five year integrated

Annamalai University

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Marine Sciences

Faculty of Indian Languages

Faculty of Education

Five year Integrated Programmes Prospectus 2016-2017

A State University Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

Information & Instructions to Candidates

Integrated Programme Admissions - 2016

PRO-CHANCELLOR : Thiru P. PALANIAPPAN Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education

Government of Tamil Nadu

VICE-CHANCELLOR /

: Prof. Dr. S. MANIAN

REGISTRAR (i/c) : Dr. K. ARUMUGAM

CONTROLLER OF

EXAMINATIONS (i/c) : Dr. RM. CHANDRASEKARAN

CHANCELLOR : His Excellency Dr. K. ROSAIAH Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu

Annamalai University, one of the largest unitary, teaching, and

residential Universities in Southern Asia, was established and

incorporated in the year 1929 as per the Annamalai University Act 1928

(Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1929). Now, the Annamalai University Act, 1928 has

been repealed and replaced by the Annamalai University Act, 2013

(Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013). His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu

is the Chancellor of the University.

CONTENTS

I. About the University 03

II. Facilities 04

III. Five Year Integrated Programmes 08

IV. Eligibility Criteria 10

V. Method of Selection 12

VI. Reservation of Seats 12

VII. Fees & Scholarships 13

VIII. Code of Conduct 18

IX. General Instructions 19

Faculty of Arts

Department of Commerce 24

Department of Economics 26

Department of English 28

Department of History 30

Department of Library & Information Science 32

Department of Philosophy 34

Department of Political Science 36

Department of Population Studies 38

Department of Sociology 40

Centre for Rural Development 42

Faculty of Science

Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology 44

Department of Botany 46

Department of Chemistry 48

Department of Earth Sciences 50

Department of Mathematics 52

Department of Physics 54

Department of Statistics 56

Department of Zoology 58

Department of Microbiology 60

Department of Computer & Information Science 62

Faculty of Marine Sciences 64

Faculty of Indian Languages

Department of Tamil 66

Faculty of Education

Department of Psychology 68

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Established in 1929, Annamalai University, accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in

2014, is one of India’s largest public residential universities with Ten Faculties and

49 departments of study. The University has initiated several innovative teaching

programmes over the years and has been a pioneer in distance education.

Annamalai University has a commendable track record in projects and publications

and has been awarded the PURSE Programme by the Department of Science and

Technology. Nineteen departments are supported by UGC-SAP, Sixteen by

DST-FIST and two departments have attained the status of Centre of Advanced

Study. The University has been rated Seventeenth in the country among the Top 100

institutions of Higher Education and Second in the State by SCImago Institutional

Ratings. Annamalai University has joint research and innovation partnerships with

24 institutions across the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, and the UK. The list of

partners include prestigious institutes like Karolinska Institute, John Hopkins

University, and University of Michigan amongst others. Two of the most notable

international collaborations in which Annamalai University is the Co-ordinating

Institute include the Indo-EU FUNCFOOD Project and the 21st Century Indo-US

Knowledge Initiative. There are several ongoing research projects with international

foundations and industrial players like Bayer, CavinKare, Dow Agro-sciences, Bill &

Melinda Gates Foundation, HCL, L&T, Accenture and Huawei.

For details visit www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

About The University Abo

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II. Facilities

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Central Library

University Canteen

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Hostels

Sports Pavilion

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The University Library, named after

the eminent scholar, statesman and

former Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sir C.P.

Ramaswami Aiyer, serves as a

knowledge hub for the students and

staff. Quite a good number of

journals can be accessed through the

Infonet facility. Science Direct is

subscribed through which 340

journals can be accessed.

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The sports complex of the University,

spread over several acres, houses

facilities including Tennis court

complex, basketball complex,

volleyball complex, athletic standard

track, cricket field & nets, football

field, hockey field and a wooden

floored indoor stadium.

Duration : Five Years (Full-Time - July to April)

Medium of Instruction: : English

The Government of Tamil Nadu in

its G.O.(Ms.) No.75 Personnel and

Administrative Reforms (M)

Department dt. 30.06.2011 and

G.O.(Ms.) No.25 Higher Education

(K2) Department dt. 22.02.2013

has recognized all Five Year

Integrated P.G. Degree

Programmes awarded by the

Annamalai University as

equivalent to corresponding

U n d e r G r a d u a t e D e g r e e

Programmes offered by State

Universities for the purpose of

employment in public service.

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III. FIVE YEAR

INTEGRATED

POSTGRADUATE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

(UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM)

Programmes Offered

ARTS *

M.A. Economics

M.A. English

M.A. History

M.A. Philosophy, Culture and Tourism

M.A. Political Science

M.A. Population and Development

M.A. Sociology

M.Com.

M.Lib.I.Sc. (Library Science)

M.R.S. (Master of Rural Studies)

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Programmes Offered

SCIENCE *

M.Sc. Bioinformatics

M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Botany

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Geology

M.Sc. Information Technology

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Microbiology

M.Sc. Physics

M.Sc. Software Engineering

M.Sc. Statistics

M.Sc. Zoology

MARINE SCIENCES *

M.Sc. Ocean Science & Technology

INDIAN LANGUAGES *

M.A. Tamil

EDUCATION *

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

The University reserves the right to conduct the above

programmes, subject to a minimum number of students in each

programme.

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IV. Eligibility Criteria

4.1 Minimum Eligibility Marks

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FACULTY OF ARTS

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY

M.A. English

M.A. History

M.A. Political Science

M.A. Economics

M.A. Sociology

M.A. Population and Development

M.A. Philosophy, Culture and Tourism

M.Lib.I.Sc.

M.R.S. Master of Rural Studies

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR

Equivalent thereto

M.Com.

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR

Equivalent thereto (Commerce and

Accountancy Group only)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE


M.Sc. Mathematics

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR Equivalent thereto

with a minimum aggregate of 40% marks under

academic stream in the following subjects viz.

Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.

M.Sc. Physics




1. Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

2. Physics, Chemistry & Biology

3. Physics, Chemistry & Botany

4. Physics, Chemistry & Zoology

5. Physics, Chemistry & Computer Science.

M.Sc. Chemistry

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) Examination OR

Equivalent thereto with a minimum aggregate of

40% marks in any one of the following

combinations.

1. Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry

2. Biology, Physics & Chemistry

3. Botany, Physics & Chemistry

4. Zoology, Physics & Chemistry

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE


M.Sc. Biotechnology


under academic stream any science subject with a

minimum aggregate of 40% marks.

1. Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

2. Physics, Chemistry & Biology

3. Physics, Chemistry & Botany

4. Physics, Chemistry & Zoology

5. Physics, Chemistry & Biochemistry

M.Sc. Bioinformatics



academic stream with Physics, Chemistry and

Biology or Computer Science.

M.Sc. Microbiology


under academic stream with Physics, Chemistry

and Biology or Computer Science or Biochemistry

or Home Science or Agri. or any Vocational

Course with Biology or Botany and Zoology.

M.Sc. Geology A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR Equivalent with

Science Subject.

M.Sc. Statistics

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR an Equivalent

examination thereto under academic stream with

Mathematics / Statistics / Business Mathematics /

Computer Science as one of the subjects.

M.Sc. Zoology




Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology and

Botany.

M.Sc. Botany

A pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) Regular OR Vocational

with Botany / Biology OR Vocational course with

Agriculture / Plant Protection as one of the

Papers.

M.Sc. Software Engineering


under academic stream with Mathematics, as one

of the Subjects.



under academic stream with Mathematics, as one

of the subjects.

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FACULTY OF MARINE SCIENCES


M.Sc. Ocean Science &

Technology


under Academic Stream in the following subjects

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

FACULTY OF INDIAN LANGUAGES


M.A. Tamil A Pass in H.Sc. (10+2 level) OR Equivalent thereto.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION


M.Sc. Clinical Psychology A pass in H.Sc. (10 + 2) OR equivalent thereto.

NOTE: In the case of SC/SCA/ST candidates, a pass is the minimum

qualification for all the above Programmes.

4.2 Minimum Age

Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on 01.07.2016.

Selection of candidates to the above programmes will be made on the basis

of the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination, besides an

interview.

Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to ST/SCA/SC/MBC/DNC/

BC/BC (Muslim)/OC communities will be made as per rules and regulations of

the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Among the above reservations, 3% of seats have been included for

differently abled persons as per norms laid down by the Government.

