Founder Shri V.L.

ETHIRAJ

ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

(AUTONOMOUS)
Chennai - 600 008
College with Potential for Excellence
Affiliated to the University of Madras
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

PROSPECTUS
(SELF-SUPPORTING)
2017-2018
No. 70, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008
Tel : 044 28279189 Fax : 044 28282014
Website : www.ethirajcollege.edu.in
E-mail : [email protected]
 1. Profile of the College 1 3. PG Progammes
2. UG Programmes M.Com Corporate Secretaryship SP01 15
Business Economics SU01 7
English SU02 8 M.Com Banking and Insurance
Management SP02 14
English and Communication Skills SU03 9
BBA SU11 10 M.Com. SP03 13
B.Com Accounting and Finance SU19 11 Applied Microbiology SP11 20
B.Com (Hons.) SU20 12
Biochemistry SP12 16
B.Com SU21 13
B.Com Bank Management SU22 14 Foods and Nutrition SP13 17
B.Com Corporate Secretaryship SU23 15
Mathematics SP14 19
Biochemistry SU31 16
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics SU32 17 Physics SP15 26
Computer Science SU33 18 Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology SP16 27
Mathematics SU34 19
Human Rights and Duties Education SP21 28
Microbiology SU35 20
Psychology SU36 21 Journalism and Communication SP20 23
Visual Communication SU37 22
4. Admission Procedure 29
Mathematics with Computer Application SU38 24
BCA SU41 25 5. Fee Structure 30

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To achieve economic and social equity for women and To sensitize young women to their rights and place in the
through them strengthen the Nation to usher in an society through advancement and application of relevant
egalitarian society. knowledge.
To become a Globally recognised Women’s University.

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 Ethiraj College for Women founded in 1948 by Late Shri V.L. Ethiraj, Educational Excellence” by Indus Foundation at the Indo-American Education
a legal luminary, has completed 68 years of glorious existence, making impressive Summit, 2016 remain value addition to the Institution whose endeavors are
strides in the realm of higher education for women. In a rapidly evolving and highly inspired by its motto – “To Strive, to Seek, to Find and not to Yield”.
competitive global environment, the College offers diverse programmes which
train the students to succeed in life. The overwhelming demand for admission At the National level, Ethiraj College was ranked overall 16th and 2nd in
into several courses led to the establishment of Self-Supporting Stream in the year Perception by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, New Delhi.
1981. The College enjoys Autonomous status and follows semester pattern. With
its major thrust on quality sustenance and enhancement, as reflected in splendid Faculty
achievement in various fields, the College has been recognized by the University Ethiraj College has well - qualified, experienced and dedicated
Grants Commission as a “College with Potential for Excellence” and has been faculty who act as facilitators for the holistic development of the
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2013. Institution of Excellence in students. They focus on bringing in fresh perspective and new ideas
Higher Education Award, 2015 in recognition of the Institution’s contribution and share a passion for continuous improvement in all facets of
in Higher Education in India by VIT University and the recent “Award for education.

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Pedagogy Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)
The curriculum and pedagogy emphasise the development of All Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses operate with
students’ skills and abilities to apply theories and concept to real a Choice Based Credit System.
life situations. The teaching methods include lectures, case studies,
group discussions, role plays, seminars, projects, quiz, assignments,
At the undergraduate level, credits are awarded for
debates, workshops and field trips.
Part-1 - Languages-Tamil/Hindi/Sanskrit/French
In the academic year 2015-2016 the curriculae of all the Part – 11 - English
departments have been restructured in accordance to the needs of Part -111 – Major and Allied
the current environment. The autonomy status of the institution has Part1V – Basic Tamil, Advanced Tamil, Non-Major
been extended by UGC. Electives, Soft Skill papers, Environmental Studies and Value
Education
Under the Autonomous system, the UG and PG students
Part – V – Extension Activities
are evaluated through continuous assessment which accounts for
H UG students have to compulsorily earn a minimum of 1 credit
40% of the grand total to marks earned in a given subject and the
by enrolling and participating in NCC, NSS, CSS, Sports,
remaining 60% through an end-semester examination.
YRC, RRC or Rotaract to be eligible for a degree.
A passing minimum of 40% for UG and 50% for PG has to H Minimum credits to secure a UG degree is 140.
be secured in the end-semester examination, as well as in the overall H UG students may also earn additional credits by enrolling
marks obtained (continuous and end semester). and participating in Entrepreneurship Cell, ENACTUS
(Entrepreneurial Action Us) and Consumer Club activities.
H Minimum credits to secure a PG degree is 90.

Additional Courses
Certificate courses offered by various departments.

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 Centre for Women’s Studies
The Centre for Women’s Studies was started in 2009 with
funding from the UGC. It has been established with an objective
to create a centralized database on women in various sectors, to
Certificate Courses conduct awareness programmes and to sensitise the society about
Department Name of the Course gender divides and discrimination. The Centre offers a UGC funded
Certificate Course in Gender Studies to students across the disciplines
English Spoken & Written Communication in and years.
English
Internal Quality Assurnace Cell (IQAC):
Commerce Life Skills The IQAC acts as a nodal unit of the institution for
augmenting quality related academic and administrative activities.
Mathematics Common Aptitude Mathematics

Business Economics SPSS

Infrastructure
H Well furnished classrooms and laboratories.
Bank Management Preparation for Bank Competitive H An Instrumentation Centre, three Language Labs, six,
Examination Computr Centres with Inter and Intranet facilities.
H Wi-Fi Facility
Bio-Chemistry Advanced Biochemical Techniques
H CCTV
BBA Employability Skills Training

Psychology Dyslexia

BCA Web Designing

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H Well-equipped conference halls and auditoriums. H TVS Training and services
H Video Production studio, audito and video edit suites, H Department of Archeology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
dubbing, photo and drawing studios. H Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - Tuberculosis
H Playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court, Research Centre (TRC)
gymnasium etc. H ICICI Bank
H Open Air Theatres in Campus I and II H Raintree Hotels
H Indian Overseas Bank
Facilities
H Manohar Chowdhary and Assoiciates - Chartered
H A Book Store Accountants
H Three photocopying Centres H Padmanabhan Remani and Remanujam - Chartered
H Two Canteens Accountant
H Two PCOs H TVS Infotech Ltd.
H Indian Overseas Bank (Women Entrepreneur Branch) with
H A formal association with Jindal Global University, India.
ATM facility within the campus.
H Online payment of fees from II semester onwards. BPP University, UK
H Transport – A fleet of 3 College buses ply to various
destinations. Students can also avail MTC and Railway Mentor System
concessions. Each student is assigned a mentor who guides the student in
all aspects of a student life.
Medical and Counselling Facility
A full time physician and a counsellor are available for Library
consultation. The college houses a eclectic collection of academic texts,
reference books, national and international journals, magazines
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and newspapers. The library has a conference hall, reading rooms,
The College has signed MoUs with photocopying facility and Internet Browsing Centre. It also provides
H Concordia College, New York access to research database EBSCO and ‘Inflibnet’ that help the
H Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), students in their study and research activities.
United Kingdom Library Timings : 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
H Certified Management Accountants, USA

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Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged Art Club - Shades, Literary and Debating Society, Film
A Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged has been started by the Appreciation Club - Ethiwood, Theatre Club-Theatro, Dance Club,
Centre for Women’s Studies with necessary software to enable students to access, MUN Club, Quiz Club, Book Club, Environment Club, Wildlife &
download and store academic material.
Adventure Club and Heritage Club of our College kindle the social
Scholarships and cultural consciousness and creative spirit of the students and
As a testimony to the institution’s commitment to inclusive education,
scholarships are provided from the estate of the founder Late Thiru. V.L. Ethiraj,
also provide a forum for them to learn from their peers.
Central Government, State Government and other private scholarships are also
available. Department of Physical Education
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) The Sports department plays an important role in ensuring
The PTA started in 1998, provides an active forum for interaction physical fitness among the students. The department provides
amongst management, faculty and parents. training in a variety of sports and games such as basketball, volley
Alumnae Association ball, cricket, hockey, tennis, kabbadi, ball batminton, shuttle,
Ethibandan of Ethiraj College is held every year. Alumnae from all walks throwball, swimming, rowing, shooting, athletics etc. Special
of life gather in large numbers to relieve the nostalgic memories of their college life. concessions are given to the students who excel in sports in the form
Student League of scholarships, sports kits etc.
The conglomeration of students was inaugurated in 2016 comprising of
8 students leagues with the motto “Impress, Influence and Inspire”. Placement Cell
The various leagues are Alumnae Connect, Campus Innovations, Disaster The Placement Cell is very active in helping the students to get
Metigation, Green Enviro, Holistic-Wellbeing, Social Works, Swachh Ethiraj
and Website.
placed in reputed organizations. Two days career fair “Bhavishya”
is conducted, during which the invited guests from various sectors
Hostel enlighten the students on career opportunities. Skill Enhancement
The College hostel has three blocks to house 540 students. Application
for the College hostel are to be separately submitted at the time of admission. Training is provided to the students of the second and third years
Admission to hostel is on “first-come, first - served” basis. in areas of Resume Writing, Interview Skills, Extempore, Group
Extension Activities Discussion Techniques and Competitive Examinations. Special
The extension activities such as ‘NCC, CSS, NSS, Youth Red Cross, efforts are taken to provide training and placement to socially and
Rotraact, Red Ribbon Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, ENACTUS & Consumer economically backward students.
Club, lay emphasis on the holistic development of the students and provide a
platform to inculcate social sensitivity in them. College Website :
www.ethirajcollege.edu.in
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Important Information
H Working Hours :

Aided Stream - 8.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. (Lunch Break - 11.00 am to 11.30 am)

Self Supporting Stream - 11.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Lunch Break - 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm)

H 75% attendance in every subject is mandatory requirement for a student to be eligible for appearing in semester examinations.

