Annamalai University MA Admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply has been extended to June 30, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website – annamalaiuniversity.ac.in. The M.A program at Annamalai University is specialized in 18 subjects namely, English, Literature and American Studies, History, Ancient History, History and Heritage Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Applied Economics, Rural Management, Tamil, Hindi, Applied Linguistic and Translation, Sociology, Devotional Studies, Philosophy, Gandhian Studies, Philosophy, Cultural and Tourism.

  • The minimum requirement to apply for an M.A degree at Annamalai University is a graduate degree in relevant subjects from a recognized university.
  • The admission in M.A degree is purely based on merit i.e the marks scored in the last qualifying examination and interview conducted by the university. Check Annamalai University Admission 2023.

Annamalai University MA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Commencement of online & offline applications for on-campus programs May 11, 2023
Last date for online applications for on campus programs June 30, 2023

Annamalai University MA Eligibility Criteria

Applicant opting for M.A degree in Tamil must be qualified with the following criteria:

A pass in Bachelors of Letter (B.Litt)/ B.A Tamil Or any other degree from a recognized university with Part 1 in Tamil.

Applicant opting for M.A degree in Hindi must be have a degree with Hindi in Part 1/ Any degree with Hindi in Part 3/ A pass in University degree along with Rashtrabhasha Visharad of D.B. Hindi Prachar Sabha from Madras or its equivalent.

Applicant opting for M.A degree in English must be qualified with the following criteria:

  • A pass in B.A. English in Part 3

Or,

  • A pass in B.A with English in Part 2

Or,

  • A pass in B.Sc with English in Part 2

Or,

  • A pass in B.O.L with English in Part 2

Applicant opting for M.A Degree in Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Political Studies, Sociology, and Rural Development: 

  • A pass in a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university

Or,

  • A pass in Professional courses offered by Annamalai University.

Or,

  • A pass in any examinations conducted by aby recognized university accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent. 

 Note: 

  • The minimum eligibility for SC/ST/SCA candidates for all the above courses is a pass mark in any graduation degree.
  • The applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age and maximum of 28 years of age for all the above courses. The SC/ST/SCA applicants are given 5 years of age relaxation.

Annamalai University MA Admission Criteria

Admission for the M.A programs in Annamalai University is based on marks scored in the last qualifying examination and the interview conducted by the University. 

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of Annamalai University: http://www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm/ Click on the “Applications-Online” then on “Arts Stream.”
  • Now click on the course you want to apply for.
  • Next, the application form will open.
  • Fill up the application form completely, and upload all the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 200 if you are an SC/ST/SCA candidate and INR 400 for all other category candidates.
  • Take out the print out of the Application Form, and Online Payment Details and post/courier it to the university address.
  • Application Fee Payment can also be made through Demand Draft (DD has to be drawn in favour of the Registrar, Annamalai University and payable at Annamalai Nagar / Chennai.”). In that case, send the DD with by speed post or Registered Post or in-person to the following address:
    • THE REGISTRAR 
    • ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 
    • ANNAMALAINAGAR 
    • CHIDAMBARAM 
    • CUDDALORE DISTRICT 
    • TAMIL NADU PIN- 608 002
  • The applicant shortlisted for the interview must bring the original documents.
  • Based on the interview, the applicants will be called for admission into the course.

Documents Required

  • 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Marksheet
  • B.A. Marksheet
  • B.A. Semester wise Mark Sheets ( if you are in the final semester of B.Tech)
  • B.A. Degree Certificate
  • B.A. Provisional Degree Certificate (if the certificate is not available)
  • Recent Passport Size Photograph
  • Image of signature
  • Identity Card ( Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License etc.)

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Annamalai University MA Course Details

The M.A programs at Annamalai University are offered in 18 specializations in 8 categories: Linguistic, History, Political Science and Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, Population Studies, Rural Development, and Philosophy. The courses are as mentioned below:

Linguistic History
English History
Tamil Ancient History
Hindi History and Heritage Management
Literature and American Studies -
Applied Linguistics and Translation -
Political Science and Administration Economics
Political Science Economics
Public Administration Applied Economics
Sociology Population Studies
- -
Rural Development Philosophy
- Devotional Studies
- Gandhian Studies
- Philosophy, Cultural and Tourism

The entire M.A. degree is divided into four semesters. The minimum credit requirement for M.A is 78 for core courses and 12 for elective courses. Credits are given based on lectures/tutorials/laboratory and other equivalent learnings in a week:

  • 1 credit for each lecture period per week. 
  • 1 credit for each tutorial per week. 
  • 1 credit for every three laboratory classes or practical work per week. 
  • 1 credit for every two periods of the seminar. 
  • F5 credits for project work and dissertation.

The students must maintain 75% of attendance to appear in the university examinations.

Annamalai University, MA Syllabus

Mentioned below are the syllabus of various M.A specializations offered by the Annamalai University.

