Writing your University of Madras exams this November? The timetables are out, and the first papers are on 12 November. They can look confusing at first, as the same subject can appear with different codes.
Let us walk through how to read yours, so that you do not study for the wrong paper. More schedules are on our Time Table page.
Which PDF Is Yours?
| You Study | Use This File |
|---|---|
| B.A., B.Com (C.S), B.Com (Co-op), B.S.W., B.Sc Criminology | First link below |
| B.Com (admitted from 2023-24) | Second link below |
| B.Sc or BCA | Third link below |
Other courses may have separate files on the university’s portal.
Quick Details
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Month | November 2026 |
| Earliest Date Seen | 12 November 2026 |
| FN Means | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| AN Means | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Mistake 1: Ignoring Your Admission Year
This one is common. Look at first semester English in the B.A. file:
- Admitted from 2022-23: Communicative English – I, code LZ11A
- Admitted from 2023-24: English – I, code 100L1Z
Same semester, same date, but a different paper. So find the line with your batch.
Mistake 2: Mixing Up FN and AN
Two papers may appear on one date, such as 21 November in the B.A. file: one in the morning, and another in the afternoon. If you have arrears from another semester, you could have both on the same day. Please check for this early.
Mistake 3: Assuming All Papers Are the Same
Most papers carry 75 marks, but some foundation papers have a maximum of 50 marks. So plan your time according to your own paper. Also, English papers for B.A. English students may be listed separately, as in the third-semester paper Literary Appreciation.
Mistake 4: Following a Friend’s Dates
Your friend in another batch or course may have different papers. Only your subject code matters. Match each one to your hall ticket when it comes.
Make Your Own One-Page List
A simple way to stay organised is to write these in a notebook, in date order:
- Date and session
- Subject name
- Subject code
Stick that page on your wall. You will not need to open a 29-page PDF again. This tip is ours, not the university’s.
Giving Yourself Enough Time
The B.A. file runs till 12 December, and the B.Com file till 5 December, based on the dates we saw. So exams may be spread over some weeks. Check your own first and last dates, and spread your subjects across that time.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| B.A. and B.Com (C.S) Group | Click Here |
| B.Com | Click Here |
| B.Sc and BCA | Click Here |
| University Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my practical exam in these PDFs?
They are theory timetables. Please ask your college about practicals.
Where do I find my subject code?
It is listed beside each paper, and on your exam papers from the college.
Are 2022-23 students covered in the B.Com file?
The B.Com file we saw is headed for candidates admitted from 2023-24.
Who signs the timetable?
The Controller of Examinations i/c.