H Decent dress and courteous behaviour are mandatory.

H Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the college campus. Violations will be severely dealt with.

H Ragging is strictly prohibited and punishable as per the Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1996.

H Students who discontinue after joining the College will be given Transfer Certificate issued by the College only and their school Transfer
Certificate will not be returned. Transfer Certificate will be issued only a week after applying, on the return of ID card if already issued
by the College.

NRI QUOTA :
H 5% of the sanctioned strength in each course will be allotted for students under NRI Quota.

H Wards and siblings of NRIs will be eligible for admission under NRI Quota.

H Selected candidates will be under different fee structure and the payment to be made in US dollars or equivalent in foreign currency.

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Business Economics Eligibility
The UG programme of Business Economics was started in +2 passed candidates with Commerce / Business Studies /
the year 2005. The course aims to produce graduates with core Humanities / Science are eligible to apply.
competencies in both business and economics. It is intended to
provide students with skills necessary to assist in business decision
making and formulation of economic policies. The course covers Scope
areas of Microeconomic analysis, Monetary Economics, Economic The course provides a strong foundation for students to
Thought Indian Financial System and Markets, Statistics with pursue post graduate courses like M.A. (Economics) / M.A.
Computer Applications, Basic and Advanced Econometrics, (Business Economics), M.Sc (Economics), M.A. and M.Sc.
Industrial Economics, etc. The allied subjects offered are Financial (Financial Economics), MBA. The curriculum is designed to enable
Accounting, Mathematics for Business Economics etc. students to appear for various Union Public Service Commission
Examinations, lik Civil Service Examinations, Indian Economic
In addition to this, students are exposed to a compulsory two
Service Examination etc. It also opens up employment prospects
months training programme in any one of the following fields of
in the corporate world in areas of Business and Financial analysis,
their choice. Economic Research, Economic or Business Analysis,
Banks, Investments banks, Government establishments, Research
Banking, Investment Banking, Business Journalism Marketing and
Organizations, Business Journalism, BPOs etc. Our students also
Advertising and Socio-Economic project.
have opportunities in national and international institutions like
Course Offered : B.A. Business Economics RBI, NABARD, World Bank , etc.

Course Code : SU01

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English Course Offered : B.A. English
The UG program in English was started in the year 1986 to Course Code : SU02
meet the growing demands for the course. The course is designed
with a view of providing the students with an in-depth knowledge
of the Literatures of India, UK, USA and other parts of the world. Eligibility
The study of Language and Linguistics is also an integral part of the +2 passed candidates from all disciplines with a good
curriculum. It also includes allied subjects like the History of British, foundation in English Language and Communication.
Indian & American literature and Literary Forms. Innovative
subjects such as Popular Culture, Literature and Environment,
Introduction to Mythology and Women’s Writing and creer- Scope
oriented subjects like Film & Literature and Journalism are offered. The course provides a strong foundation for students to
The department offers a comprehensive course in Foundation pursue higher studies in various fields like English Literature,
English providing opportunities to UG students of all disciplines to Mass Communication, Journalism, Teacher Training and M.B.A.
develop their diverse skills. Students are equipped to face a professionally competitive world.
Papers in Journalism and Film and Literature prepare them for
The English Language Lab is a student friendly centre, equipped careers in media related industries.
with some of the best software to enable students to enhance their
communication skills and improve their pronunciation and speaking
skills. An Audio-Visual Room and Smart Class Room equipped with
Skillphone facilities further sharpen their Communication Skills and
encourage participatory learning.

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English and Communication Skills Course Offered : B.A. English and Communication Skills
The UG programme in English and Communication Skills Course Code : SU03
was started in the year 2005 to prepare the students for higher
Eligibility
studies and careers in diverse fields. The course introduces
+2 passed candidates from all disciplines with a good
students to different literary traditions across cultures. Apart
foundation in English Language and Communication.
from British, American and Indian Literature, career - oriented
Scope
subjects such as Creative Writing and Journalism form a part
The course provides a strong foundation for students to
of the curriculum. To keep abreast of industry requirements, the
pursue higher studies in various fields like English Literature,
programme includes papers like Introduction to Communication
Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Business
skills and Business communication. The study of Language and
Administration.
Linguistics is also an integral part of this course with emphasis
Papers such as Jorunalism and Business Communication
on phonetics an speech patterns.
equip the students to face a professionally competitive
The English Language Lab equipped with some of world. The curriculum is designed to enable to students to
the best software, an Audio-Visual Room and Smart class meet the demand of the corporate world through mastery of
room equipped with Skillphone facilities enhance student’s communication skills in English. Students are well equipped
communication skills and encourages participate learning. to take up a variety of challenging careers in media related
industries.

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Business Administration Course Offered : B.B.A
The department was established in the year 1998. Management Course Code : SU11
is one of the most preferred career options and BBA is a natural
corollary to this preference. The course facilitates the development of Eligibility
individuals as proficient managers who will respond to socio economic +2 passed candidates with the following subjects may apply.
and organizational challenges of present global environment. l Business Studies / Commerce,
The curriculum focuses on key areas of Management, such as l Accountancy
HR, Finance, Marketing and Operations. The programme consists
l Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Statistics /
of 22 core courses and 4 allied courses. Some of the core courses
Business Statistics / Economics
offered are Accounting for Managers, Managerial Economics,
International Business, Economic Laws, Business Ethics and l Any other subject,
Corporate Governance Resource Management Techniques and
Scope
Entrepreneurial Development. The allied courses offered by
The Students can pursue higher studies in Management. The
the department are Communication for Managers, Computer
course serves as a foundation for taking up professional courses
Applications in Business, Business Mathematics and Business
like CA, CWA, CS and CFA. Candidates who have successfully
Statistics. Students are also required to undergo internship training
completed this course have secured jobs in IT, Banking and HR
in the second year and submit a research project in the final year.
sector of reputed companies like Goldman Sachs, HP,EY, ING
Courses on Small Business Management and Corporate Soft Skills
Vysya, SBI, IBM, Scope International RBS, Amazon, Ford, RR,
are offered by the department to enhance the employability skills of
Donnelly etc.
the students. Employability skills training is also imparted to the
students.

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B.Com. Accounting and Finance Course Offered : B.Com Accounting and Finance
B.com Accounting and Finance an undergraduate Course Code : SU19
programmehas been introduced with effect from 2016-2017.
The course is designed to provide adequate understanding about Eligibility
Accounting and Finance education and to keep in pace with the +2 passed candidates with the following subjects may apply:
dynamic industry changes and management practices by giving
adequate exposure to the operational environment in this field. The 1. Accountancy
course facilitates the students to exploit opportunities and creates 2. Commerce/ Business Studies
avenues for self employment in Accounting and Finance.
3. Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Economics/ Statistics/
The curriculum which is a blend of Accounting and Finance Business Statistics
subjects comprises of 22 core papers and 4 Allied papers. The
programme focuses on professional education of key areas in 4. Any other subject
Accounting like Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting,
CostAccounting and Management Accounting. The course vitally
Scope :
emphasizes on such Finance subjects as Financial Management, The course enables the students to pursue higher studies in
Financial Markets and Financial Services. Apart from the core Accounting and Finance and professional courses such as CA, CMA,
Accounting and Finance subjects, the programme assures the quality ACS, MBA etc. Accounting and Finance graduates are in constant
education of other important subjects such as Auditing, Mercantile demand around the globe with ample career opportunities and job
Law, Business Management, Banking Law, Insurance, Marketing, prospects. The Curriculum offers a route into the Accounting and
Income Tax, Business Environment, Economics and Business financial professions by building skills that are vital to a range of
Mathematics and Statistics. To impart knowledge on application careers in the field of Accounting and Finance.
of software and to analyze business related data, a practical paper
on Computer Application in Business is offered. To inculcate the
research interest among students Research Methodology is offered
and the subject Entrepreneurial Development aims to transform
the students from mere job seekers to job creators and thus enabling
them to emerge as successful business leaders.

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B.Com. (Hons.) Guest faculties from the MoU companies and other subject experts
The department of Commerce (Hons.) is offering B.Com. (Hons.) are invited to deliver lecturers on challenging topics to enable students to
course from the academic year 2012 - 2013 as a three year UG programme gain knowledge and practical insights into the subjects. The curriculum
designed to inculcate the business acumen in students. The main aim of provides ample scope for creative thinking and participative learning
the program is to impart indepth knowledge and skills in all the important through discussions, seminars, case studies, class assignments and field
subjects in the field of commerce such as accounting, finance, taxation, visits.
law and management so as to prepare the sudents for advance studies in Course Offered : B.Com. (Hons)
finance and management.
Course Code : SU20
Industry institute integrated learning is the highlight of the
programme. To enable this, the college has signed Memorandum of Eligibility
Understanding (MoU) with reputed organisations such as The Raintree Candidates for admission to the B.com. (Hons.) programme shall be
Hotels Ltd., Indian Overseas Bank, Manohar Chowdhary and Associates required to have passed Plus Two examination with a minimum of 75%
- Chartered Accountants, Padmanaban Ramani and Ramanujam - marks in the following subjects.
Chartered Accountants and TVS Infotech Ltd., so that students obtain
better practical knowledge and hands on experience. 1. Accountancy

Every student shall undergo 14 weeks of internship during vacation 2. Commerce or Business Studies
period and submit a report which will be evaluated internally and 3. Mathematics or Business Mathematics
externally. Students are also required to do project in the VI semester
and submit a report thereon which will also be evaluated by experts from Passing Minimum: A candidate shall be declared to have passed
premier institutes/industry experts. B.Com. (Hons.) if she secures a minimum of 50% in each of the Core papers
and a minimum of 50% in English and Languages.
The Kindle the research interest among students and to impart
knowledge on the appliction of statistical tools in business, a paper on Scope
Research Methodology is offered. A paper on Computer Applications The course equips the students with strong foundation in accounting,
in Business is offered in order to equip students in the use of MS Excel finance, taxation and management so as to prepare them for higher studies
and SPSS for research purposes and to provide them with knowledge of in finance and management and to pursue professional courses such as CA,
maintaining computerized accounts of a business concern with the help of CWA, CS etc. The curriculum to designed to mould students to cater tot he
Tally 9 package. needs of the corporate sector.

