Annamalai University Tamil Nadu - Other Answered Questions

Annamalai University, one of the largest Universities in terms of disciplinary diversity and student enrolment, is also one of the oldest universities in South India.  Sprawling over a vast campus of 1000 acres, the University houses about 50 Departments of Study under 08 Faculties.  Founded by the philanthropist and farsighted visionary, Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar in 1929, Annamalai University has played a key role in social, cultural, and economic uplift of the people across the rungs of society for nearly a century. Annamalainagar, the University Town, is located just to the east of Chidambaram, the Abode of the Cosmic Dancer, Lord Nataraja. Annamalai University has also been a forerunner in making education accessible to countless citizens through distance education mode. All the programmes offered in by the Directorate of Distance education (DDE) are approved and accredited by the Distance Education Board (DEB).  The on-campus programmes are duly approved/ accredited by the competent bodies such as NAAC, NBA, AICTE, NCTE, ICAR, etc. In 2022, the University is accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC in the fourth cycle of accreditation.

The online/distance degrees offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Annamalai University are valid. Previously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) did not approve its courses starting from 2015. However, Annamalai University DDE  received relief from the Madras High Court in an order dated 21.01.2023. Subsequently, following a reassessment by the UGC, Annamalai DDE achieved a qualifying score of 3.38, which led to extending the validity of its programmes until 2027.

Annamalai University considers marks obtained in the 12th state board examinations for admission to various courses. For undergraduate programs, the university considers the 12th grade point averages of candidates for admission.For B.P.Ed, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English with at least 65% marks from a recognised board. For M.P.Ed, candidates are required to score at least 70% marks in the selection tests followed by a written test and personal interview. For M.B.A, M.C.A, M.E/M.Tech, the university offers admission based on TANCET scores followed by an interview. The admission procedure varies depending on the course for which a student applies.

MBA Specializations Offered by Annamalai University DDE are - MBA General (Tamil & English Medium)MBA E-Business (English Medium)MBA International Business (English Medium)MBA Human Resource Management (English Medium)MBA Marketing Management (English Medium)MBA Financial Management (English Medium)MBA Information System (English Medium)MBA Hospital Management (English Medium)The AUDDE offers the flexibility of extending registration for up to seven years if needed. The eligibility criteria for MBA admission at AUDDE is a bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks (for general) and 45% marks (for reserved).

Getting into Annamalai University DDE typically isn't tough because, unlike on-campus programs, most distance education programs don't require entrance exams. Selection to the course of interest is based on meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. However, there are exceptions - for some Master's programs (like MBA, MCA), you might need scores from entrance exams like TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test).

Yes, Annamalai University is a public university, making Annamalai University DDE also a public entity. It receives funding primarily from the state government of Tamil Nadu. This funding is allocated to support the university's various academic and administrative functions, including infrastructure development, faculty salaries, research activities, student scholarships, and other operational expenses.

Annamalai University DDE does not have a traditional placement cell per se, like the regular, campus-based programmes. However, the departmental placement cell and the university placement cell organize training programs regularly to help students acquire necessary skills. These programs aim to develop soft skills, boost self-confidence, and enhance technical skills. Experts from various fields are invited to conduct these training sessions, ensuring students are well-prepared for future employment opportunities.

Srinivasa Ramanujan Center BSc college comparison is made in contrast to Annamalai University offering the full-time, three-year BSc programme. Srinivasa Ramanujan Center BSc fees is INR 1.20 Lacs (tuition fees) while on another hand the fees charged by Annamalai University for the BSc programme ranges between INR 10,300 and INR 4.5 Lacs depending upon the specialisation.   Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change

No Annamalai University does not have a centre in Kolkata. Annamalai University is a state university located in Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a large residential university with a sprawling campus of nearly 1000 acres and offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various fields such as arts, science, engineering, agriculture, marine sciences, and physical education. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade

Distance Education BFA Course­ at Annamalai University is available based totally on me­rit. To apply for the BFA packages, candidates should entire­ the application form and put up the require­d files, which includes their degre­e or provisional certificate, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade­ marksheets, transfer ce­rtificate, nearby identification card, Aadhaar card, and a rece­nt passport-sized photo. The sele­ction for the BFA courses is dete­rmined by the marks received within the­ 10 + 2 exam.