Overview
Knowledge of the language also opens you to a vast amount of work such as literature, music, and drama with which the Tamil language is rich and abundant. Historical works are almost entirely written in the Tamil language. To understand how these (the arts and history) have come to define us as a people and to understand in-depth who we are requires knowledge of Tamil. Department of Tamil was established in the year 1997 to impart knowledge of Tamil Culture and its literature to student community. More than thousand students are studying PART I Tamil. More than two hundred other Language students are studying Basic and Advanced Tamil.
Courses
Duration
1 Year (Full Time)
2 Years (Part Time)
Commencement
November ( Full / Part Time )
Intake
10 ( Full Time )
20 ( Part Time )
Eligibility
M.A.Tamil with 55% or above
Duration
3 Years (Full Time)
3 Years (Part Time)
Commencement
November ( Full / Part Time )
Intake
10 (Full Time)
20 (Part Time)
Eligibility
M.A. M.Phil. Tamil with 55% or above
Vision
To inculcate in students the intricacies of Tamil Language which stands as one of the oldest languages in the world so as to cater the necessity of discipline.
Mission
To accelerate the interest in Tamil language by allowing them to excavate their uniqueness that they may shine in the fields of culture, tradition and arts.
Department Activites (2025-26)
Seminar / Workshop / Conferences organized
| S. No. |
Date |
Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) |
Title of the Event |
Resource Person |
| 1 |
13-Aug-25 |
Seminar |
Ka.Meenatchi Sundaram Nootrandu Ninaivu Karutharangam |
Dr R Dhamodharan
Sakithya Acadamy |
Archive (2015-2025)
Faculty Details
01. Associate Professor and Head
Dr. N. Kuppuchamy
MA., M. Phil., Ph. D.
drkuppuchamy@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 20 years | Research: 23 years
Specialization
Modern Literature, Sangam Literature, Folklore & Criticism
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02. Professor
Dr.K.Selvi
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SLET.
drselvi@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 21 years | Research: 13 Years
Specialization
Modern, Sangam, Bhakthi, Kappiyam Literature
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03. Associate Professor
Dr.M.Jayachandran
M.A., Ph.D.
drjayachandran@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 17.2 years | Research: 9 Years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Folk Lore
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04. Associate Professor
Dr. S. Thangamanikandan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
drthangamanikandan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.8 Years | Research: 18 Years
Specialization
Sangam, Modern & Bhakthi Literature
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05. Associate Professor
Dr. K. Murugesan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
drmurugesan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11 years | Research: 13 Years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Bakthi Ilakiyam
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06. Assistant Professor
Dr.M.Sampath Kumar
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
sampathkumarm@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 15 Years | Research : 8 Years
Specialization
Sangam literature
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07. Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Veeramani
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.., SET.
veeramani@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 14.10 Years | Research: 5 Years
Specialization
Modern, Sangam Literature
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08. Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Sampathkumar
M.A., M.A.(Soci.), M.Sc.(Psy.), M.Ed., Ph.D., NET-JRF(Tamil).
drsampathkumar.a@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.6 years | Research: 5 Years
Specialization
Modern Literature, Sangam Literature
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09. Assistant Professor
Dr Malar Selvi M
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
malarselvi.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11 years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Epics, Modern Literature
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10. Assistant Professor
Dr.G.Ranganathan
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., UGC: SET & NET.
ranganathan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.3 years | Research: 16 Years
Specialization
Bakthi Ilakkiyam
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11. Assistant Professor
Mr.Thiyagu Raju
M.A., M. Phil., UGC –NET., (Ph. D.)
thiyagu@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 10.7 years | Research: 14 Years
Specialization
Classic Literature
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12. Assistant Professor
Dr.R.Renuga Devi
MA., Ph.D.
renugadevir@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11 Years | Research: 7.5 Years
Specialization
Modern Literature
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13. Assistant Professor
Dr. M. Sindhu
MA., B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph. D., UGC – SET., NET.
sindhu@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 7.10 years | Research: 15 years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Folk Lore
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14. Assistant Professor
Dr.G.Kalaivani
M.A., Ph D., UGC – NET
Kalaivanig@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 5.6 years | Research: 8 years
Specialization
Modern Literature, Antropology, Ethnography
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15. Assistant Professor
Dr. P. Karthik
M.A. Ph.D.
karthik.p@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching - 9 months | Research - 3 years
Specialization
Bhakthi Literature
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16. Assistant Professor
Dr. T. Mohanambal
M.A., Ph.D.
mohanambal.t@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching - 1.6 Years | Research - 5 years
Specialization
Bhakthi, Sangam Literature
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17. Assistant Professor
Mr.S.Naveen Prasath
M.A.
naveenprasath.s@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 1 Year
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Department Achievements (2025-26)
Awards and Prizes for Staff
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Name of the Award |
Awarded by |
| 1 |
02-Oct-25 |
Dr S Thangamanikandan |
Vaagai Viruthu |
Vaagai Tamizh Sangam |
Staff Publication
| S.No |
Name of the Faculty |
Title |
Journal Name |
ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. |
Impact Factor |
SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus |
| 1 |
Dr Mohanamabal |
Sidhar Padalgalil Vazhviyal |
Pranav Tamizhiyal aayvithal |
Vol. No.4, ISSN – 2582 -9599 |
|
|
| 2 |
Dr G Kalaivani |
Kongu Velaalar Kulakuriyam |
Thinai – Kazhandithal |
ISSN NO. 2347 - 3533 |
|
UGC |
| 3 |
Dr G Kalaivani |
M.Nataraasan Novelgalil marapuch sithaivum Nagariyamum |
International Journal – Shanlax |
ISSN NO. 2454 - 2810 |
|
UGC |
Staff Participation
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Event |
Organization / Institution |
| 1 |
17-Oct-25 |
Mr Naveen Prasath |
International Seminar |
Aathiya arts ans Science College, Coimbatore |
| 2 |
10-Sep-25 |
Dr Mohanamabal |
Seminor (Online) |
VET Arts and Seince College, Yaalpaanam University |
| 3 |
13-Sep-25 |
Dr Mohanamabal |
FDP(Online) |
Kamadhenu Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam |
| 4 |
22-Sep-25 |
Dr M Jayachandran |
FDP |
Kongu nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore |
| 5 |
22-Sep-25 |
Dr S Thangamanikandan |
FDP |
V O Chidhambaram college,Thoothukudi |
| 6 |
01-Aug-25 |
Mr Naveen Prasath |
International Seminar |
Kumaraguru College, Coimbatore |
| 7 |
01-Aug-25 |
Mr R Thiyagu |
International Seminar |
Kumaraguru College, Coimbatore |
| 8 |
01-Aug-25 |
Dr M Sampath Kumar |
International Seminar |
Kumaraguru College, Coimbatore |
| 9 |
25-Jul-25 |
Dr M Sampath Kumar |
FDP(Online) |
Magizham Tamizh Sangam, Salem |
| 10 |
21-Jul-25 |
Dr K Murugeshan |
FDP(Online) |
Bishop Ambrose College, sungam, coimbatore |
Book / Book Chapters Publications
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Name of the Book |
Name of the Publisher |
Year of publication |
ISBN |
| 1 |
Jun |
Dr R Veeramani |
Siruthuli Peru Vellam |
Anicham Publication |
2025 |
978-81-987345-4-9 |
| 2 |
Oct |
Dr K Murugeshan |
Vazhnatha Manusan (sirukadhai thoguppu) |
Thanambikkai Pathipagam |
2025 |
978-93-49348-20-2 |
