Distance/Correspondence B.A. colleges in Tamil Nadu

Institute of Distance Learning, University of Madras offers BA courses across 9 specialisations. The total tuition fee for BA courses can vary according to the specialisation a student wishes to pursue. While the total tuition fee for the majority of BA courses at the Institute of Distance Learning, University of Madras is INR 16,700, the tuition fee for B.A. in French and B.A. in Sociology stands at INR 25,400.
 

Tamil Nadu Open University has established the Alumni Association whose objective is to create and establish Alumni endowments for granting scholarships, prizes, and medals to learners showing high proficiency in studies and honoring graduated learners. The association renders financial aid to academically deserving and economically/ socially underprivileged learners.

 As per official sources, the total tuition fee to pursue BA courses ranges from INR 9,000 to INR 1.2 lakh.

 

Nehru Arts and Science College and VLB College are private colleges, while Bharathidasan University is a public university, situated in Coimbatore. All the institutions offer BA programme with various specialisations. Tabulated below is a comparison between them based on fees and number of specialisations offered:

College/University	Fees	Number of Specialisations offered
Bharathidasan University	INR 45,800	191
VLB College	INR 45,000	-
Nehru Arts and Science College	INR 24,000- INR 90,000	2

Note: The above mentoined fees has been sourced from various sources. Hence, it is indicative and subject to changes.

Yes, Bharathiar University Distance Education does offer a BA programme for students to pursue. This programme is delivered in online mode. Students seeking admission can check the below table containing the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Three years
Mode	Online
Selection	Qualifying exam marks
Fee	INR 21,100

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing B.A. from Indian Academy Degree College is INR 450,000. While, the Median package offered by School of Science and Humanities, SRM IST, Chennai after completion of B.A. is INR 275,000 - INR 425,000. Basis these stats, Indian Academy Degree College is better option compared to School of Science and Humanities, SRM IST, Chennai on the Median salary parameter.

Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University has courses such as B.A., BBA, M.Sc., Certificate, UG Diploma, B.Ed, B.Sc., BCA, B.Com, B.Lib.I.Sc., M.A., MSW, MCA, M.Com, MBA/PGDM to offer. These courses are in the stream of Humanities & Social Sciences, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Science, IT & Software, Teaching & Education, Engineering, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Hospitality & Travel, Medicine & Health Sciences, Beauty & Fitness, Animation. Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University offers specializations such as B.A. specializations in Public Administration, English, M.Sc. specializations in Zoology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, Home Science, Certificate specializations in C / C++, UG Diploma specializations in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, B.Sc. specializations in Mathematics, Computer Science, M.A. specializations in English, Personnel Management, Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), and MBA/PGDM specializations in International Business, Project Management, HealthCare & Hospital, Human Resources, Retail, IT & Systems, Transport & Logistics, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Sports..

The core subjects are usually the same. Though the electives differ. Some of the major ones taught are - English, History, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, Social work, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Studies, and more. Bachelor of Arts is a 3 year program. It can be pursued full-time, part-time, or through distance learning.

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No, Periyar University does not accept scores for any entrance exam. There is no entrance exam required for Periyar University BSc admission. The university offers direct admission to all BSc courses. Students can only pursue BSc at Periyar University's affiliated colleges. The selection criteria is common across all the affiliated colleges. For admission to BSc courses, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Direct admission is offered to such candidates. The university selects candidates based on their merit obtained in Class 12.

Yes, Sree Pashmi Institute of Management and Science is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).