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Commerce Scope
The UG programme in the Self-supporting stream was started
The curriculum provides the students with adequate exposure in all
in the year 1981. The department proposes to introduce a Post
areas of Commerce so as to equip them for the teaching profession and
Graduate programme with effect from the academic year 2016-17.
research programmes and also enables them to face the challenges of the
Course Offered : B.Com corporate sector and occupy administrative positions.
Course Code : SU21 Eligibility for B.Com
The programme assures valuable education of professional standards, +2 passed candidates with the following subjects
by equipping students with adequate knowledge in various facets of
1. Accountancy
Commerce namely, Accounting (Financial, Corporate, Cost, Management),
Management (Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Human Resource), 2. Commerce / Business Studies
Law (Business, Company, Banking, Mercantile Income Tax and Indirect 3. Mathematics / Business Mathematics
Tax,) Auditing, Statistics for Business, Entrepreneurial Development,
4. Economics / Computer Science
Research Methodology and Computer Applications. The curriculum provides
scope for creative thinking and participate learning through discussions, Eligibility for M.Com
quiz, case study, seminars, class assignment and field visits. H Graduates in B.Com - General / Marketing / Accounting /
Scope Finance
The curriculum equips the students with strong knowledge in all H B.Com Corporate Secretaryship
aspects of Commerce, thus enabling them to pursue Masters in Commerce H B.Com Bank Management
and various professional courses like MBA, CA, CMA, ACS and the like.
H Business Administration
The curriculum is designed to mould students to cater to the needs of the
corporate sector. MoU-Memorandum ofUnderstanding
l Subject to approval by University of Madras The college has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Institute of Management Accountants, New Jersey, USA. The MoU
Course Offered : M.Com*
is a 4 party agreement with IMA, USA; Wiley India (Pvt) Ltd; Mikes
Course Code : SP03 Publications and Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. The Department
The programme provides an in-depth knowledge in key areas coordinates classes for the course conducted at the College premises.
of Accounting, Finance, Research, Organizational Behaviour, Retail
Management, Services Marketing, Foreign Trade, Taxation. As a value
addition, to enable students to gain hands on experience in corporate
sectors, students are required to undergo one & a half months internship
training experts are incited to deliver lectures on contemporary topics.

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Bank Management Course offered in UG
The Department was established in the year 1994. It was started with Course Offered : B.Com. Bank Management
the student strength of 50. Due to the demand for the course, a second batch
was started in the year 1996. At present there are 13 faculty members and 500 Course Code : SU22
students.
Course Offered in PG
UG Curriculum Course Offered : M.Com. Banking & Insurance Management
The UG curriculum lays emphasis on International Banking which
provides an exposure to students in cross border financing and international Course Code : SP02
project financing in multi currencies. To study the effective marketing strategies,
strong distribution network, competitive pricing and to manage the inherent risks
Eligibility for UG
involved, subjects on Marketing of Banking Services and Risk Management in +2 passed candidates with the following subjects may apply.
Banks are offered. 19 core courses and 4 allied courses are offered. Accountancy, Commerce / Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics /
Industry Institute Interface Business Mathematics / Statistics / Business Statistics, any other subject.
The Department has entered into a MoU with ICICI Bank with an aim Eligibility for PG
to provide web based learning (e-learning module). A practical components for
Candidates who have passed B.Com, B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship),
Entrepreneurial Development has been included in the IVth semester which
includes one week training. The fourth semester vacation provides opportunities B.Com (Accounting & Finance), B.Com (Marketing Management), B.Com
to students to apply their knowledge and skills in real work life situation (Bank Management), B.Com (Any specialization), B.B.A. or any graduate with
through a one month internship programme in banking companies to enrich the Accounts as Major / Allied Subject may apply.
learning process, other academic activities and events such as short term projects, Scope for UG
assignment and interaction with subject experts are also organized.
The Course enables students to puruse professional courses like CA, CWA,
M.Com Banking & Insurance Management ACS, MBA and MCA. It also provides employment opportunities in banking,
With effect from 2013-2014 the department is offering an innovative job insurance and other sectors.
oriented PG course, M.Com in Banking & Insurance Management, to impart
knowledge of concepts and application skills in Banking & Insurance. 15 core Scope for PG
and 5 elective courses with equal importance on both banking and insurance are
offered. The Course offer career opportunities in the areas like Banking, Insurance
industry. Financial Consultant and Accounting profession. The job types can be
PG students shall undergo 6 week internship in Banking or Insurance an Accountant, Agent and brokers, Administrative officer, Actuary, Investment
companies during second semester vacation and submit a report which will be Banker. Investment Analyst, Loan Counselor, Marketing Manager, Security
evaluated by the experts from the industry. Guest Lectures by International and Analyst, Loss Control Specialization, Market Analyst an also teaching Profession.
Institutional experts on current topics are the highlights of the curriculum.

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Corporate Secretaryship Course Offered : B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
The UG programme was started in the year 1990 and PG Course Code : SU23
programme in the year 1998. The UG programme provides access
Course Offered : M.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
to the highest quality business education as a means of achieving
intellectual and professional goals. This job oriented course Course Code : SP01
offers subjects like Entrepreneurial Development, Accountancy, Eligibility for B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
Law,(General and Corporate)Taxation and other skill based papers +2 Passed candidates with the following subjects may apply:
like Basic of Accounting,E-banking etc. Supervised institutional
training gives adequate exposure to students on the practical aspects 1. Accountancy
of Corporate Management. The PG programme strengthens the 2. Commerce / Business Studies
students potential in Company Secretaryship by offering specialized
3. Economics / Mathematics / Business Mathematics /
papers like Advanced Secretarial Practice, Corporate Restructuring Statistics / Business Statistics
law, Labour Law, etc. The Department offers a Training program
on placement preparation for the final year UG and PG students. 4. Any other subject

The department has signed an MoU with ACCA (Association

Eligibility for M.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
Candidates who have passed B.Com Corporate Secretaryship,
of Certified Chartered Accountants) a global body for professional
B.Com General, B.Com Bank Management, BBA or any graduate
accountants in the year 2014. ACCA builds skill in the areas of with Accounts as major / allied subject may apply.
Accounting, Finance and Management. The programme enables the
students to obtain in addition to an Indian UG degree a foreign Scope
B.Sc., degree from Oxford’s Brook’s University and ACCA. The course is designed to meet the standards of professional
business education such as CA, ICWAI, MBA and enables the
students to be more component to take up covetable jobs in the
corporate world.

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BioChemistry Eligibility for B.Sc.
The UG programme in Biochemistry provides scope for higher +2 Passed candidates with Chemistry and Biology / Botany
and Zoology / Biochemistry subjects may apply. Vocational group
study and advanced research in upcoming areas of lifesciences. The candidates are not eligible.
curriculum caters to the current industrial needs with emphasis Eligibility for M.Sc.
on extensive practical training. Apart from the core papers, the B.Sc. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology,
department also offers skill based elective papers in Bioethics and Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics may apply.
Clinical Lab Technology. Scope
The PG programme in Biochemistry offers many core papers The course provides job opportunities in
including Analytical and Biomedical Techniques, Bio technology, Public Sector
Bio informatics, Pharmacology and Research Methodology which l Hospitals and Laboratories
l Agriculture and Fisheries
focus on the industrial needs. Research project in the PG final year
l Environmental Pollution control
enhances the job prospects in industries and research institutes. l Forensic Science
l Cancer Research Institutes
The UG and PG laboratories are spacious and equipped with
Private Sector
latest instruments like PCR Refrigerated high speed Centrifuges,
l Research Laboratories
UV - Visible Spectro Photometer, Fluorimeter, Flamephotometer, l Scientific publishing / animation / patenting firms.
etc. The UG and PG students of the department get an opportunity l Medical-Billing / Coding / Transcription
to pursue different certificate courses each year in the tune with l Food and beverage Industry
current trends which is a value addition to their degree. l Health and Beauty care Industry
l Medical Instrument Companies
Course Offered : B.Sc. Biochemistry The course also offers basis for higher study aand advanced
Course Code : SU31 research in frontier areas of Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology,
Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Nanotechnology, Genetic
Course Offered : M.Sc. Biochemistry Engineering etc. in India and Abroad.
Course Code : SP12

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Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Course Offered : B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
The UG programme was started in the year 2005 and PG Course Code : SU32
programme in the year 2003. The UG course on Clinical Nutrition Course Offered : M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition
and Dietetics aims at developing the potential of the students
Course Code : SP13
to meet the demands in health care. The curriculum includes core
papers like Clinical Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy and
interdisciplinary subjects like Human Development and Family Eligibility for B.Sc.
Candidates with science subjects at +2 level may apply.
Studies based paper on Clinical Nutrition techniques and papers
on Performance nutrition, Food preservation also help the students
Eligibility for M.Sc.
appreciate the multifaceted nuances of the subjects. The students are
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition and
sent for friendship to hospitals and food industries and are taken for
Dietetics from any recognised university may apply.
field visits to institutions relevant to their study.

