M.A. in English 

at Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

Yes, Thiruvalluvar University does offers integrtaed MA course at a full-time mode. The MA integrated course is a combined undergraduate and postgraduate programme that allows students to earn a master's degree in the specialsiations candidates wants to apply in. The integrated MA course is available in English & Communication, Applied Economics, Corporate  Secretaryship, and, Tamil. Admission to the intergrated MA course is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam, i.e., Class 12 from a recognised board. 

Thiruvalluvar University offers MA as an in-house course and via its affiliated colleges and campuse across multiple specialisations. The specialisations offered are as follows:

• MA Tamil
• MA English
• MA Economics
• MA Sociology
• Integrated  MA in Tamil 
• Integrated MA English and Communication
• Integrated MA Applied Economics
• Integrated MA Corporate Secretaryship

Thiruvalluvar University MA course admission is subject to valid scores in the last qualifying exam. However, the university conducts an entrance test for shortlisting the MA course. For admission to the integrated course candidates are shortlisted based on teh last qualifying exam. Candidates can find below the MA qualification:

MA Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree from any recognised university.

Integrated MA Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 from a recognised board. 

Selection Criteria: 50% of seats reserved and 50% based on the merit list.

The Thiruvalluvar University MA fee range from INR 1,960 - INR 36,000. The fee might vary across the different affiliated colleges offering the MA course. Further, the course fees might include components such as tuition fees, caution fee deposit, application fees, etc. Candidates must complete the admission pocedure as per the affiliated colleges under the university. *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Yes, Thiruvalluvar University does offer an MA programme at the postgraduate level lasting for two years. The master course is offered across English, Tamil, Economics, and, Sociology. Further, the MA courses are offered via its affiliated colleges and campuses including Voorhees College, Periyar Arts College, Arignar Anna Government Arts College for Women, and more. 

Thiruvalluvar University also offers an MA as an integrated course that lasts for two years. The MA integrated programme is a combination of BA and MA courses. The dual degree is offered in multiple specialisations such as English & Communication, Applied Economics, Corporate Secretaryship, and, Tamil.

Thiruvalluvar University offers a total of 4,850 seats for its MSc course. The seats are unevenly distributed among its affiliated colleges and campuses. Candidates can find below the MSc seat bifurcation for 2025:

Numerous courses are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels at Thiruvalluvar University. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Commerce, and Computer Science are just a few of the ten departments that make up the university. Popular undergraduate courses offered by the university include BBA, BCA, and B.Ed. The university provides postgraduate programs like M.Sc., M.A., and M.Com. The university also provides doctoral-level courses, including Ph.D. programs in biotechnology, chemistry, mathematics, zoology, English, Tamil, and economics. 

50% of the scores from the Basic Qualifying Exams and 50% of the marks from the Entrance Exam will be used to determine the selection. Each department delivering the courses is only allowed a certain number of seats, and enrollment decisions are made in accordance with the Tamil Nadu government's reservation policy.

Open Competition (OC): 31%

BC - Backward Classes, with 3.5% for Muslims and 30% overall.

Denotified Communities (DNC) and MBC - Most Backward Classes (MBC) - 20%

SC - Scheduled Castes - 18%, including 3% allotted to Arunthathiyars

Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1%

Physically Handicapped people make up 3% of each of the aforementioned categories.

Thiruvalluvar University admission to various PG and PhD programme is purely merit basis. As for the selection it is based on the reservation policy prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Candidates who have passed UG examination other than Thiruvalluvar University, must apply for the eligibility certificate . A non-refundable fee of INR 236 (INR 118 for SC/ST) must be paid for the admission application form. Candidates are required to send the application form with required documents through mail directly to the respective Institution postal address and wait for the seat confirmation.

Thiruvalluvar University MSc admission is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam, i.e., Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate the respective subjects from a recognised university. To secure MSc admission candidates must first register on the official website of the university followed by the application porcess. Further, students are shortlisted  based on merit in the in-house entrance test conducted by Thiruvalluvar University. Shortlisted candidates are required to pay the final MSc fee to finalise their admission at the university.