Tamil University Admission 2024: Check Admission Details

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Tamil University, [TU] Thanjavur prides itself in the rich legacy and heritage of the Tamil language and culture which they fondly represent. One of the most intimate ethos of the university is to carry forward this rich heritage. Situated on a 850-acre campus stands an impressive architecture and design. Its gopuram-inspired structure towers over the Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli NH. Tha campus includes boys’ and womens’ hostels, a magnificent library, conference hall and construction of a Museum is currently underway.

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• TU, Thanjavur Certificate Courses and Diploma
• TU, Thanjavur UG Admission
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• TU, Thanjavur M.Phil Admission
• TU, Thanjavur Ph.D Admission
• TU, Thanjavur Application Form
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TU, Thanjavur Admission 2024

With a focus on promoting excellence in all bodies of knowledge for the betterment of human society, the university has a vast scope of subjects and courses offered. Tamil University, [TU] Thanjavur offers courses mostly at the postgraduate, M.Phil and doctoral level. The university has 5 departments, namely- Department of Arts, Language, Science, Manuscriptology and one dedicated entirely to the Development of the Tamil language. An exhaustive list of specializations and courses are offered under each of these faculties.

TU, Thanjavur Certificate Courses and Diploma Admission 2024

The university offers Certificate courses in Tamil, Telugu and Music. In addition to this, there are Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma [PGD] courses that can be opted for by the candidates. Further details regarding specializations available are in the table below-

TU, Thanjavur UG Admission 2024

At the undergraduate level the University provides only two courses, namely- 

• Bachelor of Performing Arts [BPA] - Dance (Koothukkalari)
• B.Ed - Education

The eligibility criterion for both is 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream.

TU, Thanjavur PG Admission 2024

With an expansive and extensive array of postgraduate courses, TU offers students an opportunity to study the more nuanced and off-beat courses in much depth. The programmes offered are M.Sc, MA, MSW, M.Ed, MCA, MFA and M.L.I.Sc. However, the specializations are truly peculiar. Some subjects offered for study are Lexicography, Linguistics, Manuscriptology, Palmleaf manuscripts and Rare Paper Manuscripts, Maritime History, Applied Geology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Siddha Medicine to quote a few. Detailed list is as given below-

TU, Thanjavur M.Phil Admission 2024

Most courses of the postgraduate level are continued into the 1-year M.Phil course. A total of 19 specialization subjects ranging from Arts and Science to Archaeology, Linguistics and Education are being offered by the University. The aim is to provide a sound knowledge base of nuanced subjects which will create better scholars, and thus lead to continued research and addition to the existing body of knowledge of these rare, specialized subjects. 

TU, Thanjavur Ph.D Admission 2024 

The specialization subjects offered under the Ph.D programme are duly categorized into various subject groups such as History, Music and Bharatanatyam, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Education, Science, Anthropology, English, Tamil, Translation, Folklore, Social Work and Library Sciences. A total of 32 subjects are open for study and research at the doctoral level. The scope of Specializations provided under each group are given in the table below-

TU, Thanjavur Ph.D Admission- Eligibility

Admission to the Ph.D courses in any of the fields of study is on the basis of the candidate’s score in the Tamil University Research Common Entrance Test [TURCET]. Apart from this, candidates must have a postgraduate degree, or a diploma and work experience in the relevant field.

TU, Thanjavur Application Form

To apply offline, candidates may avail the application form at the University campus or alternatively, download it from the Admissions section of the official website. To apply for admission to TU, Thanjavur online, visit the official website of the university.

• On the TU, Thanjavur Application Form page, select the correct Course and fill in appropriate basic personal information.
• Upload Photograph.
• In the next section, fill in your Previous Education details and upload relevant documents.
• Next, view the payment details for the selected course.
• Lastly, pay the admission fees online by clicking on the Online Payment button on the homepage of the website.
• On the Online Payment portal of TU, Thanjavur sign the declaration. Then, fill in your details such as name, course, subjects, sec, community and so on.

For further details, refer to the TU, Thanjavur Fee Details.

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