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Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University

DelhiPublic / GovernmentHumanities & social sciences

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PGHumanities & social sciencesFull time

M.A. in Tamil

at Jawaharlal Nehru University · M.A.

Duration
2 yrs
Seats
6
Total fee
₹1,652
Entrance exam
CUET-PG
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for M.A. in Tamil
Tuition₹432
Hostel₹1,065
One-time₹50
Other₹105
Total₹1,652

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at Jawaharlal Nehru University

Full eligibility (official wording)

Candidates must have passed Any Under Graduate Degree from a UGC recognized Educational Institution and must have Studied at least Two Papers/Courses of Tamil as a part of the degree.

((All OBC category (non creamy layer) candidates are eligible to 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination)

Bachelor degree in the relevant or allied discipline, depending on university rules.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for MA; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Advanced disciplinary theory, research methods, seminars, electives, dissertation, and independent reading.

Skills4

  • Advanced writing
  • Research
  • Analysis
  • Teaching preparation

Career paths5

  • Education
  • Research
  • Media
  • Policy
  • Civil services

Higher education3

  • Ph.D.
  • B.Ed.
  • M.Phil where applicable

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