GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (per Year)	INR 1,799
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 3,598

Total fees for the two-year M.Sc (Aquaculture) programme are INR 3,598 (INR 1,799 per year).

University of Madras examination fees and other university levies are charged separately and are not included above.

SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students are eligible for Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarship waivers that cover most or all of these fees.

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Admission 2026

Important Dates

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

M.Sc (Aquaculture) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) is through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission (TNGASA) PG centralised portal at tngasa.in. No entrance exam is required; selection is based on UG degree aggregate marks.

TANCET is not required for M.Sc science PG admissions at government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu; TANCET applies only for MBA/MCA programmes.

Tamil Nadu state reservation policy (69% reservation) applies for PG admissions at government colleges.

Documents required: UG consolidated mark sheet and degree certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Zoology, Aquatic Biology, Fisheries Science, or a related life science from a recognised university.

No minimum percentage is specified for general applicants; admission is by UG aggregate merit rank in the TNGASA PG portal.

Must meet Tamil Nadu domicile or equivalent eligibility for government college PG admissions.

Admission Process

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

Fill college and course preferences, selecting GAC Nandanam for M.Sc (Aquaculture), in order of preference.

Attend TNGASA PG allotment rounds based on UG merit rank; accept the allotment online within the stipulated deadline.

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

Pay the annual fee (INR 1,799) and collect the student identity card. Apply for government scholarships at tnscholarships.tn.gov.in after joining.

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Adi Dravidar Welfare)	Full fee and examination fee waiver	SC/ST students; TN Adi Dravidar Welfare Department
BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship	Full fee waiver	BC/MBC/DNC students; TN Social Welfare Department
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Scheme	As per central government norms	Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in

PG students at Government Arts College for Men can avail Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarships for SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC communities through the e-Scholarships portal (tnscholarships.tn.gov.in).

Apply for scholarships immediately after admission is confirmed; deadlines are typically within the first month of the academic year.

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc (Aquaculture) at Government Arts College for Men, Chennai?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc (Aquaculture) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, is INR 3,598 over two years (INR 1,799 per year). University of Madras examination fees are charged separately. SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC students may qualify for full fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government schemes.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc (Aquaculture) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Zoology, Aquatic Biology, Fisheries Science, or a related life science from a recognised university. Admission is based on UG aggregate marks via the TNGASA PG portal; no minimum percentage is specified for general applicants.

Ques. Is TANCET required for M.Sc (Aquaculture) at Government Arts College for Men?

Ans. No, TANCET is not required for M.Sc (Aquaculture) at government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu. Admission is through the TNGASA PG portal based on UG degree merit. TANCET is required only for MBA and MCA programmes.

Ques. How many seats are available in M.Sc (Aquaculture) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. The M.Sc (Aquaculture) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) has an intake of 16 seats.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Sc (Aquaculture) from GAC Nandanam?

Ans. M.Sc (Aquaculture) graduates can pursue careers in fisheries development, aquaculture industry, coastal and environmental research, government fisheries departments, and teaching. Further study options include Ph.D. in Aquaculture or Marine Biology and competitive exams for UPSC/TNPSC.

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

Ans. Yes, M.Sc students are eligible for Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarships including full fee waivers for SC/ST students through the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, BC/MBC/DNC fee waivers, and central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

Government Arts College For Men Chennai M.Sc Aquaculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Fees

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

GAC Nandanam M.Sc (Aquaculture) Scholarships 2026

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