Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Distance Education Admissions 2024, Fee Structure, Eligibility

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Established by Government of Tamil Nadu in 1990, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) currently has under its jurisdiction 102 affiliated colleges, 6 University colleges and has 28 teaching Departments including 5 Centres. Some of these are over a hundred years old. With over 1,26,030 registered students, the university caters to the needs of students from Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Kanyakumari districts.

The university is divided into academic departments like arts, language, science, engineering and more. It is approved by UGC, New Delhi, which also offers financial assistance to many of the students.

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was a pioneering institute to offer Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Online Programmes through NPTEL and SWAYAM

Admission and Application Procedure 2023-2024

Last date for Academic year 2023 admission is 30-September-2023.

There are two admission cycles – Academic Year (June-December) and Calendar Year (January-May) for all UG/PG courses.

Application forms are accepted only online on the website www.msuniv.ac.in

  1. Spot Admission – For any distance education course, spot admission is offered during Monday-Friday at both the University Campus, Tirunelveli – 627012 and T. Hindu College, Nagercoil – 629 002.
  2. Online Admission – Please visit msuniv.ac.in and fill up the admission form. Print it out and send it to the university along with the necessary documents. Once the university verifies the documents and confirms the admission, login id and password will be sent to the student. Student needs to log into the online application system to pay the fees.
  3. Admission by Post – Applications can be sent via post to ‘The Director, Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627012, Tamil Nadu‘ and the directorate will post decisions to successful applicants after verification within 15 days of receipt of the completed application form.

Documents Required for Application – The following documents are required for admission:

  1. 2 Passport-sized photographs to be affixed in the application form and Identity card after attestation by a gazetted officer.
  2. Transfer Certificate
  3. Migration Certificate
  4. Date of Birth Proof
  5. Statement of Marks – Class 10 and Class 12/Diploma for UG Admission
  6. Statement of Marks – Class 12 and UG Provisional/Degree Certificate for PG Admission
  7. Caste Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC/Minority Candidates Only)
  8. PwD Certificate (For PwD Candidates Only)

Self-attested photocopies of the above documents, along with originals, filled-in application and challan receipt, must be submitted for admission application.

Application Fee – The application processing fee is Rs. 200 for all UG/PG/Diploma courses. If the application form is downloaded from the website, an additional Rs. 200 is applicable.

Mode of Payment – The application fee can be paid before the given deadline either through:

  1. Demand Draft drawn in favor of ‘The Registrar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli’ payable at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Name of the Candidate, Application Number, Purpose of Remittance, Name of Study Centre and Course of Study should be written on the back of the DD.
  2. State Bank of India Challan under the Power Jyoti Scheme – For DD & CE, Tirunelveli A/C No. 32723644765. Please inquire the university office or your nearest SBI branch for more details.

A penalty of Rs. 100 is applicable after the due date. Cash Payments are not accepted.

In case of offline applications, the applicant must contact the nearest MS University Information/Study Centre for the form and prospectus.

Last Date for Application – Applications for courses under the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education have deadlines in early May for Academic Year admissions and early December for Calendar Year admissions. Demand Draft should be drawn after 1st June for Academic Year and 1st January for the Calendar year admissions. Please contact the information centers for more information.

Distance Education Fee Structure

The Distance Education Center at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University offers UG, PG and Diploma courses.

UG Programs –

Course Annual Course Fees
B.A Tamil/ English/ History/ Economics/ Criminology & Police Administration/ Hindi/Islamic Studies Rs. 4,950/- to Rs. 6,250/-
B.Com Rs. 6,250/-
BBA Rs.7,150/-
B.Litt Tamil Rs. 10,775
B.Sc Maths / Statistics  Rs.8,050/-
B.Sc Physics/ Chemistry  Rs.11,350/-
B.Li.Sc Rs. 11,750/-

PG and Certificate programs –

 

 

