Two Year PG

ACCREDITED
WITH 'A' GRADE BY

NAAC
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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
A State University Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC.
Experienced and Well-qualified Faculty, Robust Infrastructure and

wi-fi enabled campus.
49 well-equipped Departments of study on a single campus. 19

Departments are supported by UGC-SAP and 17 by DST-FIST.
A Thirukkural Chair has been instituted for Classical Tamil.
Ranked 2nd in the State and 17th in the country by SCImago

Institutional Rankings (SIR) 2014 for Research Output. In appreciation of
R&D contribution, the DST has awarded the PURSE Program to the
University.
Opportunity to simultaneously pursue Diploma Programmes through the

University's renowned Distance Education Centre with fee discounts.
Multicultural ambience with over 200 overseas students and more than
4500 students from other states.
Vibrant Training and Placement Cell that prepares students to be job

ready and organises campus placements.
Scholarships for students belonging to socioeconomically

disadvantaged sections of society.
Strong Institutional Social Responsibility and Extension activities that

create a positive impact on Students’ Campus experience and holistic
development.
Far from the Madding Crowd-serene rural setting with urban amenities.
CONTENTS
Annamalai University – A Profile 01
Facilities 02
Student Support Systems 06
Co-Curricular, Extracurricular and Extension Activities 08
Faculties and Constituent Departments 10
List of Programmes and Eligibility Criteria 11
Method of Selection 15
Reservation of Seats 15
Fees & Scholarships 15
Admission to Hostel 16
Scholarships Sanctioned by the Government of Tamilnadu 16
Code of Conduct 17
General Instructions 18
General Information 20
Faculty of Arts
Department of Business Administration 22
Department of Commerce 25
Department of Economics 27
Department of English 29
Department of History 31
Department of Library & Information Science 33
Department of Philosophy 35
Department of Political Science & Public Administration 37
Department of Population Studies 39
Department of Sociology 41
Centre for Rural Development 44
Faculty of Science
Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology 46
Department of Botany 49
Department of Chemistry 52
Department of Earth Sciences 54
Department of Mathematics 56
Department of Physics 58
Department of Statistics 60
Department of Zoology 62
Department of Microbiology 65
Department of Computer & Information Science 67
Faculty of Indian Languages
Department of Tamil Studies & Research 69
Centre of Advanced Studies in Linguistics 72
Department of Hindi 74
Faculty of Education
Department of Psychology 76
Centre for Yoga Studies 78
Faculty of Fine Arts
Department of Music 80
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
In the early 1920s Rajah Sir S.R.M. Annamalai Chettiar founded Sri Minakshi College,
Sri Minakshi Tamil College and Sri Minakshi Sanskrit College at Chidambaram. In 1928, Rajah
Sir S.R.M. Annamalai Chettiar agreed with the local Government to handover the above said
institution for establishing a University. Thus, on 01.01.1929 Annamalai University was
established as per Annamalai University Act 1928 (Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929). Now, the
Annamalai University Act, 1928 has been repealed and replaced by the Annamalai University Act
2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013). Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu is the Chancellor of the
University.
“The NIRF-2020” by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has
ranked the University in the band 101 - 150 in the University Category. In the Pharmacy
Category the ranking is 12th in India. In the Medical Category the ranking is 35th.
“The Times Higher Education World University Ranking - 2020” has ranked
Annamalai University in 1000+ for Overall category. In the Subject category Ranking, 2020,
the University is ranked in the band of 501-600 for Life Sciences and 600+ for Pre-clinical,
clinical & Health Subjects. 800+ in the Physical Sciences and Engineering subject.
“The QS World University Ranking - 2020” has ranked Annamalai University in the
band of 291 - 300 in Asia Ranking and 39 in India Ranking.
"The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019 has ranked the University at 23rd based on the
number of publications and 7th based on the proportion of publications.
The SCImago Institutional Ranking” (2019) has ranked 9th in Tamil Nadu and
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29 among the top 212 ranked institutions for Higher Education in India. International
Comparative Performance of India's Research Base (2009-14) has rated the University as
the top Indian Institute in Pharmacology, 17th among the top 30 Indian Universities in
Publications. The Global Exposure, Indian Science Ascending, has ranked the University as
11th among the top 20 Indian Institutions in International Collaborations.
Annamalai University is one of the largest unitary, teaching, and residential Universities
in Southern Asia comprising of 10 Faculties and 49 departments of study. This University has
played a pivotal role in providing access to higher education to thousands of youth cutting
across the social spectrum, especially from economically and socially disadvantaged classes.
In this respect, this University’s service to the nation is tremendous.
The University Library, named after the eminent scholar, statesman and former
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sir C.P. Ramaswami Aiyer, serves as knowledge hub for the students and
the staff. Quite a good number of journals can be accessed through the Infonet facility.
ScienceDirect is subscribed through which 340 journals can be accessed.
The sports complex of the University spreads over several acres, houses facilities for
sports and games. Tennis court complex, basketball complex, volleyball complex, athletic
standard track, cricket field & nets, football field, hockey field and a wooden floored indoor
stadium are a few worth mentioning.
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FACILITIES
The University has excellent infrastructure including Seminar Halls, Auditoria,

Hi-tech class rooms and campus-wide network through 1750 nodes.
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The Central Library serves as a rich information

resource with 5,56,477 books, 200 print journals,
and rare collections including palm leaf scripts
and gramophone records. More than 7500
Journals can be accessed through UGC Infonet.
The Central Library is open from 8 am to 8 pm
throughout the year except on three national
holidays. Students can also make use of the
Faculty and Department level libraries.
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The University has a Centralised

Instrumentation and Service Laboratory
(CISL) as well as Department level
Instrumentation Facility with state-of-the-art
equipment such as MALDI-TOF, Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometer, Atomic Force
Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope,
Flow Activated Cell Sorter, NMR, Real-time
PCR, etc.
The sports complex of the

University, spread over several
acres, houses facilities
including tennis, basketball
and volleyball courts, cricket,
football and hockey fields,
athletic track, and a wooden
floored indoor stadium.
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Hostels are wi-fi enabled with facilities for outdoor and indoor games, gym, and
reading rooms. The University has Faculty wise Canteens. A hostel exclusively for
International Students has halls of residence with inbuilt kitchenette.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS
The Information Desk in the Administrative

Block provides guidance to students on all
aspects of campus life. The Scholarship
Section, Equal Opportunities Cell and Student
Portal provide information on financial
support schemes.
The Training & Placement Cell provides training in soft

skills, coaching for competitive exams and arranges
campus recruitment. More than 250 students were
selected in campus recruitment drives in the current year.
The University with more than 5000 students from

different parts of the country caters to diverse
needs through the Students Welfare Cell in each
Faculty and the Mentor-Mentee system.
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The University has become a hub

for overseas students with over
500 students from 27 different
countries pursuing various
programmes of study on campus.
The International Students Cell
caters to the needs of these
students
The University has an SMS- Based Students’

Grievance Cell and Women’s Grievance Cell
The Yoga
Center
organizes
special
training
programmes
for students
24x7 Medical Facilities and Medical Insurance Scheme for students

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CO-CURRICULAR, EXTRACURRICULAR AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Students have the opportunity to interact with eminent scholars, present papers and
participate in Seminars, Conferences and exhibitions. There is also ample scope to
exhibit their talent in literary, sports and cultural activities.
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With over 3000 NSS volunteers, 500 NCC cadets, and 800 YRC volunteers, the University
has one of the largest contingent of youth engaged in outreach activities. Several
extension activities are carried out by these volunteers and the general student
population including Tsunami Rehabilitation Programmes, skill development, lab-to-
land programmes, civic awareness, entrepreneurship development, screening and
awareness camps for diseases.
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FACULTIES AND CONSTITUENT DEPARTMENTS
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department of English
Department of History
Department of Political Science & Public Administration
Department of Economics
Department of Sociology
Department of Commerce
Department of Population Studies
Department of Business Administration
Department of Library & Information Science
Department of Philosophy
Centre for Rural Development
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Mathematics
Department of Statistics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Botany
Department of Zoology
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Department of Microbiology
Department of Computer and Information Science
FACULTY OF INDIAN LANGUAGES
Department of Tamil Studies & Research
Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics
Department of Hindi
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Psychology
FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
Department of Music
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LIST OF PROGRAMMES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

FACULTY OF ARTS
PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY
M.A. Economics A Pass in Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern)

M.A. History in any subject including the Professional
M.A. Philosophy courses of this University or an examination
M.A. Political Science of any other university accepted by the
M.A. Population Studies Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
M.A. Sociology
M.A. Rural Development
M.S.W. Master of Social Work
M.A. English A pass in Bachelor’s Degree in English under

Part III. (or)
A pass in B.A. or B.Sc. or B.O.L. degree with
Part-II in English.
M.B.A. Dual Specialization The candidate who has undergone 10+2+3

M.B.A. Financial Management pattern of study and under graduation in any
M.B.A. Human Resource Management discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in
M.B.A. International Business Management Part- III. (For SC/ST– A pass is the minimum
M.B.A. Marketing Management qualification).
M.B.A. Business Analytics Mode of Selection:
M.B.A. Infrastructure Management Online application through TANCET.
M.Com. (Accounting Information System) A pass in B.Com. or B.B.A. or B.A. Corporate

M.Com. (International Business Banking Secretaryship or B.B.M. or B.Co-operation or
and Insurance) B.A.(Co-operation) or B.A. (Bank
Management) or MBA degree examination
or any other examination accepted by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not
less than 40% of marks in the main subjects.
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FACULTY OF ARTS
M.Com.(Cooperative Management) A pass in B.Com./B.B.A./B.A.(Co-op) Degree in any

subject including the Professional Courses of this
University or an examination of any other University
accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
M.Com.(Business Intelligence) A pass in B.Com or B.Com (C.A) or

B.Com(E-Commerce) or B.B.A. or B.A. Corporate
Secretaryship or B.B.M. or B.B.M. (C.A) or
B.Co-operation or B.A. Co-operation or B.A. Bank
Management or M.B.A. Degree examination or any
other examination accepted by the Syndicate as
equivalent thereto with not less than 40% of marks
in the main subject.
M.Lib.I.Sc. (Two Years) A Pass in the Degree examination of this university or

an examination of any other university accepted by
the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
M.C.A. (Two Years) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics

as compulsory subject at plus 2 level. (or)
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics
or Statistics as one of the subjects at the Degree
level. Candidate should have passed the qualifying
Degree examination with atleast 55% in Part-III.
Mode of Selection: Online Application through
TANCET.
M.Sc. Computer Science A pass in B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Sc. Information

Technology/B.Sc. Software Development/B.Sc. Software
Engg. / B.C.A. or an examination accepted by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
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M.Sc. Data Science A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Programme of

minimum three years duration with Mathematics or
Statistics as any one of the core/ancillary course at
Graduate level or an examination accepted by the
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
M.Sc. Biochemistry A pass in B.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology /

Microbiology / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology with not
less than 50% of marks in Part–III.
M.Sc. Biotechnology A pass in B.Sc. Biotechnology / Biochemistry /

Microbiology / Botany / Zoology with not less than
50% of marks in Part–III.
M.Sc. Botany A pass in B.Sc. (Botany) or B.Sc. (Plant Biology / Plant

Biotechnology) with not less than 50% of marks under
Part-III.
M.Sc. Chemistry A pass in B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Applied Chemistry or

