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THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
SERKKADU, VELLORE 632 106

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Phil. PROGRAMME DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012
(to be submitted to concerned college / University Department / Approved Institutions)

Subject:..

Full-Time

Part-Time

Proposed place of Research: Institution / College:.. Payment of fee details 1. 2. 3. : D.D.No. & Bank : In English 6. Religion 7. Nationality : : Date:

Name (In Block Letters as in SSLC certificate): Date of Birth : Age:

in Tamil 4. Sex: M / F / Transgender : 5. Community: BC/MBC/DNT/SC/ST/Other: : (a) Permanent

8. Address with Mobile No.

(b) Address to which communications are to be sent . . . .

.. 9. Name, Occupation and address of father / guardian : 10. Present occupation of the candidate and place where working : (Part-Time Candidates only) 11. Academic Particulars Exam. Passed Board / University Major Subjects % of Marks obtained

C.G.P.A

Class

No. of attempts

Month & Year of Passing

PUC / +2 Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 12. Professional / Teaching Research Experience : (Certificates to be attached separately) Duration Total Period Designation Institution From To Y M

Particulars of work done

13. Details of proposed research a) Broad field of research: b) Scholarship, if any awarded, for the present research Programme : 14. Any other particulars The particulars furnished in the application are true and correct. In case any particulars furnished in the application are found incorrect, I agree to forfeit my admission. Place : Date : Signature of the Applicant Signature of the father / Guardian

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THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
SERKKADU, VELLORE 632 106

DEPARTMENT OF:
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil) FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012 SUBJECT : .
HALL TICKET FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION [To be filled In by Applicant] Name of the Applicant [In CAPITAL LETTERS]
Candidate has to affix here a Passport Size Photograph duly attested

Signature of the Applicant

[TO BE FILLED IN BY DEPARTMENT] Registration Number:. Subject for the Examination.. Date:.. Time: From. To . Noon

Venue:.

Department Seal:

Signature of the Head of the Department

INSTRUCTIONS 1. The Applicant is advised to be present at the specified venue at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the Examinations. 2. The Applicant will not be admitted to the venue after 30 minutes of the commencement of the Examinations. 3. Answer books will be supplied by the office and the answers must be written / marked in Blue/Black ink pen or ball pen only. No sketch pen or any other ink is permitted. 4. No TA / DA will be paid for attending the Entrance Examination.

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THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
SERKKADU, VELLORE 632 106

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES (AFFILIATED COLLEGES) REGULATIONS (Effective from the Academic year 2009-2010)
1. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Degree Programme is offered by many departments of the University / affiliated Colleges. 2. The minimum duration for completion of M.Phil. in a discipline is two semesters and the maximum duration is four semesters. 3. The M.Phil. Degree is awarded if a student has Registered, undergone and secured the required minimum number of credits for the core and elective courses including Dissertation specified in the corresponding programme within the stipulated time; Secured the required attendance; No dues to the University, Hostel or Library; No disciplinary action pending against him/her

4. Structure of the Programme

The M.Phil. Programme consists of: Core courses which are mandatory for all students. Elective courses which students can choose from amongst the courses offered within the department or in other departments of the University / affiliated colleges or in other Approved Institutions. Dissertation (Mandatory)
5. The distribution of credits will be as below: i. ii. iii. Core Courses - Minimum two courses carrying 5 credits each (10 or more credits) Electives carrying 5 credits each - No minimum Dissertation 21 Credits 2 Core courses (10 credits) plus one elective (5 Credits)

The total number of credits for core and electives shall be 15 consists of The research topic for the dissertation may be finalized even at the beginning of the M.Phil Programme, so that the collection of relevant literature and research design could be completed in the First semester leaving the entire Second Semester for the research work. The course registration for dissertation shall be in the First semester and a separate registration form shall be used for Registration.
6. Evaluation of the dissertation 6.1 The dissertation shall be jointly valued by the supervisor and one external examiner. The external examiner is to be drawn from: i. University department or affiliated college within the city of Vellore; or ii. Any accredited institution of higher education and / or research within Tamilnadu.