Course Annual Course Fees
MA Tamil Rs. 6,950/-
MA English/ History/ Public Administration/ Economics/ Political Science/ Sociology/ Mass Comm. & Journalism/ Hindi/ Christian Studies/ Islamic Studies Rs. 7,150 to Rs.8,650/-
M.Com Rs. 8,050/-
M.Sc Mathematics/ Psychology Rs.8,150/-
M.Sc Physics Rs. 21,750/-
M.Sc Chemistry Rs. 22,150/-
MBA (All) Rs. 26,950
M.Li.Sc Rs. 13,900/-
Certificate in Library Science Rs. 5,225/-
Certificate in Yoga for Human Excellence Rs. 5,225/-
Diploma in Yoga for Human Excellence Rs. 5,875/-
PG Diploma in Computer Applications Rs. 15,075/-

Once the candidate is admitted, the course fees need to be paid in full through Demand Draft/ SBI Challan.

Note – 10% TDS is remitted in the study center separately.

Scholarships

  1. Scheduled Caste (Hindu) and Scheduled Tribe candidates can get a reimbursement of all non-refundable fees and an annual allowance for essential books if they are not working in the Government/Private Sector.

    The scholarship form and other details can be obtained from the Director, SC/ST Welfare Department of the respective State Governments

  2. Physically and Visually Challenged candidates can avail the State Government Scholarship for Disabled if they meet the conditions.

    The form for this can be obtained from the District Rehabilitation Officer in the concerned districts for reimbursement of non-refundable Fee.

  3. 100% concession in tuition fees for transgender and differently-abled students respectively.

Eligibility Criteria

Courses Eligibility
UG courses 10+2 or 11+1 or 10+ITI (2 year course) or 10+3 (Polytechnic Diploma) or 10 + 2 years Diploma in Teacher Training
BLiSc Pass in UG / PG degree
B.Sc 10+2 with the relevant subject at +2 level or equivalent
B.Sc Statistics Exams conducted by a competing body with Statistics / Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Computer Science / Physics / Chemistry / Economics / Commerce as one of the paperare also acceptable
B.Lit Acceptable only for MA Tamil course
MA Tamil / English Pass in any UG degree with Tamil / English
MA Pass in any UG degree
MBA Pass in any UG degree except B.Litt.
MCom Pass in BCom / B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) and B.A. (Cooperation) or BBA/MBA
MSc Chemistry B.Sc. Chemistry / Bio Chemistry / Applied Chemistry or B.E. Chemical Engineering
M.Sc. Physics Pass in B.Sc. Physics (with Mathematics) or BSc electronics or B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical and Electronics)
MSc mathematics BSc Mathematics / Statistics
MCA Any degree with Mathematics at +2 level or any degree with Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subject is acceptable or B.E./B.Tech. degree
M.L.I.Sc Pass in B.L.I.Sc
PG Diploma courses* Any UG degree, except B.Litt, from a recognised university is acceptable
Certificate courses 10+2 or equivalent
Diploma/Certificate in Yoga for Human Excellence 10th grade or equivalent

Please refer to the prospectus for detailed information about eligibility for a particular course.

Specialization/Courses Offered

The following UG courses are available under the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education:

Courses Specialization
Bachelor of Arts(B.A)

 

Tamil/ English/ Hindi/ History/ Islamic Studies/ Economics/ Criminology& Police Administration
Bachelor of Science

 

Maths/ Physics/Chemistry/ Psychology/ Yoga
Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com)
Bachelor of Literature (Formerly, Bachelor of Letters)(B.Lit)

 

Tamil
Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)

 

Bachelor of Computer Application(BCA)
Bachelor of Library and Information Science(B.L.I.Sc)

 

Master of Arts(M.A)

 

Tamil/ English/ Hindi/ History/ Islamic Studies/ Christian Studies/ Economics/ Criminology& Police Science/ Public Administration/ Political Science/ Sociology/ Mass Communication& Journalism
Master of Commerce(M.Com)
Master of Business Administration(MBA)

 

Master of Computer Application(MCA)

 

Master of Science(M.Sc)

 

Maths/ Physics/Chemistry/ Psychology/ Yoga
Master of Library and Information Science(M.L.I.Sc)

 

PG Diploma Geoinformatics, Groundwater Exploration, Statistical Methods& Applications, Computer Applications and Yoga for Human Excellence
Certificate courses Library Sciences and Yoga for Human Excellence.

