1 1. Courses Offered 2 2. Correspondence, Enquiry and Important Telephone Numbers 3 3. Applicants to Note 6 4. POST-GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES 7 a) Eligibility Conditions 7 b) Courses of Study 12 c) Scheme of Examinations 23 5. FEE DETAILS 26 a) Break-up of Fee 26 b) Fee Particulars - Course-wise 27 c) Fee Details - Overseas Students 29 6. General Information 30 7. Personal Contact Programme 37 8. Spot Admission Centres and Study Centres 39 9. Grievance Form 50 10. General Information in Tamil 51 11. Students Support Services 63 12. Admission to Certificate & Diploma Courses 64 Instruction for filling in the Computer Coding Sheet 65 Application Form, Computer Coding Sheet and Address Slip PROSPECTUS 2010-2011 POST-GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES CONTENTS Sl. No. Particulars Page No. 1
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1. Courses Offered 2
2. Correspondence, Enquiry and Important Telephone Numbers 3
3. Applicants to Note 6
4. POST-GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES 7
a) Eligibility Conditions 7
b) Courses of Study 12
c) Scheme of Examinations 23
5. FEE DETAILS 26
a) Break-up of Fee 26
b) Fee Particulars - Course-wise 27
c) Fee Details - Overseas Students 29
6. General Information 30
7. Personal Contact Programme 37
8. Spot Admission Centres and Study Centres 39
9. Grievance Form 50
10. General Information in Tamil 51
11. Students Support Services 63
12. Admission to Certificate & Diploma Courses 64
Instruction for filling in the Computer Coding Sheet 65
Application Form, Computer Coding Sheet and Address Slip
PROSPECTUS 2010-2011POST-GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
CONTENTS
Sl. No. Particulars Page No.
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1. COURSES OFFERED
Medium ofInstruction
1. M.A. - Tamil
2. M.A. - English
3. M.A. - Hindi
4. M.A. - Urdu
5. M.A. - Modern Arabic
6. M.A. - Historical Studies English & Tamil
7. M.A. - Political Science English & Tamil
8. M.A. - Public Administration English & Tamil
9. M.A. - Economics English & Tamil
10. M.A. - Sociology English & Tamil
11. M.A. - Christian Studies English
12. M.A. - Human Rights and Duties Education English
13. M.A. - Vaishnavism Tamil
14. M.Music - Music English & Tamil
15. M.Com. - Commerce English & Tamil
16. M.Sc. - Mathematics English
17. M.Sc. - Geography English
18. M.Sc. - Psychology English
19. M.Sc. - Counselling Psychology English
20. M.Sc. - Medical Sociology English
21. M.Sc. - Physics English
22. M.Sc. - Chemistry English
23. M.Sc. - Botany English
24. M.Sc. - Zoology English
S.No. Courses
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B) CORRESPONDENCE – EXAMINATIONS / CERTIFICATESThe Controller of ExaminationsUniversity of MadrasUniversity Centenary BuildingChepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Additional Controller of ExaminationsInstitute of Distance EducationUniversity of MadrasAuditorium BuildingChepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
1. Dr. Aranga Ramalingam, Professor 256138122. Dr. O. Mathivanan, Assistant Professor 256138133. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Sargunavathi, Assistant Professor 25613823
E N G L I S H
1. Dr. R. Palanivel, Professor 256138112. Dr. V. Bharathi Harishankar, Associate Professor 256138143. Dr. (Mrs.) P. Aruna Devi, Assistant Professor 25613810
H I S T O R Y
1. Dr. C. Balakrishnan, Professor 25613808
POLITICAL SCIENCE /PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
1. Dr. R. Srinivasan, Assistant Professor 256138012. Dr. R. Mathaiyan, Assistant Professor 25613800
PhoneNumbers
E C O N O M I C S1. Dr. R. Rajakumar, Professor 256138162. Dr. S. Chinnammai, Assistant Professor 25613817
M AT H E M AT I C S1. Dr. S. Sudha, Professor 25613806
C O M M E R C E1. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Professor 256138022. Dr. R. Panchalan, Associate Professor 25613803
MANAGEMENT STUDIES1. Mr. B. Devamaindan, Assistant Professor 25613805
PSYCHOLOGY1. Dr. S. Thenmozhi, Assistant Professor 25613809
COMPUTER SCIENCE1. Mrs. S. Sasikala, Assistant Professor 25613804
M U S I C 25613822
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(A) OFFICERS
01 DIRECTOR 25362716 25613701 91-44-25360865
02 CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS 25368496 25399405 91-44-25366368
03 ADDL. CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS [IDE] 25392231 25613704 91-44-25393595
05 PG. ADMISSION - VM.B.A. Business Administration
06 PG. ADMISSION - VI (Combined with OUS Section)B.L.I.S. Library and Information ScienceM.L.I.S. Library and Information ScienceCERTIFICATE COURSESDIPLOMA COURSESP.G. DIPLOMA COURSESM.Phil. COURSES
07 STUDY CENTRES ADMISSION SECTIONUndergraduate CoursesPostgraduate CoursesProfessional CoursesCertificate and Diploma Courses
03 E2 M.A. Tamil, English, Hindi, Urdu,Modern, ArabicHistorical Studies,Political Science, Public Administration,Economics, Sociology, Christian Studies,Human Rights and Duties Education,Vaishnavism.
M.Sc. Mathematics, Geography, Psychology,Counselling Psychology, Medical Sociology.
3. The Application must be accompanied by All the Original Certificates as stated in the Prospectus and theRegistration Fee of Rs. 150/-.
4. The Applicant has to state clearly the Degree Course and Subject which he/she wants to study.
5. Photographs to be affixed :
1. One on the Application Form[Attested by a Gazetted Officer / Faculty / Officials of the University with Seal]
2. One on the Address Slip.
3. One on the reverse side of the Coding Sheet.
ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES FROM OTHER STATES1. Candidates from other states should submit their applications at any one of the Study Centres of the
Institute of Distance Education (IDE), University of Madras, of the State concerned for admission tovarious courses offered by IDE.
2. Applications received by post from the candidates of other States will automatically be linked with theIDE Study Centre of the State concerned.
3. Applications received by post from the candidates of other States where there is no Study Centre of thisInstitute, will be linked with the nearby IDE Study Centre of the other State and candidates should undergothe courses offered by this Institute through such allotted IDE Study Centre only.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PAYMENT OF FEESStudents are advised to avail themselves of the facility offered by the BANKS designated by the
Institute of Distance Education University of Madras, spread all over INDIA for payment of feesrelating to remittance of Registration fee, Tuition fee, Examination fee and other fees as applicablewithout any additional charges. A challan in triplicate is appended to the Prospectus for the purposeof remittance of fees. The challan is also available in all the designated BANK branches. In placeswhere there is no designated BANK, the students may make the payment by means ofDEMAND DRAFT obtained from any Nationalised / Schedule Bank drawn in favour of“THE DIRECTOR, IDE, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS” payable at Chennai.
ATATATATATTENTIONTENTIONTENTIONTENTIONTENTIONStudents can seek admission only at those study centre / spot admission centres listed in the
prospectus. Students are advised not to have any dealing with any other unauthorised Institutions /Agencies pertaining to admission to any of the courses offered by this Institute. They are cautioned thatadmission secured from unauthorised centres will be automatically cancelled.
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Admission to the First Year M.A. / M.Music / M.Com. / M.Sc. Degree Courses isopen to candidates who have passed any one of the following Examinations :
[1] Candidates who have passed the Three Year Undergraduate Degree Courses throughthe Universities recognised by the University Grants Commission [UGC] with 15 years durationeither under 10 + 2 + 3 [or] 11 + 1 + 3 [or] 11 + 2 + 2 [or] 11 Years S.S.L.C. plus One Year P.U.C.[or] 10 Years S.S.L.C. plus 2 Years Pre-Degree/P.U.C./Intermediate/Higher Secondary Examinationunder 10 + 2 + 3 pattern are eligible for admission to Post-Graduate Degree Courses offered bythis Institute provided they should satisfy the requirement of the concerned branch of study.
