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Periyar Maniammai University BA Courses & Fees 2025: Seats, Eligibility & Selection

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Periyar Maniammai University BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 30K
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  • CBSE 12th
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  • Tamilnadu 12th
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    Q:   Is BA admission at PMU currently open?
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    Yes, the admissions at PMU for BA 2024 are currently open. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the university to submit their applications. The last date for submiiting online applications has not been released by the university yet. However, BA admissions at PMU are expected to continue till August.

    Q:   How hard is getting admission into PMU, Thanjavur for BA?
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    The BA admissions at PMU are entirely based on the merit in Class 12. Candidates just have to qualify for the BA eligibility criteria and directly apply through the university's official website. A candidate who has passed Class 12 from a recognised board is eligible to apply for the admission. The admission process includes three simple steps: online registration, selection of students, and final admission. There is no entrance exam required for admission to BA at PMU. Therefore, getting admission into PMU for BA course is not very hard.

    Q:   What is the course fees for three-year BA in Periyar Maniammai University?
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    The BA courses at Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) last three years. The PMU BA fee for three years is INR 62,000. This is just the tuition fee for BA at PMU. The other fee components include caution deposit, admin fees, registration fees, etc. Some of the fee components are payable one-time while the others are paid semester-wise. It must be noted that the mentioned PMU fee has been taken from the official website of the university. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    Periyar Maniammai University BA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   Is there any one-time fee included in the BA fees at PMU?
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    Yes, the BA fees at PMU include a one-time fee payable at the time of admission. The amount of this fee is INR 2,000. Other fee components include the tuition fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. Some of these components are to be paid semester-wise or annually. The security depsoit is a refundable fee. Periyar Maniammai University BA tuition fee amounts to INR 62,000 for three years. The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the university. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

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    Q:   What is the application process for BA courses at PMU?
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    The PMU BA application process is conducted through online mode via the official website of the university. Eligible candidates can apply for the desired BA course by following the steps given below:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of PMU

    Step 2: Click on the "ADMISSION 2024-25" reflecting on the screen

    Step 3: Enter all the required details and select BA as the desried course. Also select the choice of specialisation in the order of priority

    Step 4: Click on Submit.

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    Q:   How can I get admission in Periyar Maniammai University for BA?
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    To get admission at PMU for BA courses, candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria. To be eligible to apply for BA admission at the university, a candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the admission portal available on the official website of PMU. The seats are filled based on the candidates' performance in Class 12 and the availability of seats for the desired BA specialisation. A merit list containing the names of shortlisted candidates is released by the university.

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    Periyar Maniammai University BA Curriculum

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    B.A. in English
    B.A. in Tamil
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    Q:   Which subjects are included in the curriculum of BA in English at PMU?
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    At PMU, BA English course is extended over three years. The course duration is divided into six semesters. In each semester, students has to study a combination of core and elective subjects. Training for TOEFL, IELTS, GATE, GRE, GMAT is also provided with this course. Some of the subjects included in the course curriculum are listed below:

    • Introduction to Literature
    • Indian Writing in English
    • History of English Literature
    • Fundamentals of Academic Writing
    • Literary Genres and Terms
    • Aspects of Language and Linguistics
    • British and American Literature
    • Shakespeare Studies.
    Q:   What is the course structure of BA in Journalism and Mass Communication offered at PMU?
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    The curriculum for BA in Journalism and Mass Communication at PMU is designed to cover the important topics relevant to the field of Journalism. The duration of the course is three years which is further divided into six semesters. In each semester, candidates have to study a combination of core and elective subjects. Each subject carries certain credits. The total credits to be earned in three years is 141. The following subjects form a part of the course curriculum:

    • Introduction to Journalism
    • History of Media
    • Basics of Reporting
    • Introduction to Advertising
    • Introduction to Public Relations
    • Introduction to Electronic Media
    • Indian Constitution & Media Related Laws.

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    Periyar Maniammai University BA Seats 2025

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    Q:   What is the total student intake at PMU for BA in English?
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    The total student intake for BA in English at PMU is 30. The student intake has been taken from the university's official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. These seats are filled through a merit list released by the university based on the candidates' performance in Class 12 and the availability of seats for BA in English at the university. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the university to apply.

    Periyar Maniammai University BA Placements

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    Q:   Does Periyar Maniammai University provide placement support to BA students?
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    Yes, PMU offers placement assistance to BA students. The university's placement cell helps students find suitable job opportunities based on their skills and qualifications. In 2023, 678 students across all the courses registered for the placement drive. 581 students were successfully placed through the campus placements. Further, 68 companies participated in the drive and distributed over 798 job offers across all the courses.

