Bharathiar University MA Admissions 2023 are going to commence soon. Bharathiar University offers M.A. in 9 different specialisations, namely, Tamil, Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Economics, History, Sociology, Women’s studies, Career guidance, English Literature. For admissions to MA program:

  • The candidate must have done B.A. in a specific specialisation or any other equivalent graduation degree. Direct admission is conducted based on UG marks up to 5th semester.
  • In case, the University receives a large number of applications, it can conduct entrance tests, and the admission is given on a 60:40 ratio. 
  • The entrance exam is given 60% weightage and 40% weightage is given to UG marks.

Bharathiar University MA Admission Dates

Events Dates
Last Date of Application Form To be notified
Date of Interview To be notified
Publication of Final Merit List To be notified
Commencement of Classes To be Notified

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Bharathiar University MA Eligibility

Given below is the eligibility criteria of each specialization:

Specialization Eligibility
Tamil B.A. in Tamil or any other equivalent with 50% Tamil.
Linguistics Undergraduate degree in any specialisation.
English Literature B.A. in any specialization with 4 papers of part II English
English Language Teaching B.A. in any specialization with 4 papers of part II English
Economics B.A. in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Mathematics/Business Economics/Commerce/Management.
History Any Undergraduate degree
Sociology Any Undergraduate degree
Women Studies Any Undergraduate degree
Career Guidance Any Undergraduate degree

Bharathiar University MA Admission Guidelines

  • Admission to its MA courses is based on candidates’ performance in his/her graduation. 
  • In case, the University receives a large number of applications, it can conduct entrance tests, and the admission is given on a 60:40 ratio. The entrance exam is given 60% weightage and 40% weightage is given to UG marks.

How to Apply?

  • Go to the official website.
  • Fill the application form with all the details carefully.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 400 (INR 200 for SC/ST) through online banking/debit/credit card.
  • The application form filling is solely online. It is not necessary to send the hard copy to the College.
  • You can send the application fee through demand draft (DD) to Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-46, at the following address:

The Co-ordinator,

Admission 2023-24,

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore- 641046.

Phone no.: 0422-2428160/2428161.

Documents Required 

  • ID- proof
  • UG mark-sheet
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Leaving Certificate

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Bharathiar University MA Course Details

The institute offers a two-year full-time MA degree across nine different specializations divided into four semesters per specialization. The details of the syllabus of each specialization is given below:

  • Economics

Semester-I:

Specialization Credits
Micro Economic Analysis-I 4
Mathematics for Economics 4
Economics of Human resource 4
Marketing Management 4
Elective: Indian Economy 4
Supportive-I 4

Semester-II:

Specialization Credits
Micro Economic Analysis-I 4
Mathematics for Economics 4
Economics of Human resource 4
Marketing Management 4
Elective: Indian Economy 4
Supportive-I 4

Semester-III:

Specialization Credits
Research Methodology 4
Economics of Farm Business 4
Public Economics 4
Monetary Theory and Policies 4
Elective: Industrial Economics 4
Supportive-III 2

Semester-IV:

Specialization Credits
Economics of Development 4
International Economics 4
Economics for Administration 4
Research Project and Viva-voce 12
Extra Swayam, Coursera courses 2
  • Linguistics

Semester-I:

Specialization Credits
Phonetics and Phonology 4
Morphology 4
Syntax 4
Semantics 4
Elective-I: Introduction to Language and Linguistics 4
Supportive-I 2

Semester II:

Specialization Credits
Language Teaching Methods 4
Language and Communication 4
Lexicography 4
Sociolinguistics 4
Elective: Forensic Linguistics 4
Supportive-II 2

Semester-III:

Specialization Credits
Translation Theory and Practice 4
Historical and Comparative Linguistics 4
School of Linguistics 4
Computational Linguistics 4
Elective: Language Culture and Society 4
Supportive-III 2

Semester-IV:

Specialization Credits
Field Linguistics 4
Dialectology and Bilingualism 4
Soft skills 4
Project Work 8
Project and Viva-voce
Neuro-linguistics 4
Extra courses from NPTEL or Swayam 4
  • Sociology

Semester-I:

Specialization Credits
Foundation of Sociology 4
Classical Sociology Theories 4
Rural and Urban Sociology 4
Research Methodology 4
Elective I- Community Development 4
Feld Work 2
Supportive Work 2

Semester-II:

Specialization Credits
Social Demography 4
Contemporary Sociology Theories 4
Sociology of Indian Society 4
Gender and Society 4
Elective II- Human Resource Development 4
Supportive-II 2

