Government Arts College, Thanjavur is a prominent public institution located in Azhagammal Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1955, the college is affiliated to Bharathidasan University and operates with autonomous status. It is recognized by the UGC and accredited by NAAC. The college typically enrolls 2,500–3,000 students annually across 41 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management. Annual fees for most programs range from INR 24,000–54,000 (2025–2026).
Government Arts College Admission Deadlines
Admission applications for Government Arts College, Thanjavur generally open in May and close by late June each year. For the 2025 cycle, the application window is expected to be from May–June 2025. UG and PG admissions are based on merit in qualifying exams (10+2/UG degree), with no separate entrance test. Counseling and document verification typically occur in July. The application fee is around INR 100–200 per program.
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Event |
Dates (2025) |
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Application Start |
May 2025 |
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Application End |
June 2025 |
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Merit List Publication |
Late June 2025 |
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Counseling/Verification |
July 2025 |
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Session Commencement |
August 2025 |
Government Arts College UG Admission
Government Arts College, Thanjavur offers BA, BSc, BCom, and BBA programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management streams. The UG intake per program typically ranges from 60–120 seats. Admissions are strictly based on 10+2 marks (merit-based), with no entrance exam. Annual fees for UG courses are between INR 43,500–54,000. Popular programs include BSc (various specializations), BCom, and BBA.
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Program |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Annual Fees (INR) |
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BA (Tamil, English, Economics, History) |
3 Years |
10+2 (Any Stream) |
60–120 |
43,500–54,000 |
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BSc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science) |
3 Years |
10+2 (Science) |
60–120 |
43,500–54,000 |
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BCom |
3 Years |
10+2 (Commerce/Any Stream) |
60–120 |
49,500 |
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BBA |
3 Years |
10+2 (Any Stream) |
60–120 |
49,500 |
Government Arts College PG Admission
PG programs at Government Arts College, Thanjavur include MA, MSc, and MCom in disciplines such as Economics, History, Tamil, English, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science. PG seats per specialization are typically 20–40. Admissions are based on merit in the relevant UG degree. Annual fees for PG courses range from INR 24,000–38,000. The application window aligns with UG admissions (May–June).
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Program |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Annual Fees (INR) |
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MA (Tamil, English, Economics, History) |
2 Years |
BA in relevant subject |
20–40 |
24,000–38,000 |
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MSc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science) |
2 Years |
BSc in relevant subject |
20–40 |
24,000–38,000 |
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MCom |
2 Years |
BCom/BBA/BA Economics |
20–40 |
24,000–38,000 |
Government Arts College PhD Admission
Doctoral programs are offered in select disciplines such as Commerce, Science, and Arts. The PhD intake is limited, typically 2–8 seats per department annually. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and performance in a university-level entrance test/interview. The application period is usually June–July, with annual fees in the range of INR 15,000–25,000. Research fellowships and government scholarships may be available for eligible candidates.
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Department |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Annual Fees (INR) |
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Commerce |
2–8 |
PG in Commerce/Management |
15,000–25,000 |
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Science |
2–8 |
PG in relevant Science |
15,000–25,000 |
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Arts |
2–8 |
PG in relevant Arts |
15,000–25,000 |
Government Arts College Application Process
Applications to Government Arts College, Thanjavur are accepted online via the college portal or offline at the campus during May–June. Applicants must submit academic transcripts, community certificate (if applicable), and passport-sized photographs. The application fee is typically INR 100–200 per program. Shortlisted candidates are notified for document verification and counseling in July. Reserved category applicants (SC/ST/OBC) may be eligible for fee waivers as per government norms.
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Online application available on official college website
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Offline forms can be collected at campus office
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Application fee: INR 100–200 per program
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Required documents: 10th & 12th marksheets, UG/PG degree (for higher programs), community certificate, photos
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Merit list published on college notice board/website
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Step |
Details |
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Application Submission |
Online/Offline (May–June) |
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Fee Payment |
INR 100–200 per program |
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Document Upload |
Academic records, community certificate, photos |
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Merit List & Counseling |
Late June–July |
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Admission Confirmation |
Fee payment and document verification |