V. Method of Selection

VI. Reservation of Seats

VII. Fees & Scholarships

7.1 Tuition and other Fees

The details of First Year Tuition and other Fees to be paid by the student are

as follows:

7.2 ADMISSION TO HOSTEL

Admission to the hostel is Compulsory and no associate will be allowed.

The room rent and establishment charges will be at the rate fixed from time to

time.

7.3 ENDOWMENTS

Based on the terms & conditions stipulated hereunder, Medals and Cash

Prizes with Merit Certificates will be awarded to eligible students at the time

of Founder’s Day Celebrations and Annual Convocation.

S.No. Programme Fee (`)

1. M.A. (English, History, Political Science, Economics,

Sociology, Population & Development,

Philosophy, Culture & Tourism, Tamil)

M.R.S. (Master of Rural Studies)

4,295/-

2. M.Com. 7,195/-

3. M.Lib.I.Sc. 9,295/-

4. M.Sc. Mathematics 6,895/-

5. M.Sc. Statistics 9,495/-

6. M.Sc. (Physics, Geology) 10,595/-

7. M.Sc. Chemistry 11,395/-

8. M.Sc. (Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany,

Information Technology, Microbiology, Ocean

Science & Technology, Software Engineering,

Zoology)

14,895/-

9. M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 10,595/-

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A) FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATIONS

1. The Annamalai University Prizes for securing the First Rank in all the

Five Year Integrated Degree Programmes.

2. Thiru V. Marimuthu Prize for securing the highest marks in M.A.

English & Communication Degree Examinations.

3. Thiru B. Anand IAS Prize for securing the First Rank in the M.A.

English & Communication Degree Examinations.

4. Hon’ble Justice Thiru S. Ratanavel Pandian Prize for two poor and

deserving students of Third Year M.A. Integrated Applied

Economics based on performance in the Second year M.A.

Examinations.

5. Dr. K.N. Ramanujam Prize for securing the highest marks in the

subject “Elements of Accounts” in M.Com.

6. Thiru M. Razaak FCA Prize for securing the highest marks in the

subject “Income Tax Law & Practice” in M.Com.

7. Prof. A Subbiah Prize for securing the highest marks (GPA) to

outgoing final year student of M.A. Economics/M.A. Applied

Economics.

8. Dr. K. Ramaswamy Prize for securing the highest marks up to VIII

Semester of M.Sc. (Physics).

9. Dr. Kasthurirangan Prize for securing the highest marks in the

subject “Mechanics & Special Theory of relativity” in M.Sc. (Physics).

10. Dr. S.P. Thiyagarajan Prize for Male & Female students securing the

First Rank in M.Sc. Biotechnology.

11. Dr. Harsh K. Gupta Prize for securing the First Rank in M.Sc. Ocean

Science & Technology.

12. Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy Prize for securing the First Rank in M.Sc.

Ocean Science & Technology.

13. Dr.G.Shanmugam Prize for First and Second Rank in M.Sc. Applied

Geology.

14. Writer N.C. Mohandoss Prize for securing the First Rank in M.A.

Tamil.

15. Pulavar P. Gurusamy Prize for securing the highest marks in First

year M.Sc. (Information Technology).

16. The Annamalai Commerce Alumni Prize for securing the First Rank

in Integrated M.Com. (I to X Semester) Degree Examinations.

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B) CONVOCATION

1. The International Conference on Natural Products and Biomedical

Technology Prize for securing the First Rank in M.Sc. Biotechnology

Integrated Degree Examinations.

2. Dr. M. Ramanathan, Vice-Chancellor Prize for securing First Rank in

M.Sc. Ocean Science & Technology (Five year Integrated) Degree

Examinations..

3. Prof. Dr. N. Malathi Endowment for securing First Rank in Third Year Five

Year Integrated and First Rank in Fourth Year Five Year Integrated

Degree Economics examinations.

C) SCHOLARSHIPS SANCTIONED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU

1. Application Fee Concession to SC/SCA/ST and Converted Christian

Students: Entrance/Course Application fees concession is granted to

students belonging to SC/SCA/ST Community and Converted Christians

by the Government of Tamil Nadu (G.O. No. 111. 22.09.1998).

2. Tuition Fee Concession to SC/SCA/ST and Converted Christian

Students: Full Tuition fee concession is granted to students belonging

to SC/SCA/ST community and converted Christians under the rule 92 of

Tamil Nadu Education Rules by the Government of Tamil Nadu [92-

TNER].

3. Post-Matric Scholarship: Covering special fees, examination fees,

and maintenance charges will be awarded to students belonging to SC/

SCA/ST Community provided Parents’/Guardian’s income from

all sources does not exceed Rs.50,000/- per annum, ST Rs.2,50,000/- per annum, and Converted Christian (converted from

SC/SCA/ST ) Rs.2,00,000/- per annum.

4. Higher Education Special Scholarship: In addition to the Post Matric

Scholarship, Higher Education Special Scholarship is awarded to hostel

students belonging to SC/SCA/ST and Converted Christian community

and the number of scholarships is limited by the Government. The

parents/guardians annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs 2,00,000/- per annum.

5. Fee Concession to Blind Students: Under rule 92 (TNER), Full Tuition

fees concession is granted to blind Students belonging to all

communities whose parents/Guardians annual income does not exceed

Rs.24,000/-.

6. Scholarships for Women students undergoing P.G Programme: This

Scholarship will be awarded to students belonging to

SC/SCA/ST Community studying in the Faculties of Arts/Science. There

is no income ceiling.

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NAME OF THE ENDOWMENTS

Padma Bhushan Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar Silver Jubilee CAS in Marine

Biology Endowment

Prof. PL. Ramasamy & Tmt Pon. Alagammai Endowment

Saijo Lions Club-Madras Poovai Lions Club Endowment

Annamalai University Physics Ph.D. Awardees Endowment

Shri Sundareswari Muthuthambi Memorial Endowment

Ananthathandavapuram Shri Durga Manisundaresa Charities Endowment

Dr. Avvai Natarajan Endowment

Thiru Meyyappan Chettiar & Late Tmt M. Meenakshi Achi of Shanmuga

Sundaram Endowment

Shri Mangai Rathinam Endowment

South Africa Rangasamy Pakkiri Pillai Dhanalakshmi Ammal Endowment

Hon’ble Thiru Justice S. Natarajan Endowment

Vi. Micro System (P) Ltd. Endowment

Dr. S. Agesthialingam Incentive Endowment

Rani Lady Meyyammai Achi Birth Centenary Endowment

Hon’ble Dr. Puratchithalaivi J. Jayalalitha Incentive Endowment

Shri Subramaniam Memorial Endowment

CAS in Linguistics Silver Jubilee Endowment

Prof. Rm. Sethunarayanan Endowment

Wg. Cdr. K.G. Radhakrishnan Endowment

AUETAA Endowment

Shri A.R. Lakshmi Achi Endowment

Prof. V. Shanmugasundaram Endowment

Thiru Ramesh Raminani Community Pharmacy Endowment

Er. M.S. Abdul Salam Memorial Endowment

AUETAA S. Rajagopal Endowment

Pon-Pudupatti M.PL.Rm Family Endowment

Kalyan Endowment

LIST OF ENDOWMENTS

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Note: All Scholarship income certificate taken after April 2016 should be

produced.

Few Scholarships are sanctioned to the Meritorious students from the

Endowments instituted in the University as per the terms and conditions of the

each Endowment.

Note: To make easy disbursement of scholarship amount, the students

are requested to open a Bank Account in their names in Annamalainagar

Goschen Memorial Endowment

Prof. M. Ruthinasamy Centenary Endowment

S.R.N. Badri Rao Endowment

Dr. M.R. Madhavan Endowment

Honble Justice V. Rathinam Endowment

Major M. Kunchithapatham Manivizha Endowment

Rajarathinam Endowment for Ranganathan Scholarship

Thiru Kesav Raghavan Endowment

Prof. V. Ganapathy Iyer Memorial Research Fellowship Endowment

RKSDJ Endowment

Bhuvaneswari Sivaprakasam Endowment

Srilochani Varadarajalu Endowment

His Holiness Arul Thiru Bangaru Adigalar Incentive Endowment

Prof. V. Balaiah Endowment

FEAT – 1956-60 Batch Engineering Alumini Fund Endt

Vallalar Endowment Ramasamy Padayatchiyar Endowment

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Code

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VIII. Code of Conduct 1. Students shall conduct themselves in an exemplary manner so as to be

model for other students.

