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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.
- Common Computing Cell
- SC/ST Welfare Cell
- Student Association Club
- Women’s Care Centre
- Youth Red cross
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