B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry with not less than 50% of
marks in Part–III.
M.Sc. Geology A pass in B.Sc. examination with Geology as the main

subject.
M.Sc. Mathematics A pass in B.Sc. (Mathematics) with not less than 50% of
marks in Part–III.
M.Sc. Microbiology A pass in B.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology / Zoology

and B.Sc. Botany / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Physics
with any one ancillary subjects of Microbiology /
Zoology / Botany.
M.Sc. Physics A pass in B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as ancillary

subject with not less than 50% of marks under
Part-III.
M.Sc. Statistics A pass in B.Sc. Statistics Degree examination or a pass

in the B.Sc. Mathematics/B.Sc. Computer Science
Degree examination with atleast one course in
Statistics.
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M.Sc. Zoology A pass in B.Sc. (Zoology) with Botany and Chemistry as

ancillary subjects (or) B.Sc. (Hons.) with Zoology,
Botany and Chemistry as subjects with not less than
50% of marks under Part-III.
FACULTY OF INDIAN LANGUAGES
M.A. Tamil A pass in B.Litt., or B.A. Tamil or any other degree from
a recognized University with Part-I as Tamil
M.A. Hindi A pass in any degree with Hindi under Part-I or Part-III
or a University degree and Rashtra Bhasha Visharad of
D.B. Hindi Prachara Sabha, Madras or its equivalent
M.A. Linguistics A pass in any degree from a recognized University
Certificate Programme in Hindi A pass in any degree from a recognized University

(Part-Time)
Diploma Programme in Hindi A pass in any degree from a recognized University

(Part-Time)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
M.Sc. Applied Psychology A pass in Bachelor’s Degree in any subject including

the Professional courses of this University or an
examination of any other University accepted by the
M.Sc. Yoga A candidate who has passed the Bachelor’s Degree in

any subject including the professional courses of the
University or an examination of any other University
accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
Note: The married women should not be in family way
during the course of students, if it is violated, they will
not be permitted to continue the course.
NOTE: In the case of SC/ST candidates, a pass is the minimum qualification for all the above
Programmes.
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Minimum Age
Applicants should have completed 20 years of age as on 01.07.2021 and 28 years of
Upper age limit as on 01.07.2021. Five years age relaxation for SC/SCA/ST candidates.
Note: The University reserves the right to conduct the above programmes, subject to a
minimum 20 number of students in each programme.
METHOD OF SELECTION
Selection of candidates to the above programmes will be made on the basis of the
performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination, besides an interview.
RESERVATION OF SEATS
Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to ST/SCA/SC/MBC/DNC/BC/
BC(Muslim)/OC communities will be made as per rules and regulations of the Government of
Tamil Nadu.
Among the above reservations, 5% of seats have been included for differently abled
persons as per norms laid down by the Government.
FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition and Other Fees
The details of First Year Tuition and other Fees to be paid by the student are as follows:
S.No. Programme Fee (`)

1. M.A. (All Branches & Master of Social Work / M.Sc. Applied Psychology) 7,095/-
2. M.A Rural Development 7,595/-
3. M.Com., M.Com. Accounting Information System, M.Com. Business
Intelligence, M.Com. International Business Banking and Insurance, M.Com. 10,195/-
Co-operative Management
4. M.Lib.I.Sc. 10,995/-
5. M.B.A. All Programmes (per annum) 58,260/-
6. M.B.A. Business Analytics / M.B.A. Infrastructure Management 61,200/-
7. M.Sc. Mathematics / M.Sc. Statistics 9,595/-
8. M.Sc. Chemistry / M.Sc. Biochemistry 18,195/-
9. M.Sc. (Physics) 14,595/-
10. M.Sc. (Botany/Zoology) / M.Sc. Yoga 13,495/-
11. M.Sc. Computer Science / Data Science 16,105/-
12. M.Sc. (Biotechnology, Microbiology) 31,295/-
13. M.Sc. (Geology) 13,995/-
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14. M.C.A. (Two Instalment – First Instalment: 18,595/-

32,295/-
Second Instalment: 13,700/-
15. M.F.A. (Music / Dance) 4,495/-
16. B.F.A.(Music / Dance) / Post Diploma in Isaichelvamani 3,795/-
17. Title of Isaikkalaimani / Nattiyakalaimani 3,295/-
18. T.T.C in Indian Music 2,595/-
19. Diploma Programme in Hindi (Part-Time) 2,295/-
20. Certificate Progamme in Hindi (Part-Time) 2,295/-
ADMISSION TO HOSTEL
Admission to the hostel will be strictly restricted to actual accommodation available and
no associate will be allowed. The room rent and establishment charges will be at the rate
fixed from time to time.
SCHOLARSHIPS SANCTIONED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU
1. Application Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students: Programme
Application fees concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ST Community and
Converted Christians by the Government of Tamil Nadu (G.O. No. 111. 22.09.1998).
2. Tuition Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students: Full Tuition fee
concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ST community and converted
Christians under the rule 92 of Tamil Nadu Education Rules by the Government of Tamil
Nadu [92-TNER].
3. Post-Matric Scholarship: Covering special fees, examination fees, and maintenance
charges will be awarded to students belonging to SC/ST Community provided
Parents’/Guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 50,000/- per annum,
ST Rs.2,50,000/- per annum, and Converted Christian (converted from SC/ST )
Rs.2,00,000/- per annum.
4. Higher Education Special Scholarship: In addition to the Post Matric Scholarship,
Higher Education Special Scholarship is awarded to hostel students belonging to SC/ST
and Converted Christian community and the number of scholarships is limited by the
Government. The parents/guardians annual income from all sources should not exceed
Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
5. Fee Concession to Blind Students: Under rule 92 (TNER), Full Tuition fees concession is
granted to blind Students belonging to all communities whose parents/Guardians annual
income does not exceed Rs. 24,000/-.
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6. Scholarships for Women students undergoing P.G. Programme: This Scholarship will be
awarded to students belonging to SC/ST Community studying in the Faculties of
Arts/Science. There is no income ceiling.
Note: All Scholarship income certificate taken after April 2021 should be produced.
Few Scholarships are sanctioned to the Meritorious students from the Endowments instituted
in the University as per the terms and conditions of the each Endowment.
Note: To facilitate easy disbursement of scholarship amount, the students are
requested to open a Bank Account in their names in Annamalainagar Branch only.
CODE OF CONDUCT
1) Students shall conduct themselves in an exemplary manner so as to be model for other
students.
2) Students will have to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the University.
3) Students shall be present during all working days and sincerely apply themselves to
studies.
4) Students shall attend classes regularly and punctually and should fulfill the minimum
attendance requirement of 75% as prescribed by the University, to be eligible to appear
for the University Examinations.
5) Use of tobacco, liquor and plastic is prohibited in the campus.
6) Use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is not permitted in the classrooms,
examination halls, faculty premises, university organized functions / programmes /
extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
7) Students are forbidden from using motorized vehicles, including powered two wheelers,
inside the campus.
8) Dress Code: Students need to wear formal dress largely covering them like Sarees/
Churidhar with dupatta for ladies and Trousers, Pant & Shirt for men. Use of T-Shirts/
Jeans and other modern outfits should be avoided during working hours and formal
functions.
9) Ragging: Students shall not indulge or participate in any kind of ragging. If they are
found to indulge in ragging, their names will be removed from the institution roll and
criminal action will be taken. Students involved in ragging and other anti-social activities
will be expelled and criminal proceedings will be launched against them.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Application
Procedure for registration of application is Online from the University website
www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION FOR APPLICATION
General Instructions for Applicants
i. Online Application Number is the Registration Number of the Annamalai University
M.A/M.Sc./M.Com., etc., Admissions 2021.
ii. The Candidates seeking admission should Register and apply only through Online
by logging on to www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm
iii. The guidelines for registration are available in the Annamalai University Website Portal.
iv. The Online application Number should be quoted in all future correspondence.
v. The filled in online application should be downloaded and sent with all the enclosure
with Online Payment Details / Demand Draft, either by Speed / Registered post or in
person to
THE REGISTRAR
ANNAMALAINAGAR
CHIDAMBARAM
CUDDALORE DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU
PIN- 608 002
and should reach on or before 23.07.2021 - 5.30 p.m.
vi. Demand draft for All M.A/M.Sc./M.Com./M.Lib.I.Sc./All Music Programme
` 200/- for SC/SCA/ST and ` 400/- for Others, which is drawn in favour of
The Registrar, Annamalai University, payable at Annamalainagar / Chennai.
vii. The candidates shall ensure that the completed online application form with all
particulars and enclosures reaches the Annamalai University within the date and time
specified. Applications received by Speed post/courier or any other means, after the
last date & time will not be accepted irrespective of the date of booking.
viii. The University shall not be responsible for any delay in the receipt or for the loss in
transit of application form etc.,
ix. Request for extension of time for submission of documents called for, after the
specified date and time will not be entertained.
x. Any supporting documents received after the due date or application without required
documents/particulars will not be entertained.
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xi. Photocopy / Fax copy of the application will not be accepted.

