Annamalai University MSc Admission 2021: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process, Fee

Annamalai University offers an MSc programme for a two-year duration across 14 specialisations. In addition to this, the Faculty of Marine Science, Nursing, Agricultural Science and Sports Sciences also offers several MSc specialisations with varying eligibility and selection criteria. The application window for Annamalai University MSc admission generally opens in June every year. Candidates, fulfilling the eligibility criteria, can apply online through the official website of the University. The Annamalai University application process for MSc admission 2021 is shown below:

Interested candidates can read below to get all the details regarding Annamalai University MSc admission 2021.

Annamalai University MSc Admission Dates 2021

*Dates mentioned above are subject to change under the prevailing pandemic situation.

Annamalai University MSc Admission 2021

Annamalai University’s flagship programme, MSc is of two-year duration, spread across four academic semesters. A few more details regarding the programme is as follows:

Applicants, lying between the age of 20-28 years as of 1^st July of the admission year, are eligible for admission. A relaxation of five years is granted to SC/ SCA/ ST candidates. Selection of candidates to the below-mentioned MSc specialisations is made on the basis of their performance in the previous qualifying degree/ exam, followed by a university-conducted PI round. For specialisation-specific eligibility details, refer to the table below:

Annamalai University also offers several MSc specialisations in the field of Nursing. The course duration is two academic years and the annual fee is Rs 71,470. Medically fit candidates, fulfilling the required eligibility criteria can appear for an entrance test and counselling round, both conducted by the University to qualify for admission. The MSc Nursing specialisations are tabulated below:

Under the faculty of Marine Science, Annamalai University seven more MSc specialisations for a duration of two academic years with an annual fee of Rs 26,295. Admission to these programmes is merit-based. Shortlisted candidates are further called for a PI round. More details are enlisted in the table below:

*The annual fee of MSc Marine Biotechnology is slightly higher, which is Rs 31,295.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University offers a few more MSc specialisations for a duration of two years. These MSc specialisations are offered across several sub-specialisations that can be chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. Candidates willing to seek admission need to appear for an entrance test and an interview round, both conducted by the University. The annual fee for these MSc specialisations is Rs 49,960 and for remaining details, refer to the table below:

In addition to the above-mentioned MSc specialisations, Annamalai University under its Faculty of Sports Sciences offers few more MSc courses. Admission to these MSc courses is based on a cumulative score calculated based on aggregate obtained in previous qualifying degree/ exam (weightage: 40 marks), performance in written exam (weightage: 40 marks), marks in sports and game participation (weightage: 10 marks) and personal interview (weightage: 10 marks). The duration of programme is two academic years, the seat intake is 10 students per specialisation and the annual fee is Rs 21,480. The eligibility details are as follows:

*The annual fee for MSc in Sports Biochemistry is slightly higher than other specialisations, which is Rs 24,080.

Annamalai University Application Process 2021

Annamalai University application process 2021 for all the MSc programmes is conducted online through its official website. Candidates, who wish to apply for more than one course offered by Annamalai University, are required to fill separate application forms for each course. Annamalai University application process is shown below:

To elaborate on the above steps, the step-by-step application process of Annamalai University is given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Annamalai University (www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in). On its homepage, click on “Admissions On-Campus Portal”.

Step 2: On the left menu of the landing page, click on 'Application Online' link that opens a drop-down menu.

Step 3: Click on the Science stream to apply for MSc admission. On clicking the stream tab, a new page opens up.

Step 4: On this page, the prospectus of all the courses is available, followed by registration links. Click on the MSc programme under the 'New Applicant' tab.

Step 5: The registration page opens up. Register by filling in details, including name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, etc. Also, create an alpha-numeric password for future logins. Hit the ‘Submit’ button once done.

Step 6: The Annamalai University application form open up. Fill in other details, including personal information, qualifications, guardian details, etc.

Step 7: Select the payment method. In case of offline payment, visit the nearest ICICI bank to deposit the money using net banking.

Step 8: Upload all the required documents in PDF format along with a passport-size photo of less than 50 kb in JPEG/ JPG format.

Step 9: Conclude the application process by taking a printout of the application form.

The filled-in online application should be downloaded and sent with all the enclosure with online payment details/ DD, either by speed/ registered post or in-person to below-mentioned address:

List of required documents:

Candidates need to upload scanned copies of below-mentioned documents while filling the application form. Also, self-attested Xerox copies of these documents have to be attached and sent to the University address along with the downloaded copy of the application form:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets/ grade certificates
• UG/ PG mark sheets/ grade certificates (if applicable)
• Proof of date of birth
• Transfer and conduct/ Migration certificate from the previous institution
• Passport-size photograph
• Community certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates)
• Medical certificate
• Certificate of extra-curricular activities (if applicable)

Application fee:

While filling the application form for Annamalai University admission 2021, candidates need to pay the course-specific application fee in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking. The application fee details are as follows:

Annamalai University Scholarships 2021

Annamalai University offers multiple scholarships to the students based on merit, category and community. Most of the Annamalai University scholarships are as per the norms set by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Some of these popular scholarships are enlisted below:

• Application fee concession to SC/ ST and converted Christian students: Entrance/ Course application fee concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ ST community and converted Christians by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• Tuition fee concession to SC/ ST and converted Christian students: Full tuition fee concession is granted to students belonging to SC/ ST community and converted Christians under rule 92 of Tamil Nadu Education Rules by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• Post-Matric Scholarship: Covering special fees, examination fees and maintenance charges will be awarded to students belonging to SC/ ST Community provided guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs 50,000 per annum (Rs 2.5 LPA for ST and Rs 2 LPA for converted Christians).
• Higher Education Special Scholarship: Higher Education Special Scholarship is awarded to hostel students belonging to SC/ ST and converted Christian community with annual parental income less than Rs 2.5 LPA. The number of scholarships is limited by the Government.
• Fee concession to blind students: Under this scheme, full tuition fee concession is granted to blind students irrespective of community provided that the annual parental income does not exceed Rs 24,000.
• Scholarships for women students pursuing PG programme: This scholarship is awarded to PG students belonging to SC/ ST community studying under the faculty of Arts/ Science.
• First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession: The government of Tamil Nadu has ordered to grant tuition fee concession to the candidates who are to be the First graduate in a family

Annamalai University Seat Reservation 2021

Annamalai University offers seat reservations to various category candidates. The University also offers special reservations to Tamil Nadu applicants. For more details, refer to the table below: