B.A Economics Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026 — District-wise List

By Sampath Kumar · Updated 7 Oct 2026

87 colleges in Tamil Nadu offer B.A Economics — 86 government, 0 aided and 1 self-financing. The most are in Chennai (7), Tiruppur (5), Thanjavur (5). Tap a college for its full course list, admission route and contact help.

All 87 B.A Economics colleges in Tamil Nadu

B.A Economics colleges by district

Government colleges offering B.A Economics

• Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi — Sivaganga
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College For Women, Walajapet — Ranipet
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar — Tiruvannamalai
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri — Tiruchirappalli
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal — Namakkal
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram — Villupuram
• Arignar Anna Governmet Arts College, Athur — Salem
• Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tiruttani — Tiruvallur
• Bharat Ratna Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R.Government Arts and Science College, Palacode — Dharmapuri
• Bharathi Womens College(Autonomous), Prakasam Salai — Chennai
• Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College, Erode — Erode
• Chikkana Government Arts College, Tiruppur — Tiruppur
• Dharmaburam Gnanambigi Government Arts College for women, Mayiladuthurai — Mayiladuthurai
• Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College(Autonomous), Vysarpadi — Chennai
• Dr. M.G.R. Government Arts and Science College for Women, Villupuram — Villupuram
• Governent Arts College For Women, Kumbakonam — Thanjavur
• Government Arts And Science College, Mettupalayam — Coimbatore
• Government Arts College For Men, Krishnagiri — Krishnagiri
• Government Arts College For Women, Krishnagiri — Krishnagiri
• Government Arts College For Women, Nilakottai — Dindigul
• Government Arts College For Women, Salem — Salem
• Government Arts College For Women, Sivagangai — Sivaganga
• Government Arts College(Autonomous), Anna Salai — Chennai
• Government Arts College(Autonomous), Kumbakonam — Thanjavur
• Government Arts College(Autonomous), Salem — Salem
• Government Arts College(Autonomous), Thanthonimalai — Karur
• Government Arts College(Autonomus), Coimbatore — Coimbatore
• Government Arts College, Ariyalur — Ariyalur
• Government Arts College, Chidambaram — Cuddalore
• Government Arts College, Dharmapuri — Dharmapuri
• Government Arts College, Kovilpatti — Thoothukudi
• Government Arts College, Melur — Madurai
• Government Arts College, Paramakudi — Ramanathapuram
• Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam — The Nilgiris
• Government Arts College, Udumalpet — Tiruppur
• Government Arts and Science College For Women, Bargur — Krishnagiri
• Government Arts and Science College for Women, Paramakudi — Ramanathapuram
• Government Arts and Science College for Women, Puliyankulam — Coimbatore
• Government Arts and Science College, Aundipatti — Theni
• Government Arts and Science College, Avinashi — Tiruppur

How admission to B.A Economics works

Government arts & science colleges admit through the Department of Higher Education's common online portal TNGASA (tngasa.in), on Plus Two marks, after the Class 12 results; PG through TNGASA-PG. Aided and self-financing colleges run their own applications — usually from May — with community reservation for the aided courses.

Other courses

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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer B.A Economics in Tamil Nadu?

87 colleges on the official lists offer B.A Economics in Tamil Nadu: 86 government, 0 aided and 1 self-financing.

Which district has the most B.A Economics colleges?

Chennai with 7, followed by Tiruppur (5), Thanjavur (5), Coimbatore (5).

Which government colleges offer B.A Economics in Tamil Nadu?

Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi, Arignar Anna Government Arts College For Women, Walajapet, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram and 80 more (full list above).

How do I get admission to B.A Economics in Tamil Nadu?

Government arts & science colleges admit through the Department of Higher Education's common online portal TNGASA (tngasa.in), on Plus Two marks, after the Class 12 results; PG through TNGASA-PG. Aided and self-financing colleges run their own applications — usually from May — with community reservation for the aided courses.

Source: Directorate of Collegiate Education (tndce.tn.gov.in) college list; TNGASA UG/PG prospectus 2026; colleges’ own published course lists. Updated 2026-10-07. College Path is an independent guidance platform.