UGC-Recognized · 3-Year Degree · Kanyakumari District
B.A. Tamil Literature
Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam — rooted in Tamil heritage, light on the pocket.
Annual Tuition
Total ₹36,000 for the full degree — less than most flagship smartphones.
Key numbers
Duration
3 Years
Seat Intake
60
NIRF Rank
42
Hostel
Available
Investment
₹0.4L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Tuition Fee₹12,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Cut-off
Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 board examinations.
Subject Requirement
Tamil must have been studied as a subject in higher secondary school.
Hostel + Scholarships Available
On-campus hostel means you can fully immerse yourself in Sangam Literature and Folklore Studies without the daily commute grind. Scholarships are also on offer to ease the already minimal financial load.
The verdict
Good fit
If Tamil language and literary tradition is your calling, this program is a rare budget-friendly gem. At ₹12K/year with hostel and scholarship support, it removes financial barriers. However, placement data isn't publicly tracked here — ideal if you're eyeing teaching, civil services, translation, or post-grad research rather than campus recruitment.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable fees
- ✓ Tamil literature focus
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Hostel facility
Doesn't match
- ✗ Published placement records
- ✗ Entrance-based peer filtering