Integrated M.Com. 

at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu - Other

When choosing a college/university, fees play an important role. Thus, to help students make a choice, presented below is a comparison between the BCom courses at Annamalai University and Periyar University, based on fees charged:

Annamalai University BCom syllabus follows a semester pattern. Each semester, students study various types of subjects, such as Core, Elective, and Value Adding. The core subjects, such as Basics of Accounting, Management Concepts, etc., help students build a foundation in the fields of Commerce and Management.

Second semester onwards, students also study departmental electives. The university also incorporates various value-adding courses to make students industry ready.

Yes, BCom is available at Annamalai University. It is an integrated course for students who wish to pursue a PG integrated course. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

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

The curriculum of the Annamalai University BCom course follows a credit-based system. Each semester, students study a set of core and elective papers. At the end of each semester, students are required to take internal and external examinations for each of the papers studied throughout the semester. If students secure passing marks in both internal and external examinations of a particular subject, they get awarded with assigned credits.

The Annamalai University's highest package has not been released for the 2023 drive. As per the NIRF report 2024, the highest median package offered in 2023 was INR 5.53 LPA and was made to PG (2-year) Pharmacy students. Take a look at the below table depicting the 2023 median package:

The online/distance degrees offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Annamalai University are valid. Previously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) did not approve its courses starting from 2015. However, Annamalai University DDE  received relief from the Madras High Court in an order dated 21.01.2023. Subsequently, following a reassessment by the UGC, Annamalai DDE achieved a qualifying score of 3.38, which led to extending the validity of its programmes until 2027.

The syllabus of the Annamalai University BSc in Psychology course covers subjects related to different faces of Psychology. Listed below are some of the subjects to be studied throughout the coursework:

• Medical Sociology (Sociology)
• English: English Through Literature
• Environmental Studies
• Nutrition and Behaviour (Nursing)
• Computer and its Applications
• Rural Health Management (Economics)
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychology of Adjustment

Annamalai University Distance Education offers admission to candidates based on their merit. Candidates can get a seat directly through Spot Admission. Aspirants have to submit the filled-in application form along with the documents to the nearest Learners Support Centre or LSC in-person to get direct admission. All Spot Admissions are subject to confirmation or cancellation (if found ineligible) by the Director, CD&OE.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and median package. As per official sources, the fees to pursue ME at Annamalai University range from INR 50,000 to INR 1.1 lakh. The fee to pursue ME at BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is 1.6 lakh. In terms of fees, Annamalai University is a better choice. 

Moreover, as per placement data available on Shiksha, median packages offered to ME students at Annamalai University and BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology are INR 5.13 LPA and INR 4.25 LPA. In terms of package, ME from Annamalai University is a better choice.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.