The viva-voce examination on the dissertation shall be jointly conducted by the supervisor and the external examiner. The distribution of marks shall be as under:
20% marks for Periodical presentation (to be evaluated and awarded by the supervisor) 60% marks for the Dissertation 20% marks for Viva-voce

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The last date for submission of Dissertation shall be 31st August every year without penalty. Those who do not submit the dissertation in time may be given an extension of a maximum of two months with a penal fee prescribed by the University (i.e.up to 31 st October). There shall be no further extension of time beyond this period. Any student failing to submit the dissertation within this period will be permitted to submit the dissertation only in the next academic year along with the subsequent batch of students.

7. Regulations of M.Phil. Programme The rules and regulations governing course registration, attendance and discipline of students for M.Phil. Programme shall be the same as for the Masters Programme. 8. Evaluation The process of evaluation, examination, grading, etc for the M.Phil. programme shall be the same as for Masters programme except for the dissertation; However, Final semester students of the M.Phil. should be allowed to appear for examinations in any arrear papers in the month of September / October each year. 9. Discipline

Each student is required to observe discipline and decorous behavior both inside and outside the campus and should not indulge in any activity which will tend to bring down the prestige of the University. Ragging is unlawful and will be viewed very seriously. The registration done by ragging students will be automatically cancelled.

Illustration: M.Phil. CUMULATIVE GRADE STATEMENT (75+25) Marks Semester Course Number / Credits Secured and Code Earned (Max. Course 100) First Semester Core 5 70 Core 5 60 Elective 5 75 Grade Point Average (GPA) / 15 68.33 Weighted Average Marks (WAM) Second Semester Dissertation 21 and Viva-voce Grade Point Average (GPA) / 21 Weighted Average Marks (WAM) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 36 Overall Weighted Percentage Marks (OWPM) Question paper pattern:
1. Section A (5*6 = 30 marks) either or type 2. Section B (3*15 = 45 marks) Three out of Five One question from unit for Section A and Section B.

Grade Point 5.05 4.00 5.50 4.85

Letter Grade A+ A O

Resul t PASS PASS PASS

64 64 65.81

4.49 4.49 4.64

PASS

A+

First Class

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THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
SERKKADU, VELLORE 632 106. TAMILNADU, INDIA Phone No: 0416-2274755, 2274756 Website: WWW.thiruvalluvaruniversity.ac.in

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2011 2012

Applications are invited for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D programme for the year 2011-2012
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS
S.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Departments Dept. of Tamil Dept. of English Dept. of Economics Dept. of Zoology Dept. of Chemistry Dept. of Mathematics Dept. of Bio-technology M.Phil Tamil English Economics Zoology Chemistry Mathematics Bio- Tech FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT Ph.D* Tamil ---Economics Zoology Chemistry Mathematics Bio- Tech FT/PT ---FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT FT/PT

