V.O. Chidambaram College offers 52 courses all together. Under UG domain it offers 15 courses (11 aided, 3 unaided, 1 satellite). Under PG domain it offers 15 courses (9 aided, 3 unaided, 2 satellite, 1 UGC funded innovative course). V.O. Chidambaram College also offers 5 full-time M.Phil courses, 7 full-time PhD courses, and 10 Add-on courses. Admission to all the courses is based on merit and eligibility criteria. The admission procedure takes place in the following manner:
- The candidate must enclose the photocopies of the required documents
- A selection list is created by the college authorities based on merit.
- After verifying the documents, the candidates are called for an interview
- Post the interview, if selected, the candidate has to produce the original documents at the time of admission, without which the admission would stand cancelled
- Application form along with prospectus are available offline in the college office.
Established in 1951, V.O. Chidambaram college (commonly known as VOC College) is located in a southern city of Tamil Nadu and affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MS University) Tirunelveli.
The college offers courses in the streams of Arts and Science. Ranked 77th in college category by NIRF, the institute offers aided and unaided undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In terms placements, the institute has a training and placement cell which provides effective guidance and counselling to the students for their successful career placements. VO College has a creditable record of placement of its final year students and graduates.
Table of Content
- V.O. Chidambaram College B.Com. Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College B.Sc Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College M.A. Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College M.com Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College M.Sc. Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College M.phil. Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College Ph.D Admission
- V.O. Chidambaram College How to Apply?
- V.O. Chidambaram College FAQs
Admission Highlights 2023
Name of Institute | V.O. Chidambaram College |
Also known by | VOC College |
Institute Type | Private |
Admission based on | Merit and entrance + interview |
Entrance Required | Ph.D.: UGC-NET/JRF/University Entrance Test |
Courses offered | 52 |
Type of Courses | Aided, Unaided |
Scholarship | Yes |
V.O. Chidambaram College B.A. Admission 2023
Course Name | B.A. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations offered | 3 aided course, 1 un-aided course |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Counselling based on 10+2 percentage |
The specializations offered are:
Aided Courses –
- B.A. Economics: 64 seats
- B.A. History: 65 seats
- B.A. English: 50 seats
Unaided Courses –
- B.A. English: 50 seats
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10+2
- Preference is given to concerned subject studied
- 20% is reserved for vocational stream
Selection Procedure
On the basis of marks obtained in 10+2
V.O. Chidambaram College B.B.A. Admission 2023
Course Name | B.B.A. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Type of Course | Aided-Course |
Duration | 3 years |
Intake | 64 |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Counselling based on 10+2 percentage |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Commerce stream with Accountancy in HSC
- 20% reserved for Vocational Stream
Selection Procedure
Candidate are selected on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 followed by an interview upon getting shortlisted.
V.O. Chidambaram College B.Com. Admission 2023
The institute offers a B.Com. course to prepare individuals who are equipped with knowledge and skills related to Economics and Business Management. The duration of the course is 3 years.
Course Name | B.Com. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Type of Course | 1 Aided-Course and 1 Unaided Course |
Duration | 3 years |
Intake | 64 |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Counselling based on 10+2 percentage |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Commerce stream with Accountancy in HSC
- 20% reserved for Vocational Stream
Selection Procedure
- On the basis of marks obtained in 10+2, a merit list is declared by the college
- Shortlisted candidates have to carry their original documents and attend the interview process
V.O. Chidambaram College B.Sc Admission 2023
Course Name | B.Sc |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
Specializations offered | 6 aided courses, 1 un-aided course |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Marks obtained in 10+2 percentage |
Eligibility Criteria
The specializations offered aided-courses are:
- BSc. Chemistry:
- Candidate must have passed 10+2
- should have studied Maths (if student studied FIRST Group in +2)
(OR) should have studied Chemistry(if student studied Second Group in +2)
- BSc. Zoology: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Botany, Chemistry, Physics or Zoology - Second Group in +2
- BSc. Botany: Candidate who have passed 10+2 with Botany, Zoology, (biology) and Chemistry
- BSc. Physics & BSc. Mathematics: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- BSc. Geology: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Science stream with 55% in Science subjects
The specializations offered un-aided courses are:
- BSc. Computer Science: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject. Also 2/3rd of seats are for those who have studied Computer Science as a subject in +2.
Selection Procedure
On the basis of marks obtained in 10+2, shortlisted candidates are called for the interview process
V.o. Chidambaram College M.A. Admission 2023
Course Name | M.A. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
Total Seats | 74 |
Specializations offered | 3 Aided courses |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Marks obtained in relevant Bachelor’s subject |
Eligibility Criteria
The specialization offered are:
- M.A. Economics: Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Econometrics / Business Economics / Mathematical Economics
- M.A. English: Bachelor’s degree in English
- M.A. History: Bachelor’s degree in History
Selection Procedure
- On the basis of marks obtained in B.A., a shortlist is declared by the college
- Shortlisted candidates have to carry their original documents and attend the interview process
V.O. Chidambaram College M.com Admission: 2023
The institute offers an M.Com. course which focuses on Commerce, Accounting, Management and Economics related subjects. The duration of the course is 2 years.
