The University of Madras has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates employment opportunities for its students. While specific placement data can vary annually, here's a general overview:​

Placement Statistics: In the academic year 2021-22, approximately 304 students secured placements. ​ 

Median Salary: For postgraduate programs, the median salary offered was around ₹3.89 LPA. ​Better Study

Top Recruiters: The university's alumni have been associated with esteemed organizations such as PepsiCo, Apollo Hospitals, and TVS Group, indicating the caliber of companies that engage with its graduates.​ 

  Notable Alumni

The University of Madras boasts a rich legacy of alumni who have made significant contributions across various fields:​

  Politics & Public Service

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: 11th President of India and renowned aerospace scientist.​

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: 2nd President of India and eminent philosopher.​

C. Rajagopalachari: Last Governor-General of India and founder of the Swatantra Party.​

R. Venkataraman: 8th President of India.​

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy: 6th President of India.​

  Science & Technology

C.V. Raman: Nobel Laureate in Physics (1930) for his work on light scattering.​

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar: Nobel Laureate in Physics (1983) for his theoretical studies of the physical processes important to the structure and evolution of stars.​

Srinivasa Ramanujan: Legendary mathematician known for his substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, and continued fractions.​

  Arts & Entertainment

Mani Ratnam: Acclaimed film director and screenwriter known for his work in Indian cinema.​

Mahesh Babu: Prominent Telugu film actor.​

Gemini Ganesan: Veteran Tamil film actor.​

Vijay Sethupathi: Renowned Tamil film actor.​

  Business & Industry

Indra Nooyi: Former CEO and Chairperson of PepsiCo.​

Prathap C. Reddy: Founder of Apollo Hospitals.​

C.K. Prahalad: Influential business thinker and management strategist.​

Jay Vijayan: Former Chief Information Officer at Tesla Motors.​

  Sports

Viswanathan Anand: Chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.​

Vijay Amritraj: Former professional tennis player and sports commentator.​

Dipika Pallikal Karthik: Professional squash player representing India.​

The University of Madras continues to foster talent that excels across diverse domains, reflecting its commitment to academic and professional excellence.