Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Tuition Fee

INR 70,000

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 2,10,000

GTN Arts College, Dindigul BA History Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	May 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	June 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Display	July 2026 (Tentative)
Admission and Fee Payment	July 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes	August 2026 (Tentative)

No entrance exam; selection based on Class 12 aggregate marks.

Apply via gtnartscollege.ac.in or MKU admission portal.

Carry originals: Class 12 marksheet, transfer certificate, community certificate.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed Class 12 (HSC) from any recognised board with any stream at Class 12 from a recognised board.

Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks at Class 12; 40 percent for reserved categories as per MKU norms.

Reserved category relaxations apply as per Tamil Nadu government and Madurai Kamaraj University rules.

Admission Process

Visit gtnartscollege.ac.in and check the BA (History) admission notification for 2026-27.

Fill the online or offline application form and submit Class 12 marksheets and documents.

Monitor the merit list on the college website or MKU portal after the application window closes.

Report to GTN Arts College, Dindigul on the notified date with originals: Class 12 marksheet, transfer certificate, community certificate if applicable, and passport-size photographs.

Pay the first-year fee of INR 70,000 to confirm the seat; classes typically commence in August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

Class 12 student in Dindigul targeting civil services with History optional
Affordable UG; INR 70,000 per year at NAAC A++ institution
Interested in Tamil Nadu history, epigraphy, or archival studies
Planning MA History or MPhil under Madurai Kamaraj University
Seeking government job in teaching, archival, or heritage sector

✗ Skip if

Expecting corporate or IT sector placement from BA History
Seeking a vocational or industry-linked skill-based UG programme
Planning engineering or professional degree after Class 12
Need a metro-city campus with campus placement drives
Expecting management or entrepreneurship curriculum alongside arts

GTN Arts College, Dindigul BA History Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	Tuition fee reimbursement	BC/MBC/SC/ST students; Tamil Nadu scholarship portal
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	INR 10,000/year	Top 20% Class 12; family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in
NSP Minority/EBC Scholarship	Variable	Minority/EBC students; scholarships.gov.in after admission

Tamil Nadu scholarships require income and community certificate.

Apply for NSP scholarships at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

GTN Arts College, Dindigul BA History FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BA (History) at GTN Arts College, Dindigul?

Ans. The total 3-year fee for BA (History) at GTN Arts College, Dindigul is INR 2,10,000, payable as INR 70,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate. Fee is subject to revision; verify with the GTN Arts College admissions office before applying.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BA (History) at GTN Arts College, Dindigul?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with any stream at Class 12 from a recognised board. Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks are required (40 percent for reserved categories as per Madurai Kamaraj University norms).

Ques. What subjects are covered in BA (History) at GTN Arts College, Dindigul?

Ans. The BA (History) programme covers ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, world history, historiography, epigraphy, Tamil Nadu history, colonialism, and the study of historical sources and methods. The curriculum is designed to build analytical, language, and literary skills relevant to careers in education, media, public administration, and cultural organisations.

Ques. What career options are available after BA (History) from GTN Arts College?

Ans. Graduates of BA (History) from GTN Arts College, Dindigul can pursue careers as history teacher, archivist, museum curator, civil services aspirant, heritage officer, and researcher in government departments and educational institutions. They can also pursue MA or M.Phil programmes affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, or qualify for government teaching posts through TET or SET examinations.

Ques. Is GTN Arts College, Dindigul a recognised autonomous college?

Ans. Yes. G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul is an autonomous institution affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University and accredited with NAAC A++ Grade. It is UGC recognised and has been offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes since 1964 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What is the NAAC accreditation of GTN Arts College, Dindigul?

Ans. G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul holds NAAC A++ Grade accreditation, which is the highest tier awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The college is UGC recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B), affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, and has been operating since 1964 at Karur Road, N.S. Nagar, Dindigul. As an autonomous institution, it designs syllabi under the MKU framework, ensuring curriculum flexibility and relevance across programmes.

G.T.N. Arts College Dindigul BA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility