Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Chennai Colleges Among Most Preferred in TN, Admissions Underway
Many students are applying to government colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Presidency College in Chennai received the most applications.
Several other Chennai colleges, like Nandanam College and Ambedkar College, also saw high interest.
Computer science is a very popular course, along with others like Tamil and English.
Colleges are also working to increase spots for girls, like at Nandanam College.
Admissions are still open, and classes will begin in late June.
Presidency College in Chennai received the highest number of applications.
Other top colleges include Govt Arts College, Nandanam, and Dr Ambedkar Govt Arts College.
BSc Computer Science is a highly sought-after course.
Colleges are increasing intake and focusing on accommodating more female students.
Counselling for admissions begins June 2, with classes starting in late June.
- Who
- Students applying to government arts and science colleges and the Directorate of Collegiate Education.
- What
- Admissions to government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Admissions ongoing; counseling starts June 2; first-year classes begin June 30.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai (Presidency College, Govt Arts College, Nandanam, and Dr Ambedkar Govt Arts College)
- Why
- To pursue undergraduate studies in arts and science fields.
- Total Government Colleges
- 179
- Total Applications Received
- 187,310 (as of report)
- Presidency College Applications
- 40,167
- Nandanam College Applications
- 29,376
- Ambedkar College Applications
- 29,275
- Counseling Start Date
- June 2
- First Year Classes Begin
- June 30
