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Thiagarajar College Madurai Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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Content Curator | Updated On - Sep 28, 2026

Thiagarajar College Admission 2026 uses two admission routes. Aided government-quota seats are allotted through TNGASA centralised counselling, while self-financed seats are filled through direct merit-based applications on the college portal.

Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai is affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University and has a NIRF 2025 Rank of 20 in the Colleges category. The college offers UG, PG, M.Phil, and MBA courses in arts, science, and commerce, with fees ranging from subsidised aided-course fees to INR 3,75,000 for MBA.

Admission Update:

UG Aided (TNGASA): Registration ended on May 29, 2026. General category counselling is in progress. First-year classes started on July 1, 2026.
UG Self-Financed: Students can apply directly through tcarts.in. The final date for application submission is July 20, 2026.
PG Aided (TNGASA PG): Registration runs from June 19 to July 31, 2026. Counselling is expected in August 2026 (Tentative).

UG admission in arts, science, and commerce does not need any entrance test. Seats are given only on the basis of Class 12 marks.
For MBA, students need either a valid TANCET score or at least 45% in the bachelor’s degree, followed by Group Discussion and Interview at the college.
The TNGASA UG application fee is INR 50 for General category and INR 2 for SC/ST students. The direct self-financed UG application fee is INR 250. PG aided application costs INR 60, self-financed PG costs INR 350, and MBA application costs INR 500.
As per NIRF 2025 data, 1,824 of 4,431 UG students get full tuition fee reimbursement through government scholarship schemes.
Reserved admission is available for sportspersons with 3% UG seats and 2% PG seats. NCC Cadets get 1 seat per category. Children of ex-servicemen get 6 seats in UG and 3 seats in PG.

Thiagarajar College Admission Portal 2026: tcarts.in/admission.php

Direct Admission at Thiagarajar College: Thiagarajar College has no management quota for arts and science courses. TNGASA centralised counselling is used for all aided seats, and self-financed seats are offered through merit-based direct application at tcarts.in.

Table of Contents

Thiagarajar College UG Admission 2026
Thiagarajar College PG Admission 2026
Thiagarajar College Scholarships 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

Thiagarajar College UG Admission 2026

Thiagarajar College offers UG admission through aided and self-financed modes. For aided seats, students must use TNGASA counselling at tngasa.in. For self-financed seats, students apply through the college’s MyCamu portal at tcarts.in, and selection depends on Class 12 aggregate marks.

Thiagarajar College UG Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for UG courses must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. The basic minimum requirement is 50% marks in the relevant subjects. Some courses also require specific subjects in Class 12.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Annual Fee (Self-Financed)
B.A. (all streams)	10+2 in any stream, minimum 50% aggregate	INR 31,170 to INR 35,000
B.Com (General)	10+2 with Commerce, minimum 50%	INR 33,597 to INR 44,170
B.Com (Professional Accounting, Computer Application, Fintech)	10+2 with Commerce, minimum 50%	INR 64,000
B.Sc (most streams)	10+2 with relevant science subjects, minimum 50%	INR 40,000 to INR 47,856
B.Sc Data Science	10+2 with Mathematics, minimum 50%	INR 60,000
BBA	10+2 in any stream, minimum 50%	INR 31,597
BCA	10+2 with Mathematics, minimum 50%	INR 36,597 to INR 47,856

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Thiagarajar College UG Selection Criteria

UG aided seats are allotted through TNGASA counselling. Students are ranked using their Class 12 aggregate marks, and seats are given during counselling rounds. The college does not conduct a separate entrance exam for UG admission.

Aided seats: TNGASA prepares ranks using Class 12 aggregate marks, and allotment follows the counselling rank order.
Self-financed seats: Thiagarajar College prepares a separate merit list from Class 12 marks and then calls selected students for document checking and seat confirmation.
Special quota seats for Sports, NCC, and Ex-Servicemen are filled before general category allotment in a separate counselling round.
If two students have the same marks, preference goes to the student with higher marks in the core or major subject linked to the chosen course.

How to Apply for Thiagarajar College UG?

UG aided applications are submitted only on the TNGASA portal. For self-financed UG seats, students apply directly on the college website. Both routes are online.