The PG course in Foods and Nutrition aims at developing Scope

research skills and abilities in nutritional issues of contemporary The students gain skills, to work as consultant nutritionist in
interest. The course encompasses subjects like Clinical Biochemistry, food industries, dieticians in hospitals and fitness industry. The PG
Analytical Techniques, Food and Drug Interaction, Advanced students also develop a deep insight towards higher education in the
Studies in Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamins and Minerals. It also field of food and nutrition by undertaking their research project in the
enhances the entrepreneurial skills and develops an insight in the last semester facilitating them to work in multinational companies
evaluation of biomedical findings and its inter relationship with as research officers and research follows in reputed organisations.
health and disease.

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Computer Science Course Offered : B.Sc. Computer Science
The department was established in year 1990. The course Course Code : SU33
expose the students to the current trends in Information Technology,
equipping them in both hardware and software applications. The
Eligibility
core Papers include C, Data Communications and Networking, +2 passed candidates with Mathematics may apply.
Operating Systems, Data Structures using C, Multimedia,
Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Java Programming,
Scope
Information Security, ASP.Net, Data Mining and Warehousing,
The curriculum enables the students to work in corporate
DBMS, Open Source Software, Cloud Computing. The course
sector and take up any job related to IT. It also forms the basis for
also includes allied papers like Resource Management Technique,
pursuing professional courses like MCA, M.Sc. (IT), M.Sc. (CS) and
Statistical Methods and Basis of Mathematics.
MBA.
Practical oriented training stimulates the logical skills in the
students. The department is well equipped with fully airconditioned
Computer Lab and LCD Projector.

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Mathematics Course Offered : B.Sc. Mathematics
The UG course was started in the year 1989 and the PG Course Code : SU34
course, in the year 1994. The department offers programmes with Course Offered : M.Sc. Mathematics
a comprehensive combination of subjects relevant to the present
Course Code : SP14
academic scenario. The syllabus has been designed to equip students
for careers in management, software industry, banking etc. The core
papers offered at UG level include Classical Algebra, Trigonometry, Eligibility for B.Sc.
+2 passed candidates with general Mathematics may apply.
Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Laplace Transforms,
Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Algebraic Structures,
Eligibility for M.Sc.
Real Analysis, Complex Analysis and mechanics. The job oriented
Candidates who have completed B.Sc. Mathematics /
sudjects are programming language C,and Operations Research.
Mathematics with Computer Applications may apply.
The core papers offered in PG include Algebra, Real Analysis,
Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Topology, Mechanics Scope
and Tensor Analysis, Fuzzy sets and their applications, Functional The courses are designed to equip the students for careers in
Analysis, Differential Geometry and Graph Theory. The elective management, software industry, banking etc. Students can also
papers offered for PG course are Mathematical Statistics, Operations pursue higher studies in the fields of science, technology, business
Research, Formal Languages and Automata Theory. and financial studies.

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Microbiology Course Offered : B.Sc. Microbiology
The department was established in 1971 and aims to Course Code : SU35
produce skilled Microbiologists. The UG programme covers basic
Microbiology subjects along with advanced subjects like Molecular Course Offered : M.Sc. Applied Microbiology

Biology, Immunology and Applied subjects like Food Microbiology, Course Code : SP11
Industrial Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. The department
was upgraded to a PG department in 2006.
Eligibility for B.Sc.
+2 passed candidates with Physics, Chemistry and Biology /
The PG programme covers emerging fields like Bioinformatics Microbiology / Botany and Zoology may apply.
and Biostatistics. The course focuses on hands on training in various
recent techniques in the field of Environmental Microbiology,
Eligibility for M.Sc.
Immunology, Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Candidates with B.Sc. degree in Microbiology / Botany /
Technology. About 100 different research works have been carried Zoology / Agriculture / B.S.M.S. may apply.
out in various fields in Microbiology namely Viroogy, Anti-microbial Scope
effects of Herbs and other plants, Bacteriology, Immunology and The course provides the expertise to seek employment or pursue
Enzyme profiling by our PG students. Intership is included in PG higher studies in any advanced Biological research and development
curriculum. fields.
The department has well equipped laboratories and an
instrumentation Room. Visual animations of various matabolic
pathway and process are provided to students for their better
understanding.

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Psychology Course Offered : B.Sc. Psychology
Microbiology Course Offered : B.Sc. Microbiology
The department was established in the year 2003. Lectures, SU35
The department was established in 1971 and aims to Course Code : SU36
case studies, research and interaction with the industry facilitates Course Offered : M.Sc. Applied Microbiology
produce skilled Microbiologists. The UG programme covers basic
the students to explore and experience different aspects of Eligibility
Course Code : SP11
Microbiology subjects along with advanced subjects like Molecular
psychology. The coreand
Biology, Immunology papers offered
Applied include
subjects BasicMicrobiology,
like Food Psychology, +2 passed candidates of any stream except students from
Experimental Psychology,
Industrial Microbiology Social Psychology
and Clinical Microbiology.itsTheapplications,
department vocational stream may apply. Preference will be given to science
Eligibility for B.Sc.
Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology,Positive
was upgraded to a PG department in 2006. Psychology, students with Biology.
+2 passed candidates with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/
Human Development, Psychological testing, Abnormal Psychology,
The PG programme covers emerging fields like Bioinformatics Microbiology/ Botany and Zoology may apply.
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Development. Scope
and Biostatistics. The course focuses on hands on training in various
The students can branch out of various specializations like
recentThe case study
techniques in theapproach and survey research
field of Environmental method
Microbiology,
Clinical Psychology,
Eligibility for M.Sc.Industrial / Organizational Psychology,
Immunology, the
supplements Molecular Biology
student’s and Recombinant
conceptual knowledge.DNA Technology
The department
.offers
About 100 different
a certificate courseresearch works
in Dyslexia andhave
offersbeen carriedemotions
managing out in Counselling Psychology
Candidates etc. atdegree
with B.Sc. post graduate level which
in Microbiology would/
/ Botany
various fields study
and Improving in Microbiology namely Virology,
skills as Non-Major electives. Anti-microbial Zoology
lead them/ to
Agriculture / B.S.M.S
brighter career may apply.
prospectus in the field of psychology.
effects of Herbs and other plants, Bacteriology, Immunology and
Enzyme profiling by our PG students. Intership is included in PG
curriculum. Scope
The course provides the expertise to seek employment or pursue
The department has well equipped laboratories and an
higher studies in any advanced Biological research and development
instrumentation Room. Visual animations of various matabolic
fields.
pathways and process are provided to students for their better
understanding.

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Visual Communication Infrastructure
The Department was started in the year 2006 to cater to the l Spacious Drawing Studio, Air conditioned State - of the art
growing needs of the media industry. The course trains students in Video Production Studio with professional lights, DV and
a wide range of creative, administrative and technical position in HDV Camcorders, Spacious Studio Floor for viewing movies.
media and helps them in becoming effective communicators. The l Video Editing Suite equipped with Apple work stations and
core subjects include Drawing, Radio and Television Production, Final Cut Pro Software, Audio Suite with Nuendo software.
Film, Advertising, Animation, Web Design, Computer Graphics,
E-learning and Photography. In addition to this, students are l High - end Digital Dubbing Studio, Air Conditioned
groomed to be a part of the media industry through various Photography Studio with Digital Cameras and lights.
workshops, seminars and guest lectures given by eminent media l Computer lab with higher configuration systems.
professionals.
Courses offered in UG : B.Sc Visual communication
Our students have got placed as Visual Designers, Programmers,
Interaction Designers, Technical Writers, Graphics Designers, Course Code : SU37
Business Presentation Designers, Assistant Directors, Assistant
Producers, Image Researchers, Client Servicing Executives, Actors, Eligibility for B.Sc. Visual Communication
Executive Producers, Photographers and Anchors.
+2 passed candidates from Science / Humanities / Commerce
may apply. Face to Face interview date will be uploaded in the
Interships / Project work for UG website.
l Summer Internship in an Advertising Agency / Production
House / Radio Station. Scope:
l The final year project includes short films / Documentaries / l This course enables the students to gain expertise
Animation Films / Photo Features.
l to seek employment in any media of their choice.
l A portfolio is prepared by the student in the final year that
helps them get placed in the media industry.
l The students explore their creative boundaries in Content
Writing, Designing and Publishing by bringing out journals
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M.A. Journalism and Communication Infrastructure
The Department offers a PG course in M.A. Journalism and Air Conditioned State-of-the-art Video production studio
Communication to keep pace with the evolving trends in Journalism with professional equipment, Video Editing suite with Apple
and Communication as a conveted discipline at post graduate level. Workstations, photo studio and Computer Lab.
The course would facilitate students to explore the various avenues
of research in the vast field of communication and empower them to Course Offered in PG : M.A. Journalism and Communication
fit into jobs available in media.
Course Code : SP20
The core subjects include Print Journalism, Public Relations,
Eligibility for M.A. Journalism and Communication
Radio Journalism, Environment Journalism, Communication
A graduate of any discipline of the University of Madas or any
Research Methods, Film Studies an Television Journalism. In
addition to this, Students will do Internships, Projects and Soft other University is eligible to apply. Admission will be based on UG

Skills. marks. Candidates with arrears will not be considered for admission.

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Mathematics with Computer Applications Eligibility
The course was established in the year 2012. This course +2 passed candidates with general Mathematics may apply.
includes computer oriented subjects - Java, C++, and Visual Basic.
Scope
Also Statistics using Excel is offered as Skill based subjects along
The course is designed to equip the students for careers in
with Mathematics Subjects - Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry,
management, software industries, Banking etc. Students can
Mechanics, Differential Equations, Real & Complex Analysis,
also pursue higher studies in the fields of science, Mathematics,
Discrete mathematics and Operation Research. In addition we
Education, Computer Science, MCA, Technology, Business and
are also offering a certificate course for the benefit of the students
Financial studies.
Professional career.