xii. Both upper limbs, vision and hearing should be normal for all candidates (including for
candidates applying under orthopaedically physically disabled category).
xiii. The candidates are directed to enclose the following certificates along with the Online
application:
Photocopy of
1. 10th / +1, +2 (H.Sc.) or equivalent/under-graduate mark lists/Grade Certificates of
the qualifying examinations with official translation into English wherever needed.
2. Proof of Date of Birth.
3. Transfer and Conduct/Migration Certificate in HSC (or) Equivalent Examination.
4. Passport size photograph should be affixed on the application at the appropriate
space.
5. Community certificate for Backward Class / Most Backward Class / Scheduled
Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates.
6. Medical Certificate.
7. Certificate of extracurricular activities.
xiv. Candidates are advised to post the completed online application well-in advance
before the due date and time. If it is sent by post it is advisable to send by Registered
post / Speed post to ensure proper delivery.
xv. Original mark lists or other certificates should not be sent along with the application.
Only self-attested copies of documents need to be sent.
Instructions for Foreign Students
i. Self-supporting foreign students seeking admission should possess a valid passport
and a STUDENT VISA issued by the Indian Embassies abroad. Students holding only a
tourist visa or entry VISA will not be admitted to any Programme of study.
ii. No foreign student shall be admitted to this University without a student visa.
Any foreign student who is already studying in a recognized institution in India and
wishes to take admission in a higher class after completion of a particular Programme
is not required to obtain a fresh student visa from the Indian Mission in his country.
Such students are advised to apply to the Superintendent of Police concerned for
extension of VISA.
Important Conditions for Applicants
i. The candidates who have joined a programme and wish to discontinue, should pay the
tuition fee in full up to the year of study.
ii. Tuition fee for each academic year should be paid well before the due date, failing which a
fine as prescribed by the University will be charged. The Candidate shall not be permitted
to appear for the University Examination without clearing the Tuition fee arrears.
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iii. Tuition fee for the entire programme together with arrears, if any, shall be payable by
the student before Transfer Certificate is issued
iv. Special fee for the remaining period of programme shall be waived.
v. No certificate will be issued, unless the candidate has cleared all the arrears of fees etc.,
due to the University.
vi. Caution deposit shall be refunded on application after adjustment towards any dues
from the student. Application for refund of caution deposit should be submitted within
one year of completing the course.
vii. With regard to any dispute arising in relation to admission, examinations, remittance of
fees, etc., the place of jurisdiction for the purpose of filing a suit or preferring a
complaint or taking any legal proceedings against the University, will be Chidambaram
Town only.
viii. Original Certificates submitted at the time of admission will be returned before the end
of second semester. In case a candidate requires the original certificates for valid
reasons, he/she may apply for the same with valid proof. The candidates are advised to
have with them attested copies of mark lists or other certificates that may be required
for applying scholarships/bank loan etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following procedures shall be followed for applying / getting certificates viz.
Bonafide / Course completion / Mark list, etc. with the fee prescribed by the University.
i. General: Mark list for each Semester/Year during the period of study will be issued by
the University and distributed through the respective departments of study.
On completion of the program, Provisional Certificate and Transfer Certificate will also
be distributed through the department concerned.
ii. Migration Certificate: This certificate will be issued by the University Office
(‘K’ Section) only on demand to those who have planned to undergo higher studies in
any Educational Institution in India.
iii. Duplicate Certificate: Mark List/Degree/Transfer Certificate: A certificate from the
police department is required to be produced for the loss of certificates indicating
that the certificates were actually lost beyond recovery.
iv. Degree Certificate: Notification will be issued in the leading dailies during
September/October every year inviting applications for obtaining Degree Certificate
at the Convocation. Students shall apply for the same in the prescribed form which can
be obtained from the University.
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v. Personal File: Students are advised to maintain a personal file containing all academic
records such as challan for remittance of tuition fee, exam fee, instrument fee,
condonation fee, etc. till the completion of his/her studies
vi. Re-admission: If there is any attendance deficiency during the study tenure of
the student, he/she shall apply for re-admission through the Head concerned
along with the photocopy of his/her previous semester/year mark list(s) as proof for
having appeared for the University Examinations.
vii. Change of Name/Date of Birth: Candidate who wishes to change of Name, date of
Birth, of his/her name should be made only during the period of study by producing a
copy of “Gazette Notification” from the respective Government No. such change shall
be entertained after completion for his/her studies in the University.
viii. How to get Certificate:
a. Students may apply for any certificates in this University viz., Duplicate mark list,
Degree Certificate, Transfer Certificate, etc., either during the tenure of his/her
studies on completion of the programme and may obtain the same from the
office or by post within a fortnight from the date of filing application in the
office. He/she should possess compulsorily 1) a copy of letter where he/she
has applied for 2) a copy of remittance challan and 3) any other documents,
when there is any lapse of the original submitted to University (or) loss in
transaction.
b. If students do not receive the certificate/s within the stipulated period, then
he/she can immediately seek the assistance of the Section Head/Deputy
Registrar of the ‘K’ Section with relevant copy of records that has been already
submitted for claiming the certificates, so as to enable them to get the
certificate from the office (or) necessary guidance will be provided for the
same.
c. Students admitted to various programmes of the University, should get back their
original certificates produced at the time of admission within three months either
on completion of programme or discontinuing the same in the middle of the
programme. The University is not responsible for any lapse or damage of the
certificates, beyond this period.
REGISTRAR (i/c)
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

During the Golden Jubilee Year 1978, the Department of Business Administration was
inaugurated with the objective of promoting management education, research, training,
consultancies, etc. The department of Business Administration is the largest component of
the Faculty of arts which thrives everyday in its academic and research endeavors to inculcate
in the prospective entrepreneurs the ideas of business management. Five M.B.A. programs of
multicity have been introduced in the department has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Neyveli Lignite Corporation. The department is sponsored under
Special Assistance Programme (SAP) by University Grant Commission 2013-2018 and has
attracted grants to a tune of 55 lakhs. The faculty members on difficult quarters of the
academic world have earned several projects supported by UGC, ICSSR, DST and AICTE worth
crores of rupees. The department has executed several consultancy projects worth lakhs of
rupees. Excellent placement arrangements are made for the benefit of students.
Programmes Offered –
Admission through TANCET
 M.B.A. (Dual Specialization)
 M.B.A. (Human Resource Management)
 M.B.A. (Financial Management)
 M.Phil.,
 M.B.A. (Marketing Management)
 M.B.A. (International Business Management)  Ph.D., Full-time / Part-time /
 M.B.A. (Business Analytics) Internal / Over Seas
 M.B.A. (Infrastructure Management)
Highlights
 Programmes lay foundation in various disciplines of management with application.
 Opportunities for undertaking research projects in industries and institutes with
scholarships.
 Industrial visit
 In-plant training
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Infrastructure
 The department has independent computer labs with software for effective learning and
research.
 An excellent A/c Executive Seminar Hall with in-built ICT infrastructure..
 Well Structured Department Library with recent books, journals, back volumes,
dissertations..
 Teaching aids like LCD, OHPs.
Research Thrust Areas Resource Mobilised & Research Output

(last 5 years)
 HRM Funds Generated:
 Marketing & Consumer Behaviour  UGC SAP development grant (2013-2018) of
 Women Studies 55 lakhs and
 Entrepreneurships  Other Project grants from ICSSR, NSTEDB to a
 Behavioural Sciences tune of 25 lakhs.
 Financial Services
 Financial Services
Research (5 Years) Programmes Organized (5 Years)
In House Journals 03 International Conference - 05
M.Phil. Awarded 66 National Seminars - 14
Ph.D. Awarded 306 Faculty Development Programme - 20
Books Authored 12 Workshops - 22
Edited Volumes 45 SHG Training Programmes - 15
Entrepreneurship - 60
Conference Proceedings 08
Awareness Campus Manmeet - 05
Papers in Edited Volumes 183
Guest Lectures - 152
Papers Published 715
Leadership Campus - 02
Awards 37 Quiz Competition - 14
National Conference - 03
Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp - 68
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Industry Linkage and Placement

The department has MoUs and alliances with industry for curriculum design,
in-plant training, student projects campus placements.
Placement Training
Soft Skill Training is provided to prepare students for placement.
Job Opportunities
 E-Logistics, Sundaram Finance
 Hindustan Lever, IDBI Federal India
 ICICI, Citi Bank, Cavincare
 Oppo Mobiles, Nalamum Arokiyamum, etc.
 ICICI, HDFC, Citi Bank
 Cavin Care, Sutherland etc.
Contact Details
The Professor and Head
Department of Business Administration
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar-608002
Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: 91-4144-238259 - 328 (Extn)

Fax: 91-4144– 238080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aumba.org
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Department of Commerce, Annamalai University Commenced its
functioning in the year 1956 under the aegis of the Department of Economics with
just three members of staff. Two programmes were offered initially, viz, B.Com and
B.Com(Hons). M.Com Degree program was introduced in the year 1959.It is the
Commerce Department which introduced B.Com programme in Tamil Medium in
the entire Tamil Nadu State from 1978-81 and M.Com in Tamil Medium from the
year onwards. The department is still well known for its teaching and other
research capabilities. The Department attracted students across the world to
pursue different Programmes of Commerce in various specialisations. The
Department started flourishing in its academic achievements by producing
Bankers, Business Managers, Entrepreneurs, School Teachers, Professors in
University and College, Auditors, Cost Accountants, IAS officers, Police officers,
Government Employees, and scholars of high order at National and International
level in its 65 years of service to society.
Programmes Offered Highlights of Programmes
 M.Com. (Five-Year) Programme  Periodical updation of syllabus
 M.Com. Accounting Information System  Evaluation of students on Blooms Taxonomy
(Two-Year) Programme Pattern
 M.Com. Cooperative Management  Encouraging students to do relevant
(Two-Year) Programme MOOCH courses
 M.Com. Business Intelligence (Two-Year)  Project Work at the end semester to gain
Programme practical exposure.
 M.Com. International Business, Banking and  Internship training by giving summer
Insurance (Two-Year) Programme projects.
 M.Phil (Full Time) – (By Course Work and  Tutorial class for the students.
Research)  Video Classes.
 Ph.D. (Full Time & External) - (By Course  Offering to Advance Tally by Winsoft.
Work and Research)
Facilities Offers Job Opportunities
 Arrangement of Invited talks by eminent  Opportunity to get placed as Junior
speakers. Accountant in Company and Audit firms.
 Conducting Conference and symposium to  Opportunity to get placed as Audit
update the knowledge of students. assistants in audit firms.
 Campus placements at the end of the  Opportunity to get placed as Junior
programme. Executives in Banks and Insurance
 Industrial Visits. Companies.
 Infrastructure facilities  Opportunity to get placed as sales Executive.
 Provision of clean drinking water.  Job prospects in Logistic firms as junior
 Career Guidance. executives.
 Coaching for competitive examinations.  Prospects to get places as Junior executives
 Coaching for developing communication in investment companies and NBFCs.
skills.  Acting as a clearing and forwarding agents
 Opportunity to take part in cultural independently.
activities and sports events.  Acting as the accounting practioners
 Guidance for NET, SLET preparations. independently.
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Contact Details
Department of Commerce
Mobile : 9443306340
Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.311
e-mail : [email protected]
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
(A UGC-SAP-DRS -II Supported Department)
The Department of Economics was established in 1929 and through the years
it has become a leading centre of economics education in Tamil Nadu. The faculties
are dedicated teachers keen to mentor students throughout the period of study.
Through conference and weekly meetings of the Annamalai University Economic
Association and Annamalai Economic Research Forum are kept abreast with
current developments.
The Department has been granted Rs.82.50 lakhs under UGC Special
Assistance Programmes DRS - II.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. Economics (2-years CBCS)
 M.A. Economics (5-years Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Economics
 Ph.D. Economics
Highlights of the Programmes
 Up-to-date Syllabus
 Students are equipped to face competitive examinations
 Students trained to carry out individual projects under supervision of faculty
 Field Visits
 Student imparted relevant software skills
 Students imparted training in soft-skills
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Facilities
 Department Library with 8000 books and back volumes of important journals
 High-end Computer Lab providing training in software / Internet Wi-Fi.
 Hi-Tech Seminar Hall
Research Thrust Areas
 Agricultural Economics
 Environmental Economics
 Health Economics
 Gender Studies
 Development Economics
 Behavioural Economics
 Industrial Economics
 Fiscal Economics
 Poverty Studies
 Labour Economics
Resource Generated and Research Output (in the last 5 years)
Funds Generated: more than 1 crore
No. of Papers Published: 127 Books Published: 11
Prepared the Human Development Reports for Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Thanjavur districts.
Job Opportunities
 Colleges and Universities
 Research Institutes
 Corporate Sectors
Contact Details
Department of Economics
Annamalainagar-608 002
email ID: [email protected]
Tel: 04144-238027-Ext. 308
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
The Department of English was established in 1929. The faculty in the
department are well equipped to offer different programmes in English ranging from
M.A. to Ph.D. Six hundred volumes of books have been added to the library in the
department in the recent past and there are 7000 books on the shelves not
including research journals, magazines, and periodicals. To keep abreast of the
times, the faculty engage themselves in research pursuits. The department has so
far produced 227 Ph.Ds. Research publications is on the rise and 452 research
papers have been published in national and international journals and an equal
number of papers have been presented at the national and international seminars,
conferences and symposia both on campus and off campus. The faculty give
training in spoken English to the students on campus especially students hailing
from rural areas so as to make them competent in soft skills and compete with
others when they enter the labour market after earning their degrees.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. English (Two year Programme)
 M.A. English (Five year Programme)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. English
 Ph.D. English
 State of the art training in communication skills
 Updated curriculum to enable students to face competitive examinations such as UGC-
JRF-NET/ SET/ TNPSC/UPSC
 In-plant training in mass media organizations
 Excellent job opportunity
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Thrust Areas of Research

