NAAC A & UGC Recognized
B.A. Tamil Literature
3-year UG program at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi
Total Program Fee
That’s roughly ₹2,500/year — basically the cost of a fancy dinner.
Key numbers
Annual Intake
60
Placement Rate (2025)
10%
Avg. CTC
₹1.8 LPA
Total Program Fee
₹7,500
3-Year Literary Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Roots
Sangam Literature & Tamil Grammar fundamentals.
Year +1
Year 2: Movement
Medieval and Modern Tamil literary movements.
Year +2
Year 3: Living Culture
Folklore Studies & contemporary literary contexts.
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 40% aggregate with Tamil as a subject.
Admission Mode
Purely merit-based; no entrance exam required.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
10%
Top recruiters
Wallet-friendly degree alert 🚨
Total fee is ₹7,500 for the entire program — that’s ₹2,500/year. Hostel and scholarships are available too, making this one of the most accessible BA options in Tamil Nadu.
The verdict
Worth considering
Choose this if Tamil lit is your true north — the curriculum is rich, the fee is almost free, and the government college tag holds weight in TNPSC and teaching circles. But be real: only 10% got placed through campus in 2025, with modest packages. You’ll need to hustle for media, teaching, or civil services prep on your own.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Deep-dive into Tamil literature & heritage
- ✓ Ultra-low fees & scholarship support
- ✓ Government college credential
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rates
- ✗ Corporate-level starting salary
- ✗ Big-city campus life