GAC Nandanam B.Sc (Computer Science) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee, Year 1 (includes one-time Admission Fee)	INR 1,830
Annual Fee, Year 2	INR 1,825
Annual Fee, Year 3	INR 1,825
Total Fees (3 Years)	INR 5,480

Total institutional fees for the three-year B.Sc (Computer Science) programme are INR 5,480, as per the official 2025-26 fee structure of Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam.

Year 1 includes a one-time Admission Fee of INR 5; Year 2 and Year 3 are INR 1,825 each.

University of Madras examination fees and university union fees are charged separately and are not included above.

SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students qualify for full or partial fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.

Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

GAC Nandanam B.Sc (Computer Science) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
TNGASA UG Application (Expected)	May to June 2026
TNGASA Provisional Allotment (Expected)	July 2026
Classes Commence (Expected)	August 2026

B.Sc (Computer Science) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) is through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission (TNGASA) centralised portal at tngasa.in. No entrance exam is conducted; selection is based entirely on Class 12 aggregate marks.

Candidates must have studied Mathematics or Computer Science as a core subject in Class 12 (or equivalent). Tamil Nadu state reservation policy applies.

Candidates must be Tamil Nadu residents or meet domicile requirements specified by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department.

Documents required at the time of joining: Class X and XII mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Computer Science) as core subjects.

No minimum percentage requirement for general category applicants; admission is based on Class 12 aggregate merit rank in the TNGASA portal.

Must meet Tamil Nadu domicile or other eligibility conditions specified by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department for government college admissions.

Admission Process

Register on the TNGASA portal (tngasa.in) during the application window (expected May to June 2026) and upload Class 12 mark sheet and community certificate.

Fill college and course preferences, selecting GAC Nandanam for B.Sc (Computer Science), in order of preference.

Attend counselling and seat allotment rounds based on merit rank; accept the allotment online within the stipulated deadline.

Report to GAC Nandanam, Nandanam, Chennai, with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.

Pay the Year 1 fee (INR 1,830) and collect the student identity card. Apply for applicable government scholarships through tnscholarships.tn.gov.in immediately after joining.

GAC Nandanam B.Sc (Computer Science) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Free Education Scheme (TN Government)	Full tuition and prescribed fee waiver	BC, MBC, and DNC students in 3-year degree courses at govt colleges
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Adi Dravidar Welfare)	Full fee and examination fee waiver	SC/ST students; administered through Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare dept
BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship	Full fee waiver	BC (income below INR 2.5 lakh/yr), MBC/DNC (no income limit); TN Govt
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Scheme	As per central government norms	Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme	As per central government norms	Children of ex-servicemen; apply at scholarships.gov.in

At Government Arts College for Men, the fees are among the lowest in Tamil Nadu. SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC students effectively pay near-zero out-of-pocket fees after government scholarship waivers.

Students must apply for state government scholarships through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarships portal (tnscholarships.tn.gov.in) after admission is confirmed.

All scholarship applications require proof of community/income certificate and Tamil Nadu domicile. Maintain the prescribed attendance percentage to continue receiving scholarship benefits.

GAC Nandanam B.Sc (Computer Science) FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc (Computer Science) at Government Arts College for Men, Chennai?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Sc (Computer Science) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, is INR 5,480 over three years (INR 1,830 in Year 1 and INR 1,825 in Year 2 and Year 3), as per the official 2025-26 fee structure. University of Madras examination fees are charged separately. SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students may be eligible for full fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Sc (Computer Science) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Computer Science) as core subjects. There is no minimum percentage requirement; admission is based on Class 12 aggregate marks via the TNGASA centralised portal. Tamil Nadu domicile or equivalent eligibility is required.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc (Computer Science) at Government Arts College for Men?

Ans. No entrance exam is required for B.Sc (Computer Science) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous). Admission is based entirely on Class 12 merit through the TNGASA centralised online portal.

Ques. How many seats are available in B.Sc (Computer Science) at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. The B.Sc (Computer Science) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) has an intake of 64 seats.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc (Computer Science) from GAC Nandanam?

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc (Computer Science) can pursue careers in software development, data science, IT services, teaching, and government technical roles. Further study options include M.Sc Computer Science, MCA, Ph.D., and competitive exams for UPSC/TNPSC civil services.

Ques. Does Government Arts College for Men offer scholarships for B.Sc students?

Ans. Yes, students at Government Arts College for Men are eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes including free education for BC/MBC/DNC students, full fee waivers for SC/ST students through the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, and central government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

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