology (PCI1A) |
| Psychology | 26.07.2026 | Advanced General Psychology – I (PPY1A) |
| Counselling Psychology | 26.07.2026 | Advanced General Psychology – I (PCY1A) |
| Geography (A21 Batch Onwards) | 25.07.2026 | Elements of Cartography (PGE1A) |
Each MSc programme runs across four semesters (two years), with electives introduced from the first semester itself, covering topics such as Data Warehousing, Mobile Computing, Cryptography, and Remote Sensing depending on the subject.
MA and MCom Time Table 2026 – University of Madras IDE
The MA/MCom time table covers a wide range of postgraduate arts and commerce programmes. Each course follows a four-semester structure with five papers (including one elective) per semester.
Direct Link to Downoad MA and MCom Time Table 2026 PDF Here
Programmes Covered Under MA/MCom 2026 Schedule
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Historical Studies
- M.A. Public Administration
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. English
- M.A. Human Rights & Duties Education
- M.A. Tamil
- M.Com
- M.A. Sociology (A22 batch onwards)
- M.A. Journalism (A22 batch onwards)
- M.A. Christian Studies (A22 batch onwards)
- M.A. Sanskrit (A22 batch onwards)
- M.F.A. (Music)
- M.A. Applied Saiva Siddhanta
M.A. Economics – First Semester Sample
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 26.07.2026 F.N | Micro Economics – I | PEC1A |
| 01.08.2026 F.N | Indian Economics – I | PEC1B |
| 02.08.2026 F.N | Statistics for Economists | PEC1C |
| 08.08.2026 F.N | Environmental Economics – I | PEC1D |
| 09.08.2026 F.N | Agriculture Economics (Elective I) | PEC1E |
M.Com – First Semester Sample
| Date | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 26.07.2026 F.N | Advanced Corporate Accounting & Accounting Standards I | PCM1A |
| 01.08.2026 F.N | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Promotion I | PCM1B |
| 02.08.2026 F.N | Quantitative Techniques for Business Decision I | PCM1C |
| 08.08.2026 F.N | Advanced Management Theory | PCM1D |
| 09.08.2026 F.N | International Economics (Elective I) | PCM1E |
Most MA courses share common exam dates across programmes (26.07.2026, 01.08.2026, 02.08.2026, 08.08.2026, and 09.08.2026 for the first semester), though the paper names and codes differ by subject. Students should verify their programme-specific code carefully, since only the paper name changes between courses on the same date.
UG Time Table 2026: BA, BCom, BBA, BCA & BSc
Undergraduate distance education exams are grouped by course type. Foundation courses in Part-I Languages and Part-II English are common across all UG programmes.
Direct Link to Downoad B.A/B.Sc./B.Com. Corporate-Secretaryship Time Table 2026 PDF Here
Foundation Course (Common for All UG Courses)
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 26.07.2026 F.N | Part-I Languages – Semester I (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, French, Sanskrit, Arabic, Communicative English) |
| 11.07.2026 A.N | Part-I Languages – Semester II |
| 01.08.2026 F.N | Part-II English – Paper I |
| 12.07.2026 A.N | Part-II English – Paper II |
BBA, BCA & BCom (General, Computer Application, Bank Management)
Direct Link to Downoad B.COM. ,B.COM (COMPUTER APPLICATIONS),B.C.A., B.B.A. Time Table 2026 PDF Here
| Course | First Semester Start Date |
|---|---|
| BBA | 02.08.2026 |
| BCom – Bank Management | 02.08.2026 |
| BCom – General | 02.08.2026 |
| BCom – Computer Application | 08.08.2026 |
| BCA | 02.08.2026 |
Each of these programmes runs across six semesters, with the sixth semester including Value Education (UVE6A) as a common paper on 06.09.2026 A.N.
BA & BSc Programmes
The BA/BCom Corporate Secretaryship/BSc/BFA time table covers the following degree programmes:
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. English
- B.A. Historical Studies
- B.A. Public Administration
- B.Com – Corporate Secretaryship
- B.A. Criminology & Police Administration
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Literature in Tamil / B.A. Tamil
- B.A. French (A22 batch onwards)
- B.A. Sociology (A22 batch onwards)
- B.Sc. Geography (A22 batch onwards)
- B.F.A. (Music) (A21 batch onwards)
Most of these degrees begin their first semester papers on 02.08.2026 (F.N.), with the sixth semester concluding by early September 2026, including the common Value Education and Environmental Studies papers.
Diploma and Certificate Course Time Table 2026
The Institute of Distance Education also conducts exams for numerous Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, and Certificate courses. These exams are generally held between 17.08.2026 and 09.09.2026.
Direct Link to Downoad Diploma Time Table 2026 PDF Here
Key Diploma Courses (Non-Semester)
| Diploma Course | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Labour Law | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Taxation | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Accounting and Auditing | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Police Administration | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in School Management | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Yoga | 17.08.2026 |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (P.G.D.C.S) | 17.08.2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 17.08.2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management | 20.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Information Security and Cyber Law | 17.08.2026 |
| Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management | 20.08.2026 |
Semester-Pattern Diploma Courses (A21-A24 Batches Onwards)
Several diploma courses have transitioned to a two-semester CBCS pattern for newer batches:
- Diploma in Accounting and Finance (A21 onwards)
- Diploma in Human Resource Management (A21 onwards)
- Diploma in Logistics Supply Chain Management (A21 onwards)
- Diploma in Taxation, Finance and Investment (A21 onwards)
- Diploma in Financial Management (A22 onwards)
- Diploma in Labour Law – Semester (A23 onwards)
- Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management – Semester (A23 onwards)
- Diploma in School Management – Semester (A23 onwards)
- Diploma in Hospital Management – Semester (A23 onwards)
- Diploma in Information Security and Cyber Law – Semester (A23 onwards)
- Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (A24 onwards)
- Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (Non-Clinical) (A24 onwards)
- Diploma in Yoga (Non-Clinical) (A24 onwards)
- Diploma in Police Administration – Semester (A24 onwards)
These semester-pattern diploma exams typically begin on 17.08.2026 and continue through early September 2026.
Certificate Courses
| Certificate Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Certificate in Computer Applications | 17.08.2026 |
| Certificate in Computer Applications – Semester (A24 onwards) | 17.08.2026 |
| Certificate in Library and Information Sciences (C.L.I.S.) | 17.08.2026 |
| Certificate in Written Tamil | 17.08.2026 |
| Certificate in Accounting and Auditing (A22 onwards) | 17.08.2026 |
| Certificate in Karnatic Music (A22 onwards) | 17.08.2026 |
Important Notes for Candidates
- Practical examinations, wherever prescribed, are conducted only at the end of Practical Classes at PCP Centres, and only for candidates who have completed the required attendance and record note books.
- Project classes are compulsory for eligibility to submit a Project Report; those who miss Project Guidance classes cannot submit the Project Report.
- Project classes will not be conducted during supplementary examinations.
- For CLIS practical exams, they are held only at the Chennai Centre, with dates announced separately.
- Candidates should always confirm their exact schedule using their hall ticket, since some subject codes and dates vary depending on the year of admission (e.g., A21, A22, A23, A24, C20, C21 batches).

