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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil)

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

11.1 K

1 Year Fees

11.1 K

Total Fees

33.3 K

Detailed Fees

general

Year	1	2	3
Total Year Wise fees	₹11,100	₹11,100	₹11,100
Total Fees	₹11100	₹11100	₹11100
Tuition fees	₹11100	₹11100	₹11100

Course Information

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

BA in Tamil) is a 3-year undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility for pursuance of which is an intermediate (10+2) qualification from a recognized educational Board, in any stream.

Major components of study in the course involve Tamil language-based:

Literature
Linguistics
Philosophy
Poetry/ Drama
Fiction
Literary Criticism
Literary History, and such.

Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Nadu	Bachelor of Arts in Kerala	Bachelor of Arts in Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor of Arts in Karnataka

Tamil is one of the longest-surviving languages in the world that is both classical and modern. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions dating back to 500 BC have been found on Adichanallur and 2,200-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions are said to have been found on Ramanamalai.

The earliest period of Tamil literature known as the Sangam literature is dated around 300 BC – AD 300. Tamil was the earliest language of inscription as epigraphic records on rock edicts and hero stones that are from around the 3^rd century BC.

The year 1578 marked a time when Portuguese Christian missionaries published a Tamil prayer book in old Tamil script, named 'Thambiran Vanakkam’. Tamil thus became the first Indian language to be printed and published. The Tamil Lexicon was one of the earliest dictionaries published by the University of Madras.

Tamil acquires relevance in contemporary times, owing to factors such as:

It is the only language of contemporary India that has remained continuous with its classical past.
Diverse variety and quality in classical Tamil literature.
More than 55% of the epigraphical inscriptions discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India exist in the Tamil language.
Tamil inscriptions in the Brahmi script have been discovered in Sri Lanka and on trade goods routing to Thailand and Egypt.
The two earliest manuscripts from India which are acknowledged and registered by the UNESCO Memory of the World are written in Tamil language.
There are over 1,863 newspapers published in Tamil, of which, over 400 are dailies.
Tamil has 75 million speakers worldwide and is the official language of Tamil Nadu.
It is also widely used in the neighboring States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
It has official status in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry.
It is the medium of instruction in education in Malaysia, along with English, Malay and Mandarin.
It is spoken by significant minorities across:
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
It is spoken by 75 million people worldwide.
South Indian cinema- ‘Tollywood’- is expanding at a great pace and many acclaimed and fine films are created in the language.
It is also popularly spoken across:

United Kingdom
United States
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Singapore
Mauritius
Vietnam.

Tamil literature is enormously popular in the form of:

books
poems
research paper
journals, etc.

Such graduates would be able to efficiently interpret texts such as:

text documents
legal documents
financial documents, etc.

The average course fee charge in India ranges between INR 30,000 - 5 lacs for the total duration.

The average annual salary offered to successful graduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 10 lacs per annum.

BA in Tamil: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 from a recognized university
Admission Process	Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee	INR 2,000 - 8,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 - 5 lacs
Top Recruiting Organizations'	South Indian cinema, Schools, Colleges, Newspapers, magazines, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas'	Banks, Business Houses, Consultancies, Educational Institutes, Fire Department, Economic Development, Export Companies, Foreign Affairs, Field Research Firms, Financial Organizations, Industrial Houses, Law Firms, Lobbying Firms, Management, Marketing Research Firms, Municipal Planning, Multinational Companies, News Media, Public Works, Publishing Firms, Political Organizations, Police, Tourism, and such.
Top Job Profiles	Multimedia Reporter, Tamil Translator and Interpreter, Tamil Teacher, Tamil Linguist, among others.

BA in Tamil: What is it About?

Tamil is a Dravidian language, and the official language of two countries, Sri Lanka and Singapore, predominantly spoken by:

Tamils of India and Sri Lanka
Tamil diaspora
Sri Lankan Moors
Burghers
Douglas
Chindians.

Interested graduates of the course can go for pursuing advanced courses in the discipline, such as M.A. or Ph. D in Tamil.

BA in Tamil: Who should opt?

Ideal candidates for the course would possess the following:

Ability to work with a team
Communication and quantitative skills
Critical, creative thinking
Detail-orientation
Inquisitiveness about the culture behind the language
Interpersonal skills
Ability to integrate and apply knowledge
Observational and Investigative skills
Understanding of linguistic relationships, interactions, and patterns.

