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Government Arts College for Men Admissions Details

Government Arts College for Men Application/Admission Process

The admission process for the Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) in Nandanam, Chennai, follows the centralized single-window system mandated by the Tamil Nadu Government for undergraduate courses and an autonomous departmental process for post-graduate and research programs.

  1. Undergraduate (UG) Admission Process

For B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., and BBA programs, the admission is entirely merit-based and handled through the TNGASA (Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission) portal.

  • Step 1: Online Registration

Candidates must register at the official portal-: tngasa.in.

Application Window: Expected May 2026 (shortly after the release of TN 12th board results).

    • Application Fee: Usually Rs.50 for General/BC/MBC and Free for SC/ST/SCA candidates (subject to a small processing fee).
  • Step 2: Selection & Merit List

The college generates a merit list based on the marks obtained in the Higher Secondary (10+2) examinations. No entrance exam is required for UG courses.

  • Step 3: Counseling

Selected candidates are called for counseling in three phases:

    1. Special Category: For Sports, Ex-servicemen, and PwD quotas.
    2. General Category: Based on merit and community rotation.
    3. Mop-up Round: For any remaining vacant seats.
  1. Postgraduate (PG) Admission Process

For M.A., M.Sc., and M.Com. programs, the process is usually conducted directly through the college website or campus office.

  • Timeline: Applications typically open in June 2026.
  • Selection: Based on the marks secured in your relevant Bachelor's degree. Some departments may conduct a short interview/viva-voce.
  • Cost: Admission fees for PG Arts and Commerce streams are approximately Rs.1,350, to be paid during counseling.
  1. Research (M.Phil / Ph.D.) Admission
  • Affiliation: Follows the University of Madras guidelines.
  • Selection: Requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate (50% for reserved categories). Candidates must qualify in a departmental entrance test followed by an interview.
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