Government Arts and Science Colleges Student Admission for Under Graduate Courses: 2026-2027 - Application Deadline: 29.05.2026

Detailed Summary

The Directorate of Collegiate Education announced that applications for undergraduate admissions to Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu for the 2026-2027 academic year commenced on May 7, 2026, via www.tngasa.in, with the final deadline for submission on May 29, 2026. As of May 12, 2026, 89,927 applications have been received for 126,959 seats across 181 colleges. Students who face difficulties applying online can utilize Admission Facilitation Centres (AFC) available in all government arts and science colleges. The application fee is Rs. 48/- per student plus a Rs. 2/- registration fee; SC/ST candidates are exempt from the application fee but pay a Rs. 2/- registration fee. Fees can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. For admission-related queries, a helpline is available at 044-24343106 / 24342911 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key Announcements

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Applications for Under Graduate Courses in Government Arts and Science Colleges for 2026-2027 are open.
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The final date for application submission is 29.05.2026.
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Applications must be submitted online through www.tngasa.in.
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Admission Facilitation Centres (AFC) are available in all government colleges for students unable to apply online.
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Application fee is Rs. 48/- (plus Rs. 2/- registration fee) for general category and Rs. 2/- (registration fee only) for SC/ST categories.
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Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
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Helpline numbers 044-24343106 / 24342911 are available for assistance from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.