AFFILIATED COLLEGES
S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Col_ Code 103 104 105 108 201 204 206 209 210 301 304 305 306 308 311 315 319 321 322 323 401 405 407 408 Colleges Govt. Arts College. Chidambaram Jawahar Science College, Neyveli Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore Thiru.Kolanjiappar Govt. Arts College, Vridhachalam Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Cheyyar Govt. Arts College, Tiruvannamalai Kamban College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruvannamalai Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College, Tiruvannamalai Sri Akilandeswari Womens College, Vandavasi Adhiparasakthi College of Arts & Science, Kalavai (Autonomous) Arignar Anna Government Arts College for Women, Walajapet Auxilium College, Vellore 632 006 (Autonomous) C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam D.K.M. College for Women, Vellore (Autonomous) Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi (Autonomous) K.M.G College of Arts & Science Gudiyatham Mazharul Uloom College, Ambur Muthurangam Govt. Arts College, Vellore (Autonomous) Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur (Autonomous) Voorhees College, Vellore Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Villupuram Joseph Arts and Science College, Thirunavalur SSBS Tamil College, Mailam Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram (Autonomous) RUSHA, Vellore Tamil FT/PT ---History FT/PT, Commerce FT/PT , Economics FT/PT, Mathematics FT/PT, Physics FT/PT & Botany FT/PT Commerce FT/PT, Computer Science FT/PT, & Microbiology FT/PT Commerce FT/PT, Computer Science FT/PT, & Mathematics FT/PT Mathematics FT/PT, Biochemistry FT/PT & Computer Science FT/PT ---Economics PT/FT ---Chemistry FT/PT, History FT/PT, Zoology FT/PT, Mathematics FT/PT & Commerce FT/PT ------Bio-Chemistry FT/PT & Commerce FT/PT ---------Mathematics FT, Physics FT, Chemistry FT Commerce FT/PT, Tamil FT/PT, Zoology FT/PT, & History FT/PT Botany FT/PT Commerce FT/PT Tamil FT/PT ------COURSE OFFERED M.Phil Ph.D* Chemistry FT/PT, Economics FT/PT,& Chemistry FT/PT, English PT & English FT/PT Mathematics PT ---Mathematics FT/PT ---Commerce PT Tamil FT/PT History PT Tamil PT & Physics PT ---------Biochemistry FT/PT & Microbiology FT/ PT English FT/PT, Mathematics FT/PT & Chemistry FT/PT History PT, Zoology FT/PT, Commerce FT/PT & Chemistry FT/PT Chemistry PT & English PT Commerce FT/PT, History FT/PT, Chemistry FT/PT , Economics PT & Mathematics FT/PT & Physics FT/PT Commerce PT & Corporate Secretary ship PT Chemistry FT/PT Social Work FT/PT, Mathematics FT/PT & Economics PT/FT Tamil PT, History FT/PT, Commerce FT/PT & Zoology FT/PT Tamil PT, Commerce PT, Physics PT & Botany FT/ PT ---Tamil FT/PT Tamil PT Social Sciences FT/PT

Note: FT Full Time / PT Part Time.

Ph.D, admission is made during 4(four) sessions in a year [i.e. July, October, January and April] and the candidates should submit their applications on or before the first week of the respective session. For Ph.D programme the candidates can obtain the application form and prospectus from the Registrars office on production of DD for Rs.500/- drawn in favour of The Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University payable at Vellore. Candidates who require the application through post should include an additional amount of Rs.50/towards postage in addition to the cost of application (ie. Rs. 550/-). Application forms alone can be downloaded from the university website. Application will be issued one month only before each session. For M.Phil programme application form and instructions to candidate can be downloaded from the University Website, and the cost of application is Rs.200/- (For SC/ST Rs.100/-) in the form of Demand Draft. The application cost should be enclosed with the application during submission. In the case of M.Phil Courses in the affiliated colleges, the filled in application should be sent directly to the Principal of the College concerned (with the DD of Rs.200/-) and not to The Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University. In the case of M.Phil Courses in the University Departments, the filled-in applications should be sent directly to The Registrar Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore 632 106. Admission will be made on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying examination and marks secured in the entrance test. Candidates should take the ENTRANCE TEST conducted by the Affiliated Colleges / University Departments where the candidate proposes to undergo M.A, M.Sc / M.Phil / Ph.D. Courses. Candidates appeared for final examinations in April / May, 2011 can also apply for all the Programmes. The University reserves the right either to run or cancel the courses offered by the University Department, without any intimation.

Last Date for submission of filled-in applications for the M.Phil course [except Ph.D] is 30.08.2011.
For further details, visit university website. WWW.thiruvalluvaruniversity.ac.in

Serkkadu, Vellore 632 106

REGISTRAR