FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED POST GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(UNDER CREDIT BASED SYSTEM)
(SEMESTER SYSTEM)

* The University reserves full rights to conduct the above programmes,subject to sufficient enrolment of students.
NOTE: In the case of SC/ST candidates, a pass is the minimum qualification for all the above Programmes.

M.A. (English & Communication)
     The objective of the programme is to introduce the learners to the English language and literature and train them in communication skills. The programme prepares the learners to become efficient teachers and journalists and also to appear for civil services and other competitive examinations.
M.A. (History)
      i. The students can continue their higher studies like B.Ed., B.L., M.B.A., and Research Degrees.
     ii. They have an ample opportunity to get through the competitive examinations conducted by UPSC, TNPSC, etc.
     iii. They have job opportunities in the Departments of Tourism, Archaeology and in Museums.
     iv. They can become the Data Jappers in Mass Media and Sales Representatives in Companies.
M.A. (Applied Sociology)
Applied Sociology is a specialized branch of social sciences which uses the principles of sociology to have in-depth understanding of some specific facet of society that requires information gathering and analysis. The work of applied sociologist is especially concerned with changing the current state of social life for a better.
Students with post graduation is applied sociology have job opportunities in research institutes, the criminal justice system, public health and welfare organizations, private business, government and international agencies. After, the successful completion of the course, career aspirants can join the field of their choice as social welfare officers in social organizations and non-governmental organizations; as community development officers for government's community development projects; and as project officers for various social development projects.
M.A. Political Science
Syllabi for M.A. Political Science Programme have been thoroughly revised from career – oriented perspective so as to incorporate the syllabus prescribed for All India Civil Services examinations (ISA, IPS etc.,) and UGC NET/SLET Examinations. This offers a never – before opportunity for students aspiring to appear for and do well in the competitive examinations, including TNPSC Examinations.
M.Com
     After successful completion of twelve years schooling a student can directly join this programme and obtain a post-graduate degree after five year duration.
Scope for technically qualifying through TALLY certification in computerized accounting, which is offered in the Department in Collaboration with Insys-Info School in available.

M.A. (Population and Development)
     The department having a better prospect for placement for the students with the background of M.A. Population and Development are economic planning, Health and Nutrition, Urban Planning, Integrated Rural Development Programmes, Census, Health and Family Welfare. Economic Statistics, Technology transformation for rural development, Women and Child development, Demographic Data Management,  Vital Statistics division in Municipal Corporations, Social welfare, Adult and Continuing Education and Social or Demographic Surveys.
M.A. (Philosophy, Culture and Tourism) 
     In M.A. Philosophy, Culture and Tourism Programme develops the critical thinking of students and culture helps to protect and promote the Indian way of life. In this programme, Tourism has been introduced as an innovative subject. Tourism with its wide range of constituent sub sectors is now world’s second largest industry. The dramatic growth of tourism over the last 25 years is one of the most remarkable economic and social phenomena of the period. Tourism activity has long lasting socio-economic impacts on the host economy and community. The employment impact of tourism goes beyond employment in sectors in which tourists directly spend their money, such as hotels, restaurants and airlines. The establishments which receive tourists also buy goods and services from other sectors that generate employment in those sectors through multiplier effect.

      By studying this programme, students may have ample job opportunities in Hotels. Travel agencies, Tour Operators and in the Ministry of Tourism both in the Central and State Government and they can also work as Temple Executive Officer and Art and Cultural Officer.
M.L.I.S.  
     After completion of course plenty of job opportunities available to appoint as a Librarian/Assistant Librarian/Technical Assistant in the University, College and Aided Institutions. The Central and State Government is going to open more libraries in Urban and Rural areas.
M.A. (Rural Management)
     The Rural Management Graduates will get opportunities from Corporate Organizations and Firms, Charity Foundation, Civil Service Examinations, Khadhi and Village Industry Commission, Social Service Organization, Non-Government Organization (NGO’s), Cooperatives, Banks, Directorate of Rural Development, Government and Non-Government Bodies of Social Work, various Government Departments and other Development Organizations and scope for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programme in Rural Management.