2. Students will have to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the

University.

3. Students shall be present during all working days and sincerely apply

themselves to studies.

4. Students shall attend classes regularly and punctually and should fulfill the

minimum attendance requirement of 75% as prescribed by the University,

to be eligible to appear for the University Examinations.

5. Use of tobacco, liquor and plastic is prohibited in the campus.

6. Use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is not permitted in the

classrooms, examination halls, faculty premises, university organized

functions / programmes / extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

7. Students are forbidden from using motorized vehicles, including powered

two wheelers, inside the campus.

8. Ragging: Students shall not indulge or participate in any kind of ragging. If

they are found to indulge in ragging, their names will be removed from the

institution roll and criminal action will be taken. Students involved in

ragging and other anti-social activities will be expelled and criminal

proceedings will be launched against them.

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9.1. Application

Procedure for registration of application is Online from the University

website www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION FOR APPLICATION

9.2 General Instructions for Applicants

i. Online Application Number is the Registration Number of the

Annamalai University Admissions 2016.

ii. The Candidates seeking admission should Register and apply only

through Online by logging on towww.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm

iii. The guidelines for registration are availability in the Annamalai

University Website Portal

iv. The Online application Number should be quoted in all future

correspondence.

vi. The filled in Online application should be downloaded and sent with all

the enclosures either by speed /Registered post or in person to

THE REGISTRAR

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

ANNAMALAINAGAR

CHIDAMBARAM

CUDDALORE DISTRICT

TAMIL NADU

PIN- 608 002

and should reach on or before 10.06.2016 - 5.30 p.m.

vii. Acknowledgement will be sent to the registered e-mail on receipt of the

filled in online application by post together with a demand draft for

` 200/- (for SC/SCA/ST) and ` 400/- for Others which is drawn in favour

of The Registrar, Annamalai University, payable at Chennai.

viii. The candidates shall ensure that the completed online application form

with all particulars and enclosures reaches the Annamalai University within

the date and time specified. Applications received by Speed post/courier

or any other means, after the last date & time will not be accepted

irrespective of the date of booking.

ix. The University shall not be responsible for any delay in the receipt or for

the loss in transit of application form etc.,

x. Request for extension of time for submission of documents called for,

after the specified date and time will not be entertained.

xi. Any supporting documents received after the due date or application

without required documents/particulars will not be entertained.

xii. Photocopy/ Fax copy of the application will not be accepted.

IX. General Instructions

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xiii. Both upper limbs, vision and hearing should be normal for all candidates

(including for candidates applying under orthopaedically physically

disabled category).

xiv. The candidates are directed to enclose the following certificates along

with the Online application:

Photocopy of

1. 10th Mark Sheet

2. HSC / Equivalent Mark Sheet

3. Transfer Certificate

4. Permanent Community Certificate Card for ST, SC, SCA, MBC &

DNC, BC and BCM.

5. HSC Hall Ticket/ Equivalent Hall Ticket

6. Nativity Certificate – if applicable

7. First Graduate Certificate and First Graduate Joint Declaration

Form –if applicable

Note: Candidates appeared for HSC / Equivalent examination in March

2016 must produce Original Mark Sheet and TC at the time of

counseling. However, downloaded copy of mark sheet should be

enclosed, others to enclose a copy of Mark Sheet and TC.

xv. Candidates are advised to post the completed online application

well-in advance before the due date and time. If it is sent by post it is

advisable to send by Registered post / Speed post to ensure proper

delivery.

xvi.. Original mark lists or other certificates should not be sent along with the

application. Only self-attested copies of documents need to be sent.

9.3 Instructions for Foreign Students

i. Self-supporting foreign students seeking admission should possess a valid

passport and a STUDENT VISA issued by the Indian Embassies abroad.

Students holding only a tourist visa or entry VISA will not be admitted to any

Programme of study.

ii. No foreign student shall be admitted to this University without a student

visa. Any foreign student who is already studying in a recognized

institution in India and wishes to take admission in a higher class after

completion of a particular Programme is not required to obtain a fresh

student visa from the Indian Mission in his country. Such students are

advised to apply to the Superintendent of Police concerned for extension

of VISA.

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9.4 Important Conditions for Applicants

1. The tuition fee and other fees shall not be refunded if a student

discontinues in the middle of the programme and resultant vacancy is

not filled up.

2. If the student discontinues the programme before commencement of

classes and the resultant vacancy is filled up, the fees paid by the

student including the caution deposit will be refunded after deducting a

service charge of Rs. 1,000/-.

3. Fees for each academic year should be paid well before the due date,

failing which a fine as prescribed by the University will be charged.

The student shall not be permitted to appear for the University

Examination without clearing the fee arrears.

4. Fees for the entire programme together with arrears, if any, shall

be payable by the student before Transfer Certificate is issued.

However, the Special Fees for the remaining period of the program

shall be waived.

5. Caution deposit shall be refunded on application after

adjustment towards any dues from the student. Application for refund

of caution deposit should be submitted within one year of completing

the course.

6. No certificate will be issued, unless the student has cleared all the

arrears of fees due to the University.

7. With regard to any dispute arising in relation to admission,

examinations, remittance of fees, etc., the place of jurisdiction for the

purpose of filing a suit or preferring a complaint or taking any legal

proceedings against the University will be Chidambaram Town only.

8. Original Certificates submitted at the time of admission will be

returned before the end of second semester. In case a candidate

requires the original certificates for valid reasons, he/she may apply for

the same with valid proof. The candidates are advised to have with

them attested copies of mark lists or other certificates that may be

required for applying for scholarships/bank loan, etc.

9. Late applications and applications which are not in the prescribed form

or which are not correctly filled in or the prescribed certificates and

documents are not received on or before the due date and applications

which do not otherwise fulfill the terms of the instructions, will be

considered defective and are liable for rejection. The University will not

be responsible for any postal or other kinds of delay for the receipt of

applications after the due date.

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9.5 General Information

The following procedures shall be followed for applying/getting

certificates viz. bona fide/Course completion/Mark list, etc. with the fee

prescribed by the University.

i. General: Mark list for each Semester/Year during the period of study will

be issued by the University and distributed through the respective

departments of study. On completion of the program, Provisional

Certificate and Transfer Certificate will also be distributed through the

department concerned.

ii. Migration Certificate: This certificate will be issued by the University

Office (‘K’ Section) only on demand to those who have planned to

undergo higher studies in any Educational Institution in India.

iii. Duplicate Certificate: Mark List / Degree / Transfer Certificate: A

certificate from the police department is required to be produced for

the loss of certificates indicating that the certificates were actually lost

beyond recovery.

iv. Degree Certificate: Notification will be issued in the leading dailies

during September/October every year inviting applications for obtaining

Degree Certificate at the Convocation. Students shall apply for the same in

the prescribed form which can be obtained from the University.

v. Personal File: Students are advised to maintain a personal file containing

all academic records such as challan for remittance of tuition fee, exam

fee, instrument fee, condonation fee, etc. till the completion of his/her

studies.

vi. Re-admission: If there is any attendance deficiency during the study

tenure of the student, he/she shall apply for re-admission through the

Head concerned along with the photocopy of his/her previous semester/

year mark list(s) as proof for having appeared for the University

Examinations.

vii. Change of Name/Date of Birth: Candidate who wish to change of Name,

date of Birth, of his/her name should be made only during the period of

study by producing a copy of “Gazette Notification” from the respective

Government NO such change shall be entertained after completion for his/

her studies in the University.

viii.How to get Certificate:

a) Students may apply for any certificates in this University viz., Bona

fide, Course Completion, Duplicate mark list, Degree Certificate, Transfer

Certificate, etc., either during the tenure of his/her studies on completion of

the programme and may obtain the same from the office or by post

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within a fortnight from the date of filing application in the office. He/

she should possess compulsorily 1) a copy of letter where he/she has

applied for 2) a copy of remittance challan and 3) any other documents,

when there is any lapse of the original submitted to University (or) loss in

transaction.

b) If students do not receive the certificate/s within the stipulated

period, then he/she can immediately seek the assistance of the Section

Head/Deputy Registrar of the ‘K’ Section with relevant copy of records that

has been already submitted for claiming the certificates, so as to enable

them to get the certificate from the office (or) necessary guidance will

be provided for the same.

c) Students admitted to various programmes of the University, should

get back their original certificates produced at the time of admission within

three months either on completion of programme or discontinuing the same

in the middle of the programme. The University is not responsible for

any lapse or damage of the certificates, beyond this period.