Semester-III:

Specialization Credits
Social Problems – Perspectives and Interventions 4
Indian Sociological Theories 4
Social Statistics 4
Industrial Sociology 4
Elective-III 4
Summer Internship 2
Supportive-III 2

Semester-IV:

Specialization Credits
Social Movements in India 4
Medical Sociology 4
Sociology of Change and Development 4
Dissertation / Viva Voce 8
  • History

Semester-I:

Specialization Credits
History of Ancient India up to 6th century B.C 4
History of Ancient India 600 B.C- A.D. 647 4
History of Medieval India up to A.D. 1526 4
History of the Mughals A.D. 1526 – A.D. 1707 4
Elective: Cultural Tourism in India 4
Supportive – I History and Civil Service Examinations 2

Semester-II:

Specialization Credits
Modern India up to A.D. 1857 4
History of Europe, A.D.1453 - A.D.1789 4
History of Tamil Nadu up to A.D. 1565 4
History of Tamil Nadu from A.D. 1565 to A.D. 1987 4
Elective: Indian National Movement A.D. 1857 - A.D. 1947 4
Supportive – II Working of The Indian Constitution 2

Semester-III:

Specialization Credits
Contemporary India A.D. 1947- A.D. 2000 4
History of China A.D. 1800 – A.D. 2000 4
History of USA, A.D. 1865 -A.D. 2000 4
Modern Europe A.D. 1789 – A.D. 1945 4
Elective: Principles and Methods of Archaeology 4
Supportive – III History for Competitive Examinations 2

Semester-IV:

Specialization Credits
History of Science & Technology 4
Historiography: Theory and Methods 4
International Relations Since A.D. 1945 4
Indian Polity and Governance 4
Swayam 2
Project work & Viva-Voce / Guide evaluation 8
  • English Literature:

Semester-I:

Specialization Credits
Chaucer and the Elizabethan Age 3
The Neo-Classical Age 3
The Romantic Age and The Victorian Age 3
Lingo –Literary Studies through Contemporary Films 3
Language and Linguistics 3
Elective: Thinking and Cognition 3
Post-Colonial Studies

Semester-II:

Specialization Credits
20th Century British Literature 3
American Literature 3
Indian Writing in English and Commonwealth Literature 3
Reading and Writing Skills 3
Elective: Literary Theory and Criticism 3
Introduction to Cultural Studies

Semester-III:

Specialization Credits
Research Methodology 3
Shakespeare 3
ELT and ICT 3
English Language & Literature for Competitive Examinations 3
Literature and Cognitive Sciences 3
Elective: Alternative Literary Studies 3
Literature And Landscape Narratives

Semester-IV:

Specialization Credits
Public Speaking and Soft Skills 3
Contemporary Critical Theories 3
Project Work -
Introduction to Digital Humanities -

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Bharathiar University MA Placements

The University has a specified placement cell for different departments that organizes workshops, visits, and soft-skill training for the students. The University maintains a website for the learning of their students. Some of the prominent recruiters include:

ANZ  ITC Infosys
NIIT Coffee Day Reliance Telecom

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Bharathiar University MA FAQs

Ques. What is the intake of students in M.A?

Ans. Refer to the below table for the annual intake in MA as per each specialization:

Tamil 30
Linguistics 20
English Literature 40
English Language Teaching 40
Economics 25
History 25
Women Studies 30
Career Guidance 20

Ques. What is the reservation criteria for PG courses in Bharathiar University?

Ans. The following criteria is being followed while offering reservation to the candidates:

Category Seats (%)
OC 31
Backward Caste 30
Backward Caste Muslim 3.5
Most Backward Caste 20
SC/ST 19
Arunthathaiyar 3
Differently Abled 5

Ques. How to contact the University?

Ans. The University is located at the back of Maruthamalai Hills in the Western Ghat range, 15 km from Coimbatore city. You can contact them for PG courses: +91-422-2428115 / 2428116.

Ques. What is the pattern of the Entrance test conducted by the university?

Ans. The entrance exam shall consist of 60 multiple choice questions with 1 mark each. The duration of the exam will be of 90 minutes.

Ques. Explain the facilities provided by the University?

Ans. There are a number of student welfare cells being made in the University for Students to approach them directly.

  1. Common Computing Cell
  2. SC/ST Welfare Cell
  3. Student Association Club
  4. Women’s Care Centre
  5. Youth Red cross