M.A English

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Chaucer and the Elizabethan Age 5
The Jacobean and the Restoration Ages 5
English Literary Studies for Advanced Learners 5
Phonetics and Spoken English 5
Elective 1:
  • Department Elective
  • Writing Skills Journalism
  • English for Secretarial Practice
 3
2 The literature of the Romantic Age 5
The literature of the Victorian Age 5
Indian English Literature 5
Elective 2:
  • Department Elective Comparative Literature
  • Theory of Translation
  • Masterpieces of World Literature
 3
Elective 3: Interdepartmental Elective Effective English Speaking 3
3 Twentieth-Century British Literature 5
American Literature II 5
Elective 4:
  • Department Elective English Language Teaching
  • Introduction to Linguistics
 3
Elective 5: Interdepartmental Elective Technical Writing 3
Soft Skills 3
4 Shakespeare & Shakespearean Criticism 5
Literary Theory and Criticism 5
Project/Field Study/ Internship 18
Elective 6:
  • Department Elective Women’s Writing
  • Eco Studies in Literature
 3
Elective 7: Interdepartmental Elective English for Career Development 3

M.A Philosophy

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Indian Philosophy 5
Ethics 5
Educational Philosophy 4
Phonetics and Spoken English 4
Political Philosophy 3
2 Contemporary Indian Philosophy 5
Classical Western Philosophy 5
Indian Culture 5
Philosophy of Human Rights 4
Elective 2: Department Elective 3
Elective 3: Interdepartmental Elective 3
3 Western Logic 5
Western Philosophy 5
Saiva Siddhanta 5
Philosophy of Science 4
Elective 4: Department Elective 3
Elective 5: Interdepartmental Elective 3
4 Contemporary Western Philosophy 5
Philosophy of Religion 5
Research Methodology 4
Dissertation 8

M.A Rural Development

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Rural Development Policy and Strategies 5
Inclusive Development 5
People’s Participation in Rural Development 5
Common Property Resources for Rural Development 5
Inter-Departmental Electives
Elective -1 Rural Development & Extension		 3
2 Rural Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation 5
Role of NGOs in Rural Development 5
Field Placement Programme 5
Inter-Departmental Elective
  • Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises & Rural Development
 3
Departmental Elective Elective
  • Women Studies Elective
  • Rural Resources Management
 3
3 Communication and Extension Techniques 5
Research Methodology 5
Rural Entrepreneurship Development 5
Field Practicum (Block Placement) 5
Inter-Departmental Elective Elective 1. Swachh Bharat Programme 3
Departmental Electives Elective 1 - Rural Tourism & Employment Generation Elective 2 - Voluntarism and Rural Development 3
Soft skill 3
4 SHGs and Women Empowerment 5
Disaster Management 5
Case Study and Village Survey 5
Project Work 6

M.A Population Studies

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Introduction to Population Studies 5
Demographic Data Management 5
Mortality and Morbidity 5
Fertility and Nuptiality 4
Elective 1 Interdepartmental Elective Population and Health Research 3
2 Population Ecology, Urbanization and Migration 5
Demographic Techniques 5
Population Economics 5
Population Sociology 4
Elective 2: Interdepartmental Elective Population Dynamics 3
3 Statistical Techniques 5
Research Methodology 5
Health, Nutrition, Communication and Population Education 4
Population and Development Planning 4
Elective 3: Interdepartmental Elective Health Planning and Policy 3
Soft skill 3
4 Population Theories and Policies 5
Population Programmes and Evaluation 5
Practicals: Techniques of Demographic Analysis 4
Project and Viva-voce 5
Elective 4: Interdepartmental Elective Tamilnadu Demography 3
Elective 5: Department Elective Population and Environment 3

M.A Sociology

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Advanced Sociology Principles 5
Early Sociological Theories 5
Rural and Urban Sociology 5
Indian Social Institutions 4
Interdepartmental Elective-1
  • Introduction to Sociology
 3
2 Modern Sociological Theories 5
Research Methodology 5
Statistical Methods 5
Women in Society 4
Interdepartmental Elective-2
  • Sociology of Mass Communication
 3
Departmental Elective- 1
  • Crime and Society
 3
3 Population and Society 4
Industrial Sociology and Labour Problems 5
Sociology of Development and Modernization 5
Field Work and Report 4
Interdepartmental Elective-3
  • Social Problems and Social Welfare
 3
Departmental Elective-2
  • Sociology of Disaster Management
 3
4 Medical Sociology 4
Social Problems 5
Project and Viva-voce 8
Environmental Sociology 4
Constitution of India 2