REGISTRAR (i/c)

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Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce is one of the oldest Departments in Tamil

Nadu with 59 years of Commerce Education and Research. It has well

equipped library, Computer Lab with Internet facility. The Department

provides Institutional Training in the industries/ Banks/Business

Establishments (on the Job Training during study). The Department motivates

the students to peruse professional courses such as CA,ICWAI, ACS through

its career guidance cell .

Programmes Offered Specializations Offered

M.Com. (5 - Year Integrated)

Accounting and Finance (CBCS)

M.Com.

International Business and Banking

(CBCS)

M.Com.

Computer Applications (CBCS)

M.Com. (Five year Intergrated )

M.Phil.

Ph.D. (Full Time and External)

Option I

Accounting and finance

Option II

International Business and

Banking

Option III

Co-operative Management

Add-On Programmes

Training in Accounting Package (Tally Programme)

E-learning facility (Banking Operations)

Opportunities to study Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma

Programme of Choice in Distance Mode.

Salient Features

Dedicated faculty members

Value based Education

Career guidance Cell for guiding CA/ ICWAI/ACS/NET/SET aspirants

Training and Placement cell(Campus Interview )

Opportunities to undertake research projects from national and

International research organizations.

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Contact Details

The Professor and Head

Department of Commerce


Mobile : 9994220202

Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.311

e-mail : [email protected]

Facilities available

EEE NOOK which provides platform for the students to become a

good entrepreneur, conducting educational tour and organizing

cultural programmes.

Co-curricular activities – Students’ Seminars and Special Meetings.

Eligibility for all competitive Examinations

Accounting and Marketing Jobs

Teaching as a Career

Students can peruse ICWAI and ACS programmes during the period

of study.

The Alumni of the Department is well placed in India and Aboard in

Universities and Research and Development organizations.

Department of Economics (A UGC-SAP Supported Department)

The Department of Economics was established in 1929 and through

the years it has become a leading centre of economics education in Tamil

Nadu. The faculty are dedicated teachers keen to mentor students throughout

the period of study. Through conferences and weekly meetings of the

Economic Association students are kept abreast with current developments.

The Department has been granted Rs.40 lakhs under UGC

Special Assistance Programme.

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Programmes Offered Highlights of Programmes

M.A. Economics (5 - Year Integrated)

M.A. Economics (CBCS)

M.A. Applied Economics (CBCS)

Equivalent to M.A. Economics as per

State Government Order

M.A. Development Studies (CBCS)

M.Phil

Ph.D

Up-to-date Syllabus

Students are equipped to face

competitive examinations

Students trained to carryout

individual projects under

supervision of faculty

Field Visits

Student imparted relevant

software skills

Students imparted training in soft

-skills

Facilities Job Opportunities

Department Library with wi-fi

connectivity

High-end Computer Lab

Hi-Tech Seminar Hall

Colleges and Universities

Research Institutes

Corporate Sectors

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Contact Details


Department of Economics


Mobile: 9894122341

email ID: [email protected]

Tel: 04144-238027-Ext. 308

mailto:[email protected]

Department of English

The Department of English was established in 1929. The faculty in the

department are well equipped to offer different programmes in English

ranging from Masters to Ph.D. The faculty give training in spoken English to

the students on campus, especially students hailing from rural areas, so as to

make them competent in soft skills to compete with others when they enter

the job market after earning their degrees.

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M.A. English (CBCS)

M.A. English (Five Year Integrated)

M. Phil. English

Ph.D. English

State of the art training in

communication skills

Updated curriculum to enable

students to face competitive

examinations such as IAS/IPS/

UGC-JRF-NET/ SET/ TNPSC and

UPSC

Implant training in mass media

organizations

Excellent job opportunity

Salient Features Job Opportunities

Placement cell to guide the student

for campus placement

Excellent library with e-learning and

e-journal facilities

Qualified faculty with rich teaching

and research experience

Teachers in Schools

Assistant Professors in Colleges

and Universities

TNPSC/UPSC

Private Sectors

Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities

Periodic seminars/conferences/

workshops

Lectures by eminent scholars

Movie Club

Research Forum

Faculty Forum

Sports and cultural Fiesta

NSS / YRC

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Activities

Research Forum:

Department of English has constituted a Research Forum to provide a

platform for the researchers to discuss as well as articulate their research

issues and findings.

Movie Club:

Every Wednesday a movie related to any one of the prescribed texts is

shown to students.

English Literary Association:

Contact Details


Department of English


Mobile: 9843957652

Email ID: [email protected]

Tel: 04144-238266-Ext. 307

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Department of History

Sri Meenakshi College, the nucleus of Annamalai University itself had

the Department of History from 1920. When the College took incarnation as

Annamalai University in 1929, the Department became a full-fledged one. The

Department to its credit possesses a full-fledged Library. Besides, it has

maintained a Museum possessing some rare archaeological antiquities meant

to impart the variegated aspects of historical knowledge. A galaxy of

distinguished historians has headed this Department such as

Prof.K.A.Nilakanta Sastri, Prof.P.T.Srinivasa Iyengar, Prof.C.S.Srinivasachari,

Prof. P.C.Alexander & Prof.R.Sathianathaier


M.A. History (Two Year)

M.A. History (Five Year Integrated)

M.Phil. History

Ph.D. History

(Full-Time, Part-Time & External)

D.Litt. History

Curriculum enables the students

to face competitive examinations

such as IAS/IPS/UGC-JRF-NET/

TNPSC and UPSC

State of the art training with

theoretical and practical skills

Field Visits and training

programmes

Opportunities to undertake

research projects from national

and international research

organization

Excellent Job Opportunities


Well Equipped Library with Internet

Facility

Placement cell to guide the students


Qualified faculty members with rich

experience.

Museum

Teaching Profession

Archaeologist

Epigraphist

Museum Curator

Tourism Industry

Administrative Service

Mass Media Service

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Soft Skill Development Training

Archaeological Findings in the Museum

Contact Details


Department of History


Mobile : 9442891836

Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.321

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Department of Library and Information Science

The Department of Library and Information Science was established in the

year 1979. The Department has full-fledged, dedicated and committed team

of faculties with rich research experience. The syllabus coverage in the

department is on par with the international standards. The multimedia

technology is used in regular classes. The UGC has supported the department

by its special Assistance programme [SAP] during 2011 onwards.


B.Lib.I.Sc. (One Year)

M.Lib.I.Sc. (One Year)

M.Lib.I.Sc. (CBCS–Two Years)

M.Lib.I.Sc. (5 Year Integrated)

M.Phil.

Ph.D.

(Regular, Part Time & External)

Job oriented curriculum design to

enables the students to face

competitive examinations such as

IAS / IPS / UGC-JRF-NET / SET /

TNPSC and UPSC

Library visit and training

programme

Opportunity to undertake

research project

Excellent job opportunities

Job Opportunities Placement

Public Libraries

Special Libraries

Academic libraries

Corporate sectors

Government Institutions

The Department Placement Cell

which provides training in soft skill

and makes the students library

ready. The cell organize campus

interviews and several students have

been placed in reputed

organizations.

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Contact Details


Department of Library and Information Science


Tel : 04144-238155


Facilities available Collaboration

Computer Laboratory

Department Library

UGC NET, SET coaching classes

Placement cell

Smart Class Room

Students given opportunity to

participate in Seminars, Workshops

and Conferences

ALUMNI Association

ICSSR,

DESIDOC

GOETHE Institute, Chennai

Directorate of Public Library,

Chennai [RRLF]

Co-Curricular, Extracurricular and Extension Activities

User Education Programme to the students of Annamalai University.

Training to Public Librarians in and around Cuddalore District.

Library Utility Awareness Programme to the School students in and

around Chidambaram

Environmental Awareness Programme by the student NSS Volunteers

of our department.

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABORATORY

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Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is as old as Annamalai University and it was

established in the year 1929. Since its inception, the department was headed

by eminent scholars. The department is dedicated to provide a strong

foundation in philosophical ideals and values with a dynamic and vibrant

focus in thrust areas.

The Department has conducted many International, National and Regional

seminars to promote South Indian Philosophy and culture. The Alumni of the

department are well placed in Government, Non-Government and Private

organizations.