 British Literature
 American Literature
 Indian Literature in English
 New Literature in English
 English Language Teaching
 Dalit Literature
 Translation Studies
 South Asian Studies
Facilities
 Placement Cell to guide students for campus placement
 Excellent library with e-learning and e-journal facilities
 Qualified faculty with rich teaching and research experience
Job Opportunities
 Teachers in Schools
 Assistant Professors in Colleges and Universities
 TNPSC/UPSC
 Private Sectors
 Soft Skills Trainers
 Media
 Tourism
 Freelance Writing
Co-curricular & Extracurricular Activities
 Research Forum provides a platform for the researchers to discuss
as well as articulate their research issues and findings.
 Movie Club- every Wednesday a movie related to any one of the prescribed texts is
shown to students.
 Periodic Seminars/Workshops/Conferences
 Sports & Cultural Fiesta
Contact Details
Department of English
Email ID: [email protected]
Tel: 04144-238282-Ext. 307
Mobile: 8072777497
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Sri Meenakshi College, the nucleus of Annamalai University itself had the
Department of History from 1920. When the College took incarnation as Annamalai
University in 1929, the Department became a full-fledged one. The Department has
a full-fledged library, besides, a Museum containing rare archaeological antiquities
meant to impart the variegated aspects of historical knowledge. A galaxy of
distinguished historians has headed this Department including Prof. K.A. Nilakanta
Sastri, Prof. B.R. Kumar, Prof. R. Sathianathaier, Prof. B.V. Ramanujam,
Dr. A. Krishnasamy, Prof. Dr. Balasubramanian, Dr. M.S. Govindasamy,
Dr. A. Subbian, Dr. N. Alagappan.
Programme Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. History (Two years)
 M.A. History (Five year Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. History
 Ph.D. History
(Full-Time, Part-Time & External)
 D.Litt. History
 Curriculum enables the students to face competitive examinations such as UGC-JRF-
NET/TNPSC and UPSC
 State of the art training with theoretical and practical skills
 Field Visits and training programmes
 Excellent Job Opportunities
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Salient Features
 Well Equipped Library with Internet Facility
 Placement cell to guide the students for campus placement
 Qualified faculty members with rich experience
 Museum
 Temple Studies
 Social History
 Indian Freedom Movement
 Human Rights
 Women Studies
 Subaltern Studies
 Environmental Studies
Job Opportunities
 Teaching Profession
 Archaeologist
 Epigraphist
 Museum Curator
 Tourism Industry
 Administrative Service
 Mass Media Service
Contact Details
Department of History
Mobile : 9942220522
Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.321
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DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Programme Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 year programme)
 M.Lib.I.Sc. (5 year programme)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil.
 Ph.D. (Regular, Part Time & External)
 Job oriented curriculum design to enable the students to face competitive examinations
such as UPSC, TNPSC, UGC-JRF-NET and SET.
 Library visit and training programme.
 Opportunity to undertake research project.
 Excellent job opportunities.
Facilities
 Computer Laboratory
 Department Library
 UGC NET, SET coaching classes
 Placement cell
 Smart Class Room
 Students given opportunity to participate in Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
 Information & Communication Technology
 Information Seeking Behaviour
 User Study
 Digital Libraries
 Bibliometrics, Scientometrics
 Webometrics
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 Information & Communication Technology  Digital Libraries
 Information Seeking Behaviour  Bibliometrics, Scientometrics
 User Study  Webometrics
Co-Curricular, Extracurricular and Extension Activities
 User Education Programme to the students of Annamalai University.
 Training to Public Librarians in and around Cuddalore District.
 Library Utility Awareness Programme to the School students in and around Chidambaram
 Environmental Awareness Programme by the student NSS Volunteers of our department.
RESEARCH Output & Extension Activities
 M.Phil. Awarded - 158  Books Published - 18
 Ph.D. Awarded - 153  Conference, Seminar, Workshops
 Ph.D. Ongoing - 101  Organised - 22
 Research Papers - 486  User Awareness Programms Organised - 3
Job Opportunities
 Public Libraries  Corporate sectors
 Special Libraries  Government Institutions
 Academic libraries
Placement
The Department Placement Cell provides training in soft skills and makes the students
job ready. The Cell organizes campus interviews and several students have been placed in
reputed organizations.
Contact Details
Department of Library and Information Science
Tel : 04144-238155
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The Department of Philosophy is as old as Annamalai University and it was

established in the year 1929. Since its inception, the department was headed by
eminent scholars. The department is dedicated to provide a strong foundation in
philosophical ideals and values with a dynamic and vibrant focus in thrust areas.
The Department has conducted many International, National and Regional
seminars to promote Indian Philosophy and culture. The Alumni of the department
are well placed in Government, Non-Government and Private organizations.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. Philosophy, (Two year)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil.
 Ph.D.
(Regular, Part Time & External)
 Curriculum enables the students to face competitive examinations such as TNPSC and
UPSC
 Educational Tour
 Periodical special lecture Programme
 Opportunities to undertake research Projects in National and International research
organization.
Salient Features
 Placement cell to guide the students for campus placement
 Excellent library with e-learning and e-journal facilities
 Qualified faculty members with rich experience
 Programme attracts a large number of foreign students
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 Indian & Western Philosophy
 Modern Indian Thought
 Comparative Religion
 Buddhist Studies
 Temple Studies
Research Output
 Books Published:5
 Papers Published: 47
 Ph.Ds Awarded: 53
Job Opportunities
 Assistant Professor
 Temple Executive Officer
 Tourism Officer
 Arts and Cultural Officer
 Tourist Guide
 Tourism has been introduced as an innovative subject. This offers ample opportunities in
Hotels, Travel Agencies, as Tour Operators and in the Ministry of Tourism in State &
Central Govt.
Contact Details
Department of Philosophy
Mobile : 9842303288
Tel : 04144-238248 – Ext.317
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

 The Department of Political Science came into being in the year 1981
consequent on the bifurcation of the till then composite Department of History
and Politics.
 Syllabi for all programmes are fully consonant with that prescribed by the UPSC
for All India Civil Services Examination (both for Preliminary and Main
Examinations)
 A Master’s Programme which can prepare the students for successfully taking
on the All India Civil Services Examinations conducted by the UPSC and other
examinations conducted by State Public Service Commission.
 Qualified faculty members committed to producing tomorrow’s Bureaucrats/
Civil Servants
 A setting where interaction of faculty and students is encouraged.
Programmes Offered Highlights of the Department
Master’s Programmes  A student friendly ambience where

 M.A. Political Science (5 Year Integrated) interaction of faculty and students are
 M.A. Political Science (2 Year) encouraged.
Research Programmes  A well qualified and dedicated teaching
 M.Phil. Political Science faculty committed to producing tomorrow’s
 M.Phil. Public Administration teachers, bureaucrats and leaders.
 Ph.D. Political Science  A Master’s Programme which can prepare
 Ph.D. Public Administration the students successfully taking on the All
India Civil Services Examinations (UPSC) and
other State Public Service Commissions
(TNPSC).
Salient Features Research Thrust Areas

 Endowment Lectures by experts to impart  Political Theory, Political Philosophy
knowledge  Political Thought
 Weekly meetings for students in order to train in  Indian Government & Politics
 Integration Studies, Policy Studies
the skill of public speaking.
 International Relations
 Special coaching sessions for slow learners
 Local Self Government
 Academic and Personal Counselling
 Gender Studies
 Guidance for competitive examinations  Leadership Studies
 Free Training classes for civil service Examinations  Human Rights
 Personality Development Classes
Resource Generated & Research Output
 Panel Discussion on Current Indian and (in the last 36 years)
International Politics
 Focus on developing language skill.  Project Grants : Rs. 1.05Crores
 The department has an advanced Library with the Remarkable Credits in Research
Publications
collection of Books, Journals and the facility of
 M.Phil. Awarded : 152
Internet Connectivity. Latest books are available
 Ph.D’s. Awarded : 80
for all competitive examinations
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Job Opportunities Student-Oriented Activities

 Teaching and Research.  Special / Endowment Lectures by experts
 Central Government & State Government and  Weekly meetings for students
Local Governments  Special coaching sessions for slow learners
 Media  Focus on English and Vocabulary
 Policy Making
improvement
 Political Analyst
 Academic and Personal Counselling
 State and Centre Legislator
 Guidance for competitive Examinations
(IAS /IPS)
 Personality Development Classes
Our students have also passed NET/SET Examinations. Research scholars
have been receiving scholarships funded by UGC and ICSSR and other funding
agencies. Many students have been recruited in state services, civil services,
research institutions, colleges, universities and NGOs in the past years.
Contact Details
The Professor & Head
Department of Political Science & Public Administration
Mobile:9443339194 / 7010356616
Tel: 04144-238282 – Ext.322
E-mail: [email protected]
Coaching Class for Civil Service Department Library Lecture for Competitive Examinations Quiz Competition
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DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION STUDIES
Realizing the importance of imparting Population Education in this country,

the University started a Centre for Population Studies in August 1976. Over the
years, the Centre has helped in building a nucleus of Professionals in the field of
population and health in India and various countries of the African Region. The
Department for Population Studies functions in consonance with the National
Policy of the Government of India, and the progress of the Department has made is
commendable. To meet the growing demand for new innovative programs from the
students, both Indian and International, five academic courses have been
introduced in the Department. During the past 4 years, 46 Ph.Ds have been
awarded and students from different countries of Asia and Africa have been trained
at the Department. Many, who are trained at the Department, now occupy key
positions in the field of Population and Health in Government of various countries,
Universities and Research Institutes as well as in reputed National and
International Organisations.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. Population Studies (2 years CBCS)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Population Studies
 Ph.D. Population Studies
The curriculum and Syllabus of the Programmes offered by the Department of
Population Studies has been designed in accordance with the University Grants
Commission, and other National and International renowned Population Sciences
institutions. The programs enable the students to compete in various competitive
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examinations in India and to be posted in various International Organisations

relating to Population and Health.

