Ph. D in English 

at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu - Other

Firstly, aspirants must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for PhD at Annamalai University. Further, the selection is based on a PG entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview round. The weightage of the entrance exam is 70 and for the interview is 30. The candidates who score 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) in the exam and interview round become eligible for admission. Candidates with an MPhil degree from an approved university or UGC-JRF/ NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE/ CSIR/ ICHR/ ICPR/ ICSSR-qualified candidates and teacher fellowship are exempted from the entrance test. These candidates are directly called for an interview round.

The university offers PhD in various streams, including Science, Education, Arts, Engineering & Technology, Agriculture, Indian Languages, etc. Some of the Annamalai University PhD specialisations are offered by the university are mentioned below:

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 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:

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.

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

Yes, Annamalai University offers a BSc programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations, including Nursing, Agriculture, MLT, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

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

Candidates willing to get admission to various postgraduate and undergraduate programmes must apply online on the official website of Annamalai University Chidambaram. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are GATE, CEETA, NEET, and others. Candidates must prepare well for the entrance exams. NEET 2023 Question Paper with Solutions is (available) here also NEET 2023 Exam Centre List is available here. Do prepare all this for successful admission. At the undergraduate level, Annamalai University Chidambaram offers BA, BTech, BSc, and various other programmes to students. At the postgraduate level, the university provides MCA, MBA, and various other programmes to students. Annamalai University Chidambaram also provides certificate, PhD, and several other courses to students.