[2] Candidates who have passed the Three Year Undergraduate Degree Courses throughthe Universities recognised by the University Grants Commission [UGC] with 15 years duration[i.e.] under All India Senior School Certificate Examination of 12 Years duration are eligible foradmission to Post-Graduate Degree Courses offered by this Institute provided they should satisfythe requirement of the concerned branch of study.
[3] Candidates who have passed the Three Year Undergraduate Degree Courses through theUniversities recognised by the University Grants Commission [UGC] with 15 years duration [i.e.] underI.S.C. Examination of 12 Years duration are eligible for admission to Post-Graduate Degree Coursesoffered by this Institute provided they satisfy the requirement of the concerned branch of study.
[4] Candidates who have passed the Three Year Undergraduate Degree Courses through theUniversities recognised by the University Grants Commission [UGC] with 15 years duration [i.e.] underG.C.E. Advanced Level Examination with three subjects at the Advanced Level or Principal Level andEnglish at the Ordinary or Subsidiary Level are eligible for admission to Post-Graduate Degree Coursesoffered by this Institute provided they satisfy the requirement of the concerned branch of study.
(II) ELIGIBILITY – COURSE-WISE
(1) M.A. – TAMIL
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination offering Tamil as the MainSubject of study under Part-III Core Course [or] B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examinations under Part-I[or] Part-II Foundation Courses Paper-I and Paper-II [or] B.Lit. Degree Examination of thisUniversity [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] any other examination accepted as equivalent theretoby this University are eligible for admission.
(2) M.A. – ENGLISH
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination offering English as the MainSubject of study under Part-III Core Course [or] B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examinations under Part-I[or] Part-II Foundation Courses Paper-I and Paper-II of this University [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligiblefor admission.
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination offering Hindi as the MainSubject of study under Part-III Core Course [or] B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examinations under Part-I[or] Part-II Foundation Courses Paper-I and Paper-II of this University [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] any Under-Graduate Degree with PRAVEEN or other examination accepted as equivalentthereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(4) M.A. – URDU
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination offering Urdu as the MainSubject of study under Part-III Core Course [or] B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examination under Part-I [or]Part-II Foundation Courses Paper-I and Paper-II of this University [REGULAR STREAM/OUS][or] Adib-Fazil-O.T. in Arabic [or] examinations of other Universities accepted as equivalentthereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(5) M.A. – MODERN ARABIC
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination offering Arabic as the MainSubject of study under Part-III Core Course [or] B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examination under Part-I [or]Part-II Foundation Courses Paper-I and Paper-II [or] Afzal-ul-Ulama [O.T. in Arabic] of thisUniversity [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] Shahadatul Fazeelat of Jamia Darus Salam Oomerabad,Tamilnadu [or] Moulvi Fazil of Jamia Mizamia, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh [or] Fazil ofAl-Jamiatul Islamia Darul Uloom / Waqt, Deoband [or] Fazil-E-Mazahir of Mazahir Uloom /Waqt, Saharanpur [or] Aalimiyat of Dural Uloom Nadwathul Ulama, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh[or] examinations of other Universities in India accepted as equivalent thereto by this Universityare eligible for admission.
(6) M.A. – HISTORICAL STUDIES
Candidates who have passed the B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. Degree Examination of thisUniversity [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] examinations of other Universities accepted asequivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(7) M.A. – POLITICAL SCIENCE
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination of this University[REGULAR STREAM/OUS] with Political Science as the Main Subject of study [or] in anyfaculty [viz.] Arts, Science, Commerce, Languages, Law, Engineering [or] examinations of otherUniversities accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(8) M.A. – PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Degree Examination of this University[REGULAR STREAM/OUS] with Political Science as the Main Subject of study [or] in anyfaculty [viz.] Arts, Science, Commerce, Languages, Law, Engineering [or] examinations of otherUniversities accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
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(9) M.A. – ECONOMICS
Candidates who have passed the B.A. Economics [or] Corporate Secretaryship [or]B.Sc. Mathematics [or] Statistics [or] B.Com. [or] B.B.A. [or] B.B.M. [or] any UndergraduateSocial Sciences Degree Examination of this University [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] examinationsof some other Universities accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligible foradmission.
(10) M.A. – SOCIOLOGY
Candidates who have passed any Degree Examination of this University [REGULARSTREAM/OUS] [or] examinations of other Universities accepted as equivalent thereto by thisUniversity are eligible for admission.
(11) M.A. – CHRISTIAN STUDIES
Candidates who have passed B.Th. (or) B.Ph. (or) B.A. Christian Studies (or)B.A. Indian Religion (or) B.A. Philosophy from recognised University (or) Theological Institutesin India (or) Abroad (or) any Bachelor’s Degree of this University (or) other Universities recognisedby UGC and accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(12) M.A – HUMAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES EDUCATION
Candidates who have passed any Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science [or] Commerce of thisUniversity [REGULAR STREAM/OUS] [or] any Degree accepted as equivalent thereto by thisUniversity are eligible for admission.
(13) M.A – VAISHNAVISM
Candidates who have passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., or any other Bachelor Degree or anyOriental Title (like Siromani or Vidvan or Pulavar) or B.Lit., (Tamil) or any Professional Degreelike B.E. / B.Tech. / M.B.B.S., Examinations of this University or an Examination of some otherUniversities accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(14) M.MUSIC
Candidates who have passed the B.Music [or] B.A. Indian Music [or] B.A. [or] B.Sc.with any subject as the main [or] any other Degree [or] an examination of any other Universitiesaccepted as equivalent thereto by this University and qualified in any one of the followingexaminations in Music are eligible for admission :
[1] Certificate Course in Karnatic Music offered by the Department of Indian Music underIndustrial Consultancy Programme of University Industry Community InteractionCentre (UICIC).
[2] Diploma or Sangita Siromani Examination of the University of Madras.
[3] Ezisai Mani Title Examination of Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
[4] Sangitavisarada Examination of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi.
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[5] Sangita Siromani Examination in Carnatic Music of Delhi University.
[6] Sangita Vidvan [or] Isaikkalaimani Title Examination [or] Isai Vanar Examination,Government of Tamil Nadu.
[7] Higher Grade Examination of the Government Examination, Government of TamilNadu.
[8] Ganabhooshanam of Kerala Government.
[9] Diploma Examination of Andhra Pradesh Government.
[10] Senior Examination of the Karnataka Government.
[11] Vocalists [or] performers of Melodic Instruments of Classical Music, auditioned by theAll India Radio and placed under ’B’ Grade [or] Grades Higher than that.
[12] Teachers’ Training Certificate in the subject of Music issued by the Govt. of Tamilnadu(at present conducted at the Music Academy, Chennai).
[13] Any other Certificate, Title [or] Diploma examination of a recognised University[or] Statutory Body accepted and approved by the University of Madras.
(15) M.Com.
Candidates who have passed the B.Com. Commerce, Bank Management, Co-operation,Corporate Secretaryship, Computer Applications, B.A. Industrial Organisation, Co-operation,B.B.A., B.B.M., B.C.S. and B.Sc. Mathematics [or] B.A. Economics [or] B.Sc. Computer Science[or] B.C.A. with any two Core–Main papers offered in the B.Com. Degree Course are eligiblefor admission.
(16) M.Sc. – MATHEMATICS
Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Degree Examination in Mathematics [or]B.Sc. Applied Sciences of this University [or] examinations of other Universities accepted asequivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(17) M.Sc. – GEOGRAPHY
Candidates who have passed the B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examination of this University withGeography as the main subject of study [or] Graduate in any faculty [viz.] Arts, Science, Commerce,Languages, Law, Engineering [or] an examination of any other University accepted as equivalentthereto by this University are eligible for admission.
