Presidency College
Presidency College is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1840. UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Arts, Science & Commerce (general)
- Established
- 1840
- Main entrance
- TNGASA
- AISHE code
- C-43921
- Affiliating university
- Madras University, Chennai
- Courses offered
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com; MA, M.Sc, M.Com at postgraduate colleges
- Eligibility
- UG: Class 12 (subject requirements for B.Sc and B.Com). PG: a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
- Approval to check
- Affiliation to the university (UGC); NAAC grade is a useful quality check; affiliated to Madras University, Chennai
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- The subjects and seats offered, NAAC grade, the affiliating university, and fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- presidencycollegechennai.ac.in
Entrance exams Presidency College accepts
Questions about Presidency College
How do I get admission to Presidency College?
UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Which entrance exams does Presidency College accept?
Presidency College uses CUET-UG and CUET-PG, depending on the programme. UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Is Presidency College a government or private institution?
Presidency College is a government institution (Arts, Science & Commerce (general)).
Where is Presidency College?
Presidency College is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Presidency College established?
Presidency College was established in 1840.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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