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Even if it's an autonomous institution it will be affiliated to a University or board so you have to mention the name of the university your institution is affiliated to. As per the information given in the query it is understood that your institution is affiliated to Madras University if that is the case you should mention the name of University as Madras University in the application form you are filling.
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