M.A. Philosophy

M.A. Philosophy, Culture & Tourism

(CBCS)

M.A. Philosophy, Culture & Tourism

(Five Year Integrated)

M.Phil.

Ph.D.



such as IAS/IPS/UGC-JRF- NET/

SET/TNPSC and UPSC

Study and Educational Tour

Periodical special lecture

Programme


research Projects from National

and International research

organization

Excellent Job opportunities







experience

Assistant Professor

Temple Executive Officer

Tourism Officer

Arts and Cultural Officer

Travel Agent and Tour Operator

Tourist Guide

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Study Tour—Mahabalipuram

Department Library

Contact Details


Department of Philosophy


Mobile : 9843073853

Tel : 04144-238248 – Ext.317

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Department of Political Science &

Public Administration The Department of Political Science came into being in the year 1981

consequent on the bifurcation of the till then composite Department of

History and Politics.

Syllabi for all programmes are fully consonant with that prescribed by the

UPSC for All India Civil Services Examination (both for Preliminary and Main

Examinations)

A Master’s Programme which can prepare the students for successfully taking

on the All India Civil Services Examinations conducted by the UPSC and other

examinations conducted by State Public Service Commission.

Qualified faculty members committed to producing tomorrow’s

Bureaucrats/Higher Civil Servants

A setting where interaction of faculty and students is encouraged.


M.A. Political Science (5 Year

Integrated)

M.A. Political Science (CBCS)

M.A. Public Administration (CBCS)

M.Phil. Political Science

M.Phil. Public Administration

Ph.D. Political Science

Ph.D. Public Administration

A student friendly ambience

where interaction of faculty and

students are encouraged

A well qualified and dedicated

teaching faculty committed to

producing tomorrow’s teachers

and bureaucrats.

A Master’s Programme which can

prepare the students successfully

taking on the All India Civil

Services Examinations (UPSC) and

other State Public Service

Commissions (TNPSC).


Endowment Lectures by experts

Weekly meetings for students

Special coaching sessions for slow

learners

Focus on English and Vocabulary

improvement

Academic and Personal Counselling

Guidance for competitive

examinations

Personality Development Classes

Teaching and Research.

Job opportunities in State and

Centre Govt.

Media and Policy Making

Political Analyst

State and Centre Legislator

Survey Analyst

Journalism and Mass Media

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Contact Details


Department of Political Science & Public Administration


Tel : 04144-238282 – Ext.322

Fax: 04144-238080


Students Trained for soft skills, placement: Very often the

department has been conducting numerous activities such as

conducting Training, Workshops, Personality Development

Lectures, Quiz, Elocution and Oratorical competition for the

benefits of the students.

Student-Oriented Activities

Endowment Lectures by experts

Weekly meetings for students

Special coaching sessions for slow learners

Focus on English and Vocabulary improvement

Academic and Personal Counselling

Guidance for competitive examinations

Personality Development Classes

2. Students placed in organization - Students got recruitment in state

civil services, appointed in research institutions, Colleges and Univer-

sities and NGOs in the past years.

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Department of Population Studies

Realizing the importance of imparting Population Education in this country,

the University started a Centre for Population Studies in August1976.Over the

years, the Centre has helped in building a nucleus of Professionals in the field

of population and health in India and various countries of the African Region.

The Centre for Population Studies functions in consonance with the National

Policy of the government of India, and the progress of the Centre has made is

commendable. To meet the growing demand for new innovative programs

from the students, both Indian and International, seven academic courses

have been introduced in the Department. During the past 38 years, students

from different countries of Asia and Africa have been trained at the

Department. Many, who are trained at the Department, now occupy key

positions in the field of Population and Health in Government of Various

countries, Universities and Research Institutes as well as in reputed National

and International Organisations.

The curriculum and Syllabus of the Programmes offered by the Department of

Population Studies has been designed in accordance with the University

Grants Commission, and other National and International renowned

Population Sciences institutions. The programs enable the students to

compete in various competitive examinations in India and to be posted in

various International Organisations relating to Population and Health.

Programmes Offered

M.A. Population Studies (CBCS)

M.A. Health Social Science (CBCS)

M.A. Population &Development (5 Year Integrated)

M.Phil. Population Studies Ph.D. Population Studies

Job Opportunities


Research Institutes [ Project Officer, Research Officer, Research Assistant, Field Investigator, etc.]

United Nations and International Organizations relating to Population and Health [Programme Officer, Project Coordinator]

Census of India, National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) [Statistical Investigators, Statistical Assistant Social Scientists, State Demographer, Family Planning Educator]

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Study Tour—Mahabalipuram

Hands-on Practice at the Departmental Computer Lab

Contact Details


Department of Population Studies


Mobile : 9444873230

Tel : 04144-238266 – Ext.326

Scope for Research Studies

Eligible for pursuing research programs such as M.Phil and Ph.D after

completing Post Graduate Programes in Population and Health in India and

Abroad

High-Tech Class Room, Department of Population Studies

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Department of Sociology

1. The Department of Sociology was started in 1954. During the formative years,

three Fulbright American Professors helped in designing the academic courses and

also initiated research activities.

2. At present there are five Professors and seven Assistant Professors with a wide

range of research curiosity in thrust areas such as Social Issues, Environment, and

Social Development.

3. Our department collaborates with leading National and International NGOs for

academic and research initiatives of the programmes.

4. The department is currently assisted by the UGC SAP-DRS (Phase-II) category to

the tune of Rs. 93.5 lakhs for a period of five years (2015-2019).

5. The Department actively engages the students in extension activities such as

Village Adoption, Blood Donation Camps, Camps for Awareness Creation in the

surrounding villages.

6. Every year on an average of 15 to 20 Research Articles are published by our

faculty members in national and international journals.

7. Since 2000, Our department has successfully completed Nine (3 Major; 6 Minor)

Research Projects funded by UGC, World Bank, and State Government.


M.A. Sociology

(5 Year Integrated)

M.A. Sociology (CBCS)

M.S.W. Social Work (CBCS)

M.Phil. Sociology

Ph.D. Sociology

State of the art training with




such as IAS / IPS / UGC-JRF-NET /

SET / TNPSC and UPSC.

Field visits and training

programmes


research projects from national

and international research

organization

Excellent Job Opportunities



for campus placement.




experience


NGOs

Government Hospitals

Social Welfare Sectors

Industries as Labour Welfare

Officers

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Social Contribution

Awareness Camp at Village

The department reaches the

population of the surrounding villages

(mostly backward and poor) in

enhancing their quality of life by

organizing special awareness creation

camps relating to health, education,

hygiene, sanitation, employment,

human rights and on eradication of

social evils by involving students,

research scholars and faculty members.

The department also

collaborates with the State Planning

Commission, Education Department

and Department of Rural

Development and Social Welfare

Department in carrying out research

studies. The faculty members also

assist the Cuddalore and Villupuram

District administration as District

Vigilance Members in the verification

of Community Certificates.

Social Awareness Rally

Contact Details


Department of Sociology


Tel : 04144-238282 – Ext.316

Fax: 04144-238080

Email: [email protected]

Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities

Periodic Seminars & Workshops

Lectures by Eminent Scholars

Sports and Cultural Fiesta

NSS / YRC / NCC

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Centre for Rural Development

The Centre for Rural Development was established in 1989 and it acts as a Nodal

Agency in coordinating developmental activities to ensure overall Rural

Development in the rural neighborhood of the University with the active

involvement of the rural communities. The Centre also promotes research

programmes in micro level planning, waste land development, employment

generation, women and child development, health and family planning etc.

The Centre is devoted to training young men and women to take up Rural

Development as a mission.


MRS (Rural Studies -5 Year

Integrated)

MRS (Rural Studies- CBCS)

M.Phil in Rural Studies

Ph.D in Rural Studies

Functioning as a Rural

Technology Centre to promote

technical knowhow and skills

Organization of periodic field

visits and village stay

programmes

Achievement of total literacy in

the rural community

Creation of Rural Industries

through industrial co- operatives

Functioning as a central nodal

agency in promoting integrated

Rural Development.

Salient Features

Computer based power-point method of Teaching

100% Field practical oriented

Special training in the areas of Micro level Planning,, Remote sensing,

Research appraised, Project Planning & Management etc.

Skill oriented Training programme to enrich the human resources

Action oriented projects to enable the student to be benefitted though

earn while learn scheme

Job Opportunities

Government Institutions: Colleges, Universities, Welfare Ministry, NIRD,

NABARD, CSWB, SIRD, etc.