 Reproductive Health
 Migration
 Fertility Studies
 HIV/AIDS
 Urbanisation
Resource Generated & Research Output (in the last 5 years)
 Grants: Rs. 55,157,50
 Books /Book Chapters Published: 14
 Papers Published: 76
Job Opportunities
 Research Institutes [Project Officer, Research Officer, Research Assistant, Field
Investigator, etc.]
 United Nations and International Organizations relating to Population and Health
[Programme Officer, Project Coordinator]
 Census of India, National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) [Statistical Investigators,
Statistical Assistant Social Scientists, State Demographer, Family Planning Educator]
Contact Details
Department of Population Studies
Mobile: 94433278441
Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext. 326
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

(UGC-SAP– DRS– II Supported)
 The Department of Sociology was started in 1954. During the formative years, three
Fulbright American Professors helped in designing the academic courses and also
initiated research activities.
 At present there are three Professors and seven Associate Professors and eight Assistant
Professors with a wide range of research curiosity in thrust areas such as Social Issues,
Environment, and Social Development.
 Our department collaborates with leading National and International NGOs for academic
and research initiatives of the programmes.
 The department is currently assisted by the UGC SAP-DRS (Phase-II) category to the tune
of Rs. 93.5 lakhs for a period of five years (2015-2019).
 The Department actively engages the students in extension activities such as Village
Adoption, Blood Donation Camps, Camps for Awareness Creation in the surrounding
villages.
 Every year on an average of 25 to 30 Research Articles are published by our faculty
members in national and international journals.
 Since 2000, Our department has successfully completed Nine (3 Major; 6 Minor) Research
Projects funded by UGC, World Bank, and State Government.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. Sociology (2 year programme)
 M.S.W. Social Work (2 year programme)
 M.A. Sociology (5 year programme)
Research Programmes
 Ph.D. Sociology
(Full-Time/Part-Time / External)
 Ph.D. Sociology Work
 Strong foundation in Sociology and Social Work
 Opportunities for undertaking research projects in prestigious National and International

Research Organizations
 Field Visit and Training Programmes
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 Social Issues
 Health and Environment
 Rural Development
 Women Studies
 Social Development
Resource Mobilised & Research Output (last 5 years)
 Funds Generated: over 1.35 crores through Development Grants & Research Projects
 Books & Book Chapters Published: 16
 Research Papers Published: 96
 Chronobiology
Co-curricular and Extracurricular
 Periodic Seminars & Workshops
 Lecturers by Eminent Scholars
 Sports and Cultural Fiesta
 NSS / YRC / NCC
Job Opportunities
 NGOs
 Government Hospitals
 Social Welfare Sectors
 Industries as Labour Welfare Officers
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Social Contribution
Students of the neighboring areas were the immediate beneficiaries of our department.
The department also reaches the population of the surrounding villages (mostly backward
and poor) in enhancing their quality of life by organizing special awareness creation camps
relating to health, education, hygiene, sanitation, employment, human rights and on
eradication of social evils by involving students, research scholars and faculty members. Our
department students organized one day Sanitation Awareness Programme in the B. Mutlur
Village, an awareness camp for breast feeding and breast cancer at Arunmozhideven village,
and a medical camp in Thalachankadu at Nagai District for improving the Health Hygiene
conditions of the rural people.
The department collaborates with the State Planning Commission, Education
Department and Department of Rural Development and Social Welfare Department in
carrying out research studies. The faculty members also assist the Cuddalore and Villupuram
District administration as District Vigilance Members in the verification of Community
Certificates.
Contact Details
Department of Sociology
Tel: 91-4144-238 282 ext.-316
Mobile: 9443183544
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CENTRE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Centre for Rural Development was established in 1989 and it acts as a Nodal
Agency in coordinating developmental activities to ensure overall Rural Development in the
rural neighborhood of the University with the active involvement of the rural communities.
The Centre also promotes research programmes in micro level planning, waste land
development, employment generation, women and child development, health and family
planning etc. The Centre is devoted to training young men and women to take up Rural
Development as a mission. Now, the centre implements Unnat Bharat Abhiyan a Central
Govt. Sponsored Scheme at the select 5 villages of Cuddalore District.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.A. Rural Development - 5 year programme)
 M.A. Rural Development - 2 year programme)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil in Rural Development
 Ph.D in Rural Development
(Full-time, Part-time & External)
 Functioning as a Rural Technology Centre to promote technical know how and skills
 Organization of periodic field visits and village stay programmes
 Achievement of total literacy in the rural community
 Creation of Rural Industries through industrial co- operatives
 Functioning as a central nodal agency in promoting integrated Rural Development.
 Rural livelihood
 Rural Energy
 Rural Health
 Environment & Water Resources
 Sanitation & ICT
 Rural Industries
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Job Opportunities
 Government Institutions: Colleges, Universities, Welfare Ministry, NIRD, NABARD,
CSWB, SIRD, etc.
 NGO’s: SEWA, RATAN, PRADAN-Child Line foundation - CINI
 Industry : BHEL, SAIL, GAIL, ONGC, Coal India, Indian oil corporation
 Corporate Bodies: Aditya, Birla, ITC, Satyam, Wipro, Jindal
 International Organization: UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, World Bank, CARE, CRY, USID,
Oxfam, WHO, SEEDS, UNIFEM, Water Aid, Action Aid
Social Contribution
Rural Extension Activities
Periodic Extension Programmes were organized to reach the unreached in
order to bring Development of strategy to achieve cent percent employment, zero
population growth and Samagra Grama Seva.
Extracurricular Activities
Through consultancy and networking, the Centre for Rural Development has a
Nationwide Networking in the field of Rural Development. It has linkages with
various National & International development organizations. It provides a forum for
policy decision, Training programmes and exploration of common issues.
Contact Details
The Associate Professor and Head i/c
Centre for Rural Development
Mobile : 9486527638
e-mail: [email protected];
[email protected]
Tel: 04144-238282-Ext.346, 7368
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

(UGC-SAP & DST-FIST Supported)
Since its inception in 1994, the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology has
continuously strived for excellence in both teaching and research. The syllabus is constantly
updated to keep pace with modern trends and designed to impart training in theoretical and
practical skills in addition to equipping students to face competitive examinations such as
CSIR-NET. The dynamic and vibrant research focus of the department is reflected by
publications, patents, awards, wide spectrum of global collaborations, Scopus rating, and
generous funding from national and international agencies. The alumni of the department
are well placed in India and abroad in universities, colleges, and R&D Organizations.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Biochemistry (2-years CBCS)
 M.Sc. Biotechnology (2-years CBCS)
 M.Sc. Biotechnology (5-years Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Biochemistry
 M.Phil. Biotechnology
 Ph.D. Biochemistry
 Ph.D. Biotechnology
(Ph.D. Programmes Full time & External)
 Programmes provide a strong foundation in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology
 Opportunities for undertaking research projects in prestigious national and international
research institutes and industries
 Industrial visit and In-plant training
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Infrastructure
The department has independent laboratories with state-of-the art equipment
for teaching and research including UV-visible and atomic absorption
spectrophotometer, spectrofluorimeter, autoanalyser, incubators, laminar air flow,
deep freezers, ELISA reader, lyophiliser, refrigerated centrifuge, inverted and phase
contrast microscopes, 2D gel electrophoresis, western blot apparatus, gel doc,
thermal cyclers, real-time PCR, GC, HPLC, HPTLC, phosphorimager, and
microarray scanner.

 Cancer Biology
 Diabetes
 Cardiovascular Biology
 Radiation Biology
 Neurobiology
 Chronobiology
Resource Mobilised & Research Output (since 2007)
 Funds Generated: 26 crores through Development Grants & Research Projects
 International Research Papers Published: 1492
 Patents: 2 National, 2 International
Events conducted, beneficiaries with Photographs
Research Scholars of the department distributed relief material worth Rs. 1,03,652/- to
100 flood affected families in the outskirts of Chidambaram on 11.12.2015. Shri Gagan Deep
Singh Bedi, IAS, Secretary to Govt., Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department &
Special Officer Monitoring Flood Relief in Cuddalore District, provided police bandobust.
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The van containing the material was flagged off by our Vice-Chancellor Prof. S.Manian in the
presence of the Registrar, Dr. K. Arumugam, District Revenue Officer Ms. Srimalini, Head of
the Department, members of the faculty, support staff, research scholars and students
Industry Linkage and Placement
The department has MoUs and alliances with industry for curriculum design,
in-plant training, student projects, R&D projects and campus placements. Some of the
industry partners include Synergy Scientific, Global Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore,
Thyrocare, International Drug Design & Development,, & Mitra Biotech.
Job Opportunities
 Colleges & Universities
 R & D Organizations
 Pharma Companies
 Medical Diagnostics & Therapeutics
 Medical Transcription, Coding
 Food ,Agro & Marine Industries
 Academic Publishing
 High-end Research in India and abroad
Contact Details
The Professor & Head
Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Annamalainagar-608002
Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: 04144-238282; Ext. No. 350
Mobile: 9442424249
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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
The Department of Botany was established in the year 1932 to disseminate the
knowledge of Plant Science. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi has recognized
the Department for its excellence in research and teaching. The Department of Botany has
been awarded with UGC – SAP – DRS status (III Phase) and DST - FIST. The Department has
signed a Letter of Intent with the Tajen University, Taiwan for academic and research co-
operation in the field of Bioactive compounds from Medicinal plants. The Department of
Botany has signed MoU with the Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural
Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore with the intention of sharing Academic and Research
Programmes in the field of Molecular Biology with special reference to the Mangroves of
Pichavaram forest. The Department is well equipped with modern laboratories to provide
basic and advanced research activities in all disciplines of Plant Science to expose the
students to the need of the hour for their future employment. The alumni of the Department
are occupying important positions in India and abroad.
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Botany (5-years Integrated)
 M.Sc. Botany (2 years CBCS)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Botany
 M.Phil. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
 Ph.D. Botany
 Ph.D. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
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 Programmes provide a strong foundation in Systematics, Physiology, Molecular Biology,

Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
 Opportunities for undertaking research projects
 Field visit
Infrastructure
 Conference Hall
 Sophisticated Equipments
 Computer Labs with Internet Facility
 Department Library
 Well Equipped Lab
 Plant Physiology
 Environmental Biology
 Cytogenetics
 Bioactive Substances from Medicinal Plants
 Algal Biotechnology
 Tissue culture and Biotechnology
Resource Mobilized and Research Output (Last 5 years)
 Funds Generated: ` 1,15,28,500/-through Development Grants and Research Projects
 Books Published: 5
 National Research Papers Published: 228
Research Collaboration
Taiwan GKVK, Bangalore

Placement
 Placement Cell
 Campus interviews
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Job Opportunities
 Schools, Colleges & Universities
 R & D Organizations
 High-end Research in India & abroad
Youth Red Cross – Tree Plantation Programme
National Service Scheme – Blood Donation Camp
Contact Details
Department of Botany
Mobile : 9994483020
Phone : 04144-238796—Ext. No. 354
Fax: 04144-238080; e-mail : [email protected]
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
(A UGC-SAP & DST-FIST Supported)
The Department of Chemistry was established in 1929. It is DST- FIST and UGC – SAP
(DRS–II) sponsored department. Many of the alumni are occupying high positions in India
and overseas. The Department offers five year Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry and research
programmes that trains the student in frontier areas of Chemistry .The curriculum is designed
so that the incumbent can excel in the subject and can clear various competitive
examinations like UPSC, CSIR-UGC, NET, SLET, Group-I and Group-II. The students from the
integrated five year course of Chemistry may take up positions in research, educational,
Government and industrial organizations.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Chemistry (2-year)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Chemistry
 Ph.D. Chemistry
Integrated Programme 
 M.Sc. Chemistry (5-year Integrated)
Highlights of Programmes
 Competitive curriculum and exposure to sophisticated instruments
 Placement Cell to guide the students for campus placement
 Opportunities for carrying out research projects in research institutes and industries
Infrastructure
 The department has independent laboratories with state-of-the art equipment for
teaching and research including electrochemical work station, uv-visible, fluorescence, IR,
GC-Mass, NMR spectrophotometers Powder XRD and Single Crystal XRD facility
 Well equipped departmental library with internet connectivity and A/C
 Excellent teaching with modern methods like smart class room
Inter-institutional collaborative projects
 Indian Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Guwahati
 PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore and DRDO
Industrial Collaboration
 Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
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Research output
 Patents - 6
 Publications – 640 (last six years)
 Ph.Ds Awarded – 414
 Project funding – 9 crores
 Impact Factor of research publication range : 0.3-13.74
Job Opportunities
 Chemical industries
 Teaching assignments
 Research opportunities
 Overseas placements
Contact Details
Department of Chemistry
Tel : +(91)4144-238282 Ext -331
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DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES

