# Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

> Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is a public teaching and affiliating university established in 1990 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Its own departments and specialised centres offer undergraduate, integrated and postgraduate study across arts, sciences, commerce and library studies. Programme locations include the main campus and separately identified city and extension centres.

- Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/manonmaniam-sundaranar-university
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Tirunelveli, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1990
- Official website: https://www.msuniv.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 44

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — listed State University
- UGC — Section 12(B) list inclusion
- Verify: [UGC consolidated university register, entry 806](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf)
- Verify: [UGC Section 12(B) State University list, entry 147](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/State%20University/List%20of%20State%20Universities%20which%20are%20included%20under%20Section%2012_B_%20of%20the%20UGC%20Act%2C%201956%20_As%20on%2011-09-2015.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-b-sc-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning) | B.Sc. AI & ML | 3 years | English | ₹13,000 (2026–27) |
| [B.Sc. Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-b-sc-data-science) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | ₹13,000 (2026–27) |
| [B.Sc. Cyber Security](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-b-sc-cyber-security) | Bachelor’s Cybersecurity | 3 years | English | ₹13,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. History — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-history-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.A. History | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Com. — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-com-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Com. | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Biotechnology — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-biotechnology-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Chemistry — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-chemistry-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Environmental Science — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-environmental-science-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Environmental Science | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Marine Science — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-marine-science-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Marine Science | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Mathematics — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-mathematics-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.Sc. Physics — Integrated (5 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-physics-integrated-5-years) | Integrated M.Sc. Physics | 5 years | English | ₹5,000–₹6,500 |
| [M.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-english-nagercoil) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-english) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. History](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-history) | M.A. History | 2 years | English | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-tamil) | M.A. Linguistics | 2 years | Tamil | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-tamil-nagercoil) | M.A. Linguistics | 2 years | Tamil | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Sociology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-sociology) | M.A. Sociology | 2 years | English | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Com.](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-com) | M.Com | 2 years | English | ₹7,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Zoology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-zoology) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Microbiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-microbiology) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Wildlife Biology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-wildlife-biology) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Botany](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-botany) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-marine-biotechnology) | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-biotechnology) | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Organic Chemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-organic-chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-computer-science) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | ₹9,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Cyber Security](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-cyber-security) | M.Sc. Cyber Security | 2 years | English | ₹9,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Data Analytics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-data-analytics) | M.Sc. Data Science | 2 years | English | ₹9,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Applied Geophysics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-applied-geophysics) | M.Sc. Earth Sciences | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Environmental Sciences](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-environmental-sciences) | M.Sc. Environmental Science | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Information Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-information-technology) | M.Sc. Information Technology | 2 years | English | ₹9,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-mathematics) | M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-mathematics-nagercoil) | M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Nano Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-nano-science) | M.Sc. Nanoscience | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-physics) | M.Sc. Physics | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Applied Physics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-applied-physics) | M.Sc. Physics | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Statistics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-statistics) | M.Sc. Statistics | 2 years | English | ₹6,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Archaeology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-archaeology) | Master's Archaeology | 2 years | English | ₹10,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-criminology-and-criminal-justice-sciences) | Master's Criminology | 2 years | English | ₹7,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-economics) | Master's Economics | 2 years | English | ₹2,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-a-journalism-and-mass-communication) | Master's Journalism | 2 years | English | ₹7,000 (2026–27) |
| [Integrated M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 years)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-integrated-m-lib-i-sc-2-years) | Master's Library Science | 2 years | English | ₹3,000 (2026–27) |
| [M.Sc. Psychology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/msu-m-sc-psychology) | Master's Psychology | 2 years | English | ₹7,000 (2026–27) |

## Why students choose it

- Compare regular arts, science, commerce and library routes with degree-specific qualifications.
- Choose between graduate-entry postgraduate degrees and separately identified five-year school-entry integrated routes.
- Review isolated native tuition separately from compulsory charges and accommodation.

## Things to consider

- Confirm the exact teaching campus; different university centres are not interchangeable.
- International, NRI and OCI admission availability is not established by these domestic entries.
- Integrated programme charges change after the first three years; request the later postgraduate-stage schedule.

## Best fit for

- Students who meet the exact degree-specific domestic qualification and selection conditions.
- Applicants comparing school-entry integrated study with a conventional undergraduate route.
- Graduates seeking regular taught study at the named university department or extension centre.

## Campus and city

The main university campus is at Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli. Teaching locations differ by degree: BSc programmes use the City Complex in Shanthi Nagar; environmental programmes are at Alwarkurichi, marine programmes at Rajakkamangalam, and selected postgraduate degrees at the Nagercoil extension centre. Confirm the assigned teaching location before arranging travel or accommodation.