Approval

All courses under the Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education are approved by the Distance Education Council and the University Grants’ Commission. The university itself has a B+ accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Ranking

According to Ranking Web of Universities, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has been ranked 149 nationally and 3729 internationally, as of 2017.

Last Date (Important Dates)

Application forms for the distance education programmes are available throughout the year on the official website and all the information/study centers. The deadlines are in early May for Academic Year admissions and early December for Calendar Year admissions. Please contact the university for further information.

Contact Details

Address – The Director, Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627012, Tamil Nadu
Email – msuddce@yahoo.in/ directoroffice@msuniv.ac.in
University website – www.msuniv.ac.in
Phone – (0462) 2321620/2321614

Placements

The university has a DD&CE Career Guidance Cell in the main campus. Current students as well as alumni can use the services of the Cell. After course completion, students usually find placement in Government/semi-Government organizations, Private organizations, Self-employment and entrepreunership, Non-Governmental organizations (NGO). The Cell organises information sessions and training programmes for prospective employees in the information centers.

After training by the Guidance Cell, the Placement Cell helps the students in preparing resumes and contacting potential employers at the main campus.

Study Centers

The study centers of the DD&CE are restricted only to the state of Tamil Nadu. However, the Directorate has more than 218 Information Centers all over Tamil Nadu. Detailed information about the location of the centers is available on the university website.

Spot Admission Centers

Address of the center District
Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, University Campus Manonmaniam Sundaranar, University, Abishekapatti , Tirunelveli 627 012 Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar Govindaperi, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University College, Hindu Nadar Uravin Murai, T.N. Puthukudi, Puliyangudi, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar, BMC Complex, Tisayanvilai, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sunda ranar University College, VET College of Education, VET Nagar, Four way Road, Panagudi, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College of Arts & Science, Best International School Campus, 979/1, Madurai Tenkasi NH Road, Achampatti Kadayanallur, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University College, Seevalarayanenthal Vilakku, Thiruvengadam Road, Sankarankovil, Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College of Arts and Science for women, Sathankulam, Thoothukudi – 628 704 Tuticorin
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College of Arts & Science, Nagalapuram, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi – 628 904 Tuticorin
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University College Nagampatti, Pasuvanthanai Via, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi – 628 718 Tuticorin
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Spot Admission Centre, Moderator Gnanadason Polytechnic College Campus, Distillery Road, Near Vadasery Bus Stand, Nagercoil 629 001, Tamil Nadu Kanyakumari
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent College of Arts & Science, Government Primary School, Kanyakumari Kanyakumari

Distance MBA Course

Eligibility– Any candidate having completed any UG degree, except B.Litt, from a recognised University under the UGC is eligible.

Application Procedure– Applications can be submitted in-person or via post at any of the information centers across Tamil Nadu along with original and photocopy of the mark sheet of 12th grade and UG Degree/Provisional Certificate. The application form must be duly filled, and submitted with attested passport-sized photographs and application processing fee of Rs. 200 (in-person) or Rs. 400 (via post).

Fee Structure – All specialisations under the MBA programme have a total course fee of Rs.13,125 for 4 semesters.

Specialisations – The following specialisations are offered in MBA at the university – Marketing , Production, Finance, Human Resources and Systems. A separate MBA course in also offered in Yoga for Human Excellence.

Subjects and Syllabus – The first year syllabus for MBA is common to all specialisations and included Management Process and Behaviour, Managerial Economics, Accounting For Managers, Business Environment, Business Law, Managerial Communication, Computer Application and Management &Research Methodology. The second year syllabus varies according to the specialisation opted for and details regarding the same can be found here

Updated On – 28-November-2023

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