For Aided Seats (TNGASA route):

Go to tngasa.in and register with a valid mobile number and email address.
Enter Class 12 marks, community certificate details, and preferred college and course choices.
Pay the application fee of INR 50 for General category or INR 2 for SC/ST students online.
Submit the form and save the TNGASA application number.
Take part in TNGASA counselling according to the released rank list.
After allotment, report to Thiagarajar College to complete admission formalities.

For Self-Financed Seats (Direct route):

Visit tcarts.in/admission.php and open the self-financed application link.
Register on MyCamu and complete the online application form.
Pay the application fee of INR 250 online.
Upload Class 10 mark sheet, Class 12 mark sheet, and community certificate.
Wait for the college merit list. Selected students must report for document verification.
Confirm the seat by paying the first-year fee before July 20, 2026.

Note: Aided courses at Thiagarajar College have subsidised fees of INR 3,000 to INR 5,000 per semester. TNGASA is the only route for these seats. Students who do not complete TNGASA counselling can apply only for self-financed seats directly through the college.

Thiagarajar College PG Admission 2026

Thiagarajar College follows two routes for PG admission as well. Aided PG seats are filled through TNGASA PG counselling at pg.tngasa.in. MBA and other self-financed PG seats are handled through direct application at tcarts.in. MBA applicants also need TANCET or the college-level Group Discussion and Interview process.

Thiagarajar College PG Eligibility Criteria

For PG admission, students must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject. Most PG courses require 50% marks, while reserved category students need 45%. MBA and MHRDM also need a valid TANCET score.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Annual Fee (Self-Financed)
M.A. (Economics, English, Tamil)	Bachelor’s in relevant subject, minimum 50%	INR 23,530 to INR 27,000
M.Sc (various streams)	Bachelor’s in relevant science subject, minimum 50%	INR 20,500 to INR 39,890
M.Com	B.Com or equivalent, minimum 50%	INR 16,194 to INR 32,388
MHRDM	Any bachelor’s degree, minimum 50% plus valid TANCET score	INR 18,594 to INR 20,500
MBA	Any bachelor’s degree, minimum 45% plus TANCET score or GD/Interview	INR 3,75,000
M.Phil	PG degree in relevant discipline, minimum 55%	INR 11,748

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Thiagarajar College PG Selection Criteria

Aided PG admission is based on TNGASA PG counselling, where ranks are prepared from undergraduate final-year aggregate marks. MBA admission is managed separately by the college.

For Aided PG Seats (TNGASA PG):

TNGASA ranks students using UG aggregate marks in the relevant discipline.
Seat allotment takes place through counselling rounds at pg.tngasa.in.

For MBA (In-House Process):

Students with a valid TANCET score are considered first for shortlisting.
Students without TANCET can apply if they have at least 45% in the bachelor’s degree.
Shortlisted students must attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at Thiagarajar College.
The final list is prepared using GD, PI, and academic performance.

For Other Self-Financed PG Seats:

The college makes its own merit list based on UG marks.
Students must complete document verification before the seat is confirmed.

How to Apply for Thiagarajar College PG?

Students applying for aided PG seats must use pg.tngasa.in. MBA and self-financed PG applications are submitted directly through tcarts.in.

For Aided PG Seats:

Visit pg.tngasa.in and register between June 19 and July 31, 2026.
Add UG marks, community certificate details, and preferred PG courses.
Pay the aided PG application fee of INR 60 online.
Attend TNGASA PG counselling in August 2026 according to the published schedule.

For MBA and Self-Financed PG:

Go to tcarts.in/admission.php and fill out the online form.
Pay INR 350 for self-financed PG application or INR 500 for MBA application.
Upload UG mark sheets, transfer certificate, and community certificate.
MBA applicants must upload the TANCET scorecard or apply through the GD/Interview route.
Attend GD and PI on the college campus as mentioned in the MBA admission call letter.

Thiagarajar College Scholarships 2026

Thiagarajar College students can apply for government and institutional scholarship support. NIRF data shows that 1,824 of 4,431 UG students receive full tuition fee reimbursement, so scholarships are an important part of the admission process for many students.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year	Full tuition fee reimbursement
BC/MBC Fee Concession	BC/MBC students as per Tamil Nadu government scheme	Partial fee concession
Post-Matric Scholarship (Muslim students)	Muslim students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year	Full tuition fee reimbursement
Management Scholarship	Academic merit combined with financial need	INR 5,000 per year
Sportspersons Reservation	Recognised sportspersons (3% UG, 2% PG seats)	Reserved seat allocation

Scholarship rules may change. Visit tcarts.in or contact the college welfare office for current eligibility rules and application steps.