Top Institutes offering BA in Tamil

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees per annum in INR
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education	Coimbatore	15,840
Government Arts College	Salem	687
Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science	Madurai	9,000
Annamalai University	Cuddalore	4,670
APC Mahalaxmi College for Women	Thoothukudi	3,030
AVC College	Mayiladuthurai	821
Bharath Women's College	Chennai	4,660
Cauvery College for Women	Thiruchirapalli	5,000
Chellammal Women's College	Chennai	757
Chikkaiah Naicker College	Erode	1,370
Devanga Arts College	Virudhunagar	664
MGR College	Krishnagiri	8,500
Dr. RK Shanmugam College of Arts and Science	Villupuram	4,500
EMG Yadava Women's College	Madurai	3,330
Annai Velankanni College	Kanyakumari	20,000

Eligibility for BA in Tamil

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

10+2 education completed in any stream from a recognized educational Board.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.
Proficiency in Tamil.

Bachelor of Arts in West Bengal	Bachelor of Arts in Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor of Arts in Punjab	Bachelor of Arts in Assam

BA in Tamil: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.

BA in Tamil: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Language Course I - Tamil/ Other language	Language Course II - Tamil/ Other language	Language Course III - Tamil/ Other language
English Language Course	English Language Course II	English Language Course III
Core Course I	Core Course III	Core Course IV
Core Course II	First Allied Course I	Second Allied Course I
First Allied Course I	First Allied Course II	Second Allied Course II
First Allied Course II	Environmental Science	Non-major elective I
Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Language Course IV - Tamil/ Other language	Core Course VII	Core Course XI
English Language Course IV	Core Course VIII	Core Course XII
Core Course V	Core Course IX	Core Course XIII
Second Allied Course II	Core Course X	Major Based Elective II
Second Allied Course III	Major Based Elective I	Major Based Elective III
Non-major elective II	Skill Based Elective II	Extension Activities

BA in Tamil: Career Prospects

Successful graduates of the course can pursue career options such as:

Teacher
Translator
Journalist
News Anchor
Accountant
Bookkeeper
Entrepreneur
Freelancer
Consecutive Interpreter
General Interpreter
Liaison Interpreter.

Translators work in fields such as:

Scientific
Literary
Technical
Business
publishing and journalism

Freelancers work across areas such as:

research firms
translation bureaus
publishing houses
international organizations
hotel industry
travel and tourism sector as travel guides.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Tamil annual salary

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Salary in INR
Computer Operator	Computer Operators oversee maintenance and operation of computer hardware systems. They control the console of mainframe digital computers or sets of minicomputers. The Computer Operator performs maintenance tasks such as checking for viruses, backing up tape, upgrading software, and other basic maintenance.	1-3 lacs
Accountant	The job of an Accountant is to prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries. They compile and analyze account information thorough account checking and monitoring. They also report financial transactions to subordinates and management staff. They recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.	2-5 lacs
News Anchor	A TV News Anchor presents news in the studio through the visual medium to broadcast the news and happenings around the globe. Their role is important since they turn a day's variety of news stories into a cohesive TV program.	2-5 lacs

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time BA Program should have passed the intermediate or 10+2 level from a recognized board.

Course Details

Shift I

HSC category fees :11100
CBSE category fees:11200
Other Category Fees:11220

Placement

Highest Placement	₹ 10.0 Lakhs
Average Placement	₹ 5.0 Lakhs
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Loyola College: 23 answered questions

Which is the superior college Loyola College Chennai or Madras Christian College?

Srishti Srivastav

26 Jul 22

Among these, Loyola College Chennai is the superior college. It has a central location, at the heart of Chennai. Loyola is widely reputed especially for Visual Communication courses. The college has a dedicated pool of faculty. As a student of the institute, you will have access to good learning resources and facilities. It has a good placement record as well. During Loyola College placements 2021, students received an average CTC of INR 5.25 LPA.

How is Loyola College Chennai?

Rewa Arora

26 Jul 22

Loyola College is one of the best institutes in the Chennai region. The learning experience will depend on your choice of branch. Usually, Loyola offers a well-rounded educational environment. Other than traditional academics, students are encouraged to take part in co-curricular and sports activities.

Job opportunities are ample, especially if you are from a Commerce or Statistics background. Loyola College placements 2021 had witnessed an average CTC of INR 5.45 LPA. KPMG, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, etc. were some of the top recruiters.

What is the admission procedure in Loyola College?

Rewa Arora

04 Oct 21

The admission procedure followed at Loyola College is quite simple, unlike many other institutes. Here is how it can be bifurcated,

You are supposed to apply on an online portal for the course that you want to pursue.
There will be a brief mention of an online application portal which Loyola College often declares following the HSC results.
Afterward, select the course and provide all the necessary details questioned by the college.
If you are shortlisted, you will receive a mail, SMS, or a simple call letter to the respective address given earlier in the application.

On contrary to that, if you apply for a PG course, then you will have to follow a few additional steps to continue the admission procedure, such as an entrance exam or a brief interview session, as per what will be announced by the administration.

What is the criteria to get into Loyola College?