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    Q:   Does Periyar Maniammai Univeristy provide scholarships to BA students?
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    Yes, PMU provides scholarships to students pursuing BA at the university. These scholarships are provided under various categories. Some of the categories under which scholarships are provided at the university are listed below:

    • Merit Scholarship
    • First Graduate Scholarship
    • Sports Scholarship
    • Women Scholarship
    • Single Parent Scholarship
    • Destitute Women Scholarship
    • Physically Challenged Scholarship.
    Q:   What is the selection criteria for scholarships at PMU?
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    Periyar Maniammai University students are eligible to apply for scholarships under various categories. Some of the PMU scholarships are Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, Farmers & Weavers Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship, etc. Students can apply for these scholarships while filling out the registration form for course admission. The scholarships are awarded to the students of UG courses like BSc, BCom and BA based on their performance in Class 12. The sanctioned scholarship will be given throughout the programme subject to the fulfilment of the condition that the student has passed all the semester exams and has a minimum of 80% attendance in the previous academic year.

    Periyar Maniammai University BA FAQs 2025

    Q:   What are the career prospects after pursuing BA from PMU?
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    The career prospects after pursuing BA from PMU are based on the chosen specialisation. In general, a BA graduate can build a career in a variety of fileds. They can join a job in different sectors like management, media, tourism, hospitality etc. BA students at PMU can also grab a job through the university's placements drive. BA graduates can also appear for government job exam that require a UG degree to be elgible for the jobs. They can also go for higher education by pursuing courses like MA/MBA. Students pursuing a BA in any language can also build a career as an interpreter, translator, book writer, etc.

    Q:   Can I do MBA after pursuing BA at PMU?
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    Yes, BA graduates of PMU are eligible to apply for MBA programmes at various institutes. They just have to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by their desired institute. They may also have to appear for one the accepted entrance exams as most MBA colleges admit students through an entrance exam. MBA is the only post-graduate degree programme that accepts students from a variety of backgrounds. In India, nearly 60% of MBA holders come from non-business backgrounds, according to statistics.

    Q:   Where can I work after pursuing a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from PMU?
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    The BA graduates in the filed of Journalism and Mass Communication can build a career in the field of public relations, television, films, publishing, journalism, editing, direction, etc. Following are the various job profiles offered to the graduates after pursuing the said course from PMU:

    • Sound Engineer
    • Public Relations Officer
    • Special Correspondent
    • TV Correspondent
    • Radio Jockey/ RJ
    • Screenwriter
    • Art Director
    • Editor
    • Event manager
    • Photojournalist

    The graduates of BA in Journalism and Mass Communication at PMU can work with the following types of companies:

    AIR - All India Radio
    Circulation and Public Relations
    Central Information Service
    Legal Affairs Department News Agencies
    Press Information Bureau
    Photography Companies
    TV Channels
    Radio Telecasting Companies
    Journals
    Websites Periodicals and Magazines
    Newspapers
    Advertising Agencies
    Books and Novels
    Blogs
    Broadcasting Corporations.

    Q:   Is Periyar Maniammai University private or government?
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    Periyar Maniammai University (PMU) Thanjavur is a private deemed-to-be university. It is approved by the UGC and Ministry of Human Resources, New Delhi. The university is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. PMU offers seventy-three courses across ten streams including Engineering, Arts, IT, Science, Management, Paramedical, Education, Commerce and Banking, Media and Mass Communication, and Design across seventeen degrees like B.Tech, BSc, B.Com, B.Des, B.Sc+B.Ed. The campus is spread across more than 216 acres.

    Q:   Is BA available at Periyar Maniammai University?
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    Yes, BA is available at Periyar Maniammai University (PMU). PMU offers BA in three specialisations. These include BA in English, BA in Tamil and BA in Journalism & Mass Communication. These courses are extended over a period of three years. The course duration is further divided into six semesters. Eligble candidates can visit the official website of the university to apply for the desired BA course offered at the university.

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    According to the fees structure of both the colleges for pursuing Bachelor's in Business Administration BBA Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is more affordable than MKU DDE, because the fees for pursuing Bachelor's in Business Administration BBA at MKU DDE which is a 4year cours

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    Both Bharathiar University Distance Education and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology are good options to pursue a BA. However, in terms of affordability, Bharathiar University Distance Education is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue a BA at Bharathiar University Dista

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    Both Bharathiar University Distance Education and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology are good options to pursue an MBA. However, in terms of affordability, Bharathiar University Distance Education is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue an MBA at Bharathiar University D

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    PMIST Thanjavur cutoff 2024 is 45% marks in 10 + 2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical as a vocational subject. 45% of the seats will be allotted based on the normalised PMIST Thanjavur cut off based on the marks obtained in 10

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    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 BCA at MKU DDE and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is INR 1.8 Lacs and INR 69,000, respectively. In terms of fees,

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