METHOD OF SELECTION
     Selection of candidates to the above programmes will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination, besides an interview. The marks in the prescribed subjects in the qualifying examination reduced to 200 will be added to the marks obtained in the interview out of 30.
The ranking and selection will be made on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained for 230.

     Originals of marks lists or other certificates should not be sent along with applications.  Only attested copies of documents need be sent.

RESERVATION OF SEATS

Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to ST/SC/MBC/BC/OC communities will be made as per rules and regulations of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Among the above reservations, 3% seats have been included for differently abled persons as per norms laid down by the Government.

HOSTEL
     Admission to the hostel will be strictly restricted to actual accommodation available and no associate will be allowed.

ENDOWMENTS
     Based on the terms & conditions stipulated hereunder, Medal/s and Cash Prizes with Merit Certificate/s will be awarded to the eligible students at the time of Founder’s Day Celebrations/Annual Convocation of every year.

FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATIONS
1. The Annamalai University Prizes for securing the First Rank in all the Five Year Integrated Degree Programmes.
2. The Thiru V. Marimuthu Prize for securing the highest marks in M.A. English & Communication Degree Examinations.
3. The Thiru B. Anand IAS Prize for securing the First Rank in the M.A. English & Communication Degree Examinations.
4. The Hon’ble Justice Thiru S. Ratanavel Pandian Prize for two poor and deserving students of Third Year M.A. Integrated Applied Economics whose performance in the Second year M.A. Examinations.
5.The Dr. K.N. Ramanujam Prize for securing the highest mark in the subject “Elements of Accounts” in the M.Com.
6. The Thiru M. Razaak FCA Prize for securing the highest mark in the subject “Income Tax Law & Practice” in the M.Com.
7. The Prof. A Subbiah Prize for securing the highest marks (GPA) to outgoing final year student of M.A. Economics/M.A. Applied Economics.
8. The Dr. K. Ramaswamy Prize for securing the highest marks upto VIII Semester of M.Sc. (Physics).
9. The Dr. Kasthurirangan Prize for securing the highest mark in the subject “Mechanics & Special Theory of relativity” in the M.Sc. (Physics).
10. The Dr. S.P. Thiyagarajan Prize for Male & Female students secures the First Rank in the M.Sc. (Biotechnology).
11. The Dr. Harsh K Gupta Prize for securing the First Rank in the M.Sc. Ocean Science & Technology.
12. The Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy Prize for securing the First Rank in the M.Sc. Ocean Science & Technology.
13. The Dr. G. Shanmugam Prize for First and Second Rank in the M.Sc. Applied Geology.
14. The Writer N.C. Mohandosss Prize for securing the First Rank in the M.A. Tamil.
15. The Pulavar P. Gurusamy Prize for securing the highest mark in the First year M.Sc. (Information Technology).

1. Application Fee Concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students: Entrance/Course Application fees concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ST Community and Converted Christian by the Government Tamil Nadu (G.O. No. 111. 22.09.1998)
2. Tuition fee concession to SC/ST and Converted Christian Students:
   Full Tuition fee concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ST community and converted Christian under the rule 92 of Tamil Nadu Education Rules by the Government of Tamil Nadu. [92-TNER]
3. Post Metric Scholarship:Covering special fees, examination fees, and maintenance charges will be awarded to the Students belonging to SC Community whose Parent’s/Guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed RS. 2,00,000/- per annum, ST Rs. 1,45,000/- per annum and Converted Christian (converted from SC/ST) RS. 1,00,000/- per annum.
4. Higher Education Special Scholarship: In addition to the Post Metric Scholarship, Higher Education Special Scholarship is awarded to the hostel students belonging to SC/ST community, Converted Christian (converted from SC/ST) and the number of scholarship is limited by the Government. The Annual income of from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum.
5. BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship: The Scholarship will be awarded to the Students belonging to BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship whose Parent’s/ Guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum.
6. Fee Concession to Blind Students: Under rule 92 TNER, full Tuition fees concession is granted to Blind students belonging to all communities whose Parent’s/Guardian’s annual income does not exceeds Rs.24,000/-.
7. Scholarship for Women Students undergoing PG Course: The Scholarship will be awarded to women students belonging to SC/ST community studying in the faculties of Arts & Science. There is no income ceiling.

