Tamil Virtual Academy (Tamil Nadu), Chennai

About

Tamil Internet Educational Society (TIES) was established as Tamil Internet University (TIES) under the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act and is functioning under the Department of Information Technology. TIES was renamed as Tamil Internet Educational Society on 16th July 2010. The main objective of TIES is to provide Tamil education to the Tamil diaspora through the Internet and to develop computer Tamil., some higher certificate programmes are “under process” for recognition by Tamil Nadu Government.

Some Highlights of Tamil Virtual Academy (Tamil Nadu), Chennai

Why Choose Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA) ?

1. Flexibility & Distance Learning

   • TVA offers internet-based learning, which means you can learn from anywhere. No need to physically go to classes for many of the courses. 

   • This helps especially if you have other commitments (job, family etc.) or you are living abroad. 

2. Wide Range of Programmes in Tamil Language, Literature & Culture

   • TVA offers everything from very basic / primary levels (alphabet, rhymes) to Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, up to a full B.A. Degree in Tamilology. 

   • You can progress gradually. For example, start with basic certificate courses, then move up to degree level. 

3. Strong Cultural / Heritage Component

   • TVA is not just about language. It provides access to Tamil literature, culture, history etc. 

   • It maintains a digital library with rare documents, manuscripts, periodicals, etc. This is useful for scholars, diaspora or anyone interested in deeper study. 

4. Tamil Computing / Technology Integration

   • TVA has programmes in Tamil computing: developing software or tools in Tamil, OCR, Unicode conversion, etc. This is especially helpful if you are interested in using Tamil on computers, digital media, or want to work in technology involving Tamil‐language content.

   • They run “KaniTamil Peravai” (awareness / outreach) in many colleges. 

5. Recognition & Official Backing

   • It is a government initiative (Government of Tamil Nadu), which gives legitimacy. 

   • The degree programmes are connected with Tamil University, Thanjavur, so they are academically recognized. 

6. Resources & Infrastructure

   • TVA has invested in digitisation of rare books, manuscripts, etc. to make them accessible globally.

   • Plans and ongoing work to improve the portal, mobile app, archival systems etc. This means better usability, modern access. 

7. Global / Diaspora Reach

   • Many programmes are meant for Tamils abroad (NRTs – Non-Resident Tamils). TVA produces textbooks, online learning especially for them.

   • So even if you live outside Tamil Nadu or India, you still can follow TVA programmes.

Vision & Mission: Includes delivering learning materials in Tamil, promoting Tamil computing, servicing diaspora, etc.

Admission Procedure

To enroll in a programme at Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA), first visit their website at www.tamilvu.org and go to the “For Students” section. As a new user, you must register as a student by clicking on “Register as student to enroll for courses”. Fill in the enrollment form carefully, including your personal details; your email will become your user ID. After registration, you’ll get access to choose from the available programmes (Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Degree). Select the programme you want, then choose the specific papers or courses under that programme. Once you’ve made your selections, you will be prompted to pay the required fees (paper/exam fees) either online immediately or you can opt to pay later via cheque before the examination. After successful enrollment, you will receive a Student ID along with your email confirmation to log in and access course materials.

Admission Criteria

Eligibility

Usually, for postgraduate (M.A.) eligibility in Tamil or related programmes, the common requirement is to have a Bachelor’s degree in Tamil or in a related field from a recognized university. But I could not confirm the exact percent marks, or whether non-Tamil graduates are accepted, etc., for TVA’s M.A. programme.

Scholarship

It appears that TVA is a government entity, so fees are likely modest. But I did not find any specific scheme.

Placement

TVA’s focus is more academic, cultural, and language based. Because many students would be distance learners, the model doesn’t seem to include campus internships or placements as core components.

Tamil Virtual Academy (Tamil Nadu), Chennai

• TVA maintains a digital library: literature, dictionaries, glossaries, manuscript gallery, commentary, etc.
  
• They also run Tamil computing / software tools, research & development (OCR, spell checkers, Unicode tools etc.).
  

Hostel

TVA’s own site does not list hostel facilities as part of its offerings.