(DST-FIST Supported)
The Department of Earth Sciences (Estd. in 1953) is dedicated to teaching and research
in various fields of Earth Sciences. Over the past six decades, the department has strived to
maintain its multidisciplinary approach by applying the concepts of Geology for propagating
knowledge and developing skill in the field of Geology, Exploration and Utilization of Natural
Resources with an emphasis for management, conservation and preservation. The research
programmes are funded by DST, UGC, ISRO, MOES, MOEF, CSIR and BRNS. The Department
is supported by DST-FIST Programme. The academic and research contributions of the
department are recognised by national and international organisations and are evidenced by
high quality original research publications. The alumni of the department are adorning higher
position in the field of Geosciences in India and abroad.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Geology (2 year)
 M.Sc. Geology (5-year Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Geology
 M.Phil. Geoinformatics
 Ph.D. Geology
 Ph.D. Applied Geology
 Ph.D. Geoinformatics
Highlights of the Programme
 The curriculum is designed in
accordance with the various
competitive exams like CSIR-UGC, UPSC, ONGC, and GSI etc.,
 Field mapping techniques for different Geological Terrains.
 Short Geological field trip & 15 days industrial/ in-plant Training
 Individual project work in the final semester.
 While pursuing the PG degree the student can simultaneously complete any two
PG-Diploma: 1) Mineral Exploration, 2) Groundwater Exploration & management,
3) Natural resource Management and 4) Petroleum exploration with 50% fee discount in
DDE mode and 5) Remote Sensing & GIS (Part time Evening Course).
Infrastructure
 Well-equipped optics lab with individual microscope for each students GIS lab, Remote
Sensing, Hyperspectral lab, Sedimentology lab, Geochemistry lab, Museum and more ...
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 Instrumental Facilities: Laser Beam Particle Size Analyzer, Fluxgate Magnetometer, Ion
Chromatograph, Gas Chromatograph, TOC, Spectrophotometer, Resistivity meter,
Spectroradiometer and more....
 Conference Hall and Department Library
 Research Labs and Wi-Fi enabled Computer Labs

 Petrology Environmental Geochemistry
 Sedimentology Hydrogeochemistry
 Remote Sensing and GIS & Disaster Management
Resource Generated & Research Output (last 5 years)
 Funds: more than 3 crores
 Books: 15 Book Chapters: 27
 Papers: 322 Ph.Ds: 65
Job Opportunities
 In Govt & private sectors like: PWD, TWAD. TAMIN, State Geology Division, Metro
Water, GSI, ONGC, Coal India, NLC, NMDC, NRSA, ISRO, Private Mines and Quarry, Oil
Companies – Mud logging, Colleges & Universities, Mining and Mineral Exploration companies,
Central and State Ground Water Departments, Research Opportunities in India & Abroad.
Contact Details
Department of Earth Sciences
Contact : 04144-238248 Ext. : 324; Mobile: 9994822300
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1929, it has earned a
glorious heritage of conducting research activities in various fields of pure and Applied
Mathematics. The Department is dedicated to providing a strong foundation in Mathematics,
in a student friendly atmosphere. The past and present members of faculty of the
Department have been conducting research works in different branches of Pure and Applied
Mathematics. The alumni of the Department are well placed in India and abroad in
Universities, Colleges, Schools and Research & Development Organizations.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Mathematics (2-year)
 M.Sc. Mathematics (5-year Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Mathematics
 Ph.D. Mathematics
 The curriculum is designed in accordance with various competitive examinations like
CSIR, UGC, NBHM, SLET, UPSC and TNPSC.
 Computer language C++ and the corresponding practical modeling are included in the
curriculum.
 After completion of the course the students get employment opportunities in Schools,
Colleges, Universities and Research & Development Organizations.
Infrastructure
 Conference Hall, Computer Lab with Internet connection, Library with good number of
books.
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 Stochastic Process
 Mathematical Modeling
 Graph Theory
 Algebra
 Fuzzy Theory
 Fluid dynamics
 Funds Generated: more than 60 lakhs
 Books : 683
Job Opportunities
 Schools, Colleges and Universities
 Research and Development Organizations
 Bank and IT Companies
Contact Details
Department of Mathematics
Mobile: 9994822300
Tel: 04144-238248-Ext.330
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
DST-FIST Supported)
The Department was established during 1929 under the stewardship of
Prof. S. Ramachandra Rao. The Department was nurtured and developed by
Prof. K. Venkateswarlu, Prof. K. Ramaswamy, Prof. V. Shanmugasundaram,
Prof. K. Balasubramanian and others. The Department is also actively engaged in research
and produced 380 numbers of Ph.D’s and 2120 research papers in well reputed journals.
The Department has well qualified and experienced faculty and excellent infrastructure.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Physics (2-year)
 M.Sc. Physics (5-year Integrated)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Physics
 Ph..D. Physics
 The curriculum is designed so that the incumbent can appear various competitive exams
like UPSC, CSIR-UGC, NET, SLET and TNPSC
 Excellent hands-on training to students
 Excellent library facilities with internet connectivity
 Computer facility to students
Infrastructure
The department is in charge of the Central Instrumentation and Service Laboratory
(CISL) which contains state-of-the art equipment including Flow cytometer, Scanning electron
microscope, Atomic force microscope, Spectrophotometer, confocal microscope, ICP-MS,
FT-IR, TG-DTA analyzer, etc.
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 Materials Science
 Nanoscience
 Advanced Spectroscopy
 Biophysics
 Ultrasonics
Resource Mobilised & Research Output
 Funds Generated: more than 1 crore through Development Grants & Research Projects
 International Research Papers Published: over 2100
Job Opportunities
 Research and Development Organizations
 Central and State Research Organizations
Co-Curricular, Extracurricular & Extension Activities
 Periodic seminars, conferences and workshops
 Special lectures by eminent scientists
 Sports and cultural programmes
 NSS
 YRC
Contact Details
Department of Physics
Tel : 04144-238282—Ext.313
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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
The Department of Statistics was established in Annamalai University in 1956. It is DST-
FIST and UGC-SAP-DRS-I sponsored department. The curriculum was planned to train
students in the application of statistical methods of study in various fields, especially, in
industries. It then took a leading role developing curricula and syllabi for M.Sc. Statistics and
Research programmes. Further faculty members have been continuously involved in initiating
research in Applied Statistics and Biostatistics consolidating research in traditional areas and
building up platforms for interaction with teaching and research in sister departments of
Annamalai University.
Programmes Offered
Master Programmes Research Programme
 M.Sc. Statistics (2 year)  M.Phil. Statistics
 M.Sc. Statistics (5 year Integrated)  Ph.D. Statistics
Placement Details
 Placement Cell for making students Industry ready
 Campus Interviews
Job Opportunities
 Block Statistical Officer
 Block Health Statistical Assistant
 Assistant Statistical Investigator
 Assistant Director
 District Statistical Officers
 IAS, IPS, ISS (Indian Statistical Service) and NSSO
Programme Highlights
 State-of-the-art training in theoretical and computing using statistical packages
 Hands on training for “DATA ANALYSIS” using SPSS, SYSTAT, STATGRAPH, SIGMAPLOT
etc., and programming languages C++, FORTRAN, JAVA and application of Oracle.
 Curriculum enables students to face competitive examinations (CSIR-NET, UGC)
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 Opportunities for Research Fellowship for the Ph.D. program through the UGC-SAP and
Major Research Projects.
 It is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP-DRS-I sponsored department.
 Excellent Library with internet facilities and Individual computer to students.
COMPUTER LABORATORY
 Stochastic Processes  Data Mining

 Biostatistics  Reliability & Survival Analysis
 Manpower Planning  Bayesian Inference
 Time Series Analysis  Statistical Modeling
 Statistical Quality Control
Research Output
 Funds Generated: more than Rs. 1.5 Crore
Contact Details
Department of Statistics
Tel : 04144-238282—Ext.315
Fax: 04144-238080
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
(UGC-SAP-DST-FIST Supported)
The department of Zoology was established in the year 1931. The University Grants
Commission, New Delhi has recognized the Department for its excellence in teaching and
research. The department of Zoology has been awarded with UGC-SAP (DRS-I) and DST-FIST.
The alumni of the department occupying highest positions in India and Abroad. The Faculty
are engaged in research projects that involve toxicology, vermibiotechnology, vector control,
biomedical research, bioinformatics, solid waste management and neuroscience. The intensive
research of the department is evidenced by publications, Scopus rating and generating funds
from various funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, DST and MoES.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Zoology (2 year)
 M.Sc. Zoology (5 year Integrated )
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Zoology
 M.Phil. Bioinformatics
 Ph.D. Zoology
 Ph.D. Bioinformatics
 Skill development in theory and practical
 Syllabi helps the students to get through UGC/CSIR-NET, SET and various competitive
exams such as UPSC, TNPSC and TRB
 Hands on training in prawn and fish farms
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Social Contribution
 Training classes taken to fish and prawn farmers
 Training given to Women self-help group in vermicomposting & Sericulture
 Free consultancy to farmers in major Panchayat to convert solid waste into vermicompost

 Entomology
 Toxicology
 Vector Biology
 Vermiculture
 Sericulture
 Fishery Biology
 Neuroscience
 Endocrinology
 Funds Generated: 3.0 crores through Development Grants & Research Projects
 Patents: 2 National, 2 International
Extracurricular Activities
 Zoological Society
 Sports & Cultural activities
 NSS
 YRC
 RRC
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Infrastructure
 Computer Lab with Internet
 Bioinformatics Lab
 Well equipped Library
 Museum
 Instrumentation Lab
Placement Activities
 Placement in various organizations and agencies.
 Digitalization of resume for all students
Students Trained
 for Soft Skills
 for Aquaculture and Sericulture
 for Vermicomposting
Placed in Organization
 IDDCR Company
 Synergic Scientific Services
 CP Aquaculture Private Limited
 High schools
Job Opportunities
 Aquaculture, Sericulture & Pharmacology Industry
 Research and development organizations
 High schools and Higher secondary schools and colleges
 Environmental Agencies
Contact Details
Department of Zoology
Phone : 04144-238282—Ext. 329
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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
The Department of Microbiology is one of the recently emerged Departments of
Annamalai University. The Department offers two post Graduate Programmes,
M.Sc. Microbiology (Five Integrated Programme) introduced in 2002, M.Sc. Microbiology (CBCS
Programme) introduced in 2009 and M.Phil. & Ph.D. Research Programmes in 2007. The
Curriculum and Syllabus are updated regularly to promote the subject knowledge of the
students and researchers to appear for competitive examinations confidently. To enhance the
quality of research, the Department has state of the art laboratories. So far, the Department has
produced more than 147 M.Phil. and 69 Ph.D. Research Scholars. The Department has obtained
a patent and published more than 300 research papers in reputed journals. The department
offers a strong foundation to face the challenges in the dynamic technological world.
Programmes Offered
Masters Programmes
 M.Sc. Microbiology (5-years Integrated)
 M.Sc. Microbiology (2-years CBCS)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Microbiology
 Ph.D. Microbiology
 The curriculum is designed in accordance with the syllabi for various competitive
examinations like NET, SET, UPSC and TNPSC.
 Students have good employment opportunities in various institutions/industries and
organisations.
 Training programmes through placement cell for reputed companies (India and Abroad)
 Microbiology equivalent to Botany, Zoology in school level education.
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 Bioactive molecules
 Antimicrobial resistance
 Microbial genomics
 Microbial products
 Organic farming
 Nanotechnology
 Metagenomics
Job Opportunities
 Bio industries & Companies
 Teaching Assignments
 Research
 Overseas Placements
 Medical Diagnostics
 School, Colleges and Universities
 Medical Transcription and Coding
Contact Details
The Head
Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Science
Tel : 04144-238248 – Ext.7347
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

