Department of Tamil
Constituent Department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
About Department of Tamil
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department which was started as a chair for an honorary professorship of Tamil in the year 1944 in the Then Travancore University with the munificent donation of rupees one lakh and one by Dr. R.M. Azhakappa Chettiyar One of the great philanthropists of Tamil Nadu grew and became the Department of Tamil in the University of Kerala during the stewardship of Prof. V.I. Subramanian (1954- 1966) due to his vision and dynamic leadership. Late Prof. M. Raghava Iyengar (1945- 1951) and late Prof. S. Vaiyapuripillai (1951- 1954) the two great luminaries of Tamil Scholarship adorned the chair earlier Prof. S.V. Subramanian (1966- 1974) and late Prof. Elayaperumal (1974- 1984) continued the works of their predecessors vigorously.Subsequently during the stewardship of Prof.K.Subramoney (1984 - ), Dr.L.Gloria Sundramathy (1990 – 1994). Prof.K.Nachimuthu (1994 – 1995,1998 - 2007) Dr.C.Subramania Pillai (1995 – 1998,2007),Prof.Doctor P.Doctor Nazeemdeen (2007 – 2008) maintained the traditions set by its predecessors and registered various developments.
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Common queries about Department of Tamil
Where is the Department of Tamil located?
The Department of Tamil is an academic teaching department of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Tamil are conducted as per University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Tamil?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.