Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, is a self-financing college that is affiliated with Periyar University. The college has various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. The admission procedure in Sri Sarada College is such that it chooses the merit-based candidates keeping in mind government regulations.

The admission process generally starts in May-June for the August-September beginning of the academic session. Admissions to UG courses are strictly on merit, i.e., marks secured in the qualifying examination (10+2). Admissions to PG courses are also done in the same way, with the candidates being shortlisted on the basis of their performance in their UG courses.

Eligibility criteria are subject-specific. For undergraduate courses, candidates should have 10+2 from any recognized board. Postgraduate candidates should have a bachelor's degree in the same subject. There can be specific subject requirements for some courses.

Application Process

The process of application in Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, varies slightly based on the level of the program:

For Undergraduate Programs:

1. Collect the application form from the college office or download the application form from the official website.

2. Fill up the application form carefully and in full.

3. Attach all the documents listed, viz.,

- 10th and 12th mark sheets

- Transfer certificate

- Community certificate (if required)

- Passport size photographs

4. Fill in the application form along with supporting documents and submit to the college office on or before the date specified.

5. Pay the application fee as prescribed by the college.

For Postgraduate Courses:

1. Collect an application form from the college or download from the website.

2. Fill in the application form with authentic details.

3. Submit required documents, which are:

• Undergraduate degree certificate and mark sheets
• Transfer certificate
• Community certificate (if any)
• Passport size photos

4. Fill up the application form along with attachments and submit the same to the college office.

5. Pay the application fee.

For Ph.D. Programs:

1. Visit the college website for Ph.D. admission notifications.

2. Download and fill up the Ph.D. application form.

3. Prepare a research proposal as per the guidelines provided.

4. Attach required documents, including:

• Postgraduate degree certificate and mark sheets
• NET/SET certificate (if held)
• Research proposal
• Letter of recommendations

5. Send the application to the relevant department.

6. Report to the entrance test and/or interview as arranged by the college.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.A. Courses: B.A. (Hons) courses in English Literature, History, and Economics are available. Merit in 10+2 examination is considered for admissions. There are 60 intakes per course.

B.Sc. Courses: Different B.Sc. (Hons) courses such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Computer Science are offered. The intake is 40 to 60 students for each course on merit.

B.Com: Intake is 120 students for the B.Com course, and admission is on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam.

M.A. Programs: M.A. programs in History, Economics, Tamil, and English are available. Admission based on marks obtained in the respective undergraduate degree. Intake for each program is 40 students by rule.

M.Sc. Programs: M.Sc. is offered by the college. Admission is on the basis of performance at the undergraduate level of the students and intakes 30 to 40 students for each program.

M.Com: Admission for M.Com is on the merit of the performance at B.Com or equivalent degree level with an intake capacity of 40 students.

Ph.D. Courses: Ph.D. courses are offered in all the disciplines. Admission is as per the Periyar University rules, i.e., on the basis of merit-based selection, entrance examinations, and interviews.