Course Offered : B.Sc. Mathematics with

Computer Application

Course Code : SU38

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Computer Applications Course Offered : BCA
The course is offered from the year 2010. The course exposes the
Course Code : SU41
students to the current trends in Information Technology, equipping
them in both hardware and software applications. The core papers
include Microprocessor, Digital Fundamentals, C, Computer Eligibility
Architecture, Data Structures, C++, Java Programming, Computer +2 passed candidates with Mathematics / Business
Graphics,.net technology, RDBMS and ORACLE, Operating
Mathematics may apply.
System, Web Technology, E-Commerce, Data Mining, Data
Communication and Networks, Multimedia, Software Engineering
and system Software. In addition, papers on Financial Accounting Scope
and Management Accounting are also offered. The course also The curriculum enables the students to work in corporate
includes allied papers like Resource Management Techniques and sector and take up any job related to IT. It also forms the basis for
Statistical Methods. pursuing professional courses like MCA, M.Sc.(IT), M.Sc(CS) and
Practical oriented training stimulates the logical skills in the MBA.
students. The project work in the final semester enables the students
to work in the corporate sector. The core subject on “Term paper
and Seminar” helps the students to present papers in seminars and
conferences at National and International levels.

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Physics Course Offered : M.Sc. Physics
Started as an allied department in 1948, the department
Course Code : SP15
acquired undergraduate status in 1978, post graduate status in 2004
and was upgrated into a research department by introducing M.Phil
course in 2009. Students undergoing the UG programme exposed to Eligibility for M.Sc.
all topics in basic Physics including Advanced Digital Electronics B.Sc Physics with Maths and Chemistry as allied subjects may
and Microprocessor and Programming using C language to acquire
apply.
adequate knowledge for higher studies like M.Sc., M.Tech, MCA,
MBA and integrated Ph.D.
Scope
The PG programme covers topics of current interest like Fiber
The PG programme is designed to meet industry requirements
Optics and Communications, Microprocessor, Microcontroller and
computers, both in theory and practical. Our post graduate students by exposing students to areas of interest in higher Physics and by

are chosen to undertake project work and training to various training them in problem solving skills. Moreover the internship and
reputed institutions like II Sc Bangalore, IGCAR Kalpakkam, IIA project provides the necessary acumen to pursue a career in research.
Bangalore, Anna University etc. Instruments like LCR Bridge,
Thermostat FIIR Spectrometer, UV spectrometer, Fluorescene
spectromer spin coating for thin film fabrication, Wien2mk software
and Bio Informatic software are available in the instrumentation
Centre for research in Material Science and drug design.

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Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology Eligibility for M.Sc.
Botany department, started in the year 1964 was renamed as A Pass in B.Sc., Botany / Plant Biology and Plant
Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology in 2000. Biotechnology or an equivalent examination recognized by the
The department was upgraded as a post graduate department syndicate of the University of Madras.
with the introduction of M.Sc. Botany in 1993 under the self
Scope
financing stream and later into a research department with the
introduction of M.Phil programme during the academic year 2009. The Students can pursue their higher education in the
To enhance the skills of the students, the curriculum comprises of field of Botany, Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology,
application - oriented subjects, skill based subjects and certificate Genetics, Environmental Toxicology, Biotechnology, Molecular
courses. In addition to conventional papers, the department offers biology, Proteomics and Genomics. Students can appear for all
the following papers in the curriculum to motivate the students to UPSC, TNPSC examinations. Students can also become women
face the competitive world. entrepreneurs in the areas of cultivation and sale of mushroom,
Papers offered in PG are Genetics, Bioinformatics, Molecular production of herbal products, maintenance of nursery, landscape
Biology, Ecology and Remote sensing as core papers, Microbial designer, indoor decorator and florist. Students can continue their
Technology, Herbal Drug-Biotechnology, Biostatistics and research in different fields of biological sciences.
Research Methodology as Elective Paper, Entrepreneurship Botany,
Medicinal Botany and Dietetics as Extra Disciplinary paper. An
Internship programme is compulsory for the students at the end of
the first year. A research project is compulsory for the student in the
last semester.
Course Offered : M.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant
Biotechnology
Course Code : SP16

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Human Rights and Duties Education Scope
Human Rights influence many different parts of human l The two year post graduate degree in human rights trains
you in understanding, monitoring, reporting on human rights
society. This course spreads into four semesters and examines using
issues and redress violations of human rights in the society in
a range of different approaches You will explore History, Politics, a peaceful manner.
International Relations, Criminology, Economics and Law to l Opportunities are galore in the United Nations organisations,
gain insight into the complex role that human rights play in the which maintains country offices and regional offices throught
contemporary world. the world.
l Appointments in Corporate Houses and Multinational
Throughout your studies, high exposure is given in the field Organisations for implementing corporate social responsibility
of human rights with due importance to field work, field visits and is a recent opening for our students.
also encouraging students to organise seminars, workshops and l Employment Opportunities also exist in other National and
awareness programmes.Internships with governmental and non- International organizations and Governments. Students may
governmental bodies, and individual research projects on human also find suitable openings in the International Bodies like
Amnesty International, Red Cross, CRY, DANIDA, Action
rights and violations are highlights of the course. Human Rights AID etc.
remains the “4th R” a fundamental of everone’s essential education. l Entrepreneurial opportunities for estbalishing rural and urban
counselling centres on Human Rights, establishing NGOs in
Course Offered : M.A. Human Right and Duties Education the fields of Human Rights and Civil Liberties in general and
Course Code : SP21 human rights activism in particular are there. Human Rights
Consultancy is also done by the department to Organisations
run by Legal Experts, Correctional Institutions working in
Eligibility: the field of Juvenile Delinquency, Child Abuse and Home for
the Homeless etc.
A graduate of any discipline is eligible to apply
l Apart from these, higher education and research opportunities
are present.

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 ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (SELF - SUPPORTING)
2017-2018 FEES STRUCTURE (1ST SEMESTER)
Library deposit College
Tuition College caution Government Lab PTA Development Sports Total
UG Departments
Fees Fee Deposit Remittance Fees Fund Fees

B.A. English 15145 500 150 505 50 3000 150 19500

B.A. English and
Communication Skills 15145 500 150 505 50 3000 150 19500
B.A. Business Economics 12645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 17000
B.Com 29645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 34000
B.Com (Hons) 32645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 37000
B.Com C.S 29645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 34000
B.B.A. 32645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 37000
B.B.M. 29645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 34000
B.Sc Maths 17145 500 150 505 50 3000 150 21500
B.Sc Maths with
Computer Application 20145 500 150 505 4000 50 3000 150 28500
B.Sc Computer Science 25645 500 150 505 4000 50 3000 150 34000
B.Sc Microbiology 18895 500 400 505 4000 50 3000 150 27500
B.Sc Biochemistry 17895 500 400 505 4000 50 3000 150 26500
B.Sc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics 18895 500 400 505 4000 50 3000 150 27500
B.Sc Visual Communication 33895 500 400 505 50 3000 150 38500
B.Sc Psychology 22895 500 400 505 50 3000 150 27500
B.C.A. 30145 500 150 505 4000 50 3000 150 38500
B.Com Accounts & Finance 29645 500 150 505 50 3000 150 34000

* Soft skill fees – Rs. 1000/- per annum will be collected in the second semester.
* Whenever the computer subject is offered as a paper additional amount of Rs. 2000 /- is payable per semester.
* Central Board Students should remit Rs. 100 /- extra.
* Refund of fees for students who leave the college on or before 31st July 2017 will be made after a deduction of 20% of the total fees to meet a part of the administrative expenses.

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 Founder Shri V.L. ETHIRAJ

ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

(AUTONOMOUS)
Chennai - 600 008
College with Potential for Excellence
Affiliated to the University of Madras
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

PROSPECTUS
(AIDED)
2017-2018
No. 70, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008
Tel : 044 28279189 Fax : 044 28282014
Website : www.ethirajcollege.edu.in
E-mail : [email protected]
 1. Profile of the College 1 3. PG Progammes
2. UG Programmes Business Economics AP01 8
Economics AU01 8
Economics AP02 8
English AU02 9
English AP03 9
History AU03 10
Tourism and Travel Management AU04 11 History AP04 10
B.Com. AU11 12 Tamil AP05 20
Corporate Secretaryship AU12 13
M.Com. AP11 12
Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology AU21 14
Chemistry AU22 15 Zoology AP21 14

Mathematics AU23 16 Chemistry AP22 15

Nutrition, Food Service
Management and Dietetics AU24 17
4. Admission Procedure 21

Physics AU25 18 5. Fee Structure 22-23

Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology AU26 19

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To achieve economic and social equity for women and To sensitize young women to their rights and place in the
through them strengthen the Nation to usher in an society through advancement and application of relevant
egalitarian society. knowledge.
To become a Globally recognised Women’s University.

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 Ethiraj College for Women founded in 1948 by Late Shri V.L. Ethiraj, Educational Excellence” by Indus Foundation at the Indo-American Education
a legal luminary, has completed 68 years of glorious existence, making impressive Summit, 2016 remain value addition to the Institution whose endeavors are
strides in the realm of higher education for women. In a rapidly evolving and highly inspired by its motto – “To Strive, to Seek, to Find and not to Yield”.
competitive global environment, the College offers diverse programmes which
train the students to succeed in life. The overwhelming demand for admission At the National level, Ethiraj College was ranked overall 16th and 2nd in
into several courses led to the establishment of Self-Supporting Stream in the year Perception by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, New Delhi.
1981. The College enjoys Autonomous status and follows semester pattern. With
its major thrust on quality sustenance and enhancement, as reflected in splendid Faculty
achievement in various fields, the College has been recognized by the University Ethiraj College has well - qualified, experienced and dedicated
Grants Commission as a “College with Potential for Excellence” and has been faculty who act as facilitators for the holistic development of the
Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2013. Institution of Excellence in students. They focus on bringing in fresh perspective and new ideas
Higher Education Award, 2015 in recognition of the Institution’s contribution and share a passion for continuous improvement in all facets of
in Higher Education in India by VIT University and the recent “Award for education.

