University of Madras has been featured in the NIRF and Outlook 2024 rankings, where it secured a position in the management education domain. The ranking data provided spotlights the institution’s standing within the MBA/PGDM category for the year 2024.
University of Madras NIRF Ranking 2025
University of Madras has secured prominent positions among the country's government universities. The NIRF 2025 rankings have not been officially released yet. However, in the 2024 rankings, it was ranked 64th in the Overall category and 39th in the University category. It was also ranked 12th among the state’s public universities. As 2025 NIRF rankings are not yet released, the following are the rankings for 2024:
| Category | Rank | Year |
| Overall (India) | 64 | 2024 |
| University (India) | 39 | 2024 |
| State Public Universities (India) | 12 | 2024 |
University of Madras Outlook Ranking 2025
University of Madras achieved the 25th rank in the Outlook 2024 rankings, specifically in the MBA/PGDM category. This categorisation places it among the top management institutes evaluated in the national ranking exercise for that year. The focus on the MBA/PGDM title highlights the institution's recognition and performance in the field of postgraduate management education, reflecting its status relative to peer institutions for 2024. As 2025 Outlook rankings are not yet released, the following are the rankings for 2024:
| Ranking Body | Rank | Year |
| Outlook | 25 (MBA/PGDM) | 2024 |