GAC Nandanam BA History Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Government Tuition Fee (per Year)	INR 10
Prescribed Development Fee I (per Year)	INR 310
Prescribed Development Fee II (per Year)	INR 808
Co-operative Stores and PTA Fee (per Year)	INR 600
Total Fees (3 Years)	INR 5,184

Total institutional fees for the three-year BA (History) programme are INR 5,184 (INR 1,728 per year), as per the official 2024-25 fee structure of Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam.

University of Madras examination fees and university union fees are charged separately by the university and are not included above.

SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students qualify for full or partial fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes, effectively reducing out-of-pocket costs to near zero.

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

GAC Nandanam BA History Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
TNGASA UG Application (Expected)	May to June 2026
TNGASA Provisional Allotment (Expected)	July 2026
Classes Commence (Expected)	August 2026

BA (History) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) is through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission (TNGASA) centralised portal at tngasa.in. No entrance exam is conducted; selection is based entirely on Class 12 aggregate marks.

Tamil Nadu state reservation policy applies (69% reservation for OBC/SC/ST and other categories).

Candidates must be Tamil Nadu residents or meet domicile requirements specified by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department.

Documents required at the time of joining: Class X and XII mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent from a recognised board.

No minimum percentage requirement for general category applicants; admission is based on Class 12 aggregate merit rank in the TNGASA portal.

Must meet Tamil Nadu domicile or other eligibility conditions specified by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department for government college admissions.

Admission Process

Register on the TNGASA portal (tngasa.in) during the application window (expected May to June 2026) and upload Class 12 mark sheet and community certificate.

Fill college and course preferences, selecting GAC Nandanam for BA (History), in order of preference across participating colleges.

Attend counselling and seat allotment rounds based on merit rank; accept the allotment online within the stipulated deadline.

Report to GAC Nandanam, Nandanam, Chennai, with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.

Pay the annual fee (INR 1,728) and collect the student identity card. Apply for applicable government scholarships through tnscholarships.tn.gov.in immediately after joining.

GAC Nandanam BA History Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Free Education Scheme (TN Government)	Full tuition and prescribed fee waiver	BC, MBC, and DNC students in 3-year degree courses at govt colleges
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Adi Dravidar Welfare)	Full fee and examination fee waiver	SC/ST students; administered through Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare dept
BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship	Full fee waiver	BC (income below INR 2.5 lakh/yr), MBC/DNC (no income limit); TN Govt
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Scheme	As per central government norms	Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme	As per central government norms	Children of ex-servicemen; apply at scholarships.gov.in

At Government Arts College for Men, the fees are among the lowest in Tamil Nadu. SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC students effectively pay near-zero out-of-pocket fees after government scholarship waivers.

Students must apply for state government scholarships through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarships portal (tnscholarships.tn.gov.in) after admission is confirmed.

All scholarship applications require proof of community/income certificate and Tamil Nadu domicile. Maintain the prescribed attendance percentage to continue receiving scholarship benefits.

GAC Nandanam BA History FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BA (History) at Government Arts College for Men, Chennai?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BA (History) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, is INR 5,184 over three years (INR 1,728 per year), as per the official 2024-25 fee schedule. University of Madras examination fees are charged separately. SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students may be eligible for full fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BA (History) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board. There is no minimum percentage requirement; admission is based on Class 12 aggregate marks via the TNGASA centralised portal. Tamil Nadu domicile or equivalent eligibility is required.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for BA (History) at Government Arts College for Men?

Ans. No entrance exam is required for BA (History) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous). Admission is based entirely on Class 12 merit through the TNGASA centralised online portal.

Ques. How many seats are available in BA (History) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. The BA (History) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) has an intake of 40 seats.

Ques. What are the career options after BA (History) from GAC Nandanam?

Ans. Graduates of BA (History) can pursue careers in government services, civil services (UPSC/TNPSC), academics, NGOs, and research organisations. Further study options include MA, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes, as well as competitive exam preparation for IAS/IPS/Group I/Group II services.

Ques. Does Government Arts College for Men offer scholarships for BA students?

Ans. Yes, students at Government Arts College for Men are eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes including free education for BC/MBC/DNC students, full fee waivers for SC/ST students through Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, and central government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). The effective out-of-pocket cost is near zero for most eligible communities.

Government Arts College For Men Chennai BA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GAC Nandanam BA History Fees

GAC Nandanam BA History Admission 2026

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GAC Nandanam BA History Scholarships 2026

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