B.A Tamil

B.A. Tamil is a course that focuses on Tamil language, literature, and culture. It helps students improve their reading, writing, and communication in Tamil and prepares them for careers in teaching, media, publishing, and cultural studies.

Admission Details

  • Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
  • The candidate should have appeared for the Plus Two examinations (HSC) conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or its equivalent and secured a minimum of pass in all the subjects.
  • The candidate should not exceed the age limit of 24 years as on 1st of July.
    (Relaxation of 2 years permitted for physically challenged candidates.)
  • For PG courses, the candidate should have completed a UG degree from Periyar University or any other equivalent university.

Scope for BA Tamil

After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Tamil from Periyar University or any recognized institution, you will have a strong foundation in Tamil language, literature, and communication. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities across education, media, content creation, and more. Your career path will depend on your interests, skills, and any additional experience or certifications.

  1. Content Creation and Writing:
    • Tamil Copywriter: Create engaging and persuasive content for advertising and marketing in Tamil.
    • Content Writer/Blogger: Write Tamil articles, blog posts, and online content for websites and digital platforms.
    • Freelance Writer: Write for magazines, websites, or companies on a project basis in Tamil.
  2. Editing and Publishing:
    • Editor/Proofreader: Edit Tamil publications such as books, newspapers, and magazines.
    • Publishing Assistant: Support in editing, formatting, and coordinating Tamil language publications.
  3. Education and Teaching:
    • Tamil Teacher: Teach Tamil language and literature in schools or colleges.
    • Curriculum Developer: Create Tamil language materials for academic and competitive learning purposes.
  4. Media and Communication:
    • Journalist: Report and write news stories in Tamil for newspapers, TV, radio, or online media.
    • Public Relations Specialist: Handle media relations, write press releases, and manage public communication in Tamil.
  5. Digital Marketing and Social Media:
    • Social Media Manager: Manage Tamil content for social media platforms and engage with Tamil-speaking audiences.
    • Content Marketer: Create promotional Tamil content for websites, blogs, and email campaigns.
  6. Translation and Language Services:
    • Translator/Interpreter: Translate documents or speech between Tamil and other languages in various sectors.
    • Subtitling & Dubbing Artist: Work in film or television by providing subtitles or dubbing for Tamil content.
  7. Creative Arts and Literature:
    • Fiction/Poetry Writer: Write and publish novels, short stories, or poetry in Tamil.
    • Script Writer/Playwright: Create scripts for Tamil dramas, films, or stage plays.
  8. Corporate and Government Roles:
    • Tamil Officer/Typist: Work in government departments or courts as a Tamil typist or translator.
    • Administrative Roles: Appear for government exams like TNPSC, which prefer Tamil literature graduates.
  9. Freelancing and Entrepreneurship:
    • Self-Published Author: Publish your own works in Tamil—books, ebooks, or digital magazines.
    • YouTuber/Content Creator: Use your language skills to create educational or cultural Tamil content.

Admission Procedure

  • Candidates for admission to the first year of the three-year degree course should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination or any other equivalent thereto accepted by the Syndicate, Periyar University – Salem.
  • All candidates should present the Original Transfer Certificate from the institution they last attended.
  • Candidates from other states should produce an Eligibility Certificate from Periyar University – Salem.
  • Candidates from other countries shall produce a Migration Certificate and also a Recognition Certificate from Periyar University – Salem.
  • A student admitted after the beginning of a term should pay the whole fee for the term.
  • Students who are found to have obtained admission by producing false documents will be summarily dismissed with forfeiture of all fees paid.
  • If a student, who has duly paid her fees, leaves the college, she will be furnished with a Transfer Certificate on application.
  • Separate quotas are available for Physically Challenged and Sports persons (priority for National Level and State Level).

Policies

Every student is required to observe disciplined and decorous behaviour both inside and outside the Campus and not to indulge in any activity which will tend to bring down the prestige of the College.

  • If a student indulges in malpractice in any of the End Semester theory / practical examination, she shall be liable for punitive action as prescribed from time to time.
  • Students enrolled at our College must recognize their responsibilities towards the faculty, office staff and fellow students. Failure to maintain appropriate standards of conduct will attract disciplinary action.
  • The College believes that duty, decorum and discipline are the hallmarks of a good student. Students with such qualities alone can prove to be productive manpower with an appreciable value system. Therefore, erring students would be subjected to certain disciplinary code.
  • The following acts would be deemed to be acts of indiscipline – any overt or covert act leading to ragging and eve teasing, disruption of classroom activities, or disturbing the studies of other students.
  • Harming the health or safety of staff or students
  • Misconduct during examination, or production of false information or documents for admission purpose

Above all, we aim to offer education to all students with the necessary skills and abilities, regardless of age, background or financial circumstances.

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