Thiagarajar College Admission FAQs

Ques. Are UG students selected through an entrance test at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. No. Thiagarajar College does not conduct an entrance exam for UG arts, science, or commerce courses in 2026. Admission is based on Class 12 aggregate marks. Aided seats go through TNGASA counselling, and self-financed seats are filled through direct application at tcarts.in.

Ques. When does the self-financed UG application process close at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. The last date for direct self-financed UG applications is July 20, 2026. Students must apply through tcarts.in/admission.php and pay the INR 250 application fee before the deadline.

Ques. What is the MBA selection process at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. For MBA admission, students need a valid TANCET score or at least 45% marks in any bachelor’s degree. Shortlisted students then appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the college. The application fee is INR 500, and the form is submitted through tcarts.in.

Ques. What marks are needed for PG courses at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. Most PG courses require 50% aggregate marks in the relevant bachelor’s degree. Reserved category students need 45%. MBA applicants need at least 45% in any bachelor’s degree along with TANCET or the GD/Interview route.

Ques. How much is the Thiagarajar College application fee for 2026 admission?

Ans. The fee depends on the admission route. TNGASA UG costs INR 50 for General category and INR 2 for SC/ST students. Direct self-financed UG costs INR 250. TNGASA aided PG costs INR 60, self-financed PG costs INR 350, and MBA costs INR 500.

Ques. Can students get admission through management quota at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. No. Thiagarajar College does not provide management quota admission for arts, science, or commerce programmes. TNGASA counselling is used for aided seats, and direct merit-based application through tcarts.in is used for self-financed seats.

Ques. What is the closing date for TNGASA PG 2026 registration?

Ans. TNGASA PG registration is open from June 19 to July 31, 2026. Aided PG counselling is expected in August 2026 (Tentative). Students must complete registration at pg.tngasa.in before the last date.

Ques. Which scholarships can Thiagarajar College students apply for?

Ans. SC/ST students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year can get full tuition fee reimbursement through the Government Post-Matric Scholarship. Muslim students with the same income limit also get full fee reimbursement. BC/MBC students receive partial fee concession under the Tamil Nadu government scheme. The Management Scholarship gives INR 5,000 per year based on academic merit and financial need.

Ques. What is the annual fee for B.Sc Data Science at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. B.Sc Data Science is a self-financed course with an annual fee of INR 60,000. The total fee for 3 years is INR 1,80,000. Aided science seats allotted through TNGASA have subsidised fees of INR 3,000 to INR 5,000 per semester.

Ques. Is Mathematics compulsory for BCA admission at Thiagarajar College?

Ans. Yes. Students applying for BCA at Thiagarajar College must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 and must have at least 50% aggregate marks. Self-financed BCA applications are submitted through tcarts.in.

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B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BBM, M.Com, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM	Admission Link

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Overall Rating8.2

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hostel

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internship

9.0

campus life

8.0

VIJAY KUMARB.Sc, Information Technology|Enrolled 2022

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What I Liked

I like about the most is the college surrounding and it's my home town so it's really good choice to study here
It's a good affordable college for every student's it's great choice thiagarajar

What I didn’t like

My department didn't conduct any event's like intedepartment or intercollegiate they have to conduct more events like that
Cultural and industrial visit should be for atleast 2 times in a full semester

Remarks:

It is a good college among other college in Madurai with placement in arts and science and I really want to join the college which is best in my home town so I joined tc arts there are no interview or gd for admission we have to apply for our admission on college admission site it is Merit based.

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Reviewed on January 9, 2025|

Overall Rating6.8

placement

8.0

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8.0

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6.0

hostel

6.0

internship

6.0

campus life

7.0

ElamathiB.Sc, Information Technology|Enrolled 2022

Thiagarajar view

What I Liked

My college is located in thepakulam Madurai is a namely know as temple city as my college is located between two temples and the view from the college to thepakulam lake is the thing which I like the most
In my college I really liked the skill development workshop which helps many to overcome the fear of communication

What I didn’t like

Canteen should have to improved because it's the only canteen for the whole college but the food are affordable but they have to make it big in order for the all the students
In my department students are not included in the extracurricular activities and other intercollegiate events because of the lack of awareness

Remarks:

No there's Is no gd or written test I applied for the course on my college admission site and I'm a self financed student for both self and aided same process we should have the cut-off for 400 which includes the main subject like maths physics chemistry and computer science I secured 323/400 and I get into this course

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Reviewed on December 22, 2024|

Overall Rating6.2

placement

6.0

college

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hostel

5.0

internship

6.0

campus life

8.0

Student (Anonymous)BCA, General|Enrolled 2022

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What I Liked

Environment of the college is really good surrounded by trees which give a cool temperature.
Staffs or faculty is really friendly with us. They will also help for the placements, clearing doubts, etc.

