The Senate House serves as the administrative center of the University of Madras. The construction of the building started in 1869 and was completed in 1879 by Robert Fellowes Chisholm. This was built in Indo-Saracenic architecture.

The central hall is supported by six mammoth stone pillars and the building has four towers and do

This is one of the important monuments worth visiting in Chennai. mes all painted in different colors. There is a convocation hall on its northern side. The beauty of the building is diminishing at present and it is losing its charm due to the forces of nature. It is built in Byzantine style and the hall is of great height and proportions.