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Pedagogy Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)
The curriculum and pedagogy emphasis the development of All Undergraduate and post graduate courses operate with a
students’ skills and abilities to apply theories and concept to real Choice Based Credit System.
life situations. The teaching methods include lectures, case studies, At the undergraduate level, credits are awarded for
group discussions, role plays, seminars, projects, quiz, assignments,
debates, workshops and field trips. Part-1 - Languages-Tamil/Hindi/Sanskrit/French
It is a matter of pride that the autonomy status of the Part – 11 - English
institution has been extended by UGC till the year 2018-2019. In Part -111 – Major and Allied
the academic year 2015-2016 the curricula of all the departments
have been restructured in accordance to the needs of the current Part1V – Basic Tamil, Advanced Tamil, Non-Major
environment. Electives, Soft Skill papers, Environmental Studies and Value
Education
Under the Autonomous system, the UG and PG students are
evaluated through continuous assessment which accounts for 40% of Part – V – Extension Activities
the grand total to marks earned in a given subject and the remaining H UG students have to compulsorily earn a minimum of 1 credit
60% through an end-semester examination. A passing minimum of by enrolling and participating in any one of the extension
40% for UG and 50% for PG has to be secured in the end-semester activities - NCC, NSS, CSS, Sports, YRC, RRC or Rotaract
examination, as well as in the overall marks obtained (continuous to be eligible for a degree.
and end semester). H Minimum credits to secure a UG degree is 140.

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H UG students may also earn additional credits by enrolling
and participating in Entrepreneurship Cell, ENACTUS
(Entrepreneurial Action Us) and Consumer Club activities. Tamil Performing Arts
H Minimum credits to secure a PG degree is 90.
Economics 1. Tally and Taxation
Additional Courses
2. Statistical Package for Social Sciences
The College conducts Career – Oriented Add – On Courses (SPSS)
funded by the UGC besides Certificate courses offered by various
History 1. Foreign Language - Fundamentals of
departments. German Language
2. Foreign Language - Basics of Spanish
Language
3. Foreign Language - Basis of Japanese
Language
PBPB Diagnostic Lab Techniques
Physics Maintenance of Modern equipments
Mathematics Higher Level Mathematics for Competitive
Examinations

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Centre for Women’s Studies H An Instrumentation Centre, three Language Labs, six
Centre for Women’s Studies The Centre for Women’s Studies Computer Centres with intra and internet facilities.
was started in 2009 with funding from the UGC. It has been H Well-equipped conference halls and auditoriums.
established with an objective to create a centralized database on H Playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court,
women in various sectors, to conduct awareness programmes and to gymnasium etc.
sensitize the society about gender divides and discrimination. The
Centre offers a UGC funded Certificate Course in Gender Studies to Facilities
students across the disciplines and years.
H A Book Store
H Three photocopying Centres
Internal Quality Assurnace Cell (IQAC):
H Two Canteens
The IQAC acts as a nodal unit of the institution for H Two PCOs
augmenting quality related academic and administrative activities.
H Indian Overseas Bank (Women Entrepreneur Branch) with
ATM facility within the campus.
Infrastructure H Online payment of fees from II semester onwards.
H Well furnished classrooms and laboratories. H Transport – A fleet of 3 College buses ply to various
H Wi-Fi Facility destinations. Students can also avail MTC and Railway
H CCTV concessions.

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Medical and Counselling Facility Library
A full time physician and a counselor are available for The college houses a eclectic collection 107000 Books of
consultation. academic texts, reference books, national and international journals,
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) magazines and newspapers. The library has a conference hall,
The College has signed MoUs with reading rooms, photocopying facility and Internet Browsing Centre.
H Concordia College, New York It also provides access to research database EBSCO and ‘Inflibnet’
e-journals-2900; Brailley Books, Print journals-42 that help the
H Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA),
students in their study and research activities.
United Kingdom
H Certified Management Accountants, USA
H TVS Training and services
Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged
A Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged has been
H Department of Archeology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
started by the Centre for Women’s Studies with necessary software
H Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - Tuberculosis to enable students to access, download and store academic material..
Research Centre (TRC)
H A formal association with Jindal Global University, India.
Scholarships
BPP University, UK
As a testimony to the institution’s commitment to inclusive
education, scholarships are provided from the estate of the founder
Mentor System Late Thiru. V.L. Ethiraj. Central Government, State Government
Each student is assigned a mentor who guides the student in and other private scholarships are also available.
all aspects of a student life.

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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA started in 1998, provides an active forum for interaction Art Club - Shades, Literary and Debating Society, Film
amongst management, faculty and parents. Appreciation Club - Ethiwood, Theatre Club-Theatro, Dance Club,
Alumnae Association MUN Club, Quiz Club, Book Club, Environment Club, Wildlife &
Ethibandan of Ethiraj College is held every year. Alumnae from all walks Adventure Club and Heritage Club of our College kindle the social
of life gather in large numbers to relieve the nostalgic memories of their college life. and cultural consciousness and creative spirit of the students and
Student League also provide a forum for them to learn from their peers.
The conglomeration of students was inaugurated in 2016 comprising of
8 students leagues with the motto “Impress, Influence and Inspire”.
The various leagues are Alumnae Connect, Campus Innovations, Disaster Department of Physical Education
Metigation, Green Enviro, Holistic-Wellbeing, Social Works, Swachh Ethiraj The Sports department plays an important role in ensuring
and Website. physical fitness among the students. The department provides
Hostel training in a variety of sports and games such as basketball, volley
The College hostel has three blocks to house 540 students. Application ball, cricket, hockey, tennis, kabbadi, ball batminton, shuttle,
for the College hostel should be submitted separately at the time of admission. throwball, swimming, rowing, shooting, athletics etc. Special
Admission to hostel is on “first-come, first - served” basis. concessions are given to the students who excel in sports in the form
Extension Activities of scholarships, sports kits etc.
The extension activities such as ‘NCC, CSS, NSS, Youth Red Cross,
Rotraact, Red Ribbon Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, ENACTUS & Consumer
Club, lay emphasis on the holistic development of the students and provide a
platform to inculcate social sensitivity in them.

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Placement Cell Important Information
The Placement Cell is very active in helping the students to get
H Working Hours :
placed in reputed organizations. Two days career fair “Bhavishya”
Aided Stream - 8.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. (Lunch Break - 11.00 am
is conducted, during which the invited guests from various sectors
to 11.30 am)
enlighten the students on career opportunities. Skill Enhancement
Self Supporting Stream - 11.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Lunch Break
Training is provided to the students of the second and third years
- 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm)
in areas of Resume Writing, Interview Skills, Extempore, Group
Discussion Techniques and Competitive Examinations. Special H 75% attendance in every subject is mandatory requirement for
efforts are taken to provide training and placement to socially and a student to be eligible for appearing in semester examinations.

economically backward students. H Decent dress and courteous behaviour are mandatory.

H Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the college

College Website :
www.ethirajcollege.edu.in campus. Violations will be severely dealt with.

H Ragging is strictly prohibited and punishable as per the

Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1996.

Students who discontinue after joining the College will be

given Transfer Certificate issued by the College only and their
school Transfer Certificate will not be returned. Transfer
Certificate will be issued only a week after applying, on the
return of ID card if already issued by the College.

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Economics Eligibility for B.A. Economics :
Ethiraj College for Women was founded in the year 1948 +2 passed candidates with humanities / business studies /
science, preferably English Medium.
with the Department of Economics. The department is a full-fledged
Eligibility for M.A. Economics :
research centre since 1979.
Graduates in Economics, Business Economics and Corporate
The UG Programme focuses on providing practical quantitative Economics.
and analytical skills in the formulation of economic polices and Eligibility for M.A. Business Economics :
decision making. It specializes in core economic subjects along with Graduates in Economics, Business Economics, Commerce,
Mathematical Economics. Marketing, Environmental Economics, Corporate Secretaryship, BBM, BBA, B.Sc. Mathematics and B.Sc.
Econometrics and Financial Accounting. Statistics.
Scope :
The PG programmes cover core areas of Economic and Business
The UG and PG programmes equip students with skills
Economics with elective subjects in the fields of Economic Research, necessary for business decision making and formulations of economic
Economic for Business Analyst, Econometrics, Marketing and Socio policies. The curriculum is designed to enable students to appear for
-Economic projects. All India Civil Services including Indian Economic Service (IES)
A career oriented certificate course on Tally and Taxation and Examinations and also to become field officers in Economic Survey
and Economic Analysis. It also caters to the needs of the society
Training for Competitive Examinations conducted for students of
and helps students complete in the job market in the Government
Economics and all other disciplines. and Corporate sectors. The research programmes (M.Phil and
Courses Offered: Ph.D) equips students to become qualified college teachers, health
B.A. Economics (Aided) management personnel and research analysis.
Placement opportunities exist in institutions like Banking
B.A. Business Economics (Self-Supporting)
Industry, Census Departments, Academic Institutions, Secretarial
M.A. Economics (Aided) Services and Research Institutions. Placement opportunities also
M.A. Business Economics (Aided) exist in International institutions like world Bank SAARC and
M.Phil IMF

Ph.D.