(18) M.Sc. – PSYCHOLOGY
Candidates who have passed the B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examination with Psychology as theMain Subject of study [or] Graduate in any degree of this University [or] any other Universitiesrecognised by UGC/AIU [or] passed an examination of other Unviersity recognised and acceptedas equivalent thereto by the University of Madras are eligible for admission.
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LALALALALATERAL ADMISSIONTERAL ADMISSIONTERAL ADMISSIONTERAL ADMISSIONTERAL ADMISSIONStudents who have successfully completed their First Year (or) discontinued Second Year Postgraduate
Degree Courses through the Colleges including Autonomous Colleges affiliated to this University (or) Collegesincluding Autonomous Colleges affiliated to other Universities recognised by the UGC/AIU and accepted asequivalent thereto by the University of Madras, shall be considered for lateral admission to the Second Yearcourse in the same discipline provided that they should submit their application form for admission together withoriginal Transfer Certificate/Course Completion Certificate wherein the actual duration of course undergone bythem be appropriately indicated by the Institution/University concerned, with request for exemption of papersrelating to the subjects already passed through their previous Institution/University, together with the originalStatement of Marks of their previous appearances and an authenticated relevant syllabus prescribed by theInstitution/University in original or the syllabus attested by the Principal/Head of the Department of the Institutionin the subject concerned where they have undergone their previous course for verification and to consider forexemption of papers after perusal by the authorities of the University of Madras.
(19) M.Sc. – COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Candidates who have passed the B.A. / B.Sc. Degree Examination of this Universitywith Psychology as the Main Subject of study are eligible for admission to M.Sc. Degree Coursein Counselling Psychology.
(20) M.Sc. – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
Candidates who have passed any Undergraduate Degree Examination of this University oran examination of other University accepted by this University as equalent there to are eligiblefor admission to M.Sc. Degree Course in Medical Sociology.
(21) M.Sc. – PHYSICS
Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Degree Examination in Physics as the main subjectwith Mathematics as one of the ancillary/allied subjects or B.Sc. Applied Science of this Universityor an examination of some other Universities accepted by the University of Madras as equivalentthereto shall be eligible for admission to M.Sc. Degree Course in Physics.
(22) M.Sc. – CHEMISTRY
Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Degree Examination with Chemistry as the mainsubject of study of this University or an examination of some other Universities accepted by theUniversity of Madras as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. DegreeCourse in Chemistry.
(23) M.Sc. – BOTANY
Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Degree Examination with Botany as the main subjectof study of this University or an examination of some other Unviersities accepted by the Universityof Madras as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to M.Sc. Degree Course in Botany.
(24) M.Sc. – ZOOLOGY
Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Degree Examination with Zoology as the main subjectof study of this University or an examination of some other Unviersities accepted by the Universityof Madras as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to M.Sc. Degree Course in Zoology.
First Paper - I : Modern Prose and Non-Detailed Studies 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Modern Poetry 3 100 50
Paper - III : History of Hindi Literature 3 100 50Paper - IV : Prayojan Moolak Hindi and Journalism 3 100 50Paper - V : Translation Theory and Practice 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Ancient and Medieval Poetry 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : History of Hindi Language and
General Linguistics 3 100 50Paper - VIII : Indian and Western Poetics and Criticism 3 100 50Paper - IX : Special Author Premchand
(with Special Reference to Godhan) 3 100 50Paper - X : Essay Writing 3 100 50
3. M.A. - HindiPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : Chaucer and the Elizabethan Age 3 100 50Year Paper - II : The Neo Classical Age 3 100 50
Paper - III : Romantic and Victorian Age 3 100 50Paper - IV : Twentieth Century Literature 3 100 50Paper - V : Literature : Analysis, Approaches & Application 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Shakespeare 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : English Language and Linguistics 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : American Literature 3 100 50Paper - IX : Post Colonial Literatures in English 3 100 50Paper - X : Literary Criticism and Literary Theory 3 100 50
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
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First Paper - I : Ghazal, Rubai aur Oasida 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Dastan, Novel aur Afsana 3 100 50
Paper - III : Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Urdu 3 100 50Paper - IV : Nazm, Mathnavi aur Marthiya 3 100 50Paper - V : Arabic or Persian 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Special Study of an Author 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Inshaiya, Maqala, Drama 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Tanqueed, Arooz aur Ilm-e-Badi 3 100 50Paper - IX : Lisaniyat aur Qadeem Urdu Adab 3 100 50Paper - X : Essay or Sahafat aur Tarjama 3 100 50
4. M.A. - UrduPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
6. M.A. - Historical Studies
First Paper - I : Social and Cultural History of Tamil NaduYear (Upto Modern Period) 3 100 50
Paper - II : Cultural Heritage of India (Excluding Tamil Nadu)and Tourism-Principles and Practices 3 100 50
Paper - III : Economic History of India, A.D. 1526 – 1947 3 100 50Paper - IV : Indian National Movement and Contemporary
History of India 3 100 50Paper - V : History of Science and Technology in India
since A.D.1858 3 100 50Second Paper - VI : Studies in Human Rights and Women’s
Year Studies 3 100 50Paper - VII : History of World Civilizations (Excluding
India) Ancient, Medieval and Modern Period 3 100 50Paper - VIII : History of Socio - Religious, Peasant & Labour
Movements in Modern India 3 100 50Paper - IX : History of Europe from A.D.1789 - 1919 and
International Relations since A.D. 1919 3 100 50Paper - X : History of South East Asia A.D. 1900 -
A.D. 2000 and India and Neighbours sinceA.D. 1947 3 100 50
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : Prose 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Poetry 3 100 50
Paper - III : Grammar 3 100 50Paper - IV : Essay 3 100 50Paper - V : History of Arabic Literature 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Special Author 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Translation Skill 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Drama 3 100 50Paper - IX : Novel 3 100 50Paper - X : Tafseer and Hadeeth Literature 3 100 50
5. M.A. - Modern ArabicPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
14
First Paper - I : Political Theory 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Western Political Thought 3 100 50
Paper - III : Political Sociology 3 100 50Paper - IV : National Movement and
Constitutional Development of India 3 100 50Paper - V : Modern Political Analysis 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Indian Political Thought 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Indian Government and Politics 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Policy Science 3 100 50Paper - IX : International Relations 3 100 50Paper - X : Human Rights in India 3 100 50
7. M.A. - Political SciencePassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : Administrative Theory 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Administrative Thinkers 3 100 50
Paper - III : Principles of Management 3 100 50Paper - IV : Development Administration 3 100 50Paper - V : Administrative Law 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Human Resource Management 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Public Financial Administration 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Indian Administration 3 100 50Paper - IX : Human Rights Administration in India 3 100 50Paper - X : Public Policy Analysis 3 100 50
8. M.A. - Public AdministrationPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
9. M.A. - Economics
First Paper - I : Micro Economic Theory 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Indian Ecnomic Development and Policy 3 100 50
