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M.Phil. Tamil is a post graduate course with emphasis on higher research in the Tamil language, literature and allied subjects. The M.Phil. Degree is earned on the completion of a research dissertation at the end of the program under the supervision of a faculty member. The nature and duration of the M.Phil. The (Tamil) course is generally taken to be a two year full time course. Part time are also available in some universities and the duration of this programs is 3 years.
The following entrance exams are only acceptable for admission into the M.Phil. (Tamil) program at various universities are: UGC NET Exam for JRF & LS, SET/SLET Exam conducted by state governments, entrance tests conducted by individual universities which may include written test and / or interview to judge the candidate’s command over the Tamil language as well as the aptitude for research.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Philosophy in Tamil |
| - Duration | 1-2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Tamil or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | University of Madras, University of Chennai, Bharathiar University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, JRF, SLET, TANCET |
1. The candidate should be a Bachelor of Arts in Tamil or any other related field having a minimum of 55% marks.
2. UGC NET/SET passed or cleared M.Phil. entrance test that is organized by the university
3. This shall include familiarity with the Tamil language, literature, grammar, poetry, drama.
4. Scholarly skills and desire for higher learning of Tamil language and literature
5. One should possess good writing as well as comprehension, analytical and communication skills.
6. Pledge for rigorous research activities and thesis writing on a chosen topic in Tamil research.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Tamil Language and Literature | Classical Tamil literature, Modern Tamil literature, Tamil poetry, Tamil drama, Tamil novel |
| Research Methodology | Research design, Data collection, Data analysis, Research ethics, Research writing |
| Folklore and Culture | Tamil folklore, Tamil culture, Folk songs, Folk tales, Folk arts |
| Tamil Grammar and Linguistics | Tamil phonology, Tamil morphology, Tamil syntax, Tamil semantics, Tamil linguistics |
| Classical Tamil Literature | Sangam literature, Bhakti literature, Tamil epics, Tamil poetry |
| Modern Tamil Literature | Modern Tamil poetry, Modern Tamil novel, Modern Tamil drama, Modern Tamil short story |
| Tamil Poetry and Poetics | Tamil poetic forms, Tamil poetic devices, Tamil poetic theories, Tamil poetry criticism |
| Contemporary Tamil Literature | Contemporary Tamil poetry, Contemporary Tamil novel, Contemporary Tamil drama, Contemporary Tamil short story |
| Tamil Language and Computing | Tamil language processing, Tamil computing, Tamil machine translation, Tamil speech recognition |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 8 Private M.Phil. (Tamil) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | INR 60,000 |
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | INR 255,500 |
| Madras Christian College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 49,000 |
| Gandhigram Rural Institute | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu | INR 75,470 |
| Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | INR 200,000 |
| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | INR 350,000 |
| OPJS University | Churu, Rajasthan | INR 720,000 |
| Nehru Arts and Science College | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | -- |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government M.Phil. (Tamil) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Dravidian University | Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 50,000 |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 50,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 600,000 |
| Kerala University | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | INR 84,000 |
| Alagappa University | Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu | INR 27,000 |
| Bharathiar University | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | INR 41,920 |
| Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | INR 63,150 |
| Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai, Tamil Nadu | INR 113,650 |
| Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu | INR 42,400 |
| Periyar University | Salem, Tamil Nadu | INR 100,000 |
