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Contact information

Tamil Nadu Secretariat
Minister in-charge

Hon'ble Thiru Govi. Chezhiaan - Minister for Higher Education

Headquarters & office address

Higher Education Department, EVK Sampath Maaligai, DPI Campus, Chennai 600006

Phone & helpline
044-25671549044-28278791
Email address
[email protected]

Directorates, boards & agencies under this department

  • Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE)
  • Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE)
  • Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE)
  • Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA)

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Frequently asked citizen questions (FAQs)

How to apply for Government Arts and Science Colleges online?

Admissions to undergraduate courses (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA) across 160+ Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu are conducted through a unified single-window portal.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit the official admissions portal (tngasa.in).
  • Click 'New Registration' and enter your Class 12 Roll Number and personal details.
  • Select your preferred government colleges and course combinations in order of priority within a single application.
  • Pay registration fee of ₹50 online (Free for SC/ST candidates).

Counseling & Selection:

  • Merit rank lists are generated based on Class 12 marks and communal reservation rosters, followed by single-window counseling and seat allotment.
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How does Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counseling work?

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) coordinates B.E / B.Tech counseling for Anna University departments, government colleges, and self-financing engineering colleges.

Counseling workflow:

  • Registration: Apply online at tneaonline.org following Class 12 board results.
  • Cutoff calculation: Aggregate calculated out of 200 marks (Mathematics: 100, Physics: 50, Chemistry: 50).
  • Certificate verification: Conducted online or via designated TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs).
  • Rank list: Overall rank and communal rank lists published based on merit and tie-breaking random numbers.
  • Choice filling: Candidates select colleges and branches, followed by provisional allotment.

7.5% Government School Quota:

  • 7.5% preferential horizontal reservation for students who studied from classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools, covering 100% tuition, hostel, and exam fees.
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How to apply for Diploma courses in Government Polytechnic Colleges?

The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) conducts centralized admissions for 3-year engineering diploma courses across 50+ Government Polytechnic Colleges.

How to apply:

  • Apply online at tngptc.in.
  • Minimum eligibility is a pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) board examinations.
  • Pay the ₹150 registration fee (Free for SC/ST candidates).

Lateral Entry:

  • Students with Class 12 (Science/Vocational) or 2-year ITI certificates are eligible for Direct Second Year Lateral Entry into Diploma courses.
  • Government polytechnics offer highly nominal tuition fees, free bus passes, and campus placement support.
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