Paper - III : Statistics for Economists 3 100 50Paper - IV : Economics of Development 3 100 50Paper - V : Principles of Management 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Macro Economic Theory 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Public Economics 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : International Economics 3 100 50Paper - IX : Monetary Economics 3 100 50Paper - X : Economics of Human Resource Development 3 100 50
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
15
First Paper - I : Principles of Sociology 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Sociological Theories 3 100 50
Paper - III : Research Methodology & Social Statistics 3 100 50Paper - IV : Indian Society 3 100 50Paper - V : Sociology of Development 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Rural Sociology 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Urban Sociology 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Sociology of Education 3 100 50Paper - IX : Sociology of Health 3 100 50Paper - X : Information Technology & Society 3 100 50
10. M.A. - SociologyPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : Christianity : General Introduction and History 3 100 50Year Paper - II : The Holy Bible : The Old Testament 3 100 50
Paper - III : The Holy Bible: The New Testament 3 100 50Paper - IV : The Basic Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity 3 100 50Paper - V : Christianity in India 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : The Person and Message of Jesus 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Christian Spirituality and Religious Practices 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Leading Christian Thinkers and Movement 3 100 50Paper - IX : Christian Ethics 3 100 50Paper - X : Christianity and Contemporary Human Concerns 3 100 50
11. M.A. - Christian StudiesPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : A Historical Perspective, Statutory BodiesYear and NGOs 3 100 50
Paper - II : Human Rights & Duties of State and Citizen 3 100 50Paper - III : Human Rights, Group Rights and the UN 3 100 50Paper - IV : Human Rights and the new world order in
the developed and developing countries 3 100 50Paper - V : Elective Subject - I - Human Rights
Violations and Redress of Grievances 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Human Rights and the Indian Constitution 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Gender, Women and the Law and
Contemporary Issues 3 100 50Paper - VIII : Media and Obligation of the Corporate World 3 100 50Paper - IX : Basics of Computer Education 3 100 50Paper - X : Elective Subject - II - Human Rights,
Environment and Community Health 3 100 50
12. M.A. - Human Rights and Duties EducationPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
16
First Paper - I : PracticalYear Foundation Course in Performance 1 100 50
Paper - II : PracticalMusical Compositions – 1 1 100 50
Paper - III : Practical – IIIAlatti Part I, Part II,Karpanaikovai and Tanam - Part I & II 1 100 50
Paper - IV : TheoryHistory of Music - Tamizh Tradition 3 100 50
Paper - V : TheoryHistory of Music - Samskrta Tradition 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : PracticalYear Musical Compositions - 2 1 100 50
Paper - VII : PracticalNiraval 1 100 50
Paper - VIII : PracticalAlatti - Tanam – Pallavi 1 100 50
Paper - IX : TheoryAdvanced Theory 3 100 50
Paper - X : PracticalMusical Compositions - 3 1 100 50
14. M.MusicPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) Marks
Year Subject
First Paper - I : Advanced Corporate Accounting andYear Accounting Standards 3 100 50
Paper - II : Entrepreneurship andSmall Business Promotion 3 100 50
Paper - III : Advanced Marketing 3 100 50Paper - IV : Advanced Management Theory 3 100 50Paper - V : Quantitative Techniques for Business
Decisions 3 100 50Second Paper - VI : Advanced Cost and Management Accounting 3 100 50
Year Paper - VII : Financial Management 3 100 50Paper - VIII : Human Resource Management 3 100 50Paper - IX : Marketing Research and
Consumer Behaviour 3 100 50Paper - X : Financial Services and Stock Exchange 3 100 50
15. M.Com. - CommercePassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) Marks
Year Subject
First Paper - I : Historical Development of Vaishnavism 3 100 50Paper - II : Early Texts in Vaishnavism 3 100 50Paper - III : Songs of Tirumangai Alvar 3 100 50Paper - IV : Rahasya Literature 3 100 50Paper - V : Schools of Vaishnavism 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Stotra Literature in Vaishnavism 3 100 50Paper - VII : Srivaishnava Agamas and Temple Festivals 3 100 50Paper - VIII : Basic Concepts of Visishtadvaita 3 100 50Paper - IX : Special Texts in Srivaishnavism 3 100 50Paper - X : Songs of Nammalvar 3 100 50
13. M.A. VaishnavismPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) Marks
Year Subject
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First Paper - I : Algebra 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Real Analysis 3 100 50
Paper - III : Differential Equations 3 100 50Paper - IV : Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics 3 100 50Paper - V : Elective – I
Programming with C++ andNumerical Methods Theory 3 Practical 3
Second Paper - VI : Complex Analysis 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Mechanics 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Topology and Functional Analysis 3 100 50Paper - IX : Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis 3 100 50Paper - X : Elective - II
Java Programming Theory 3 Practical 3
16. M.Sc. - Mathematics
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
}6040 100 50
}6040 100 50
First Paper - I : Fundamentals of Geography andYear Environmental Science 3 100 50
Paper - II : Applied Physical Geography 3 100 50
Paper - III : Cartography 3 100 50
Paper - IV : Geography of India : Resource Base,Population and Economy 3 100 50
Paper - V : Practical - I - Techniques of Mapping 3 Exam 60(Physical) and Map Interpretation Record 40
Second Paper - VI : Population and Settlement Geography 3 100 50
Year Paper - VII : Fundamentals of GIS, GPS & Remote Sensing 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Geographical Thought 3 100 50
Paper - IX : Practical-II -Techniques of Mapping 3 Exam 60(Socio Economic) and GIS Record 40
Paper - X : Project: GIS / Remote Sensing / AppliedQuantitative Analysis or Quantitative 3 Report 60Modelling or Map Analysis & Mapping by GPS Viva 40
17. M.Sc. - GeographyPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
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50
50
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18. M.Sc. - Psychology
First Paper - I : Advanced General Psychology 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Developmental Psychology 3 100 50
Paper - III : Quantitative Techniques for Psychology 3 100 50Paper - IV : Advanced Social Psychology 3 100 50Paper - V : Motivation and Personality 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Organisational Psychology and ConsumerYear Behaviour 3 100 50
Paper - VII : Psychopathology, Crime and Delinquency 3 100 50Paper - VIII : Guidance, Counselling and Psychology of
Interpersonal Relationship 3 100 50Paper - IX : Psychology - Practicals 3 100 50Paper - X : Class Room Psychology 3 100 50
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
20. M.Sc. - Medical Sociology
First Paper - I : Introduction to Medical Sociology 3 100 50Year Paper - II : Indian Social System and Health 3 100 50
Paper - III : Research Methodology and Social Statistics 3 100 50Paper - IV : Principles of Sociology 3 100 50Paper - V : Health Policy and Health Care System in India 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Community Health and Social Medicine 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Bio-Medical Ethics 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Sociology of Health and Hospital Management 3 100 50Paper - IX : Anatomy and Physiology 3 100 50Paper - X : Medical Field Work 3 100 50
(Field Report and Viva voce)
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
First Paper - I : Advanced General Psychology 3 100 50Paper - II : Research Methodology 3 100 50Paper - III : Social Psychology 3 100 50Paper - IV : Life Span Development 3 100 50Paper - V : Practicals related to Counselling Psychology 3 100 50
Second Paper - VI : Counselling Theory and Skills 3 100 50Year Paper - VII : Psychopathology 3 100 50
Paper - VIII : Principles of Behaviour Modification 3 100 50Paper - IX : School Counselling 3 100 50Paper - X : Case Studies Cum Practicum 3 100 50
19. M.Sc. - Counselling PsychologyPassing
MinimumMarks
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksYear Subject
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21. M.Sc. - PhysicsFIRST YEAR
PassingMinimum
MarksDuration Maximum(in hours) Marks
