Entry Requirements for M.A. and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:

Applicants should possess any one of the following qualifications:

(a) A special degree in Tamil from a recognized university

or

(b) A general degree with Tamil as a subject from a recognized university

or

(c) A degree in any discipline from a recognized university

and

Experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Creative Literature
• Mass Media
• Professional Translation
• Any other work related to Tamil

or

(d) Any other equivalent qualification acceptable by the Faculty Board and the Postgraduate – Board of Study of Faculty. This will be considered on the case basis.

Entry Requirements for M.Phil. Programme:

(i) M.A. in Tamil (Two years duration) from a recognized university

or

(ii) A special degree in Tamil (Four year’s duration) with at least second class honours from a recognized university.

or

(iii) M.A. in Tamil (One year duration) from a recognized University and A special degree in Tamil (Four year’s duration) from a recognized University.

or

(iv) A Special Degree in Tamil (Four year’s duration) with a Pass in the Qualifying Examination conducted by the Faculty of Arts and Culture.

(v) Any other equivalent qualification acceptable by the Faculty Board and the Postgraduate – Board of Study of Faculty. This will be considered on the case basis.