Top Govt Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

There are total 677 Science colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 418 Science colleges are private and 51 Science are owned by the government.UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CCMN, IIT JAM, Tamilnadu 12th are accepted for admission in Science colleges in India. Top 10 Science colleges are IIT Madras, AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore, VIT Vellore, Anna University, SRM University Chennai, Saveetha University, NIT Trichy, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, SASTRA University.

Science College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	677
Accepted Entrance Exams	UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CCMN, IIT JAM, Tamilnadu 12th
Average Fees	₹ 73.6 K

No. of Science Colleges in nearby Tamil Nadu

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	366	₹ 54381
Karnataka	623	₹ 169538
Kerala	401	₹ 130689
Puducherry	34	₹ 125389
Telangana	196	₹ 198017

Top Govt Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Trichy	138	₹ 45542
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	85	₹ 7920
Madras University	10	₹ 9334
Madras Christian College	76	₹ 78405
Coimbatore Medical College	-	-
Madurai Medical College	-	-
Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College	3	₹ 90000
Thanjavur Medical College	-	-
Government Kilpauk Medical College	2	₹ 72950
Fisheries College and Research Institute	-	-

Top Private Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
SRM University Chennai	660	₹ 115333
SASTRA University	-	₹ 43000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
Sathyabama University	-	₹ 159999
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute	35	₹ 217000
Velammal Institute of Technology	-	-
Madras Institute of Technology	25	₹ 50000
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai	20	-

Showing 43 Govt Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Madras Christian College

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

14,000 - 1,83,000 Science
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Madras Christian College is an autonomous college connected with the University of Madras in Tamil Nadu. It was founded on April 3, 1837, by Rev. John Anderson, a Church of Scotland missionary. NAAC has awarded the institute an A grade. Madras Christian College educates all students, regardless of caste or community. UGC has also approved MCC. The institute has also inked 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with other educational institutions and industries for the student's overall growth.

Shortlisted by 4554+ 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 93+ 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 482+ students

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GAC Salem is a Government Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1901. GAC Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi

5.0
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Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC

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...+1 CBSE 12th

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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

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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

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South Travancore Hindu College

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

1,500 Science
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NIMCET

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

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NIT Trichy

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+2 NBA , AICTE

13,150 - 45,000 Science
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#30 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 NIMCET , DASA UG , GATE , CCMN , CAT , NATA

NIT Trichy specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #9 Engineering (NIRF 2024, 2025). - Only non-IIT in NIRF Top 10 Engin
Region : Strategic Southern Hub - Located in Tamil Nadu's educational heartland. - Proximity to major industr
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech fees: Rs 6.30-6.52 L (Total). - M.Tech fees: Rs 1.4-3.6 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages across programs. - Strong placement rates ens
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - CSE, ECE, EEE boast high placement rates. - M.Tech Data Analytics, We
Specialization : Niche M.Tech Expertise - Specialized M.Tech in Industrial Automation. - Strong focus on Data Analyti
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Diversity : Global Academic Exposure - Diverse student body and academic offerings. - Promotes international stu
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Amazon. - Projects in FMCG (P&G
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Joint degrees, student exchange with Illinois Tech. - Collaboratio
Alumni : Influential Global Network - Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman, Tata Sons). - Leaders in academia,
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Indian Maritime University

4.5
(21 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC

1,25,000 - 6,75,000 Science
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XAT Exams
...+6 MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT , IMUCET

Indian Maritime University is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Indian Maritime University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIT Madras

4.8
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

5,000 - 27,800 Science
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#1 NIRF Ranking
JEE Advanced Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , CAT , JEE Main

IIT Madras specialties

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...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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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

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Sri Paramakalyani College

4.0
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NAAC

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Pachaiyappas College

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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

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MMC Madurai

3.9
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Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

3.5
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1,052 - 2,257 Science
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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

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1,414 - 72,000 Science
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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
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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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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GKMC Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET

GKMC Chennai is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1960. GKMC Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBBS, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore

4.1
(55 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

5,280 - 10,560 Science
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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

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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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FCRI Thoothukudi

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

1.0
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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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Agricultural College & Research Institute (ACRI), Coimbatore

4.0
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Agricultural College & Research Institute (ACRI), Coimbatore is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1906. Agricultural College & Research Institute (ACRI), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University) , Tirunelveli

3.8
(9 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Government

3,050 - 80,000 Science
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli is a Government University located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1990. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College

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1,040 - 2,035 Science
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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, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,305 - 4,955 Science
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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

Shortlisted by 515+ students

Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Chennai is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma 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
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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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