Shuri Shen

29 Sept 21

One of my friends graduated from Loyola College and here are some of the things I got to know from him. This information might answer your question.

Firstly, have a community certificate and good scores.
Secondly, it depends on the kind of program you're looking for. For instance, VISCOM is the only program that has an entrance exam and personal interview.
All other programs are on a merit basis where the cut-off varies from department to department. Only B.Com and BBA departments have strict cut-offs.
The rest of the departments should accept average applicants provided you have a caste certificate.
You might think it is merit, but no. You need to be a catholic, that's the first requirement. If you are a Roman Catholic that's an added advantage.

They prefer Christians though they do admit students from other belief systems or religions that only account for around 10 to 20% of admission where they consider your scoring.

What is the cut off mark for B.Sc physics in Loyola college?

Tisha Das

26 Jul 22

There is no exact cutoff for B.Sc Physics. Loyola cutoff varies each year, based on competition. The required cutoff also depends on other factors such as caste and religion.

Overall, if you have an aggregate of around 80% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, there’s a good chance that you will get a shortlist.

Is there dress code in Loyola College Chennai If there is a dress code what is it?

Bhavesh Avinash

29 Sept 21

Yes, there is a dress code at Loyola College.

The items of clothing you shouldn’t be wearing include Round neck t-shirts and Half trousers. You can wear anything except these, you can wear polo tees, and please note that this is the dress code for boys.

Women on the other hand aren’t allowed to wear leggings. This applies only to Arts and Science streams. In engineering, you are supposed to wear formals.

Avoid wearing clothing that contains graphic content and unparliamentary language. Decent attire is always appropriate.

Can Girls apply for BBA course in Loyola College

Shreya Joshi

18 Feb 23

Loyola College is an all-boys college when it comes to Under-Graduate programs. However, it is co-ed for all post-graduate programs and some undergraduate programs like - B.M.M (Animation), B.Voc, B.A., BBA, B.Sc.

But yes, girls can apply for BBA courses at Loyola College although Catholics are given more preference in this college.

Is Loyola College in Chennai very strict?

Sayanti Shome,

26 Jul 22

Loyola College has a few rules regarding attendance and usage of cell phones on campus. Students are required to maintain at least 80% attendance. Usage of Cell phones is prohibited during lectures and in the library. Although the college doesn’t have a uniform, students are expected to dress decently. Carrying student ID is mandatory.

As long as you don’t bunk too many lectures or get on the wrong side of professors, you shouldn’t face much trouble.

Which college is better for BBA course Loyola College or Madras Christian College?

Subhashree Mukharjee

04 Oct 21

There is not much difference when we talk about the course and the subjects but the environment is significantly different for both. Here are some things that you should know about the institutes.

Freedom- MCC offers a lot of freedom to its students in the way they dress and express themselves as compared to Loyola. Even for attendance, it is not as strict as Loyola. Loyola asks its students to pay for condonation and then sit for an exam.

Ragging- It is still very much prevalent at MCC and sometimes it crosses the healthy limit as well. On the other hand, ragging is very rare at Loyola.

Drug scene- MCC is infamous for its drug-related incidents. While enrolling their children, parents are quite worried about this. On the other hand, Loyola does not have such a problem.

Campus- Both the campuses are extremely beautiful with an amazing experience of studying in the college.

College life- When it comes to cultural and extracurricular activities, MCC is more active as compared to Loyola. They conduct a lot of fests and different events which offer its students a lot of opportunities.

Here is a brief overview of the institutes.

Category	Loyola	MCC
Companies Visited	MRF, Infosys, TCS, etc.	Deloitte, TCS, Wipro, etc.
Average CTC	3.5 lakh	2.31 lakh
Highest CTC	5.2 lakh	3.5 lakh

Therefore, it depends completely on what you want out of your college. If you want a good college life then you should opt for MCC. But if you want good academics then you should opt for Loyola. MCC has a diversified culture whereas Loyola has students mostly from Chennai.

How good is Loyola College Chennai for economics?

Rudrani Sengupta

04 Oct 21

The answer to this question depends on what you want to do. I have a few friends from Loyola College, Chennai, and here is what they have to say about the institute.

Loyola has really good professors and a vast library with huge collections of books.
It also has a digital library and conducts national-level symposiums. The placement office is amazing and a lot of different companies from diversified fields come to the campus. In the last placement drive, the highest CTC offered was 5 LPA.
Loyola has a policy of 80% attendance. It also has a compulsory club of 60 hours during the first year and there are a lot of options to choose from – NCC, NSS, FOP, Loyola dream team, AICUF, Rotaract, Radio, LPA, Debate Club, etc.

Even after all of this, certain students have arrear and do not like to study. They just want to enjoy themselves and do not enroll in any club, do not use the library at all.

Overall, the college is good but it is up to you to make the most of your time there.