What I didn’t like

Hostel and canteen foods are the drawback for this college.
Need more number of events like cultural, festival celebrations

Remarks:

There is no college other than this will provide a good placement and internship opportunities. No there is no GD, interviews or written test for admission in the college. Using my 12th std mark cut off I am eligible for this course. Environment of our college is so greenish and has a cool temperature anytime and our college surrounded by teppakulam so it brings the cool breeze , also we have best view point from our college. College canteen food is one of the drawback for this college.

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Reviewed on December 22, 2024|

Overall Rating5

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2.0

Surya SBCA, General|Enrolled 2022

Thiagarajar College

What I Liked

The location teppakulam is a wonderful place for students to gather after class and get together
The Environment the college has a good bunch of flora and fauna set up around which provides a calming presence which is good to hangout and study

What I didn’t like

The lack of social life. The strict societal norms imposes a kind of strict student environment
The infrastructure the lack of ground and not proper gymnasium is one of my major drawbacks

Remarks:

Placement is the biggest plus point of this college the admission process is based purely on merit process during my admission the cut-off for cbse students were 305/400 and for the state syllabus they asked 336/400 for the core subjects which are maths, computer science/biology, physics, chemistry

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Reviewed on December 9, 2024|

Overall Rating5.7

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hostel

1.0

internship

10.0

campus life

5.0

Sai kripaBA, English|Enrolled 2022

My college

What I Liked

The thing that I like about college is that the infrastructure even though the colleges small but they have a lot of trees which is good
One more thing is that the faculty members are very friendly they guide and help in each and every step

What I didn’t like

The thing which I don't like about the college is that they have a lot of rules and regulations
They have a certain dress code which strictly has to be followed else attendance will not be given

Remarks:

I choose this college because I didn't get seat in any other college as I have studied from NIOS board hence I only got admission in this college so I applied for it. In South they mostly don't have knowledge about NIOS and side did not get

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Reviewed on December 8, 2024|

Overall Rating7.7

placement

8.0

college

7.0

course

8.0

hostel

7.0

internship

8.0

campus life

8.0

S Sayeedatul MajidahBA, English|Enrolled 2022

Explore the college

What I Liked

Our college gives importance to Sports and extra curricular activities.
Our college perfor well each year and this year and we have ranked 15th among other colleges in India in NIRF

What I didn’t like

Our college is the old college and some of the blocks and buildings or too old and bad. but our college also has some new buildings which as some improvements.
our college life is little boring and frustrative because we have too much rules and regulations to follow

Remarks:

The admission process occurs through online applications and we got selected based on our marks in 12th standard. I chose this college because it is near to my house and the performance of this college are really good.

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Reviewed on December 6, 2024|

Overall Rating8.8

placement

5.0

college

10.0

course

10.0

campus life

10.0

VASANTHARAJ AB.Sc, Mathematics|Enrolled 2021

A journey of growth-My experience at Thiagarajar college

What I Liked

College infrastructure is really nice and the main thing is Teppakulam before our college.
Some Faculties are friendly with students

What I didn’t like

Need extra halls to conduct fresher parties or farewell parties for students.
Some staffs are so egoistic and need counseling for those staffs.

Remarks:

The good name of the college and its history make me choose the college. I didn't face any discussion, interview, or written test for admission. I joined this college by making an online application and attending certificate verification.

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Reviewed on August 4, 2024|

Overall Rating6

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Syed sulthan allauvdeenB.Sc, Physics|Enrolled 2023

My beautiful college review

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The good aspects of the college include a nice environment and good placement opportunities. However, a negative aspect is that some of the staff are not friendly. The admission process is online and the interview has taken not any exam

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Reviewed on July 6, 2024|