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English enable students to enhance their communication skills and improve their
The Post Graduate and Research Department of English, established pronunciation and speaking skills. An Audio-Visual Room and Smart Class
in the year 1948, holds a unique place in Ethiraj College for Women as one of room equipped with skill phone facilities further enhance their communication
the oldest departments. The undergraduate English programme was started skills and encourage participatory learning.
in 1962 and the postgraduate programme in 1971. The English Department
has evolved into a full-fledged research department offering M.Phil and Ph.D.
Courses Offered :
programmes.
B.A. English (Aided and Self Supporting)
The UG course is designed with a view to providing the students with
B.A. English and Communiction Skills (Self Supporting)
an in-depth knowledge of literatures of India, UK, USA and other parts of
M.A. English (Aided)
the World. It also includes allied subjects like the History of British, Indian
and American Literature and Literary Forms. Innovative subjects such as M.Phil.
Popular Culture, Literature and Environment, Introduction to Mythology, Ph.D.
Women’s Writing and career oriented subjects such as Film and Literature
and Journalism are offered at the UG level. The study of Language and
Eligibility for B.A.
+2 passed candidates from all disciplines with a good command over
Linguistics is also an integral part of this course with emphasis on phonetics
the English Language.
and speech patterns.
At the PG level, interesting industry related papers such as Journalism Eligibility for M.A.
and Advertising, Film and Literature and Copy Editing are offered. Apart Graduates of English literature as well as those of any art or science
from these, the course aims at giving a wider exposure to students through programmes with Part II English and a good command of English.
subjects like Canadian Literature, African Literature, South-East Asian
Writing, Literature of the continent and Feminism. English Language Scope :
Teaching also forms an integral part of the PG syllabus. The courses provide a strong foundation for students to pursue higher
The dissertation / Project work, submitted at the end of the PG and studies in various fields like English Literature, Mass Communication,
UG course respectively sharpens the analytical and critical thinking of the Journalism and Teacher Training. Students are trained to face a professionally
students. competitive world. Papers in Journalism and Film and Literature prepare
The department offers a comprehensive course in Foundation English them for careers in Media related industries. An intensive paper on Research
providing opportunities to UG students of all disciplines to develop their Methodology prepares the students to venture out into the world of advanced
proficiency in English. research.
The English Language Lab is a student friendly centre for the
teaching of English. The Lab is equipped with some of the best software to

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History Scope :
Being One of the oldest departments of the college (1948) with A Degree in History enables students to learn about
highly qualified faculty and a rich experience garnered over the chronological events, people, places and culture around the world.
years, the Department of History is in an unique position to offer Students are equipped with essential analysis, research and
a complete programme in History. Upgradation of knowledge from presentation skills that can be applied in a variety of fields. It also
under graduation to research level is possible as the Department provides a solid framework for understanding social, economic and
offers courses such as B.A., M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. in History. political elements of society and how various decisions and instances
The Department has a tie-up with the Tamil Nadu State have effected large-scale changes. From examining theoretical
Department of Archeology, Chennai to facilitate a hands on concepts of learning about war and military events, it helps students
experience and thus aids better understanding. The department gain a unique in depth perspective of the world.
provides for destination learning at historic sites.
The course aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of -
Courses Offered :
History which will enable the students to pursue higher studies,
B.A. History (Aided)
M.A. History (Aided) appear for competitive examinations, to become teachers and research
M.Phil. (Aided) scholars and to prepare for the most coveted Indian Administrative
Ph.D.(Aided)
Service examinations
Eligibility for B.A. :
+2 passed candidates from all disciplines.

Eligibility for M.A. :

Graduates of any discipline.

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Tourism and Travel Management (TTM) Courses Offered :
As the pioneering college in the area of Tourism and Travel studies in the B.A. Tourism and Travel Management
city, the Department of History with its expertise of more than two decades
of running Certificate and vocational courses in Tourism has developed a Eligibility for B.A. TTM :
full-fledged under graduate programme in Tourism and Travel Management +2 Passed candidates from all disciplines.
offered since 2003. Since then, the Department has grown into one of the
premier institutions in the subject and the alumna of the Department are well
Scope :
placed in academia and industry.
The travel and tourism industry is one of the largest and most dynamic
To strengthen their academic experiences and gain practical knowledge
industries in the global economy. A graduation in Tourism and Travel
the students have to undergo one month of compulsory internship in the
Management will aid the student to build a flourishing career in this thriving
Tourism sector. Students are taken on regular fieldtrips during all the three
sector. In an ever growing field like Tourism, students can secure jobs in public
years of their study.
sector agencies such as ITDC, TTDC, IRCTC, Air India and in the private
To facilitate better understanding, a unique feature of teaching
sector, in the Hospitality industry, Airline industry, Event Management, IT
methodology termed Destination Learning is introduced where the students
industry and on Travel Desks of various Corporate Organisations. Students
are taken to World Heritage Tourist sites, Airports, Five-star hotels, Resorts
with a flair for entrepreneurship can set up Travel Agencies and also become
and subject related destinations.
Tour Operators and Tour Guides.
Another mandatory component of the course is the Certificate Course
in German, Spanish and Japanese Languages and Computer Reservation
Systems, which equip the students with additional skills for a job in the field.
Outreach/extension programmes like Madras day exhibitions, Heritage
walks and Heritage site cleanup, participation in Tamil Nadu Tourism Trade
fair provide additional training the students.

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Commerce M.Phil
The Departmental of Commerce started in 1975, was upgraded to the PG The M.Phil programme equips students for the teaching programme. Papers
level in 1981 and into a Research department with the introduction of M.Phil in on Contemporary Business, Research and Teaching Methods are included in this
1989 and the Doctoral programme in 1994. The Self-supporting programme was course.
started in the year 1981.
Ph.D
B.Com - Course Code AU11 The Department offers a Ph.D programme where scholars pursue research
The programme assures valuable education of professional standards, by in the areas of HR, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurial Development etc Add-
equipping students with adequate knowledge in various facets of Commerce on-Course An Add-on-Course on Retail Management funded by the UGC is
namely, Accounting (Financial, Corporate, Cost, Management) Management offered by the Department to the student of the college.
(Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Human Resource), Law (Business, MoU- The college has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Company, Banking, Mercantile Income Tax and Indirect Tax,), Auditing, Institute of Management Accountants, New Jersey, USA. The MoU is a 4 party
Statistics for Business, Entrepreneurial Development, Research Methodology agreement with IMA, USA; Wiley India (Pvt) Ltd; Mikes Publications and
and Computer Applications. The curriculum provides scope for creative thinking Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. The Department coordinates classes for the
and participative learning through discussions, quiz, case study, seminars, class course conducted at the College premises.
assignment and field visits.
Business Lab
Scope The students of the department have access to a Business Lab well equipped
The curriculum equips the students with strong knowledge in all aspects with computers and software packages to enable staff and students to pursue
of Commerce, thus enabling them to pursue Masters in Commerce and various quality research and project work.
professional courses like MBA, CA, CMA, ACS and the like. The curriculum is
designed to mould students to cater to the needs of the corporate sector . Eligibility for B.Com
+2 Passed candidates with the following subjects: 1. Accountancy
M.Com - Course code AP11 2. Commerce/Business Studies 3. Mathematics/Business Mathematics 4.
The programme provides an in-depth knowledge in key areas of Accounting, Economics/Computer Science Eligibility for M.Com H Graduates in B.Com -
Finance, Research, Organizational Behaviour, Retail Management, Services General / Marketing / Accounting / Finance H B.Com Corporate Secretaryship H
Marketing, Foreign Trade, Taxation. As a value addition, to enable students to B.Com Bank Management H Business Administration
gain hands on experience in corporate sectors, students are required to undergo one
& a half months internship training & are required to submit a report thereon. Eligibility for M.Com
H Graduates in B.Com - General / Marketing / Accounting / Finance
Scope H B.Com Corporate Secretaryship
The curriculum provides the students with an in-depth knowledge in all H B.Com Bank Management
areas of Commerce so as to equip them for the teaching profession and research H Business Administration
program,mes and also enables them to face the challenges of the corporate sector
and occupy administrative positions.

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Corporate Secretaryship Courses Offered :
The Department of Corporate Secretaryship was established in B.Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) - Aided and Self-Supporting
1987 and currently offers UG, PG and M.Phil programmes. The UG M.Com (Corporate Secretariship) - Self-Supporting
programme provides access to the highest quality business education M.Phil - Aided
as a means of achieving intellectual and professional goals. This job
oriented course offers subjects like Entrepreneurial Development, Eligibility for B.Com (Corporate Secretariship)
Accountancy, Law (General and Corporate), Taxation and other skill
+2 passed candidate with
based papers on Basics of Accounting, E-Banking etc. Supervised
1. Accountancy,
Institutional Training gives adequate exposure to students on the
2. Commerce / Business Studies,
practical aspects of Corporate Management.
3. Economics / Mathematics / Business Mathematics /
The PG programme strengthens the students’ potential in
Statistics / Business Statistics
Company Secretaryship by offering specialized papers like Advanced
Secretarial Practice, Corporate Restructuring Law, Labour laws, etc.. 4. Any other subjects
The department offers a Training program on Placement preparation
for the final year UG and PG students. The Department has signed a Scope :
MoU with ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) The course enables students to pursue higher studies like -
a global body for professional accountants. ACCA builds skill in M.Com., M.B.A, ICWAI, ACS and to take up covetable jobs in the
the areas of Accounting, Finance and Management. The programme corporte world.
enables the students to obtain in addition to an Indian UG degree,
a foreign B.Sc., degree from Oxford Books University and ACCA.

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Zoology Eligibility for B.Sc. :
The Department of Zoology established in 1957 has evolved +2 Passed candidates with Biology / Zoology / Botany / Bio
into a full - fledged research department with the introduction technology and Chemistry.
of M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in 1989. The programmes
are fine tuned to cater to the present requirements in the realm Eligibility for M.Sc. :
of Biotechnology. The UG course focuses on aspects of Basic Candidates with B.Sc. degree in Zoology or Advanced Zoology.

