Government Arts College, Karur, is a public, autonomous institution located in Karur, Tamil Nadu, established in 1966. Affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, and recognized by the University Grants Commission, the college is known for its long academic history and commitment to serving middle- and lower-income students. It holds an NAAC 'A' grade accreditation (2014–15) and has been autonomous since 2007–08, allowing it to design its own syllabi and academic calendar. The college offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across arts, science, and commerce, with notable early adoption of B.Sc. Computer Science in 1988–89. Annual student intake is estimated at over 4,000, supported by a robust scholarship system disbursing crores in aid each year.
Government Arts College, Karur Admission Deadlines
Admission cycles at Government Arts College, Karur typically align with the Tamil Nadu higher education calendar, with UG and PG applications opening in May–June and closing by June–July; exact dates vary annually and are published on the TNGASA portal and college website. Merit lists and counseling usually follow in July–August. PhD admissions may have separate cycles, often including entrance tests and interviews post-application. Application fees are generally in the range of INR 100–200, payable online. Students are advised to monitor the TNGASA portal for real-time updates, as deadlines are strictly enforced.
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Admission Stage |
Typical Window |
Key Activity |
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UG/PG Application |
May–June |
Online form submission |
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Merit List/Counseling |
July–August |
Seat allotment, document verification |
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Fee Payment |
August |
Confirmation of admission |
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PhD Entrance/Interview |
NA |
Separate cycle, check portal |
Government Arts College, Karur UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions are merit-based, relying on 10+2 (HSC) marks from Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSE, or equivalent; there is no separate entrance exam for most programs. Popular UG courses include B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, with specializations such as Computer Science, Statistics, Geology, and History. The Department of History, for example, introduced its UG program in 1975. Annual intake per program varies, but total UG seats likely exceed 2,000 across all streams. First-year fees are highly subsidized, typically INR 1,015–1,330. Application is exclusively online via the TNGASA portal, with counseling and seat allotment based on merit rank.
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Program |
Eligibility |
Selection |
Approx. Fee (1st Year) |
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B.A. |
10+2 any stream |
Merit (HSC marks) |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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B.Sc. |
10+2 Science |
Merit (HSC marks) |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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B.Com |
10+2 Commerce |
Merit (HSC marks) |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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BBA |
10+2 any stream |
Merit (HSC marks) |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
Government Arts College, Karur PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions require a relevant bachelor’s degree, with selection based on undergraduate academic performance; some departments may conduct interviews or entrance tests. Offered PG programs include M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.Phil, covering disciplines such as History (PG introduced 1980), Computer Science, and Commerce. Total PG intake is not officially published but is a fraction of UG numbers. Fees remain subsidized, generally INR 1,015–1,330 for the first year. The application process mirrors the UG system, with online submission via TNGASA and merit-based counseling.
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Program |
Eligibility |
Selection |
Approx. Fee (1st Year) |
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M.A. |
Relevant UG degree |
Merit (UG marks), possible interview |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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M.Sc. |
Relevant UG degree |
Merit (UG marks), possible interview |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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M.Com |
B.Com or equivalent |
Merit (UG marks), possible interview |
INR 1,015–1,330 |
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M.Phil |
Relevant PG degree |
Merit, entrance test, interview |
NA |
Government Arts College, Karur PhD Admission
Doctoral admissions are offered in select disciplines, with eligibility requiring a relevant master’s degree (often M.Phil preferred). The selection process typically involves a written entrance test followed by an interview; exact dates and syllabi are announced annually. PhD intake is limited and varies by department. Fee structure for PhD programs is not publicly detailed but is expected to remain low, consistent with the college’s public funding. Applications are submitted online, with candidates advised to contact departments directly for current research areas and supervisor availability.
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Program |
Eligibility |
Selection |
Approx. Fee |
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PhD |
Relevant PG degree |
Entrance test, interview |
NA |
Government Arts College, Karur Application Process
All admissions are processed online through the TNGASA portal, which serves government arts and science colleges across Tamil Nadu. Applicants must register with personal and academic details, fill the form with preferred programs, upload scanned documents (marksheets, ID, photo, caste certificate if applicable), and pay the application fee online. Merit lists are published on the portal, followed by counseling sessions where seat allotment and document verification occur. Fee payment confirms admission. Assistance is available at Admission Facilitation Centers on campus.
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Register and apply online via TNGASA portal or college website.
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Upload required documents: marksheets, ID proof, photo, caste certificate (if applicable).
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Pay application fee (INR 100–200) online.
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Check merit list and attend counseling as per schedule.
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Complete document verification and pay fees to secure admission.
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Step |
Description |
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Registration |
Online via TNGASA portal |
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Form Fill |
Enter personal, academic details; select programs |
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Document Upload |
Scanned marksheets, ID, photo, caste certificate |
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Fee Payment |
Online, INR 100–200 |
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Merit List |
Published on portal |
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Counseling |
Seat allotment, document verification |
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Admission Confirmation |
Fee payment |
