Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil) From Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd 1925 Madras University, Chennai
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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil) 
first year fees:  ₹11,100
3 YearsFull Time
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Total Year Wise fees11,10011,10011,100
Tuition fees₹11100₹11100₹11100

Loyola College Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil) Ranking

, Arts ranking by India Today is 8 out of 186 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 8 out of 173 in India in 2023. , Arts ranking by The Week is 6 out of 75 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 6 out of 59 in India in 2023. , Arts ranking by Outlook is 8 out of 115 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 8 out of 115 in India in 2022

Indiatoday Ranking

#8 out of 186 in India 2024 
#2nd in Chennai
#2 in Tamil Nadu

The Week Ranking

#6 out of 75 in India 2024 
#1st in Chennai
#1 in Tamil Nadu

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Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

BA in Tamil) is a 3-year undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility for pursuance of which is an intermediate (10+2) qualification from a recognized educational Board, in any stream.

Major components of study in the course involve Tamil language-based:

  • Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Poetry/ Drama
  • Fiction
  • Literary Criticism
  • Literary History, and such.

Tamil is one of the longest-surviving languages in the world that is both classical and modern.  Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions dating back to 500 BC have been found on Adichanallur and 2,200-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions are said to have been found on Ramanamalai.

The earliest period of Tamil literature known as the Sangam literature is dated around 300 BC – AD 300. Tamil was the earliest language of inscription as epigraphic records on rock edicts and hero stones that are from around the 3rd century BC.

The year 1578 marked a time when Portuguese Christian missionaries published a Tamil prayer book in old Tamil script, named 'Thambiran Vanakkam’.   Tamil thus became the first Indian language to be printed and published. The Tamil Lexicon was one of the earliest dictionaries published by the University of Madras.

Tamil acquires relevance in contemporary times, owing to factors such as:

  • It is the only language of contemporary India that has remained continuous with its classical past.
  • Diverse variety and quality in classical Tamil literature.
  • More than 55% of the epigraphical inscriptions discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India exist in the Tamil language.
  • Tamil inscriptions in the Brahmi script have been discovered in Sri Lanka and on trade goods routing to Thailand and Egypt.
  • The two earliest manuscripts from India which are acknowledged and registered by the UNESCO Memory of the World are written in Tamil language.
    There are over 1,863 newspapers published in Tamil, of which, over 400 are dailies.
  • Tamil has 75 million speakers worldwide and is the official language of Tamil Nadu.
  • It is also widely used in the neighboring States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
  • It has official status in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry.
  • It is the medium of instruction in education in Malaysia, along with English, Malay and Mandarin.
  • It is spoken by significant minorities across:
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
  • It is spoken by 75 million people worldwide.
  • South Indian cinema- ‘Tollywood’- is expanding at a great pace and many acclaimed and fine films are created in the language.
  • It is also popularly spoken across:
  1. United Kingdom
  2. United States
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Malaysia
  5. Singapore
  6. Mauritius
  7. Vietnam.

Tamil literature is enormously popular in the form of:

  • books
  • poems
  • research paper
  • journals, etc.

Such graduates would be able to efficiently interpret texts such as:

  • text documents
  • legal documents
  • financial documents, etc.

The average course fee charge in India ranges between INR 30,000 - 5 lacs for the total duration.

The average annual salary offered to successful graduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 10 lacs per annum.

BA in Tamil: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course

Course Level Graduate
Duration 3 years
Examination Type Semester System
Eligibility 10+2 from a recognized university
Admission Process Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee INR 2,000 - 8,000
Average Starting Salary INR 2 - 5 lacs
Top Recruiting Organizations' South Indian cinema, Schools, Colleges, Newspapers, magazines, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas' Banks, Business Houses, Consultancies, Educational Institutes, Fire Department, Economic Development, Export Companies, Foreign Affairs, Field Research Firms, Financial Organizations, Industrial Houses, Law Firms, Lobbying Firms, Management, Marketing Research Firms, Municipal Planning, Multinational Companies, News Media, Public Works, Publishing Firms, Political Organizations, Police, Tourism, and such.
Top Job Profiles Multimedia Reporter, Tamil Translator and Interpreter, Tamil Teacher, Tamil Linguist, among others.