M.A Economics

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Advanced Microeconomics 5
Advanced Macroeconomics 5
Advanced Public finance 5
Research Methodology 4
Departmental Elective 1: Urban Economics 4
Departmental Elective 2: Gender Economics 4
2 Mathematics for Economics 5
Monetary Economics 5
Environmental Economics 5
Departmental Elective 3: Regional Economics 4
Departmental Elective 4: Labour Economics 4
Elective 1: Inter-Department Elective 3
3 International Trade and Finance 5
Econometric Methods 5
Computer Application in Economics 5
Departmental Elective 5: Globalisation and Development 4
Departmental Elective 6: Economics of Education 3
Elective 2: Inter-Department Elective 3
Soft Skills
4 Indian Economic Development and Policy 5
Health Economics 5
Economics of Climate Change 4
Departmental Elective 7: Modern Economic Development 4
Departmental Elective 8: Economics of Infrastructure 4
Project Work 5

M.A Public Administration

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Principles of Public Administration 5
Theories of Organisation and Management 4
Indian Administrative System 4
Personnel Administration 4
Elective Course 4
2 Financial Administration 5
Development Administration 4
Human Resource Management 4
Human Rights Administration 4
Elective Course 4
3 Administrative Law 5
Environmental Administration 5
Comparative Administrative Systems 4
E-Governance 4
Elective Course 4
Soft Skills 4
4 Research Methodology 5
Law and Order Administration 5
Public Policy Analysis 4
Public Policy Analysis 4
Elective Course 4

M.A Political Science

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Principles of Political Theory 5
Western Political Thought 4
Indian Constitution and Administration 4
Theories and Practices of Public Administration 4
Inter-Departmental Elective Course 3
2 Indian Political Thought 5
Dynamics of Indian Democracy 4
International Politics 4
Comparative Government and Politics 4
Departmental Elective 1
  • Development Administration
  • Departmental Elective 2 John Locke’s Two Treatises on Civil Government
 3
Inter-Departmental Elective Course 3
3 Modern Political Analysis 5
Government and Politics of Tamil Nadu Since 1900 5
Legislative Procedures 4
Human Rights in India 4
Soft Skills 3
Departmental Elective 1 Federalism:
  • Theory and Practice
Departmental Elective 2
  • Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Public Opinion
 3
Inter-Departmental Elective Course 3
4 Research Methodology 5
Contemporary Political Theory 5
India in World Affairs 4
Project and Viva-voce 8

M.A History

Semester Subject Name Credit
1 Mauryas and Guptas 4
History of India from 1526 to 1707 5
Constitutional History of India 1858- 1947 5
History of Europe 1789-1945 5
Inter-Departmental Elective Course 3
2 International Relations since 1945 5
Indian National Movement 4
Intellectual History of Tamilnadu 5
Indian Cultural Heritage 5
Departmental Elective Archaeological Monuments and Preservation Techniques 3
Inter-Departmental Elective Course 3
3 History of USA since 1865 C.E 5
History of South India up to C.E.1565 5
Historiography and Historical Methods 5
Toynbee’s World Civilizations 3
Interdepartmental Elective Course 3
4 Human Rights and International Systems 4
India since 1947 5
History of Tamilnadu since 1600 C.E. 5
Project and Viva-voce 8
Constitution of India

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Annamalai University MA FAQs

Ques. What is the age limit for an M.A program at Annamalai University?

Ans. The minimum age required to apply for an M.A degree in Annamalai University is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years. Five years age relaxation is given to candidates from SC/ST/SCA category.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for Annamalai University M.A degree?

Ans. The selection for M.A degree in Annamalai University is based on the marks scored in the last qualifying examination and the interview conducted by the university. The merit list of the students selected based on marks obtained in the last qualifying examination is published on the official website. Next, the students are called for an interview. If the interviewing committee is satisfied with the performance, the students are called to complete the admission process.

Ques. Does Annamalai University provide placement for M.A students?

Ans. Yes. Annamalai University conducts job fairs every year for students of all the programs during which some of the top recruiters visit the campus. The university has a separate Training and Placement cell to provide training and counselling to students to prepare them for the on-campus placement opportunities.

Ques. Does Annamalai University accept applications of International students for M.A Course?

Ans. Yes. Annamalai University accepts the application of International Students for M.A. degree. 

The M.A specializations that the university offers for International students are Applied economics, Development studies, Economics, Gandhian Studies, Health social science, History, Philosophy, Philosophy, culture and tourism, Political Science, Population Studies, Public Administration, Sociology, and English. 

The international students willing to take admission in Annamalai university can contact the Director of International Relations for more information. Below are the contact details:

Director, International Relations

Dr.T. RAMKUMAR

PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR i/c in CIR

Department of EARTH SCIENCES

E-Mail: tratrj@gmail.com

Mobile:9443324261

Ques. What are the fee details for International Students for M.A degree in Annamalai University?

Ans. The fee details for International Students for M.A degree is as mentioned below:

Course Annual Fee (in INR)
M.A. All Specialization 16260