II. FELLOWSHIP / SCHOLARSHIP SANCTIONED BY UGC

1. UGC – Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates Research Associateship (RA).
2. UGC scheme for award of Post Graduate Scholarship for professional courses for SC/ST candidates.
3. UGC Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNFS)/JRF/SRF for SC/ST research students leading to the award of M.Phil./Ph.D.
4. Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl child: This is only for the candidate who happens to be single girl child of the family (having no brother or sister) and who has taken admission in regular full time Master Degree course in a recognized University or a Post Graduate college in conventional basic subjects.

Note: The Advertisement will be published in all leading news papers and also guidelines available on UGC Website www.ugc.ac.in in the month of August first week every year.

III. SCHOLARSHIPS SANCTIONED FROM THE ENDOWMENTS
     Few Scholarships are sanctioned to the Meritorious students from the Endowments instituted in the University as per the terms and conditions of the each Endowment.
LIST OF ENDOWMENTS

FOREIGN STUDENTS
     Self-supporting foreign students seeking admission should posses a STUDENT VISA issued by the Indian Embassies abroad.  Students holding only a tourist visa or entry VISA will not be admitted to any Programme of study.

      No foreign student shall be admitted to this University without a student visa.  Any foreign student who is already studying in a recognized institution in India and wishes to take admission in a higher class after completion of a particular Programme is not required to obtain a fresh student visa from the Indian Mission in his country.  Such students are advised to apply to the Superintendent of Police concerned for extension of VISA.

Attested copies of the following documents should accompany the application:

1. Mark Lists/Grade Certificates of the qualifying examination.
2. Proof of Date of Birth.
3. Transfer and Conduct/Migration Certificate in H.Sc. (or) Equivalent Examination.
4. Passport size photograph should be affixed in the application at the appropriate space.
5. Community certificate for Backward Class / Most Backward Class / Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates.
6. Medical Certificate.
7. Certificate of extra-curricular activities.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
    The following code of conduct shall be observed by the students who are admitted.

1. The students should conduct themselves in an exemplary manner so as to be a model for other students.
2. All students will have to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the college.
3. If any student is involved in ragging or any other anti social activities, he/she will be expelled and criminal proceedings may be launched against him/her.
4. The students should be present during all working hours and sincerely apply themselves to studies.
5. The students should attend the classes regularly and punctually.
   A minimum attendance of 80% in each subject is required to be eligible to appear for the University examinations.
6. The campus is “Smoke Free” and “Liquor Free”. Deviants will face dismissal from the programme.
7. The students are forbidden from using powered 2 wheelers inside the campus. (A joint undertaking letter from the students and parent should be submitted at the time of admission).
8. Using mobile phones inside the faculty premises is prohibited.

     The completed application forms should be addressed to THE REGISTRAR, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAINAGAR – 608 002 by designation and not by name and should be sent on or before 10.06.2010.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – Common to all Programmes

1. Originals of marks-lists or other certificates should not be sent along with the application. Only attested copies of documents need be sent.
2. Students who have joined a programme and wish to discontinue must have paid the fees in full upto the year of study.
3. In case of candidates who wish to withdraw from the Programme at the same year of admission who have NOT attended any of the classes and whose seats have been subsequently filledup, service charges for refund of tuition fee and return of original certificates except the Transfer/Migration certificate will be collected @ Rs. 1,000/-.
4. 80% attendance is essential for appearing University Examinations.
5. No certificate will be issued unless the candidate has cleared all the arrears of fees etc., due to the University.
6. With regard to any dispute arising in relation to admissions, examinations, remittance of fees etc., the place of jurisdiction for the purpose of filing a suit or preferring a complaint or taking any legal proceedings against Annamalai University, will be Chidambaram Town only and not any other place.

     Late applications and applications which are not in the prescribed form or which are not correctly filled in or in respect of which the prescribed certificates and documents are not received on or before the due date and applications which do not otherwise fulfil the terms of the instructions, will be considered defective and are liable for rejection. The University will not be responsible for any postal or other kinds of delay for the receipt of applications after the due date.

     The following procedures should be followed for applying / getting certificates viz., Bonafide / Course Completion / mark Lists etc. with the fee prescribed by the University.