Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) is a dynamic institution of higher learning, set in a rural milieu of southern Tamil Nadu, with a campus spread of 550 acres. The University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu as a teaching-cum-affiliating University on 7th September 1990 to cater to the long-felt needs of the people of the three southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu viz., Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Kanyakumari. Further information can be obtained on Manonmaniam Sundaranar University official website.
Around 2400 students are studying in this institution directly. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has under its jurisdiction 77 affiliated Colleges, 6 University Colleges and 4 Constituent Colleges, about 1,20,000 students in regular mode and 40,000 students in distance mode.
The details are given below for the UG courses and its specializations.
Course |
Specializations |
B.A. |
Arabic, Tamil, Tamil with Computer Applications, Criminology & Police Administration, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Sociology, |
B.Sc |
Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bio-Informatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Costume Design & Fashion Design, Fashion Designing & Apparel Making, Fashion Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Geology, Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Hotel Management and Catering Science, Information Technology, Computer & Information, Technology, Information Science and Management, Mathematics, Mathematics with Computer Applications, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Physical Education, Statistics, Visual Communication, Zoology, |
B.Com |
Commerce, Corporate Secretaryship, Computer Applications, (Vocational) Computer Applications, Professional Accounting, |
BBA |
Business Administration |
The details are given below for the eligibility criteria.
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.A. |
should have passed the higher secondary examination in any group conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Government of Tamil Nadu or any other equivalent examination prescribed and accepted by the Syndicate / SCAA of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. |
B.Sc |
A pass with 40% marks in H. Sc., with any biological subjects |
B.Com |
Should have studied Commerce and Accountancy in Higher Secondary School of Examination. 20% reserved for Vocational stream. |
BBA |
The candidate seeking admission to the B.B.A. course must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Government of Tamil Nadu or any other Examination accepted to aid the graduates in finding satisfactory employment opportunities in business firms. Preference will be given to those who have taken Mathematics as a subject in the qualifying examinations. |
The details are given below for the various PG Courses and with its specializations.
Course |
Specializations |
M.A. |
English, Criminology and Criminal Justice, History, Communication, Tamil, Statistics, Sociology, Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy. |
M.Sc |
Zoology, Plant Science, Geotechnology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geotechnology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Education & Sports, Plant Science, Psychology, Renewable Energy. |
M.Com |
Commerce |
MBA |
Management Studies |
M.Tech |
Information Technology and Engineering |
The details are given below for the eligibility criteria are as follows.
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
M.A. |
A candidate who has passed B.A. Degree Examination of M.S. University or any other University recognized by the UGC with Branch XII English as the Main subject of study shall be permitted to appear and qualify M.A. Degree. |
M.Sc |
Candidates shall be admitted to the course provided if he/she has obtained a bachelor’s degree in science in biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Advanced zoologyandAnimalbiotechnology/PlantScienceandBiotechnology/Zoology/Botany/Chemistry/B.ScNursing/Biology/LifeScience/Nutrition and&Dietetics/B.S.M.S/B.A.M.S/B.U.M.S/Genetics/Agriculture/IndustrialMicrobology/Environmental Science/Bioinformatics or any other degree that may be considered as equivalent to M.SUniversity |
M.Com |
Candidates shall be admitted to the course provided if he/she has obtained a bachelor’s degree in B.Com |
MBA |
Pass in any UG degree. |
M.Tech |
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science as one of the subjects. |
It is the responsibility of the Distance Education Council (DEC) to promote quality and standards in the ODL system and encourage ODL institutions to develop and offer quality programmes. Besides this, the DEC also encourages the sharing of academic resources and thereby reducing duplication of efforts and enhancing the knowledge and other skill requirements of the users at large and also ensuring their wider accessibility. The DEP offers UG, PG, Diploma and B.Ed courses and the details are given below for the courses.
Course |
Specializations |
B.A. |
Tamil, English, History, Economics, Criminology & Police Administration, |
B.COM. |
Commerce |
B.B.A |
Business Administration |
B.C.A. |
Computer Application |
B.L.I.SC. |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
B.LITT |
Tamil |
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.A. |
Pass in 10+2, or 11+1 or 10 + ITI (2 yrs course) or 10+3 years Polytechnic Diploma or 10 + 2 years Diploma in Teacher Training |
B.COM. |
Pass in 10+2, or 11+1 or 10 + ITI (2 yrs course) or 10+3 years Polytechnic Diploma or 10 + 2 years Diploma in Teacher Training |
B.B.A |
Pass in any UG/ PG Degree |
B.C.A. |
Pass in 10+2, or 11+1 or 10 + ITI (2 yrs course) or 10+3 years Polytechnic Diploma or 10 + 2 years Diploma in Teacher Training |
B.L.I.SC. |
Pass in any UG/ PG Degree |
B.LITT |
Pass in any UG/ PG Degree |
The details are given below for the PG courses.
Course |
Specializations |
M.A. |
Tamil, English, Criminology & Police Science, History, Economics, Mass Communication & Journalism, Sociology, |
M.B.A. |
Finance, . Marketing, Human Resources, System, Production, |
M.C.A. |
Computer Application |
M.L.I.Sc |
Library& Information Science |
M.Com |
Commerce |
The details are given below for the PG courses eligibility criteria.
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
M.A. |
Pass in any UG degree with Tamil /English as one of the subjects |
M.B.A. |
Pass in any UG degree except B.Litt. |
M.C.A. |
Pass in any UG Degree with Mathematics at +2 level (or) Pass in any Degree with Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subject (or) Pass in any B.E./B.Tech. degree |
M.L.I.Sc |
Pass in B.L.I.Sc |
M.Com |
Pass in B.Com., B.Com. (C.A.), B.Com. (Corporate Secretary ship), B.Com (Finance) (or) Pass in B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) and B.A. (Cooperation) (or) Pass in B.B.A., or M.B.A. |
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is awarded to a candidate who, as per these regulations, has submitted a thesis, on the basis of original research either in any particular discipline or involving more than one discipline that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge, which is approved by duly constituted Board of Examiners as required. The Ph.D guidelines are based on the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulation, 2009 and the PhD degree awarded by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is in compliance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulation,2009. The details are given below for the courses with its specializations.
Course |
Specializations |
Ph.D |
Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Advance Zoology & Biotechnology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Marine Science/Marine Biotechnology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Statistics, Physical Education, Sociology, Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology and Engineering, Geo Technology, Biotechnology, Library& Information Science, Microbiology, Information Technology, Social Work, Nutrition and Dietetics |
The details are given below for the eligibility criteria.
Course |
Specializations |
Ph.D |
For admission to the PhD programme under the above-specified categories, a candidate has to fulfil the following minimum qualifications: Full-time/Part-time -Pass in Master‟s Degree with 55% marks for General and OBC Category;50%forSC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differentlyabledorequivalentgrade at the Post-graduate level as prescribed by the UGC norms (Master‟s degree shall be in the same or allied subject after the completion of the Under Graduate degree). Candidates who have passed Master‟s Degree through Open University system is not eligible; however, candidates who have secured their Master‟s Degree under (11+1) / (10+2) + 3+2 pattern of courses of study are eligible and Candidates who have 10+3+2+2 pattern of courses of study shall be eligible for Ph.D programme. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and have successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.Ph.D admissions for specific applicants such as senior government officials, Judicial officers, academicians, NGOs, Legislators and others who do not possess the minimum percentage of marks in the P.G degree shall be considered for Ph.D admissions if they comply the following conditions :
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Contact Details |
Address: |
Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India - 627012. |
Phone: |
91 462-2333741 |
Email. ID: |
[email protected] |