Thiruvalluvar University Admissions 2024: Courses, Application, Eligibility, Selection and Registration

The University runs a two-years Master's degree course in Arts and Science stream. The Arts stream has three specializations and Science stream has four specializations to choose from. The admission is done on the basis of entrance exam along with qualified examination marks, divided equally for the preparation of final merit list for various courses.

The University runs research course with various specialisation in the field of M.Phil and Ph.D. The maximum period for completion of the M.Phil., programme is two years in the case of Full-time candidates, and three years in the case of Part-Time candidates. Whereas, for Ph.D, the maximum completion period is five years for full time candidates and for six years for part time candidates.There are three categories of Ph.D., research scholars:

• Full-Time Research Scholars (with or without stipend or fellowship)
• Part-Time Research Scholars (teacher or non-teacher; internal vis-a-vis external)
• Independent Research Scholars

The admission for both the courses shall made on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in qualifying examination and marks scored in the Entrance Test followed by viva-voce/ interview.

The students who have scored qualified marks in UGC/CSIR (JRF) Examination / SLET/GATE / teacher fellowship holder are exempted from the entrance test of M.Phil full time course admission.

Whereas, in case of Ph.D admission, the students who qualify UGC/CSIR (JRF) Examination NET/SLET/GATE and teacher fellowship holders are exempted from the proposed entrance examination but they need to sit for an interview which is of 60 marks.

Key points to note for part time programme

• Candidates should enclose the “Service Certificate” and an eligible “No objection Certificate” along with the application form for admission.
• For M.Phil Admission, the first preference will be given to teachers working in the College affiliated to this University and in the Department of this University. Service certificates of the teachers should be issued by the Principal of the college / Polytechnic or Headmaster of the Schools of any category.
• If non-lab oriented subjects are available in the affiliated colleges, the candidates may be registered for the non-lab oriented subjects only.
• The candidates who have secured lesser than 55% (except SC/ST) of marks and got admitted for M.Phil.,are not eligible for teaching positions as per UGC and State Government Norms.

The University offers distance learning programmes at undergraduate level as well as as postgraduate level. The candidates looking forward to take admission in undergraduate course can choose four different specializations - Science, Commerce, Arts and Business Administration.

Postgraduate courses include Commerce, Arts and Business Administration.

Additionally, students can also opt for Diploma course in four different specializations - Computer Applications, Human Resource Management, Hospital Administration and Yoga for Human Excellence.

Key points to be noted

• Students undergoing regular courses in colleges will be permitted to join, another UG/PG course through Distance Education.
• There should be a minimum gap of two clear years between the date of appearance in the examination in which the candidate has passed the S.S.L.C. [X Standard] and Higher Secondary Examination (+2) or any other equivalent Examination as prescribed in the Prospectus for joining the First Year of Degree Course.