1 Mathematical Physics 3 100 502 Classical Mechanics and Relativity 3 100 503 Quantum Mechanics - I 3 100 504 Electronic Devices and Integrated Electronics 3 100 505 Practical - I
Part - A - ElectronicsPart - B - General
PracticalRecord
6 Quantum Mechanics II 3 100 507 Statistical Mechanics 3 100 508 Electromagnetic Theory and Plasma Physics 3 100 509 Atomic And Molecular Physics 3 100 50
10 Practical - IIPart - A - ElectronicsPart - B - General
PracticalRecord
Papers Subjects
7525 100 50
7525 100 50
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11 Condensed Matter Physics 3 100 5012 Nuclear And Practical Physics 3 100 5013 Hyperfine Techniques and Surface
3 Plant Diversity III - Gymnosperms and Paleobotany 3 100 50
4 Taxonomy of Angiosperms 3 100 505 Embryology, Palynology and
Anatomy of Angiosperms 3 100 506 Environmental Biology, Phytogeography and
Remote Sensing 3 100 50
7 Practical - I (Covering Theory Papers I, II & III) -Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses,Lichens, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes,
Gymnosperms and Paleobotany. 4 200 100
8 Practical - II (Covering Theory Papers IV, V & VI) -Taxonomy of Angiosperms, Embryology,Palynology, Anatomy of Angiosperms,Environmental Biology, Phytogeography andRemote Sensing. 4 200 100
10 Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biostatistics 3 100 50
11 Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics 3 100 50
12 Plant Biochemistry and Biophysics 3 100 50
13 Plant Physiology 3 100 50
14 Special Subject - Biology of Medicinal Plants 3 100 50
15 Practical - III (Covering Theory Papers IX, X & XI) -Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Breeding,Biostatistics, Plant Molecular Biology,Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. 4 200 100
16 Practical - IV (Covering Theory Paper XII, XIII & XIV) -Plant Biochemistry and Biophysics,Plant Physiology, Special Subject -Biology of Medicinal Plants. 4 200 100
SECOND YEAR
Duration Maximum(in hours) MarksPapers Subjects
PassingMinimum
Marks
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24. M.Sc. - Zoology
FIRST YEAR
1 Biology of Invertebrates 3 100 50
2 Biology of Chordates 3 100 50
3 Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics 3 100 50
4 Biochemistry and Biophysics 3 100 50
5 Microbiology and Basic Concepts in Biotechnology 3 100 50
6 Biostatistics and Computer applications in biology 3 100 50
Lab Course - I (Practicals covering Theory Papers I, II & VI) - Biology of Invertebrates, Biology of Chordates, Biostatistics and Computer Applications in Biology. 6 200 100
Lab Course - II (Practicals covering Theory Papers III, IV & V) - Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Microbiology and Basic Concepts in Biotechnology. 6 200 100
FIRST YEARPaper - I : Practical – I Foundation Course in Performance 1 100 50Paper - II : Practicals – II Musical Compositions – 1 1 100 50Paper - III : Practical – III Alatti Part I, Part II,
Karpanaikovai and Tanam - Part I & II 1 100 50SECOND YEARPaper - VI : Practical - IV Musical Compositions - 2 1 100 50Paper - VII : Practical - V Niraval 1 100 50Paper - VIII : Practical - VI Alatti - Tanam – Pallavi 1 100 50Paper - X : Practical - VII Musical Compositions - 3 1 100 50
2) M.Sc. - MATHEMATICSFIRST YEARPaper - V : Elective - I
Programming with C++ and Numerical Methods Theory 3Practical 3
SECOND YEARPaper - X : Elective - II
Java Programming Theory 3Practical 3
3) M.Sc. - GEOGRAPHYFIRST YEARPaper - V : Practical - I
Techniques of Mapping (Physical) Exam 3and Map Interpretation Record
SECOND YEARPaper - IX : Practical-II -Techniques of Mapping Exam 3
(Socio Economic) and GIS RecordPaper - X : Project: GIS / Remote Sensing / Applied
Quantitative Analysis or QuantitativeModelling or Map Analysis and Report 3Mapping by GPS Viva
Paper - VIII : Practical - II (Covering Theory Papers IV, V & VI) -Taxonomy of Angiosperms, Embryology,Palynology, Anatomy of Angiosperms,Environmental Biology, Phytogeography andRemote Sensing. 4 200 100
SECOND YEARPaper - XV : Practical - III (Covering Theory Papers IX, X & XI) -
Paper - XVI : Practical - IV (Covering Theory Paper XII, XIII & XIV) -Plant Biochemistry and Biophysics,Plant Physiology, Special Subject -Biology of Medicinal Plants. 4 200 100
9) M.Sc. - ZOOLOGYFIRST YEARLab Course - I (Practicals covering Theory Papers I, II & VI) -
Biology of Invertebrates, Biology ofChordates, Biostatistics and ComputerApplications in Biology. 6 200 100
Lab Course - II (Practicals covering Theory Papers III, IV & V) -Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics,Biochemistry and Biophysics, Microbiologyand Basic Concepts in Biotechnology. 6 200 100
SECOND YEARLab Course - III (Practicals covering Theory Papers VII, VIII & IX) -
Lab Course - IV (Practicals covering Theory Papers X & XI) -Immunology, Fishery Biology,Aquaculture and Farm Management. 6 200 100
PassingMinimum
MarksPattern of Examination
Duration Maximum(in hours) Marks
PASSING MINIMUMA candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/she obtains not less than 50% of the marks in each
Paper / Practical / Project.Classification of Successful Candidates
Candidates who have secured not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole examination shall be declared tohave passed the examination in FIRST CLASS. All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in SECONDCLASS.
Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to have passed the examination in FIRSTCLASS with DISTINCTION provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first appearance.
Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course at the first instance and within a period of twoacademic years from admission to the course alone are eligible for RANKING.
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5. FEE DETAILS(A) BREAK-UP OF FEE
1. Registration Fee (Along with the filled in application form)a) Postgraduate Degree Courses 150/-
2. Admission Fee 50/-
3. Matriculation fee for those seeking admission tothe University of Madras for the first time 30/-
4. Recognition feea) Examination of Other Bodies / Universities in India 300/-b) Examination of Other Bodies / Universities outside India 2,020/-
5. a) Postage, Stationery, Transportation and Website Fees per yearM.A., M.Sc., M.Com. & M.Music Courses 500/-
b) M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology Courses 1,000/-
6. Development Fee (per year) 100/-
7. Special Fee (per year)a) M.A. and M.Com. Courses 750/-b) M.Music. and M.Sc. Geography, Counselling Psychology Courses 1,350/-c) M.Sc. Mathematics, Psychology, Medical Sociology Courses 1,150/-d) M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology Courses 1,000/-
Note : In addition to the above fees (Table I & II) a sum of 25 US.$ is to be collected from each student towards postal charges.
Postgraduate Courses per paper / Practical 6 2 8 15 5 20Application Fees - - 2 - - 5Statement of Marks - - 2 - - 5Provisional Certificate (For final year) - - 5 - - 10Convocation Degree Certificate (For final year) - - 10 - - 15Migration Certificate - - 5 - - 10
Subject
TABLE IV - EXAMINATION FEESSAARC COUNTRIES OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES
(Total fees inclusive of the admission fee / tuition fee to be collected per annum)(C) FEE DETAILS - OVERSEAS STUDENTS
UniversityFees inUS.$.
ServiceCharges to theCo-ordinator in
US.$.
TotalFees inUS.$.
UniversityFees inUS.$.
ServiceCharges to theCo-ordinator in
US.$.
TotalFees inUS.$.
Change of Course Fee US.$. 30 US.$. 45Transfer Fee for other University Students US.$. 45 US.$. 75
NATURE OF THE FEES
TABLE III - OTHER FEES
Fees to be collected in US.$ by the Study Centrein SAARC COUNTRIES only
Fees to be collected in US.$ by the Study Centres inForeign Countries / other than SAARC Countries
Fees to be collected in US.$ by the Study Centres inSAARC Countries Other Foreign Countries
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6. GENERAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATES TO BE ENCLOSED WITH APPLICATION FORPOSTGRADUATE COURSES
The following original Certificates/Documents with two sets of xerox copies attested bycompetent authority should be sent along with the application form by the candidates for admission toM.A. / M.Music / M.Com. / M.Sc. Courses :
(a) Transfer Certificate from the Head of the Institution where the applicant last studied.
(b) Statement of Marks of the Qualifying examination.
Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (Degree Course) from this University / otherUniversities should enclose all the original statements of marks right from their secondary school educationalong with the application form.
(c) Provisional Pass Certificate / Degree (Diploma) Certificate of the Qualifying examination.
(d) If the certificates are in a language other than ENGLISH / TAMIL, an authenticated translation inEnglish duly attested by a Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the original certificates.