Course Name | M.Com. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intake | 30 |
Specializations offered | -- |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Marks obtained in B.Com. |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must have Bachelor’s degree in B.Com.
Selection Procedure
- On the basis of marks obtained in B.Com., a shortlist is declared by the college
- Shortlisted candidates have to carry their original documents and attend the interview process
V.O. Chidambaram College M.Sc. Admission 2023
The pre-requisite required for admission to BSc. are as follows:
Course Name | M.Sc. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
Specializations offered | 5 aided courses, 3 un-aided course |
Entrance Required | N.A. |
Selection Criteria | Marks obtained in 10+2 percentage |
The specializations offered
aided-courses are:
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Zoology
- M.Sc. Botany
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Geology
un-aided courses:
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
Eligibility Criteria
Students must qualify bachelor's degree in their respective choice of course.
Selection Procedure
- Candidate needs to fill the application form available at the college
- On the basis of marks obtained in the relevant subject of Bachelor’s degree, a shortlist is declared by the college
- Shortlisted candidates have to carry their original documents and attend the interview process
V.O. Chidambaram College M.phil. Admission 2023
The institute offers 6 aided courses in M.Phil. The duration of the course is 1 year. The details of the course are mentioned below:
Course Name | M.Phil. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Duration | 1 year |
Total Seats | 85 |
Specializations offered | 6 |
Entrance Required | UGC-NET (for direct admission) |
Selection Criteria | Marks obtained in PG |
Eligibility Criteria
Different specializations have different criteria for eligiblity, They are as follows:
- Chemistry/Coomerce/History/Zoology: Candidate must have a PG degree in Chemistry with 55%
- Economics: Candidate must have any PG degree with 50%
- English: Candidate mus have any PG degree
Selection Procedure
- On the basis of marks obtained in the in Post-Graduation, a shortlist is declared by the college
- Shortlisted candidates have to carry their original documents and attend the interview process
V.O. Chidambaram College Ph.D Admission 2023
The institute offers 9 aided courses in Ph.D. The duration of the course is 3-5 years. The details of the course are mentioned below:
Course Name | Ph.D. |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Type | Aided Course |
Duration | 3 years |
Specializations offered | 9 |
Entrance Required | UGC-NET/JRF/University Entrance Test |
Selection Criteria | Entrance followed by interview |
Eligibility Criteria
- Chemistry: Candidate must have a M.Sc. in Chemistry
- Commerce: Candidate must be M.Sc. / M.Phil. – Commerce with Qualified entrance exam conducted by University
- Economics: Candidate must have M.A. in Economics
- English: Candidate must have M.A. in English Literature
- History: Candidate must have M.A. / M.Phil. in History
- Zoology: Candidate must have M.Sc. / M.Phil. in Zoology
- Mathematics: Candidate must have M.Sc. in Mathematics
- Geology: M.Sc. Geology / M.Sc.Applied Geology / M.Sc. Marine Geology / M.Sc. Geophysics / M.Sc. Oceanography
- Botany: Candidate must have M.Sc. / M.Phil. degree – Botany with 55%
Selection Procedure
- On the basis of marks obtained in the in Post-Graduation.
- Students who are UGC-NET or JRF qualified are exempted from appearing for the internal University Test.
- Shortlisted candidates who qualify either of the entrances would be called for the final interview process
How to Apply for V.O. Chidambaram College?
- Candidate should find the course in which he/she desires to pursue his/her career
- Candidate should check his/her eligibility to apply for the desired course
- A student who has successfully completed the Tamilnadu Higher Secondary Courses or any other course recognised by the University of Madras or equivalent to it, with appropriate branch of study in school is eligible for admission to that branch of the Bachelor’s Degree course
- For admission to Post Graduate courses (PG) a candidate must have passed the 3 years degree courses (under the 10 + 2 + 3 pattern) recognized by the University as equivalent there to.
- Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form which can be had from the College Office. There are separate application forms for admission to the B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., and PG Courses
- Candidate should not enclose any original certificates with the application. A self-addressed postcard with the application number should be attached. Incomplete applications shall be rejected
- Photocopies of the following should be enclosed along with the filled in Application submitted:
- Qualifying Examination mark Sheet.
- Three passport size photographs
- Eligibility certificate for students from other States / Universities.
- Transfer Certificate.
- Certificate of proof when admission is sought under some Special Quota / Concessions like Differently abled/ Sports Quota / NCC / Ex-Servicemen etc.
- Community Certificate (where ever applicable)
- Candidates appearing for interviews should be prepared to pay fees within a specified time, if they are selected at the interview.
- Original Certificates are to be produced at the time of admission only.
- If a candidate fails to produce the relevant certificates in original at the time of interview for admission, the admission shall be cancelled
FAQs
Ques. How many courses does the institute offers?
Ques. How does the admission procedure takes place?
Ques. Does the institute provides scholarship?
Ques. How does the selection process takes place?
Ques. List a few Private Scholarships offered at the college
1) Kulapathi A.P.C.Veerabahu Memorial Endowment Scholarship
2) A.P.C.V. Chockalingam Manivizha Trust
3) Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship
4) Scholarships by Sterlite Industries
5) Scholarships by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Sangam
6) Scholarships by Fauna International
7) Scholarships by NAT Annamalai
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