M.A Tamil Literature Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026 — District-wise List

By Sampath Kumar · Updated 7 Oct 2026

85 colleges in Tamil Nadu offer M.A Tamil Literature — 84 government, 0 aided and 1 self-financing. The most are in Thanjavur (6), Namakkal (5), Chennai (5). Tap a college for its full course list, admission route and contact help.

All 85 M.A Tamil Literature colleges in Tamil Nadu

M.A Tamil Literature colleges by district

Government colleges offering M.A Tamil Literature

• 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, Namakkal — Namakkal
• Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram — Villupuram
• Arignar Anna Governmet Arts College, Athur — Salem
• Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tiruttani — Tiruvallur
• Bharathi Womens College(Autonomous), Prakasam Salai — Chennai
• Chikkana Government Arts College, Tiruppur — Tiruppur
• Dharmaburam Gnanambigi Government Arts College for women, Mayiladuthurai — Mayiladuthurai
• Dr. Kalaignar Government Arts College, Kulithalai — Karur
• Governent Arts College For Women, Kumbakonam — Thanjavur
• 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, Tiruverumbur, Trichy — Tiruchirappalli
• 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, Karimangalam — Dharmapuri
• Government Arts and Science College for Women, Orathanadu — Thanjavur
• Government Arts and Science College for Women, Veppur — Perambalur
• Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam — Ranipet
• Government Arts and Science College, Ecr — Chengalpattu
• Government Arts and Science College, Hosur — Krishnagiri
• Government Arts and Science College, Idappadi — Salem
• Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam — Tiruppur

How admission to M.A Tamil Literature 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer M.A Tamil Literature in Tamil Nadu?

85 colleges on the official lists offer M.A Tamil Literature in Tamil Nadu: 84 government, 0 aided and 1 self-financing.

Which district has the most M.A Tamil Literature colleges?

Thanjavur with 6, followed by Namakkal (5), Chennai (5), Salem (4).

Which government colleges offer M.A Tamil Literature 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, Namakkal, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram, Arignar Anna Governmet Arts College, Athur and 78 more (full list above).

How do I get admission to M.A Tamil Literature 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.