Top Govt BA Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 470 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 285 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are private and 35 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) are owned by the government.GATE, TANCET, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, NTA are accepted for admission in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are VIT Vellore, SRM University Chennai, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Bharathidasan University, Madras Christian College, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Tamil University, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai.

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	470
Accepted Entrance Exams	GATE, TANCET, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, NTA
Average Fees	₹ 48.1 K

No. of B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in nearby Tamil Nadu

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	184	₹ 26897
Karnataka	593	₹ 144123
Kerala	353	₹ 23478
Puducherry	12	₹ 32916
Telangana	109	₹ 94620

Top Govt B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Madras Christian College	-	₹ 23308
Government Arts College(Autonomous)	558	₹ 1890
Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies	60	-
SIVET College	-	-
Stella Maris College	-	₹ 37500
Holy Cross College, Nagarcoil	320	-
South Travancore Hindu College	-	₹ 250
Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal	540	-
Sri Parasakthi College for Women	-	-

Top Private B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	540	₹ 55000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies	-	₹ 112729
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	-	₹ 118800
Sai University	-	₹ 400000
PRIST University, Thanjavur	-	₹ 20000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram	60	₹ 45000
School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	-	₹ 25000
PRIST University, Madurai	-	₹ 16200

Showing 30 Govt BA Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Madras Christian College

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

18,000 - 56,160 BA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Madras Christian College specialties

Region : Strategic Gateway Location - Located in Tambaram, a critical transport hub and the 'Gateway to Chennai' - Proximity to the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road and the OMR IT corridor provides excellent industry connectivity

Rankings : Top-Tier National Standing - Ranked #16 Nationally in the College Category by NIRF 2025 - Consistently ranked in the Top 10 for Science and Commerce by major national surveys like Outlook and The Week

Fees : Highly Affordable Excellence - Rs 0.56 - 2.1 L (Total for 3-year UG programs) - Aided stream courses offer elite education at government-subsidized rates

ROI : Excellent Value Proposition - High return on investment with median packages of Rs 4 LPA against minimal tuition fees - Strong brand equity ensures long-term career growth and premium higher education admits

Placements : Diverse Sector Recruitment - Dedicated Placement Cell facilitating recruitment in IT, Consulting, and Banking sectors - Strong focus on 'Big 4' consulting firms and top-tier product companies

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Footprint - Active student exchange programs with LeTourneau University (USA) and University of South Australia - Deanery of International Programmes manages collaborations with world-class HEIs for semester-abroad opportunities

Almuni : Legacy of Global Leaders - Indra Nooyi (Former CEO, PepsiCo) - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (Former President of India)

Hostel : Unique Residential Hall System - 6 Residential Halls (Selaiyur, St. Thomas's, Bishop Heber, Martin, Margaret, and Barnes) with distinct constitutional traditions - Men's halls offer rare single-room occupancy, fostering independent living and leadership

Infrastructure : 320-Acre Living Ecosystem - Sprawling scrub jungle campus, the second largest in Asia, used actively for field research - Features a dedicated lake, rare flora and fauna, and an indoor stadium partly funded by UGC

Shortlisted by 4751+ students

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College is a Government Institute located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet is a Government Institute located in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. . Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 492+ students

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GAC Salem

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,225 BA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
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Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi is a Government Institute located in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam is a Government Institute located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 273+ students

Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil is a Government Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

South Travancore Hindu College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 NIMCET , CBSE 12th

South Travancore Hindu College is a Government Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. South Travancore Hindu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

SIVET College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

760 BA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 NIMCET , CBSE 12th

SIVET College is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. SIVET College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1032+ students

Pachaiyappas College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

2,605 BA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 NIMCET , CBSE 12th

Pachaiyappas College is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Pachaiyappas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 253+ students

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1974. Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem

4.8
(12 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem is a Government Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1972. Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College

Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College is a Government Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Sevugan Annamalai College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sree Sevugan Annamalai College is a Government Institute located in Devakottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Sree Sevugan Annamalai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore

4.1
(55 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College

Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College is a Government Institute located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1969. N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 326+ students

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris is a Government Institute located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1955. Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed to be University - Self Finance Programmes - Campus II

4.6
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Government Arts College

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government

1,355 - 1,375 BA
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Government Arts College is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1852. Government Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Parasakthi College for Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sri Parasakthi College for Women is a Government Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Parasakthi College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.V. Muthiah Government Arts College for Women Dindigul

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

M.V. Muthiah Government Arts College for Women Dindigul is a Government Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. M.V. Muthiah Government Arts College for Women Dindigul offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga is a Government Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1947. Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1968. Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LRG Government Arts College for Women Tiruppur

4.7
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Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Government
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LRG Government Arts College for Women Tiruppur is a Government Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. LRG Government Arts College for Women Tiruppur offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gobi Arts & Science College

5.0
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Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
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Gobi Arts & Science College is a Government Institute located in Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Gobi Arts & Science College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College For Women (GAC), Krishnagiri

4.7
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Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
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Government Arts College For Women (GAC), Krishnagiri is a Government Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Government Arts College For Women (GAC), Krishnagiri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Government
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760 BA

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2,605 BA

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53,000 BA

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