BA in Tamil: What is it About?

Tamil is a Dravidian language, and the official language of two countries, Sri Lanka and Singapore, predominantly spoken by:

  • Tamils of India and Sri Lanka
  • Tamil diaspora
  • Sri Lankan Moors
  • Burghers
  • Douglas
  • Chindians.

Interested graduates of the course can go for pursuing advanced courses in the discipline, such as M.A. or Ph. D in Tamil.

BA in Tamil: Who should opt?

Ideal candidates for the course would possess the following:

  • Ability to work with a team
  • Communication and quantitative skills
  • Critical, creative thinking
  • Detail-orientation
  • Inquisitiveness about the culture behind the language
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to integrate and apply knowledge
  • Observational and Investigative skills
  • Understanding of linguistic relationships, interactions, and patterns.

Top Institutes offering BA in Tamil

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

Name of Institute City Average Fees per annum in INR
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education Coimbatore 15,840
Government Arts College Salem 687
Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science Madurai 9,000
Annamalai University  Cuddalore 4,670
APC Mahalaxmi College for Women Thoothukudi 3,030
AVC College Mayiladuthurai 821
Bharath Women's College Chennai 4,660
Cauvery College for Women Thiruchirapalli 5,000
Chellammal Women's College Chennai 757
Chikkaiah Naicker College Erode 1,370
Devanga Arts College Virudhunagar 664
MGR College Krishnagiri 8,500
Dr. RK Shanmugam College of Arts and Science Villupuram 4,500
EMG Yadava Women's College Madurai 3,330
Annai Velankanni College Kanyakumari 20,000

Eligibility for BA in Tamil

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

  • 10+2 education completed in any stream from a recognized educational Board.
  • A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.
  • Proficiency in Tamil.

BA in Tamil: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.

BA in Tamil: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Language Course I - Tamil/ Other language Language Course II - Tamil/ Other language Language Course III - Tamil/ Other language
English Language Course English Language Course II English Language Course III
Core Course I Core Course III Core Course IV
Core Course II First Allied Course I Second Allied Course I
First Allied Course I First Allied Course II Second Allied Course II
First Allied Course II Environmental Science Non-major elective I
Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6
Language Course IV - Tamil/ Other language Core Course VII Core Course XI
English Language Course IV Core Course VIII Core Course XII
Core Course V Core Course IX Core Course XIII
Second Allied Course II Core Course X Major Based Elective II
Second Allied Course III Major Based Elective I Major Based Elective III
Non-major elective II Skill Based Elective II Extension Activities

BA in Tamil: Career Prospects

Successful graduates of the course can pursue career options such as:

  • Teacher
  • Translator
  • Journalist
  • News Anchor
  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Entrepreneur
  • Freelancer
  • Consecutive Interpreter
  • General Interpreter
  • Liaison Interpreter.

Translators work in fields such as:

  • Scientific
  • Literary
  • Technical
  • Business
  • publishing and journalism

 Freelancers work across areas such as:

  • research firms
  • translation bureaus
  • publishing houses
  • international organizations
  • hotel industry
  • travel and tourism sector as travel guides.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Tamil annual salary
Job Position Job Description Average Annual Salary in INR
Computer Operator Computer Operators oversee maintenance and operation of computer hardware systems. They control the console of mainframe digital computers or sets of minicomputers. The Computer Operator performs maintenance tasks such as checking for viruses, backing up tape, upgrading software, and other basic maintenance. 1-3 lacs
Accountant The job of an Accountant is to prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries. They compile and analyze account information thorough account checking and monitoring. They also report financial transactions to subordinates and management staff. They recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options. 2-5 lacs
News Anchor A TV News Anchor presents news in the studio through the visual medium to broadcast the news and happenings around the globe. Their role is important since they turn a day's variety of news stories into a cohesive TV program. 2-5 lacs

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time BA Program should have passed the intermediate or 10+2 level from a recognized board.

Course Details

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HSC category fees :11100
CBSE category fees:11200
Other Category Fees:11220

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