The Department of Computer and Information Science was established in 2015 and is
functioning under the Faculty of Science. The Department offers Post Graduate and Doctoral
Programmes. It ios currently imparts teaching, training and cutting-edge computing
technology to the students scholars and enabling them to keep abreast with a focus on day-
to-day scientific and technical advances.
The Departments inspires the students and scholars to involve themselves in innovative
projects, in-plant training, internships, workshops, special features and quality research in
various interrelated domains. The students are prepared with multi-skill sets encompassing
all the requirements, which makes them employable. The final year and pre-final year
students are trained with special lectures, soft-skill training group discussion. The students
from the departments get into the various IT industries through On-Campus placements. The
alumni of this department working in various IT industries across the world support the
department’s developments and activities.
Programmes Offered
Post Graduate Programme
 Master of Computer Application (MCA) – 2 year - CBCS (Admission through TANCET)
 M.Sc. Computer Science – 2 year CBCS
 M.Sc. Data Science – 2 year CBCS
Integrated Programme
 M.Sc. Information Technology – 5 year Integrated
 M.Sc. Software Engineering – 5 year Integrated
Research Programme
 M.Phil. Computer Science
 M.Phil. Computer Applications
 Ph.D. Computer Science
 Ph.D. Computer Applications
Salient Features
 The curriculum is designed in accordance with the syllabi for various competitive
examinations like NET, SLET, UPSC and TNPSC.
 Students enjoy good employment opportunities in various institutions and organizations.
 Placement cell guides the students to attend campus interview.
 Excellent library with e-learning and e-journal facilities.
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Job Opportunities
 Colleges & Universities
 Sofware Industries
 India and Overseas Placements
 Training programmes for placements.
Computer Lab
Contact Details
Department of Computer Science and
Information Science
Phone : 04144-238282—Ext. 377
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தமிழிய ைற
Department of Tamil Studies & Research
அ ணாமைல அரச 1920-இ உ வா கிய மீனா சி க ாி, தமிழிைச , தமி
ப பா ைட வள றி ேகா கேளா வள அர விதி ைற ப 1929-இ
அ ணாமைல ப கைல கழகமாக உ வான . இ ப கைல கழக தி ெப ைம ாிய த ைம
ைறகளி ஒ றாக தமிழிய ைற விள கி ற .
தமி நா தனிமனிதரா த த உ வா க ெப ற ப கைல கழக ;

ஒ க ப டவ க பி ப த ப டவ க உ ைணயா நி கி ற ப கைல கழக ;
தளராத ெதா டா , தகவா த தி ட களா தைழ ெசழி றா ைட ேநா கி நைடேபா
இ ப கைல கழக 2013 த அர ப கைல கழகமாக திக வ கி ற .
ப கைல கழகமாக உ ெப வத மீனா சி க ாியாக இ த ெபா , தமி
யி பா சிய தமி தா தா ேபராசிாிய உ.ேவ.சாமிநாைதய அவ க த வராக இ
சிற பி த ெப ைம தமிழிய ைற உ . அவைர ெதாட ேபராசிாிய கா. .பி ைள,
ெசா ெச வ ேபரா. ரா.பி.ேச பி ைள, ேபரா. வாமிவி லான த , ேபரா. நாவல சா.
ேசாம தர பாரதியா , ேபரா. ப தமணி . கதிேரச ெச யா , ேபரா. ெத.ெபா.மீனா சி
தரனா , டா ட அ. சித பரநாத ெச யா , ேபரா. ெல.ப.க . இராமநாத ெச யா , ேபரா.
ேகா. .பி ைள, ேபரா.ஆ.இராமசாமி பி ைள, ேபரா.வ. ப.மாணி கனா , ேபரா.
ெவ ைளவாரணனா , ேபரா.ச.அக திய க , ேபரா.ஆ .அழக ப , ேபரா.நா.பா சாமி ஆகிேயா
தமிழிய ைறயி தைலவ களாக இ தமி சிற த ப களி பிைன ஆ றி ளன .
மகாவி வா ரா.இராகைவய கா , ேபரா.ஆ. வராகவ பி ைள, ேபரா.ஞா. ேதவேநய பாவாண ,
ேபரா. .அ ணாசல பி ைள ேபா ற பல இ பணி ாி ளைம றி பிட த க .
இர டாவ உலக தமி மாநா தி ற ெகன தனிஇ ைக அறிவி க ப ,
தமிழிய ைற பா 3 ல ச தமிழக அரசா நிதி ஒ க ப ஆ க
ேம ெகா ள ப டன. ேம , 2015-இ இ திய அரசி ெச ெமாழி தமிழா ம திய
நி வன தா ஒ ேகா பா தி ற இ ைக வழ க ப தி ற ஆ
நிக த ப வ கிற .
தமிழிய ைறயி இ ப ைத ேம ப ட அற க டைளக நி வ ப , அத வாயிலாக
ஆ ேதா தைல சிற த ெசா ெபாழிவாள கைள ெகா ெசா ெபாழி க நட த ப
வ கி றன.
தமிழிய ைறயி வரலா சிற அத லக ஒ காரணமா . அறிஞ கைள ,
ஆசிாிய ெப ம கைள , ஆரா சியாள கைள , மாணா க கைள ஒ ேசர உ வா கி ற
விைள நிலமாக தமிழிய ைற லக ெசய ப வ கி ற . இ ைறயி இ வைர 300-
ேம ப ேடா ைனவ ப ட ெப ளன . 500- ேம ப ேடா இள ைனவ ப ட
.ெப ளன . இ தைகய ெப ைம ாிய ைறயி பயி ப ட ெப வ
சிற ாியதா .
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பாட பிாி க
ப ட ப ஆரா சி
எ .ஏ (தமி ) எ .பி (ஆ விய நிைறஞ )
பி.எ ( ைனவ ப ட )
ப டய ப சா றித ப
நா றவிய நா றவிய
இதழிய இதழிய
க வி த தி
கைல தமி (M.A. தமி )

இள கைல / இளமறிவிய ப ட வ பி தமி ஒ தாளாக இட ெப றி க
ேவ
கைல தமி (ெச ெமாழி)

ேம றி பி ட த திேயா எ ேத , ேந க ேத நைடெப (20
மாணவ க ம ேம ேச க ெப வ )
ப ேவ ச க பிாிவின கான க வி உதவி ெதாைக, ஊ க ெதாைக, க வி லா.
கைல தமி பயி மாணவ க அைனவ காசிமட தி உதவி ெதாைக,
கைல தமி (ெச ெமாழி) பயி மாணவ க 20 ேப மாத 3000 பா
ெச ெமாழி நி வன ஊ க ெதாைக.
Contact Details
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Department of Tamil Studies and Research
Mobile : 94421 90730
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 04144-238282-Ext.309
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CENTRE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN LINGUISTICS

Established as a Department of Dravidian Philology – 1954 and rechristened as
Department of Linguistics in 1956. The Department was upgraded as Centre of Advanced
Study in Linguistics in 1963. The Centre came under Commonwealth Educational Programme
and Colombo Plan in 1967. The Department has received generous Grants under
UGC-Special Assistance Programme (SAP) from 1990 – 2015 (in four phases) – Rs. 88,50,000/-
Received Grants under UGC-ASIHSS – (2004 – 2007) – Rs. 47,60,000/-, CCSLL Grants under
UGC – (2004-2007) – 47,50,000/-, UGC-SAP-CAS-Vth Phase 1.50 Cores.
The Department recorded phenomenal growth, offering various courses and carrying
out high-end research. It also provided facilities for learning Dravidian Languages.
This Centre is responsible for spreading Linguistics in this part of the country. Students
trained in this Centre are occupying enviable positions in several Linguistics Departments and
other Institutions in India and Abroad. Five of the former eminent scholars of this centre
have been appointed as Vice-Chancellors of different Universities in India. In 1967 the Centre
was selected for assistance under the British Commonwealth Education Co-operation
programme and the Colombo Plan, which provided opportunities for the exchange of staff
between this Centre and different Universities in U.K.
Programmes Offered
 M. A. in Linguistics
 M. Phil. in Linguistics
 Ph.D. in Linguistics
Part-Time Courses
 P.G. Diploma in Lexicography
 P.G. Diploma in Translation Studies
 P.G. Diploma in Computational Linguistics
 P.G. Diploma in Phonetics
 Diploma in Soft Skills and Personality Development
 Certificate Course in Phonetics Training and Laboratory Techniques
Infrastructure
 The Centre has a Phonetic Laboratory, Language Laboratory, Computer
Laboratory and a very good Library with a collection of 13,603 books.
 Major Equipment in the department
 Language lab is upgraded with Digital Multimedia Laboratory having one server
with 16 client computers installed in 2011.
 A Hi-Tech class room for PG teaching equipped with LCD projector has been
established in the department.
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Institutional Social Responsibility