NGO’s: SEWA, RATAN, PRADAN-Child Line foundation - CINI

Industry : BHEL, SAIL, GAIL, ONGC, Coal India, Indian oil corporation

Corporate Bodies: Aditya, Birla, ITC, Satyam, Wipro, Jindal

International Organization: UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, World Bank, CARE,

CRY, USID, Oxfam, WHO, SEEDS, UNIFEM, Water Aid, Action Aid

Contact Details




Mobile : 9443665758, 9894985074

e-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 04144-238282-Ext.346, 7368

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Social Responsibility

Rural Extension Activites

Periodic Extension Programme were organized

to reach the unreached in order to bring

Development of strategy to achieve cent

percent employment, zero population growth

and Samagra Grama Seva.

Extracurricular Activities

Through consultancy and networking,

the Centre for Rural Development has a

Nationwide Networking in the field of

Rural Development. It has linkages with

various National & International development organizations. It provides a

forum for policy decision, Training programmes and exploration of common

issues

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Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (A UGC-SAP & DST-FIST Supported)

Since its inception in 1994, the Department of Biochemistry and

Biotechnology has continuously strived for excellence in both teaching and

research. The department is dedicated to providing a strong foundation in

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology. The faculty are engaged

in research projects that involve unravelling the molecular mechanisms of

diseases such as cancer and diabetes and developing preventive and

therapeutic strategies. The dynamic and vibrant research focus of the

department is reflected by publications, awards, wide spectrum of global

collaborations, Scopus rating, and generous funding from national and

international agencies. The alumni of the department are well placed in India

and abroad in universities, colleges, and Research and Development

Organizations.

Programmes Offered Programme highlights

State-of-the-art training in


Curriculum enables students to

face competitive examinations

(CSIR-NET, ICMR, DBT)

Industrial visit and In-Plant

Training.

Opportunities for undertaking

research projects in prestigious

national and international research

institutes and industries

M.Sc. Biochemistry (CBCS)

M.Sc. Biotechnology (CBCS)

M.Sc. Biotechnology

(5-years Integrated)

M.Phil. Biochemistry

M.Phil. Biotechnology

Ph.D. Biotechnology

Job Opportunities Placement Details

Colleges & Universities

Food & Agro Industry

Research & Development

Organizations.

Medical Transcription, Coding

Pharma Companies

Academic Publishing

Medical Diagnostics & Therapeutics

High-end Research in India &

Abroad

Placement Cell for making students

Industry ready

Campus Interviews

Many students have been placed in

reputed Companies

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Contact Details


Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology


Phone : 04144-239141


Resource Generated (Since 2007) Research Output (Since 2007)


Periodic seminars, conferences & workshops


Helix, a sports & cultural extravaganza

Biochemical Society

Screening and Awareness programmes for non-communicable

diseases

NSS, YRC, NCC

Research Collaboration

Development Grants

UGC-SAP DRS : Rs.2,33,60,000

DST-FIST : Rs.36,03,311

Ongoing Research Projects

Number : 37

Total Amount : Rs.8,85,16,436

Books : 4

Chapters in Research Books : 15

Papers in International Journals : 550

Patents : 4 (2 National, 2 International)

Ph.D.s awarded : 135

Department of Botany

The Department of Botany was established in the year 1932 to disseminate

the knowledge of Plant Science. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi

has recognized the Department for its excellence in research and teaching.

The Department of Botany has been awarded with UGC – SAP – DRS status (III

Phase) and DST - FIST. The Department has signed a Letter of Intent with the

Tajen University, Taiwan for academic and research co-operation in the field

of Bioactive compounds from Medicinal plants. The Department of Botany has

signed MoU with the Department of Crop Physiology, University of

Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore with the intention of sharing

Academic and Research Programmes in the field of Molecular Biology with

special reference to the Mangroves of Pichavaram forest. The Department is

well equipped with modern laboratories to provide basic and advanced

research activities in all disciplines of Plant Science to expose the students to

the need of the hour for their future employment. The alumni of the

Department are occupying important positions in India and abroad.


M.Sc. Botany (5-year Integrated)

M.Sc. Botany (CBCS)

M. Phil. Botany

M.Phil. Plant Biology and Plant

Biotechnology

M.Phil. Herbal Science

Ph.D. Botany

Ph.D. Plant Biology and Plant

Biotechnology

Ph.D. Herbal Science

Periodic seminars, conferences &

workshops


Botanical Society

Field Visits

NSS

Youth Red Cross

Excellent Infrastructure Job Opportunities

Conference Hall

Sophisticated Equipment

Computer Lab with Internet Facility

Department Library

Well Equipped Labs

State-of-art Infrastructure

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Research & Development

Organizations

High-end Research in India &

Abroad

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Contact Details


Department of Botany


Phone : 04144-238796—Ext. 354

Fax: 04144-238080


DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Placement Details Research Collaboration

Placement Cell 100

Campus Interviews

Department of Chemistry (A UGC-SAP & DST-FIST Supported)

The Department of Chemistry was established in 1929. It is DST- FIST and UGC

– SAP (DRS –II) sponsored department. Many of the alumni are occupying

high positions in India and overseas. The Department offers five year

Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry and research programmes that trains the student

in frontier areas of Chemistry .The curriculum is designed so that the

incumbent can excel in the subject and can clear various competitive

examinations like UPSC, CSIR-UGC, NET, SLET, Group-I and Group-II. The

students from the integrated five year course of Chemistry may take up

positions in research, educational, Government and industrial organizations .


M.Sc. Chemistry (5 Year Integrated)

Other programmes

M.Sc. Chemistry (CBCS) two years

M.Phil and Ph.D Chemistry

Competitive curriculum

Exposure to sophisticated

instruments like NMR, XRD and GC

-Mass

Well equipped departmental library

with internet connectivity

Excellent teaching with modern

methods like smart class room

Co curricular and extra curricular

activities like chemical society, NSS,

YRC etc.


Placement cell to guide the

students for campus placement

Excellent main library with e-

learning and e-journal facilities

Separate hostel facilities for boys

and girls.

Scholarship facilities to all socially

backward classes.

Admission based purely on merit

as per the rule of Tamil Nadu

Government.

Chemical industries

Teaching assignments

Research opportunities

Abroad placements

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Contact Details


Department of Chemistry



Tel : +(91)4144-238282 Ext -331

Research Output

Patents -6

Publications– 640 (last six years)

Ph.Ds produced – 312

Project funding – 6 crores

Impact Factor of research publication Range : 0.3-13.74


Inter-institutional collaborative projects: Indian Institute of

Advanced Scientific Research, Guwahati, PSG College of Pharmacy,

Coimbatore and DRDO

Industrial Collaboration : Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd, Chennai.

Department of Earth Sciences (DST-FIST Supported)

The Department of Earth Sciences (est. in 1953) is dedicated to teaching and

research in various fields of Earth Sciences. Over the past six decades, the

department has strived to maintain its multidisciplinary approach by applying

the concepts of Geology for propagating knowledge and developing skill in

the field of Geology, Exploration and Utilization of Natural Resources with an

emphasis for management, conservation and preservation. The research

programmes are funded by DST, UGC, ISRO, MOES, MOEF, CSIR and BRNS.

The Department is supported by DST-FIST Programme. The academic and

research contributions of the department are recognised by national and

international organisations and are evidenced by high quality original

research publications. The alumni of the department are adorning higher

position in the field of Geosciences in India and abroad.

Programmes Offered

M.Sc. Geology (CBCS)

M.Sc. Geology (5-Years

Integrated)

M.Phil. Geology

M.Phil. Geoinformatics

Ph.D. Geology

Ph.D. Applied Geology

Ph.D. Geoinformatics

Highlights of Programmes

The curriculum is designed in accordance with the various competitive

exams like CSIR-UGC, UPSC, ONGC, GSI etc.,.

Field mapping techniques for different Geological Terrains.

Short Geological field Visits & 15 days industrial/ in-plant Training

Individual project work in the final semester of their choice

While pursuing the PG degree the student can simultaneously complete

any two PG-Diploma: 1) Mineral Exploration, 2) Groundwater Exploration

& management, 3) Natural resource Management and 4) Petroleum

exploration with 50% fee discount in DDE mode and 5) Remote Sensing &

GIS (Part time Evening Course).