(e) Candidates who have not undergone and passed the qualifying examinations under 10 + 2 + 3 or11 + 1 + 3 or 11 + 2 + 2 pattern or Open University system of this University / other recognisedUniversities need not apply, as they are not eligible for admission.
Failure to submit any one or more of the above certificates / documents may entail rejection oftheir application.
The application form duly filled-in and signed by the candidate must be accompanied by all the originalcertificates mentioned above (a,b,c) for admission to M.A., M.Music., M.Com., and M.Sc., Courses, togetherwith Registration Fee of Rs.150/- for the Post-Graduate Courses by means of challan paid through the designatedBank should be sent by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or submitted in person to“The Director, IDE, University of Madras, Chennai - 600 005” for Spot Admission at IDE, Chennai / theCo-ordinators of the respective Spot Admission Centres in Tamil Nadu / Study Centres outside Tamil Nadu listedin the prospectus.The Registration Fee paid by means of designated BANK challan towards admission forthe above courses is not refundable under any circumstances.
A Course Completion Certificate will be issued by the Institute on completion of the course or on discontinuancefor the period completed. Such candidates are permitted to take the examinations in which they have not passedeven after the issue of the Course Completion Certificate till the regulations with which the candidate has undergonethe course is in force.
All the original certificates should be attached at the top left corner of the application form with a tag or stringto prevent them from getting lost.
Candidates are advised to take sufficient number of attested copies of their original certificatesbefore sending them to the Institute.
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Candidates pursuing any other course of study at this Institute or elsewhere are eligible for admission to oneadditional course at the Certificate or Diploma level offered by this Institute. They will not be permitted to joinany other additional degree course offered by the Institute.
Admission to candidates who have qualified from other Universities/Bodies will be considered only on thecondition that their previous qualifications are recognised by this University. However, action will be taken to recognisethe examination of a recognised University provided the syllabus of the qualifying examination is produced by thecandidate, subject to approval by the authorities of this University.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Students who want to discontinue their courses after the completion of first/second year should inform theDirector, IDE., before the 31st May of every year. Otherwise, full fees will be collected for the subsequentyears. Only after receiving the entire fees, his/her Course Completion Certificate will be issued.
Legal dispute, if any, relating to Admission / Examinations of IDE., will be subject toChennai Jurisdiction only.
Visually and other physically challenged applicants are advised not to apply for the Practical orientedM.Sc. Degree Courses.
EXEMPTION AND CONTINUATION OF STUDY
Students who have successfully completed the first year of studies of M.A., M.Sc., & M.Com. courses in theColleges affiliated to the University of Madras under the regulations in force from 1983-84, and the Collegesaffiliated to other Universities approved by the University Grants Commission [UGC] and Association of IndianUniversities [AIU] are considered for admission to the Second Year of the Post-Graduate Courses respectively,in the same discipline, in this Institute, subject to the approval by the University authorities. These candidates shouldsend the First Year statement of marks in original along with their Application.
Candidates who have discontinued the M.A./M.Sc./M.Com. Courses, after passing the papers prescribedfor the First Year Courses, either under the old Non-Semester Pattern or under the Semester Pattern, in the collegesaffiliated to the University of Madras and the Colleges affiliated to other Universities approved by the UniversityGrants Commission [UGC] and Association of Indian Universities [AIU] are considered for admission to the SecondYear of the Post-Graduate Courses in the same discipline concerned, under the current regulations in this Institute,subject to the approval by the University authorities. These candidates should also send the required documentsmentioned above.
CONDONATION OF BREAK IN STUDIES
Candidates who have discontinued courses from Colleges or from this Institute and who seek admission inthis Institute in the Second Year of the course should pay a sum of Rs. 500/- or such fee as may be in force fromtime to time towards condoning the break in study and for permission to rejoin the course. Candidates from otherUniversities should pay Rs.750/- towards transfer fee in addition to condonation fee, if he/she wants to join in thesecond year course.
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METHOD OF PAYMENT OF FEES
Students can make their payments with the Banks designated by the Institute of Distance Education,University of Madras without any additional charge. The challan has three identical parts, Viz. Bank Copy,IDE Copy and Student Copy. The particulars required in the challan should be filled in by the Candidates withoutleaving any columns blank. The BANK will retain Bank Copy, and return the IDE Copy and Student Copy to thestudent. The IDE copy of the BANK Challan should be sent / submitted to the Director, IDE for official use.The student copy should be preserved carefully by the student as a proof of payment. In places where there is nofacility for the payment of fees through the designated banks, students may make the payment by means of DemandDraft obtained from any of the Nationalized/Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of “The Director, IDE, Universityof Madras” payable at Chennai.
The filled in application form should be sent or presented along with the IDE copy of the fee paid challanendorsed by the BANK for the Registration Fee. This amount is not refundable under any circumstances.
The Tuition Fee and other fees for the First Year should be paid after or at the time of receiving theintimation letter of provisional admission. For payment of subsequent tuition fees and other fees for secondyear, no separate intimation will be sent to the candidates admitted. Hence, candidates are advised toretain this Prospectus till the completion of the course for guidance and make remittances within the duedates on their own. The enrolment of the defaulters will automatically stand cancelled. They may, however,be readmitted to the same course on payment of Rs. 500/- subject to approval by the authorities. Candidatesare not permitted to remit the fees in instalments (Except for the M.Sc. Degree Courses in Physics,Chemistry, Botany & Zoology).
Students are strictly instructed to use separate challans to pay the Tuition Fees and Examination Fees andsend or present them in separate envelopes. They are requested not to pay both examination and tuition feestogether. The Institute is not responsible for any delay in sending learning materials or statement of marks, etc.,if the examination and tuition fees are paid together.
Students can use the Fee Collection challan supplied with this Prospectus.
No extension of time will be given, under any circumstances, for payment of fees.
Candidates are advised to send or present the challan to the Institute or at the Study Centre/Spot AdmissionCentre as soon as they get it from the bank, so as to enable the Institute to send learning and other materials quicklyor to facilitate collection the learning materials from the Study Centre/Spot Admission Centre.
Students admitted through the Study Centre are advised to forward the payment challan endorsed by thedesignated Bank to the Study Centre for onward transmission to the Director and for collecting the learning materialsfrom the Study Centre. Fees once remitted will not be refunded or adjusted in any manner under any circumstances.
Prescribed text books are not supplied to the candidates by the Institute of Distance Education. Hence they areadvised to get them from the book-sellers. However, the syllabi and the learning materials will be sent to the candidates.
Learning materials will be supplied at the Personal Contact Programme/Study Centre/Spot Admission Centres. Thosewho are not able to receive at the centre may request the Director to despatch the learning materials by post.
The last date for receipt of the tuition fee and postage & stationery fee etc., for all the Second yearPostgraduate Courses is 11.07.2011 for the Academic Year Admission, and 10.02.2012 for the Calendar Year Admission.
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CHANGE OF COURSE OR MEDIUMCandidates are advised to make a firm choice of the course of study they wish to pursue and the medium of
instruction before sending the application for admission. Normally, change of subject or medium of instruction willnot be allowed, but in special cases change may be permitted within one month from the date of admission onpayment of the prescribed fee of Rs.500/- subject to approval by the authorities.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION(1) The method of instruction is (a) mailing or distributing learning materials periodically to the students enrolled
and (b) personal contact programme. For each paper of study, a set of learning materials is given to thestudents. The learning materials can be collected by the students or his/her representative personally from theInstitute/ Study Centres/ Spot Admission Centres on production of the student’s copy of the payment endorsedBANK challan. These learning materials will guide the students in effective learning.
(2) In courses where attendance is compulsory, if a student does not attend the compulsory contact programme,he/she is not eligible to appear for the University Examinations (Theory and Practical). If candidates appearfor the University Examinations (Theory and Practical) without adequate attendance in the compulsory personalcontact programme, they do it at their own risk and it leads to cancellation of their appearance in theExaminations.