Centre for Speech and Language Disorder Studies
Centre for Speech and Language Disorders is functioning as an extension work in CAS
in Linguistics, Annamalai University, from August 2006.Through this the centre is discharging
its social responsibility which is really a boon to the local public as well as a source for data
collection for researchers of our department as well as to Psychology and Education. For
motivating the parents to take care and to handle those children properly and to bring them
to special educators, awareness programmes were also conducted as two workshops.
Regular Events Conducted / Organized (2017-2018)
 National Seminars - 3
 International Conference - 1
 Visiting Fellow - 5
 Training Programme - 1
Research Works (2017-2018)
 Ph.D. Awarded - 08
 Ongoing Projects - 4
 Faculty Awards - 5
 Training Programme - 1
Job Opportunities Job Opportunities in
 Linguists  CIIL in Mysore
 Researchers  CICT, Chennai
 Language Therapist  Virtual Tamil Academics, Chennai
Contact Details
The Director
CAS in Linguistics
Contact : 94434806909
Tel : 04144-238096
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
The department was established in 1972 to impart Hindi language skills for better
employment opportunities. Hindi was offered as a second language in the beginning and in
due course a PG Diploma in translation was started and later on evolved into M.A. Hindi
program from 2000 onwards. So far the department has produced 14 M.Phil. and 13 Ph.D.
scholars who are placed in different positions all over India with 100% placement. The
students of the department translated renowned Tamil and English works into Hindi. Two
software programmes produced by the faculty stands as testimony for relevant research
output in the field of language technology. Translation studies, Comparative studies and
Language technology are the thrust areas of research.
Programmes Offered
 M.A -2 years CBCS
 Certificate Programme in Hindi (Part-Time)
 Diploma Programme in Hindi (Part-Time)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. - 1 Year
 Ph.D. - (Full time, Part time, External Mode)
Eligibility for M.A. Programme
 Any UG degree with Part-I or Part-III Hindi
 Any UG degree with Praveen degree offered by DBHP Sabha, Chennai or its equivalent
institutions.
Infrastructure
 A good library with net connectivity and more than 2000 books. Post metric
non- Hindi speaking scholarships are available for the eligible candidates.
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Events Conducted
 Department is actively conducting annual seminars and training programs for the benefit
of the staff and students at regular intervals.
 Students and Research Scholars are encouraged to present papers in National and
International Seminars.
Research Thrust Areas Research Output (last 6 years)
 Comparative Studies  4 Ph.D.
 Translation Technology  3 M.Phil.
 Modern Hindi Literature  2 Software
 Language Technology
Institutional Social Responsibility
 The department offers need based short term course in spoken Hindi for the
non Hindi speakers
Job Opportunities
 Teachers in Colleges & Universities  Hindi Officers in Central Govt. Institutions
 School Teachers  Journalist in Media
 Translators in Central Govt. Institutions  Freelance Writing
Contact Details
The Head
Department of Hindi
Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.327
Mobile : +91 9444712910
Email : [email protected]
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
The department of Psychology was established in the year 1961 as a post-graduate and
research centre. It is one of the oldest and earliest Psychology departments in the country.
The department has excellent infrastructure to cater the needs of students pursuing the
various programmes offered. The department has well trained and highly qualified faculty
members with extensive teaching and research experience.
Programmes Offered
Master’s Programmes
 M.Sc. Clinical Psychology (5 years – Integrated )
 M.Sc. Applied Psychology (2 years – CBCS)
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. Psychology
 Ph.D. Psychology (FT, PT, EXT)
 Programmes provide a strong foundation in Industrial/ Counseling/Psychopathology
 Opportunities for undertaking research projects in reputed institutes and industries
 Industrial visit and In-plant training
 Project work and Case study practice
Infrastructure
The department has a well-equipped independent psychology laboratory wide range of
standardized psychological equipments and tests pertinent for teaching, research and case
studies. The department also has a separate Library with large collection of books, journals,
magazines, monologues, dissertations and theses. The department also has a computer
centre with internet facility sponsored by the alumni.
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 Decision Making
 Stress Management
 Counselling
 Clinical Psychology
 Organizational Behavior
 Adolescent problems
 Funds Generated: 1 crores through Development Grants & Research Projects
 National/ International Research Papers Published: 135
 Seminars, Workshops Conducted: 17
 Chronobiology
Training and Placement
 The department provides opportunities and facilities for institutional training,
student research and projects, community services, hospital visits, study tour
and campus placements.
Job Opportunities
 School / Organization Counsellors
 Hospitals / NGOs
 R&D Organizations
 Software Companies
 Medical Diagnostics & Therapeutics
 Abroad Opportunities
 Military Services
 HRM Departments
 Nursing / Educational Colleges
 Civil Services
Contact Details
Department of Psychology
Tel: 91-4144-238282—Ext. 314
Fax: 04144-238080
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CENTRE FOR YOGA STUDIES

MISSION
“Promoting World Transformation through Self Transformation for a Peaceful
and Prosperous World”.
PROFILE
Centre for Yoga Studies of Annamalai University was started on 7th December 1998.
The Centre is working towards providing Scientific and Qualitative Holistic Spiritual Yoga
Education, thereby developing our younger and future generation to progress with virtues
and values.
Programmes Offered DAY TIME
Master’s Programmes Morning: 5.00—07.00 a.m.
 M.Sc. Yoga (2 years ) Monday to Friday to
Evening: 05.00 to 06.00 p.m.
Research Programmes
 M.Phil. in Yoga
 Ph.D. in Yoga (FT, PT, EXT)
Hatha Yoga Programme
INFRASTRUCTURE
Centre for Yoga studies has
 2 Lecture Hall
 2 Yoga practical hall for Men
 1 Yoga pratical hall for Women
 1 Seminar hall with the capacity of 200 seating
 1 Spiritual Library with 2800 books and CDs
 Naturopathy and Yoga therapy lab with well equipped equipments
 Separate Meditation Hall
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Serving: School Children, College Students, NSS Volunteer, NCC, YRC, Old Age
Home, Special Children, NGOs, Government Organization, General Public and
Prisoners.
2. Appreciated By
 Honorable A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
 Arati Kachroo Additional PS to Former Prime Minister
 Ms. M. Fathima Beevi, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu
 Dr. A. Gnanam, Fromer UGC-NAAC member
 Dr. B.I. Shakuntala Former UGC-NAAC member
 Prof. S.M. Mukherjee, Former Joint Secretary to UGC
 D.R. Karthikeyan, Former CBI Director, New Delhi
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3. Established: Sub-centre at Parangipettai and Meditation halls at various

hostels.
4. Trained more than 1,50,000 students in Yoga practices among them a specially
challenged boy “Master M. Lalith Kumar” received National Award for the welfare of
persons with disabilities by His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former
President of India.
Contact Details
The Director
Centre for Yoga Studies
Tel: 91-4144-238282 (Extn. 333)
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
The Music College was established in 1929. A separate faculty of Fine Arts was started
in 1953. The main objective of the Department is to promote, propagate and popularize our
Indian culture and Traditional Art globally. Many stalwarts in the field of Music headed the
Music Department like Sangeetha Kalanidhi. Shri T.S. Sabesaiyer, Tiger Shri.
K. Varadhachariyar, Shri. K. Ponniaya Pillai, Thirupampuram. Shri. Swaminatha Pillai, Chithoor.
Shri. Subarmaniya Pillai, Isaiarasu Shri. M.M. Dhandapani Desikar, Dr. Madurai.
Somasundaram, Dr. Sirkali Govindarajan, Shri. S.V. Parthasarathi, Thanjai. Shri.
K.P. Sivanandam, Tmt. Abayambika, Wg.Cdr. V.G. Subramaniyan, Shri.O.S. Thiyagarajan and
Aridwaramangalam Dr. A.K. Palanivel. The students are trained to the level of
accomplishment in the field of Music & Dance. Students from foreign countries like Sri Lanka,
Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius, and Denmark come to learn Music and Dance in the
department. So far the department has produced 31 Ph.Ds and 20 M.Phil. scholars.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
M.F.A. (MUSIC) - Master of Fine Arts (Music) Candidates who have completed Bachelor
- Vocal, Veena, Violin, Flute, Mridangam, Degree in B.A./B.F.A/B.P.A. in Music.
Nagaswaram and Thavil Age minimum of 22 years and maximum of
26 years as on 1st July of that year of
2 years
admission.
M.F.A.(DANCE) - Master of Fine Arts (Dance) Candidates who have completed Bachelor
- Bharathanattiyam Degree in B.A./B.F.A/B.P.A. in Dance.
2 years Age minimum of 22 years and maximum of

26 years as on 1st July of that year of
admission.
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B.F.A. (MUSIC) - Bachelor of Fine Arts A Pass in +2 H.Sc

(Music) - Vocal, Veena, Violin, Flute, Age minimum of 17 years and maximum of
Mirudangam, Nagaswaram and Thavil 22 years as on 1st July of that year of
4 years admission.
However, due consideration for exemption of
B.F.A. (DANCE) -
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - the prescribed age limit depending on their
Bharathanattiyam “Practical Ability” during Entrance Test will be
given.
4 years
Isaikalaimani (Vocal, Veena, Violin and
Flute, Mirudangam, Nagaswaram and th
A pass in 10 standard.
Thavil)
4 years Age minimum of 16 years and maximum of
Thevara Isaikalaimani 4 years 21 years as on 1st July of that year of
Nattiyakalaimani - 4 years admission.
TITLE OF ISAICHELVAMANI Title of “Isaikalaimani” of this university or

(Vocal, Veenai, Violin, Flute, Mridangam, equivalent thereto from other universities as
Nagaswaram and Tavil) accepted by the Syndicate or passed Higher
2 years grade examination in Music conducted by

the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Possession of a standard of at-least 60%
level compared to an accomplished Musician
in rendering a Music Concert (except Ragam,
Thanam, Pallavi) as adjudged by a committee
who will conduct an Entrance Test for
admission to the Programme.
A minimum of 18 years of age as on 1st July
of that year of admission. A maximum age
limit for isaichelvamani is 30 years.
TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN A pass in Isaikalaimani programme of this
INDIAN MUSIC university or other universities accepted by
the Syndicate as equivalent thereto or
1 year passed higher grade examination in Music
conducted by the Government of Tamil
Nadu.
Aptitude for teaching and possession of
knowledge in Music equivalent to an
“Isaikalaimani” title holder.
A pass in H.Sc.
A minimum of 18 years of age as on 1st July
of that year of admission. A maximum age
limit for T.T.C is 30 years.
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DIPLOMA IN “NATTUVANGAM” A pass in “Nattiyakalaimani” title of this

university or other universities accepted by
1 year
the Syndicate as equivalent thereto by the
Syndicate or a pass in the Higher Grade
Technical Examinations in Dance conducted
by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Age minimum of 18 years and maximum of
st
35 years as on 1 July of that year of
admission.
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
M.Phil. in Music
Ph.D. in Music / Dance
Dance performance of Music students in Natyanjali Programme

 Aesthetics of Music
 Music Criticism
 Music Therapy
 Music Composers
 Music Literature
 Acoustics of Music
 Music in Mass Media
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Job Opportunities
Teaching - Schools, Colleges, Universities
Mass Media - AIR, T.V. Channels
Film Industry - Music Composers, Music Conductors, Sound Engineers, Playback Singers.
Self Employment - Full -time Musician, Music Critic
Activities
 Music Festival for five days every year
 Navarathri Music festival for nine days
 Lectures by Eminent Persons
 Students Concert Programme on stage every weekend.
 UGC Sponsored Seminars and Workshops
Placements
Alumni of the department are well placed in India & Abroad in Music Colleges and
Schools. Also working as Professional Artists, Performers in AIR and Doordharshan,
Programme Executives, Music and Dance Teachers in private institutions and organizations,
Film Music Directors, Sound Engineers and Dance Choreographers, Orchestra Singers and
Instrument Players, etc.
Contact Details
Department of Music
Mobile: 9894020154 / 9443651216
Tel : +(91) 4144-239098

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M.A. Economics A Pass in Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern)

M.A. English A pass in Bachelor’s Degree in English under

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M.Com. (Accounting Information System) A pass in B.Com. or B.B.A. or B.A. Corporate

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M.C.A. (Two Years) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics

M.Sc. Computer Science A pass in B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Sc. Information

M.Sc. Data Science A pass in any Bachelor’s Degree Programme of

M.Sc. Biochemistry A pass in B.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology /

M.Sc. Biotechnology A pass in B.Sc. Biotechnology / Biochemistry /

M.Sc. Botany A pass in B.Sc. (Botany) or B.Sc. (Plant Biology / Plant

M.Sc. Chemistry A pass in B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Applied Chemistry or

M.Sc. Geology A pass in B.Sc. examination with Geology as the main

M.Sc. Microbiology A pass in B.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology / Zoology

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M.Sc. Statistics A pass in B.Sc. Statistics Degree examination or a pass

M.Sc. Zoology A pass in B.Sc. (Zoology) with Botany and Chemistry as

FACULTY OF INDIAN LANGUAGES

M.A. Linguistics A pass in any degree from a recognized University

Certificate Programme in Hindi A pass in any degree from a recognized University

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