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Salient Features

Well-equipped optics lab with individual microscope for each students,

GIS lab with 30 computers, Remote Sensing, Hyperspectral lab,

Sedimentology lab, Geochemistry lab, Museum and more ...

Instrumental Facilities: Laser Beam Particle Size Analyzer, AAS with Hydride

generator, Fluxgate Magnetometer, Ion Chromatograph, Gas

Chromatograph, TOC, Spectrophotometer, Resistivity meter,

Spectroradiometer and more....

Conference Hall and Department Library

Research Labs and Wi-Fi enabled Computer Labs

Job Opportunities

Plenty of job opportunities in Government and private sectors like: PWD,

TWAD. TAMIN, State Geology Division, Metro Water, GSI. ONGC, Coal India,

NLC, NMDC, NRSA, ISRO, Private Mines and Quarry, Oil Companies – Mud

logging, Colleges & Universities, Mining and Mineral Exploration companies,

Central and State Ground Water Departments, High-end Research in India &

Abroad


Contact Details


Department of Earth Sciences


Contact No. : 04144-238248 Ext. No. 324


Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1929, it has

earned a glorious heritage of conducting research activities in various fields of

Applied Mathematics. The Department is dedicated to providing a strong

foundation in Mathematics, in a student friendly atmosphere. The past and

present members of faculty of the Department have been conducting

research works in different branches of Pure and Applied Mathematics. The

alumni of the Department are well placed in India and abroad in Universities,

Colleges and Research & Development Organizations.


M.Sc. Mathematics

(Five Year Integrated)

OtherProgrammes

M.Sc. Mathematics (CBCS)

M.Phil. Mathematics

Ph.D. Mathematics

The curriculum is designed in accordance

with various competitive examinations

like CSIR, UGC, NBHM, SLET and UPSC.

Computer languages like C and C++ and

the corresponding practical modulus are

included in the curriculum.

After completion of the course the

students get employment opportunities

in Schools, Colleges, Universities and

Research & Development Organizations.


Scholarship facilities to all

socially backward classes.

Tuition fees only (can be

paid in two installments).

No Hidden Charges.

Admission based purely on

merit as per the rule of

Tamil Nadu Government.

Conference Hall, Computer

Lab with Internet

connection, Centralized

Infonet facility, Library with

good number of books

Schools, Colleges and Universities

Research and Development

Organizations

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Department of Mathematics


Tel: 04144-238248-Ext.330


Department of Physics (DST-FIST Supported)

The Department was established during 1929 under the

stewardship of Prof. S. Ramachandra Rao. The Department was nurtured

and developed by Prof. K. Venkateswarlu, Prof. K. Ramaswamy,

Prof. V. Shanmugasundaram, Prof.K.Balasubramanian and others. The

Department is also actively engaged in research and produced 282 numbers

of Ph.D and 1667 research papers in well reputed journals. The Department

has well qualified and experienced faculty and excellent infrastructure.


Five Year Integrated M.Sc.

Physics

Other Programmes Offered:

M.Sc. Physics (CBCS)

M.Phil

Ph.D

The curriculum is designed so that

the incumbent can appear various

competitive exams like UPSC, CSIR-

UGC, NET, SLET and TNPSC

Excellent hands-on training to

students

Excellent library facilities with

internet connectivity

Individual computer to students

This course is identical in all

respects to two year M.Sc. Physics

Job Opportunities Co-Curricular, Extracurricular and

Extension Activities


Research and Development

Organizations

Central and State Research

Organizations

Periodic seminars, conferences and

workshops

Special lectures by eminent

scientists

Sports and cultural programmes

NSS

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Department of Physics


Tel : 04144-238282—Ext.313


Department of Statistics

The Department of Statistics was established in Annamalai University in 1956.

It is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP (DRS - I) sponsored department. The curriculum

was planned to train students in the application of statistical methods of study

in various fields, especially, in industries. It then took a leading role

developing curricula and syllabi for M.Sc. Statistics and Research programmes.

Further faculty members have been continuously involved in initiating

research in Applied Statistics and Biostatistics consolidating research in

traditional areas and building up platforms for interaction with teaching and

research in sister departments of Annamalai University.

Highlights of Programmes Placement Details

State-of-the-art training in theoretical and computing using statistical packages

Curriculum enables students to face competitive examination (CSIR-NET, UGC)

Hands on training for “DATA ANALYSIS” using computer packages, C++, Java, Oracle, SPSS, Systat, Statgraph etc.,

Opportunities for Research Fellowship for the Ph.D. program through the UGC-SAP and Major Research Projects.

It is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP (DRS-I) sponsored department.

Excellent Library with internet facilities and Individual computer to students

Placement Cell for making students

Industry ready

Campus Interviews

Job Opportunities Programmes Offered

Block Statistical Officer

Block Health Statistical Assistant

Assistant Statistical Investigator

Assistant Director

District Statistical Officers

IAS, IPS, ISS (Indian Statistical

Service) and NSSO

M.Sc. Statistics (Five year Integrated)

M.Sc. Statistics (CBCS)

M.Phil. Statistics

Ph.D. Statistics

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Department of Statistics


Tel : 04144-238282—Ext.315

Fax: 04144-238080



Periodic Seminars, Conferences & Workshops


Statistical Association

NSS

YRC

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABORATORY

Department of Zoology

The department of Zoology was established in the year 1931. The University

Grants Commission, New Delhi has recognized the Department for its excellence in

teaching and research. The department of Zoology has been awarded with UGC-SAP

(DRS-I). The alumni of the department occupying highest positions in India and

Abroad. The Faculty are engaged in research projects that involve fish toxicology,

vermibiotechnology, vector control, biomedical research, bioinformatics, solid waste

management and neuroscience. The intensive research of the department is

evidenced by publications, Scopus rating and generating funds from various funding

agencies such as UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, DST and MoES.


M.Sc Zoology

(5 year – Integrated )

M.Sc Bioinformatics


Two year M.Sc. Programmes

M.Sc Zoology (CBCS)

M.Sc Environmental Biotechnology

(CBCS)

Research programmes

M.Phil Zoology

M.Phil Environmental Biotechnology

M.Phil Bioinformatics

Ph.D Zoology

Ph.D Environmental Biotechnology

Ph.D Bioinformatics

Skill development in theory and

practical

Syllabi helps the students to get

through UGC/CSIR-NET, SLET and

various competitive exams such

as UPSC, TNPSC, TRB and TET

Periodical Seminars, Conferences

and Workshops


Extension Activities Job Opportunities

Classes taken to fish farmers

Classes taken to prawn farmers

Training given to Women self-help

group in vermicomposting

Free consultancy to major

Panchayats to convert solid waste in

to vermicompost

Aquaculture, Sericulture &

Pharmacology Industry

Research and development

organizations

High schools and Higher

secondary schools and colleges

Environmental Agencies

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Department of Zoology


Phone : 04144-238282—Ext. 329

Fax: 04144-238080





Sports & cultural extravaganza

Zoological Society

NSS, YRC, NCC

Laboratory

Depatrment of Zoology

Museum

Bioinformatics Lab

Department of Microbiology

M.Sc. Integrated Microbiology was introduced in 2002, CBCS in 2009 and

M.Phil. & Ph.D programmes in 2007–08. In 2014. The Department is also

actively engaged in research and has produced more than 40 Ph.Ds and 300

papers in reputed journals.


M.Sc. Microbiology (Integrated)

– 5 years

M.Sc Microbiology (CBCS)

– 2 years

M.Phil. Microbiology

Ph.D. Microbiology

The curriculum is designed in

accordance with the syllabi for

various competitive examinations

like NET, SLET, UPSC and TNPSC.

Students have good employment

opportunities in various institutions

and organisations.

Training programmes for

placement

Salient Features Equipments


students for campus placement.

Excellent library with e-learning

and e-journal facilities

Separate hostel facilities for boys

and girls.

Scholarship facilities for all socially

backward classes.

Admission based purely on merit

following the rule of Tamil Nadu

Government.

Flow cytometer

UV spectrophotometer

Deep Freezer

Research Thrust Areas Job Opportunities

Bioactive molecules

Antimicrobial resistance

Microbial genomics

Microbial products

Organic farming

Bio industries

Teaching assignments

Research

Overseas placements

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Contact Details

The Dean

Faculty of Science


Tel : 04144-238248 – Ext.377


Best exhibit prize in Science day 2015

Department of Computer and Information Science

The Department of Computer and Information Science offers five year

M.Sc. Integrated Programmes in Information Technology and Software

Engineering and a three year Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)

programme under the Faculty of Science from this academic year (2015-2016)



(Integrated) – 5 years

M.Sc Software Engineering -

(Integrated) – 5 years

M.C.A. – 3 years - CBCS

The curriculum is designed in

accordance with the syllabi for various

competitive examinations like NET,

SLET, UPSC and TNPSC.