Biotechnology, Immunology, Recombinant DNA Technology,

Computer Application, Bioinformatics, etc.
Scope :
The curriculum has been designed to enable students to
The PG course focuses on aspects that will encourage students
pursue higher studies and also for teaching and research careers ibn
to take up teaching and research careers in fields of Genetics,
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular
Molecular Biology, Aquaculture, Toxicology etc. The PG students
Biology, Aquaculture, Toxicology, Forensic Science, Environmental
are guided to do research projects / internship.
Sciences, Marine Biology, Dairy Farming, Poultry farming etc.
Skill - based courses like Aquaculture and Vermitechnology
Openings also exist in the Medical Transcription segment since
encourage entrepreneurial abilities. The Department has well
the students acquire a strong base in Physiology, Immunology,
furnished laboratories and an instrumentation centre.
Laboratory Techniques, Genetics, Cytology, Biochemistry and
Courses Offered : Embryology.
B.Sc. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology (Aided)
M.Sc. Zoology (Aided)
M.Phil. Zoology (Aided)
Ph.D.

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Chemistry Courses Offered :
The Department of Chemistry established in 1948 offers the B.Sc. Chemistry (Aided)
Undergraduate course in Chemistry since 1957 and was upgraded M.Sc. Chemistry (Aided)
as a Postgraduate Department in 1989. It developed into a research M.Phil (Aided)
department offering M.Phil programme in 2005 and to a full fledged Ph.D. (Aided)
research centre offering Ph.D. programme in 2012.
The UG and PG curricula are designed to meet the demands of Eligibility for B.Sc.
the current trends in emerging fields of Chemistry and also focuses
+2 passed candidates with Mathematics, Physics and
on the employability through theory and practical courses offered.
Chemistry.
The B.Sc., course lays emphasis on key areas like Spectroscopy,
Computer Applications in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Biochemistry,
Eligibility for M.Sc.
Nanochemistry, Analytical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Polymer
B.Sc., degree with Chemistry as major subject, Mathematics
Chemistry. Allied Subjects offered are Mathematics and Physics.
and Physics as a allied subjects.
Non-major Elective Courses offered are Cosmetology and Dyeing
and Printing of Textiles.
The PG programme focuses on Advanced Spectroscopy, Scope :
Photochemistry, Nanochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Bio-organic The UG and PG curricular are designed to enable the students
and Bio-inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, to pursue higher education and research. It also provides good job
Supramolecules, Research Methodology and Project. opportunities in teaching profesion, pharmaceutical companies,
The department has very good infrastructure with well R&D departments and various other chemical industries.
equipped laboratories. The research activities of the department are
supported by Instrument Centre equipped with instruments like
UV Spectrophotometer, PHR Gas Chromatography, Fluorescence
spectrophotometer etc .

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Mathematics Courses Offered :
Founded as an ancillary department in 1948, the Department B.Sc. Mathematics (Aided and Self-Supporting)
of Mathemtics was upgraded in UG status in 1980 and is today B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications (Self
offering UG, PG and M.Phil. programmes with a comprehensive Supporting)
combination of subjects relevant to the present academic scenario. M.Sc. Mathematics (Self-Supporting)
UG Programme concentrates on subjects such as Operations M.Phil Mathematics
Research, Discrete Mathematics, Programming language C &
Data Structures and Calculus of Finite Differences, catering to the Eligibility for B.Sc. (Aided and Self-Supporting)
evolving needs of the industry. +2 passed Candidates with science stream (Mathematics,
Department offers a skill-based paper - Managerial Physics and Chemistry)
Mathematics for the third year students. Students with Business Mathematics in +2 are not eligible.
Hands-on training is given to the second year students to use
R-Software for statistical applications. A practical oriented paper Scope :
‘Statistics using Excel’ is offered as a non-major elective to the first Students are equipped to take up careers in Management,

year students of other departments. Software industry, Banking etc., and also to pursue higher studies

The Department has a well equipped Computer lab with in the fields of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications and

necessary softwares. Management.

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Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics Courses Offered :
The Department of Nutrition, Food Service Management and B.Sc. Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics
Dietetics was started in 1985 with an undergraduate programme (Aided)
in Nutrition. Food Service Management and Dietetics. A post B.Sc. Chemical Nutrition and Dietetics (Self-Supporting)
graduate programme in Foods and Nutrition was started in the M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition (Self-Supporting)
year 2003-04; B.Sc Clinical Nutrition. Dietetics in 2005 & M.Phil M.Phil Foods and Nutrition (Self-Supporting)
program in Foods. Nutrition in the year 2009-10 under the self-
supporting stream.
Eligibility for B.Sc. (Aided) :
A revised undergraduate programme based on the Choice Based
+2 passed candidates with Chemistry.
Credit System is dedicated to produce competent dietetic professionals
by imparting quality education. Papers such as Human Nutrition,
Scope :
Therapeutic Dietitics, Food Service Management, Sports Nutrition,
The courses are designed to give solid background to students.
Banking & Confectionary and Food presentation form a part of the
course to embellish and appreciate the multifacets of the subject. H To obtain professional approach and work as health care
The courses are designed to give concrete background for students professionals.
to develop professional skills in diet counselling. Students are also H To excel as consultant in food service organizations like hotels,
sent for internship to hospitals and food industries to enhance their hostels, geriatric homes, fitness centres and in multinational
entrepreneurship skills. companies.
The department has a professional tie-up with Sri Ramachandra H To awaken their interest in research and teaching in the field
Deemed University and offers relevant practical training and of health and diet therapy.
dietetic internship. The department has a bakery unit through which H To work as Diabetic educators in diabetes centres.
students’ entrepreneurial skills are developed.
H To be obtain health commultants.

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Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology Eligibility for B.Sc. :
Started in 1964 as Botany department the nomenclature was A pass in Higher Secondary Examination (+2) by State Board /
changed to Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology in 2000. The Central Board or Equivalent exmination with a subject combination
department was upgraded as a Post Graduate Department in 1993 of
under the self financing stream and later as a research department 1. Botany, Zoology and Chemistry (or)
with the introduction of the M.Phil programme during the academic 2. Biology and Chemistry (or)
year 2008-2009 and Ph.D during 2012-2013. To enhance the skills 3. Biotechnology and Chemistry
of the students, the curriculum comprises application - oriented Scope :
subjects, skill-based subject and certificate courses. In addition
The undergraduate students can pursue their higher education
to conventional papers, the department offers papers as per
in the field of Botany, Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology,
TANSCHE regulations in the curriculum to motivate the students
Molecular biology, Toxicology, Forensic Science, proteomics and
to face the competitive world. Papers offered in UG are both basic
Genomics. Students can appear for all UPSC, TNPSC examinations.
and advanced to equip students to pursue their higher studies and
Students can also become women entrepreneurs in the areas of
B.Ed course.
cultivation and sale of mushroom, production of herbal products,
Papers offered in PG are Immunology, Advanced Genetics and maintenance of nursery, landscape designing, indoor decoration and
Biostatistics, Basics of Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Microbial as florists. Students can continue their research in different fields of
Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Environmental Biology Biological sciences. Students are eligible to take up NET ad SLET
Remote sensing and Research Methodology which will equip them and can teach in colleges and universities. On completion of B.Ed.,
to clear CSIR-NET. students can teach Botany or Biology in schools both at the High
Courses Offered : and Higher Secondary levels.
B.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology (Aided)
M.Sc. Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology (Self-Supporting)
M.Phil (Aided)
Ph.D. (Aided)
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Tamil Courses Offered :
The Department of Tamil established in 1948, has been striving M.A. Tamil
M.Phil.
continuously for excellence in education. It was upgraded into a
Ph.D.
full-fledged Postgraduate Department in 1986 and into a Research
Department in 1996. Ph.D. programme was introduced in 2001.
Apart from Part I - Tamil, the Department provides Basic Tamil Eligibility for M.A. :
and Advanced Tamil at undergraduate level, Tamil Computing Graduates of any discipline.
Training and Journalistic Training at postgraduate level. M.A.
curriculum offers along with regular subjects like Sangam Literature
Scope :
and Grammar, application oriented subjects like Job Oriented
Tamil, Folkfore, Tourism, Women’s Studies, Administrative Tamil, Students are equipped to enter into various profession like

Journalism & Public Relations, Teaching Methodology, Research Teaching, Administrative and Police Services. Students have also
Methodology, Guidance and Counseling, cinema which focuses on opening as News Editors, Reporters, Jockeys, TV Comperers, Tourist
many social issues viewed through the lens and computer application Guides, Freelancers in Media, Research etc.
in Tamil.

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 ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AIDED)
UG - FEE CHART (2017 - 2018)

Special Fee 285.00 285.00 285.00 285.00 285.00 285.00

Lab Fees 60.00 150.00 150.00
Admission Fee 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Library Deposit 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
Caution Deposit 50.00 50.00 50.00
Insurance 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Flag Day 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Verification of Mark Sheet 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
(For State Board only)
University Fee STATE Board 390.00 390.00 390.00 390.00 390.00 390.00
CBSE 490.00 490.00 490.00 490.00 490.00 490.00
N.S.S. 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Red Cross 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00

State Board TOTAL 852.00 852.00 962.00 852.00 1052.00 1102.00

Central Board TOTAL 902.00 902.00 1012.00 902.00 1102.00 1152.00
• Sports Fee Rs. 300/- per annum
• PTA - Membership Fee Rs. 50/- & Registration Fee Rs. 10/-
• Soft Skills Fee Rs. 1000/- in the II Semester
• College development fund Rs. 2000/- Per Semester.
• Refund of fees will be made to the Students of Aided Stream as per Government Rules.

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