M.A. in Tamil 

at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

To get admission into any of the courses offered at Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU DDE), one must first check the eligibility criteria of the desired course. Interested students can visit the official admission portal of the college and select the course of choice to start the process. Aspirants can follow the below-mentioned steps to complete MKU DDE admission procedure:

Step 1: Apply for the course of choice.

Step 2: Fill out the form and submit the required documents.

Step 3: If shortlisted, you will recieve an admission offer letter via mail. Accept the offer by paying the course admission fees and completing the remaining steps.

 Madurai Kamaraj University admissions for all the undergraduate programmes are merit-based. For postgraduate programmes, candidates need to qualify for the university-level entrance exam, followed by the GD/PI rounds conducted at the university for specific courses. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website for Madurai Kamaraj University admissions. Candidates can check out the step-by-step process for MKU admissions:

Step 1: Register with basic details and generate login credentials.

Step 2: Using login credentials, fill out the application form in the given slots with all required information such as personal and educational details.

Step 3: Complete the application process by submitting the document and paying an adequate amount of the application fee.

Here are some of the top courses offered by MKUDDE:

MBA (Master of Business Administration): The MBA program at MKUDDE is highly regarded and popular among students. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of management.

B.Ed (Bachelor of Education): The B.Ed program at MKUDDE is also popular among students. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective teachers.

M.Sc (Master of Science): The M.Sc program at MKUDDE is available in various specializations, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field of study.

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration): The BBA program at MKUDDE is also popular among students. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become effective business professionals.

No, MKU DDE does not provide a refund of fees if a student wishes to cancel or withdraw his/her admission. However, the institute may provide a refund of fees in the following cases:

• Duplicate payments: If students have accidentally made duplicate payments for the same programme, they are entitled to a refund of duplicate payment.
• Processing errors: If an error has been made in processing a student's payment that results in an overcharge or incorrect amount being deducted, then the particular student is entitled to a refund of duplicate payment.
• Service cancellation: In case the institute decided to cancel the programme, any fees paid by  the students are refunded.

The MKU DDE application form requires students to upload scanned photocopies of certain academic documents. Such candidates are required to upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)
• Category certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)

MKU DDE offers BSc courses with an array of specialisations for students to choose from. Prospective career choices and expected salary also depend on students' skill sets and competencies. Tabulated below are a few career options and respective industry-based average payouts commonly pursued by BSc graduates:

• Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert: INR 4.6 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate: INR 4.2 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer: INR 3.8 LPA
• Biostatistician: INR 5.7 LPA

MKU DDE and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology are good options to consider for pursuing a BSc. However, in terms of affordability, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue BSc at MKU DDE ranges from INR 12,000 to INR 1.8 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a BSc at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is INR 1.20 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

While filling out the MKU DDE application form, students must upload scanned photocopies of certain academic documents. Such candidates are required to upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Category certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)

In order to make a choice between BSc courses offered by MKU DDE and IDE-Madras University, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and overall Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the BSc courses at MKU DDE and IDE-Madras University based on fees and ratings:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue a BSc at MKU DDE range from INR 12,000 to INR 1.8 lakh. Moreover, the fees to pursue a BSc at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology amount to INR 1.20 lakh. In terms of fees, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is a better choice.

Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, MKU DDE and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology have been rated 3.5 out of 5 and 4.1 out of 5, respectively. In terms of rating, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is a better choice.

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