Tirunelveli is the university’s administrative and main-campus location in southern Tamil Nadu. The programme campus matters for daily travel: the City Complex, Alwarkurichi environmental centre, Rajakkamangalam marine centre and Nagercoil extension are separate teaching locations. Plan accommodation around the actual course location rather than assuming every degree is taught at Abishekapatti.

Science programmes use subject-specific coursework and laboratory or practical components under their curriculum. The environmental and marine centres have separately identified teaching and research locations, while integrated programmes progress from undergraduate foundations to postgraduate study. The fee tables distinguish laboratory or field-visit charges for relevant degrees; these are separate from tuition. Confirm the exact timetable, project requirements and practical arrangements with the department.


## Hostel, food and safety

The prospectus identifies men’s and women’s hostels at the main university campus. It also identifies women’s hostel facilities at the marine centre in Rajakkamangalam and the environmental centre in Alwarkurichi. Room allocation, current availability and hostel charges require a separate enquiry; do not assume main-campus facilities cover every extension location.

Hostel and meal charges need separate confirmation for the assigned campus. Ask about current mess arrangements, dietary requirements and payment before accepting accommodation; the published tuition does not include food.

The main university campus has a health centre with a medical laboratory and a 24-hour ambulance facility. Confirm local health and emergency arrangements separately for city, marine, environmental and extension centres.

The university library provides printed and electronic resources and an online catalogue. The main campus has an Internet Centre and Wi-Fi. The Equal Opportunity Cell supports eligible student communities; confirm programme and campus-specific access and assistance.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which MSU routes are covered?

These entries cover regular programmes in the university’s own departments and named centres. They do not establish admission to affiliated or constituent colleges, distance learning, online programmes or research degrees.

### Where are the programmes taught?

The main campus is at Abishekapatti in Tirunelveli. BSc programmes use the City Complex in Shanthi Nagar. Environmental programmes are at Alwarkurichi, marine programmes at Rajakkamangalam, and selected postgraduate degrees at the Nagercoil extension centre. Use the location attached to the exact offering.

### How do five-year integrated degrees work?

The school-entry integrated routes combine undergraduate and postgraduate stages. A student can exit with the corresponding undergraduate degree after three years by passing the required courses and notifying the department at the start of semester six.

### Is integrated library study school-entry?

No. The two-year Integrated M.Lib.I.Sc. requires a prior degree. It is separate from the five-year integrated programmes entered after Higher Secondary education.

### What language is used?

The university common regulations specify English except for programme-specific language exceptions. The named MA Tamil regulations specify Tamil instruction and examination. Confirm current delivery arrangements for the chosen department and campus before applying.

### How are undergraduate applicants selected?

The regular BSc and five-year integrated routes use counselling and a merit list based on Higher Secondary Part III marks. Exact qualifying subjects and minimum marks differ by programme.

### How are postgraduate applicants selected?

The general postgraduate prospectus uses qualifying undergraduate marks and a university entrance examination with 50:50 weightage. Follow the degree-specific assessment and counselling notice, including the separate library programme instructions.

### Do the fees cover all study costs?

Published tuition is separate from compulsory programme charges, admission payments, campus logistics and daily living. Five-year integrated programmes have a first-three-years schedule and a different postgraduate-stage schedule, so obtain the complete budget for each stage.

### Are international students eligible?

These entries establish the regular domestic route. Programme-specific foreign, NRI or OCI availability, qualification equivalence, permissions and overseas fees require confirmation from the university before an overseas application.

### When is the next intake?

Use the university’s newly notified application and counselling schedule. A next first-entry month is not independently established here, and these entries do not promise an open application window.

### Is accommodation guaranteed?

No accommodation allocation is promised. The prospectus identifies main-campus men’s and women’s campus logistics and women’s facilities at the environmental and marine centres; check availability, eligibility and charges for the actual teaching campus.

### What records should I prepare?

Prepare the academic mark statements and qualifying certificates for the exact degree level, transfer and conduct certificates, and originals for verification. Category or quota certificates and entrance records apply only when relevant to the route.


## Sources

- [notification 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/Admisison_Notification.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [pg 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/PG_Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [integrated 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/Integrated_PG_Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [aicte 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/AICTE_Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [extension 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/Extension_Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [diploma 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/Diploma_Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [library 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/Library.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [bsc 2026](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/admission/BSC_Programmes.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [ssr-cycle 4](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/naac/SSR_Final-After_DVV_TNUNGN10099.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [reg](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/academic/centre%20academic%20affairs/Course%20Regulations.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [tamil](https://www.msuniv.ac.in/images/academic/departments/tamil/curriculam/M.ATamilAY2023-2024-R.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [ugc](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [ugc 12 b](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/State%20University/List%20of%20State%20Universities%20which%20are%20included%20under%20Section%2012_B_%20of%20the%20UGC%20Act%2C%201956%20_As%20on%2011-09-2015.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)

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