Students enjoy good employment

opportunities in various institutions

and organizations.

Training programmes for placement.



students for campus placement.

Excellent library with e-learning

and e-journal facilities


Computer Industries

India and Abroad Placements

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Contact Details

The Dean

Faculty of Science


Phone : 04144-238282—Ext. 377


Computer Lab


The centre of Advanced Study (CAS) in Marine Biology under the Faculty of

Marine Sciences is premier and pioneering Marine institute in India. This is the

one and only Centre for Advanced study in Marine Biology in this country.

This centre was started in 1957 with the model of Marine Biological Stations

of Wood Hole, USA. Conforming to the mandates of our University, the

Centre has been actively engaged in teaching, research and extension in the

frontier areas of marine science. This Centre has been recognised for its

Excellence in research by UGC, MHRD, MoES & DBT, Govt. Of India.


B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences)

M.Sc. Marine Biology &

Oceanography

M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture

M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

(Sponsored by Department of

Biotechnology, Govt. of India)

M.Sc. Marine Food Technology

M.Sc. Marine Microbiology

M.Sc. Ocean Science & Technology (5

year Integrated;-in collaboration with

NIOT, Chennai; First of its kind in India

M.Phil. in the above subjects

Ph.D. in the above subjects

Curriculum designed towards

job market

Hands on training on the sea

Orientation towards

independent research

Periodic seminars, conference,

workshop and brain storming

sessions

Lectures by World class

scientists

Job Opportunities Placements


Aquaculture Industries

Seafood Industries

India and Foreign Research

Laboratories

Campus interviews

Training to make students ready

for job

Many student have been placed

in CP Aqua Ltd., Hyderabad


MARC Marine Academy & Research Consortium

Sub Centre for Yoga Studies

SCUBA Diving & Snorkelling

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Contact Details

The Director and Dean

CAS in Marine Biology


Annamalai University,

Parangipettai – 608 502. Tamil Nadu. India.


Mobile: +91-9442068003


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The Centre for Rural Development, created in Annamalai University in

December 1989. To act as a Nodal Agency in coordinating developmental

activities of research centres, University faculties, Governmental and Non-

governmental organizations, industrial houses, financial institutions and other

welfare agencies so as to ensure overall Rural Development, besides adopting

its own innovative extension technology for development after an assessment

of the existing rural environs, issues and problems.

Generation of enriched professional manpower for Rural Development

through intensive training to young men and women to take up Rural

Development as a mission in the rural neighbourhood of the University with

the active involvement of the rural communities.

Promotion of research and Action research programmes in micro level

planning, waste land development, employment generation, women and child

development, health and family planning etc.

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தமிழியல்துறை

அண்ணாமறைப் பல்கறைக்கழகத் தமிழியல்துறை தமிழகத்தின் இரண்டாவது

பல்கறைக்கழகம். தமிழுக்ககன்று ஏற்படுத்தப்கபற்ை முதல் பல்கறைக்கழகம். தமிழ்த்

தாத்தா உ.வவ.சா., வபராசிாியர் கா.சு.பிள்றை, யாழ்நூல் தந்த விபுைானந்தர், நாவைர்

வசாமசுந்தரபாரதியார், பண்டிதமணி கதிவரசச்கசட்டியார், அ.சிதம்பரநாதன்கசட்டியார்,

கசம்மல் வ.சுப.மாணிக்கனார் வபான்ை தமிழ்ச்சான்வைார்கள் பணியாற்ைிய துறை

தமிழியல்துறை.

பைதுறணவவந்தர்கறை, தமிழைிஞர்கறை, எழுத்தாைர்கறை, வபச்சாைர்கறை,

தறைவர்கறை, கவிஞர்கறை உருவாக்கியப் கபருறமமிக்கத் துறை.

தகுதிவாய்ந்த வபராசிாியப் கபருமக்கள், தமிழியல்துறைக்ககன தனிநூைகம்,

வகுப்பறை வசதி, கூட்ட அரங்கம் என மிகச்சிைந்த உட்கட்டறமப்பு வசதிகறைக்

ககாண்டது.

பயிலும் மாணவர்கைின் திைன்வமம்பாட்டிற்காக வாரந்வதாறும் ஆய்வரங்கம்,

பல்துறை அைிஞர்கபருமக்கைின் கசாற்கபாழிவு, பல்வவறு பயிைரங்கு, கருத்தரங்குகள்,

தகுதித்வதர்வுக்காக பயிற்சி வகுப்புகள் என மாணவர்நைனின் கூடுதல் அக்கறை

கசலுத்தும் தமிழியல்துறை.

பல்வவறு சமூகப் பிாிவினர்க்கான கல்வி உதவித்கதாறக, ஊக்கத்கதாறக,

கல்விச்சுற்றுைா.

வமனிறைத்வதர்வில் வதர்ச்சிப்கபற்ை மாணவர்கள் வநரடியாகச் வசர்ந்துபயிலும் அரசு

அங்கீகாரத்துடன் கூடிய ஐந்தாண்டு ஒருங்கிறணந்த பாடத்திட்டம் (ஐந்தாண்டு M.A.

தமிழ்).

M.A. தமிழ் (இரண்டாண்டு)

M.A. தமிழ் கசம்கமாழி (இரண்டாண்டு)

M.Phil. தமிழ்

Ph.D. தமிழ்

Contact Details


Department of Tamil


Mobile : 9842281957


Tel: 04144-238282-Ext.309

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Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is highly research oriented, it has hitherto

several Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degrees to its credit and presently many research

scholars have enrolled to pursue their research under the guidance of highly

qualified supervisors. As a part of this department’s curriculum it is mandatory

that every final year M.Sc. Applied Psychology or M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

student must necessarily conduct a research study and submit a project report

as a partial requirement for obtaining the PG degree. Staff members of this

department have numerous research publications to their credit. UGC and

ICSSR major projects are carried out. The department offers “Vallalar

Ramaswamy Padayachi” Scholarship to two students every year, besides

awarding of ‘Gold Medals’ and ‘Cash Prizes’ to the rank holders in both Applied

and Clinical Psychology.


Five year Integrated Programmes

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology


Two year M.Sc. Programmes

M.Sc. Applied Psychology

Research programmes

M.Phil. Psychology

Ph.D. Psychology

Under Community Guidance Service

Programme every year our

Department students visited one

village to assess IQ for the school

students and give counselling for rural

people

Training Programme for Farmers on

“Health and Hygiene” was conducted

Career Building

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology offers ample scope for career building. There exists

a plethora of prospects for psychology professionals in schools, colleges

(Medical, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dental, Engineering & teacher training

Institutes), Clinics, Hospitals, Prisons, Counselling Centres, NGO’s, Defence

Institute of Psychological research (DIPR) and Human Resource Departments

of Industrial Organisations. This department also has a placement cell which

assists students to acquire employment pertaining to their interest.

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Department of Psychology


Phone : 04144-238282—Ext. 314





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This brochure-cum-prospectus is published for enlightening those

who intend to apply for admission to Post Graduate Degree

Programmes of Annamalai University during 2016-2017.

The contents covered are subject to change from time to time and the

University may make such changes without notice.

The University will provide additional information in response to enquiries

from individuals and institutions.

AT A GLANCE

Admission to the 5 year Integrated PG Programmes for the

Academic Year 2016-2017.

IMPORTANT DATES

Online Registration Application Commences From : 11.05.2016

Last Date for Online Registration Application Form : 10.06.2016

Last Date for Receipt of Downloaded Online Application

along with enclosure : 10.06.2016

Application Form along with Information and Instruction to the Candidates

will be available at the University website

http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/adm

Online Application Fee : ` 200 for SC/SCA/ST ; ` 400 for Others.

For details, Please refer our University website

www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

http://www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

THE REGISTRAR Annamalai University

Annamalainagar - 608 002

Tamil Nadu, India

WEBSITE www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

ENQUIRY +(91)4144-238348

+(91)4144-238349

FAX No. 04144-238080

email: [email protected]

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