(3) The Personal Contact Programme classes will be arranged for the benefit of the students in Tamil Nadu andPuducherry and at the Study Centres in India. This programme is meant for classroom lectures on importanttopics and clearing the doubts of the students. Students are advised to attend the classes in their own interest foreffective learning.
(4) The venue and dates of PCP Classes will be intimated separately.
ADDRESS SLIPThe applicants for admission are required to furnish their address in each of the six slots provided for the
purpose on a separate sheet attached to the application form. The admission intimation, original certificates andlearning materials will be sent to the address furnished in the Address Slip only. Write the address in capital lettersand use ball pen only.
CHANGE OF ADDRESSAll communications and learning materials in the case of those who opt to receive by post, will be sent to the
candidates to the address given in the application form. Any change in the address should be intimated to theInstitute, Spot Admission Centres and the Study Centres immediately with the enrolment number. Candidates areadvised to make necessary arrangements in the post office for their mail to be redirected to their new address in theevent of a despatch being sent before the change is effected.
IDENTITY CARDIdentity Card will be issued after the First Year tuition fee is paid. The Identity Card will be valid till the
completion of the course. In the event of a student discontinuing a course, the card shall become invalid for theyear / years yet to be completed. Candidates are instructed to preserve their identity cards. They should note thatthe examination Hall Tickets will be issued by the Chief Superintendent of the Examination Centres, only on productionof the identity card. The arrear candidates can use the Identity Card for obtaining Hall Tickets even though theduration of the course of study is over. If the original card is lost, a duplicate card will be issued on payment ofRs. 100/- through the designated Bank Challan and the payment endorsed Bank Challan is to be sent for thispurpose together with a passport size photograph.
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ENROLMENT NUMBEREnrolment Numbers will be assigned to candidates on admission. The enrolment number will hold good for
the entire duration of the course of study. In communications addressed to the Institute, this number should bestated. Letters received without the enrolment number will not be entertained.
The Enrolment Number is a twelve digit unique code (alpha-numeric). The first two digits indicate the year ofadmission. The third, fourth and the fifth the centre, the sixth, seventh and the eighth the subject and last four theactual enrolment number.
SCHOLARSHIPA) Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates who pursue their studies through this Institute under
the Regular Stream alone are eligible for reimbursement of the fees. They are also eligible for an annualallowance of Rs.500/- towards purchase of essential/prescribed books. This prescribed scholarshipform and other particulars in this connection can be obtained from the Director, Institute of DistanceEducation, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
B) Eligible visually or otherwise physically challenged candidates, can avail themselves of the State GovernmentScholarship for the Disabled. The prescribed form may be obtained from the District Rehabilitation Officer inthe districts concerned for reimbursement of non-refundable fees.
C) The eligible SC/ST students are directed to submit the SC/ST scholarship form during their study at IDE onlyand no SC/ST scholarship application form will be accepted after the period of study at IDE on any circumstances.
FEE CONCESSIONThe Institute of Distance Education (IDE), University of Madras offers fee concession to differentially abled
persons and prisoners subject to the following norms. :(i) Differentially abled candidates with 75% physical disability will be considered for exemption
from tuition fee provided they submit a ‘Disability Certificate’ obtained from “The Director,Institute of Physical Disability and Rehabilitation”, K.K. Nagar, Chennai.
(ii) Prisoners in Tamil Nadu are also be considered for exemption from tuition fee provided they submittheir application for admission with a ‘No Objection Certificate’ issued by the competent authority.
(iii) Women Students of the IDE., are eligible for 20% concession in tuition fee.(iv) Graduates of the University of Madras pursuing a Postgraduate Course in the IDE., are eligible
for 20% concession in tutition fee.(v) Undergraduate students of the IDE., can do one additional Certificate Course (excepting French, German
and Sanskrit) for which tuition fee is waived.(vi) Postgraduate students of the IDE., can do one additional Diploma Course (excepting French, German
and Sanskrit) for which tuition fee is waived.(vii) Defence Service Personnel are eligible for 20% concession in tuition fee.Candidates can avail themselves only one of the above concessions.
SPOT ADMISSION1) Spot Admission for the first year will be given to those who come to the Institute in person or at the
Spot Admission / Study Centres along with the required certificates / documents.
2) Eligible candidates who seek spot admission can collect their first year learning materials at the Spot AdmissionCentres and Study Centres (including the Institute) by producing their copy of the paymentendorsed Bank challan. For particulars of total fees to be paid (excluding Registration Fee), please referPage Nos. 26 & 27 Fee Particulars - Course-Wise.
3) The second-year learning materials may also be supplied to the students at the Institute, Spot Admission Centresand Study Centres on producing the fee-paid challan (IDE copy) towards tuition fee for the second year course.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR LATERAL ADMISSION TOSECOND YEAR POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Students seeking Lateral Admission to Second Year Postgraduate courses must enclosetwo copies of syllabus of the paper / papers for which exemption is requested.
Students desiring to avail themselves of lateral admission to second year Postgraduate courses
should enclose two copies of the syllabus for the first year of their study University / College where they have
undergone the course.
The following Certificates (Original) must be enclosed without fail :
1. 10th Mark List.
2. 12th Mark List.
3. Undergraduate Degree Certificate with Statement of Marks.
4. Postgraduate Degree First Year Statement of Marks.
5. Transfer Certificate from the Institution where the First Year Postgraduate Course studied last.
6. One complete set of attested xerox copies of the above.
Students who have undergone the first year Postgraduate course in institutions abroad must submit along with
the application an EQUIVALENCE CERTIFICATE obtained from either the University Grants Commission (UGC)
or the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
Students applying for lateral admission must enclose the Transfer Certificate or Course Completion Certificate
issued by the Institution where they did the First Year Postgraduate course. The certificate should clearly state the
period of study without giving scope for any ambiguity. The syllabus enclosed should be attested by the
Principal / Head of the Department of the Institution where they studied. Only after a proper scrutiny of these
documents shall a decision on granting exemption be taken.
Provisional admission will be given with the condition that the student appear for all the papers of the
First year course. However, after the scrutiny of the syllabus, the decision regarding exemption will be communicated
to the student individually.
Student from other Universities and Autonomous Colleges are NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
Students from colleges affiliated to the University of Madras coming under a different regulation / pattern
are also NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
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DETAILS OF EXAMINATIONS1. Postgraduate examinations are conducted by the University of Madras at the end of the academic year
as well as the calendar year. The dates of examinations will be announced by the University.Supplementary examinations are also held for the failed candidates.
2. The examinations are held at the various centres in Tamil Nadu and at Pondicherry, Bangalore,Mumbai, Kolkatta, Delhi, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Cochin and Port Blair in the Andamans.Examinations are also held at the Study Centres.
3. On a single day two examinations are conducted. The fore-noon session lasts from 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.and after-noon session from 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. However, for those who have cleared all the papersof the first year, there will be only one examination on a day.
4. Taking into account the convenience of those who work, examinations are mostly held on Saturdays,Sundays and other Public holidays.
5. Qualitatively, the examinations are on a par with the examinations for the regular college students.
6. Examinations are held in May-June and October-November every year. The Institute may conductexaminations during any other time of the year if it so desires.
7. Filled-in application forms should reach the Institute two months prior to the commencement of examinations.Advertisements will be released in newspapers well in advance regarding the issue and submission ofapplication forms. Candidates should remain alert to these advertisements and apply in time. Applicationforms may also be downloaded from the University Website [www.unom.ac.in / www.ideunom.ac.in].
8. Candidates are requested to pay an additional fee of Rs.50/- towards cost of application form (Rs.25/-),and Statement of Marks (Rs.25/-). Application forms can also be obtained from the Spot Admission Centres.
9. Candidates are requested to pay the tuition fee in time and get their Identity Cards. Under no circumstanceswill a candidate be allowed to obtain hall-tickets or to write the examinations without the Identity Card.
10. Results will be withheld for those who have not paid the tuition and other fees. They can collect the Statementof Marks only after paying the fees. Such candidates should obtain a 'NO DUE CERTIFICATE' from theInstitute (IDE) and produce it to the Controller of Examinations for obtaining Statement of Marks.
11. Candidates must enclose two copies of passport size photographs every time they apply for examinations.
12. The medium of instruction will be Tamil or English as indicated in the Prospectus. However, students ofM.A. [Historical Studies] and M.Music may take their examinations either in Tamil or English as desiredby them irrespective of the choice made in the application form.
CANDIDATES WITH ARREARS
Students with arrears, after the completion of the duration of the course of study, have to seek and obtain on theirown initiative, with a requisition letter and with self-addressed envelope, the particulars of change of syllabus, provisionfor completion of course, practical classes, practical examinations, Examination Application forms,from the Director, IDE, University of Madras. The Co-ordinators of PCP / Spot Admission / Study Centresmay provide the above particulars. In all the communications to the Institute, these candidates shouldquote the Enrolment Number and address.
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PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE
Provisional Certificate will be issued to those who have qualified for the degree after the publication of results.For obtaining Provisional Certificate and Degree/Diploma, a Fee of Rs.300/- or such fees as may bein force from time to time, should be paid along with the Final Year Examination Fee.
Prescribed forms for obtaining Provisional Certificate and Degree/Diploma are also available with theInstitute, and at the PCP Centres/Spot Admission Centres/Study Centres and can also be downloaded from theWebsite (www.unom.ac.in).
7. PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME
1. Students are advised to make their own arrangement for Boarding and Lodging.
2. Students are advised to bring their own Note-books, Pens, Pencils, etc.
3. Students from other States may attend Classes at any one of the nearest PCP Centres.
4. The Co-ordinator / Additional Co-ordinator at the respective Centres will be available for anyclarification regarding the course.
5. Detailed Time-Table for PCP Classes will be made available at the PCP Centres on the first day ofthe PCP Classes.
6. Any change in the programme will be intimated to the students at the venue of the PCP Classes.
7. PCP Classes will be held from 9.00 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. & 1.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.
8. Students should not use Cell Phones in the class rooms.
9. Students are advised to collect their study materials from the PCP Centres / Study Centres by submittingtheir tuition fee remittance challan (designated Bank).
10. Students are instructed to keep their identity card ready to be produced for any reference.
PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME CENTRES[i] Personal Contact Programmes will be organized in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry at the centres listed below.
[ii] Personal Contact Programmes for all courses offered by the Institute of Distance Education,University of Madras, will be conducted at Chennai.
[iii] Personal Contact Programmes for practical oriented subjects shall be conducted at the PCP Centres listedin the statement below subject to sufficient enrolment of students and availability of essential infrastructurefacilities at the PCP Centres for conducting the practical oriented subjects. Otherwise, the students shall bemerged with other nearby PCP Centres where the practical oriented courses can be conducted or they haveto attend to the PCP Classes at Chennai.
[iv] The PCP Centre Code allotted to the places of centres in the statement below be chosen by the candidatesand the same be indicated in the boxes provided in the application form as well as coding sheet properly.
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The detailed schedule for PCP regarding Dates, Venue, etc.,for Postgraduate Courses will be intimated separately.
3.M.Sc. Psychology Theory - 10 Days OPTIONAL Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai,Per Year
Tiruchirapalli & Study CentresM.Sc. Counselling Practical - 3 Days Compulsory Psychology Per Year
4. M.Sc. Geography10 Days Per Year Optional
Chennai, Salem, New Delhi,Practical 5 Days Compulsory Kolkatta, Patna, SikkimProject 4 Days Compulsory & Study Centres**
5. M.Music 30 Days Per Year Optional Chennai and Study Centres**
6. M.Sc. Physics 16 Days 120 Hrs/20days Compulsory Chennai and Study Centres**
7. M.Sc. Chemistry 12 Days 180 Hrs/30days Compulsory Chennai, Vellore, Puducherry& Study Centres**
8. M.Sc. Botany 12 Days 120 Hrs/20days Compulsory Chennai and Study Centres**
9. M.Sc. Zoology 12 Days 120 Hrs/20days Compulsory Chennai and Study Centres**
PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMMETHEORY & PRACTICALS
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DAYS TO BECONDUCTED
ATTEN-DANCE CENTRES
** Practical Examinations will be conducted only at Chennai.** Study Centres which can conduct PCP Programmes in collobration with well established instiutions will be** permitted to conduct practical examinations.Note : Classes will be conducted at Mofussil Centres only for selected courses.
In Chennai, classes will be conducted for all the courses.Depending upon student-enrolment, more centres may be opened.The conduct of PCP classes at these centres is subject to student strength.
2. M.Sc. Mathematics10 Days per year OPTIONAL
Practical - 5 daysper year Compulsory
1. M.A./ M. Sc. and M. Com. 10 Days per year OPTIONAL
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PPPPPAAAAAYMENT OF FEESYMENT OF FEESYMENT OF FEESYMENT OF FEESYMENT OF FEESStudents are advised to avail themselves of the facility offered by the BANKS designated
by the Institute of Distance Education University of Madras, spread all over INDIA forpayment of fees relating to remittance of Registration fee, Tuition fee, Examination feeand other fees as applicable without any additional charges. A challan in triplicate isappended to the Prospectus for the purpose of remittance of fees. The challan is alsoavailable in all the designated BANK branches. In places where there is nodesignated BANK, the students may make the payment by means of DEMAND DRAFTobtained from any Nationalised / Schedule Bank drawn in favour of “THE DIRECTOR,IDE, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS” payable at Chennai.
a) Candidates undergoing any Degree Course (Regular Stream) of the University of Madras orany other University recognised by UGC/AIU accepted as equivalent thereto by this Universityare eligible for admission to the Certificate Courses other than Sanskrit, French & German.
b) Candidates who have passed any Degree Course (Regular Stream / Open University System)of the University of Madras or any other University recognised by UGC/AIU accepted asequivalent thereto by this University are eligible for admission to the Certificate Courses inSanskrit, French & German.
c) A student can additionally enrol for one Certificate Course only at a time.
a) Candidates undergoing any Post-Graduate Degree Course (Regular Stream) of the Universityof Madras or any other University recognised by UGC/AIU accepted as equivalent thereto bythis University are eligible for admission to the Diploma Courses other than Sanskrit, French& German.
b) Candidates who have passed any Degree Course (Regular Stream / Open University System)and Certificate Course in Sanskrit, French & German of the University of Madras or any otherUniversity recognised by UGC/AIU accepted as equivalent thereto by this University are eligiblefor admission to the Diploma Courses in Sanskrit, French & German. Graduates who havedone French, German as a second language in the First Year and Second Year of the DegreeCourse/Certificate from Alliance Franchaise/Max Muller Bhavan are also eligible for admissionto the respective Diploma Courses.
c) Candidates who have passed +2 Examinations conducted by the Government ofTamil Nadu (or) Senior School Certificate Examinations conducted by the CBSE (or)Government Board Examinations of the Other States (or) Union Territories (or) an Examinationas equivalent thereof by the authorities, University of Madras are eligible for admission to the“Diploma Course in Rain Water Harvesting” only.
d) A student can additionally enrol for one Diploma Course only at a time.
Along with the course selected, if an applicant wishes to join any one of the Certificate orDiploma courses simulateneously, he/she should obtain separate Prospectus prescribed for theCertificate / Diploma Courses on payment of Rs. 100/- in person or Rs. 150/- by post towards thecost of Application and Prospectus and to submit the application together with bonafide certificateof the Institution where he/she is studying the Postgraduate Degree Course.