The admission process at H.H. The Rajah’s College (Autonomous) is primarily merit-based and follows the guidelines of Bharathidasan University and the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department. For Undergraduate programs, candidates must have successfully completed Higher Secondary (10+2) from a recognized board, and selection is based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. For Postgraduate courses, applicants should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with admissions granted based on academic performance. Research programs such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. require a relevant postgraduate qualification and may include an entrance test and/or interview as per university norms. Applications are usually invited through online and offline modes during the admission season, and reservation policies are followed as per Government of Tamil Nadu rules.
Admission Criteria
| Course Name | Eligibility | Entrance Exam / Admission Basis |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | 12TH Pass | Merit Based (55%) |
| M.Sc | B.Sc | Merit Based (50%) / Degree Mark |
| B.A | 12TH Pass | Merit Based (60%) |
| B.Com | 12TH Pass | Merit Based (60%) |
| M.Com | B.Com / Any Degree | Merit Based (50%) / UG Mark |
| B.B.A | 12TH Pass | Merit Based (50%) |
| B.C.A | 12TH Pass | Merit Based (65%) |
| M.Phil | Any Degree | Merit Based (50%) / PG Mark |
| Ph.D | Any Degree | Merit Based (50%) / PG Mark |
Undergraduate (UG) Courses
Applicable to:
B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, B.B.A, B.C.A
Eligibility
Must have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board (e.g., Tamil Nadu State Board / CBSE / ISC) — with relevant subjects for the chosen course:
B.Sc: 10+2 with Science stream; specific subjects depending on specialization (e.g., PCM for Physics/Maths, PCB for Botany/Zoology).
B.A: 10+2 in any stream.
B.Com: 10+2 (Commerce preferred).
B.B.A: 10+2 in any stream.
B.C.A: 10+2 with Maths preferred.
Minimum percentages (approx): around 50% marks (may vary by category/stream).
Admission Process
Apply through TNGASA Counselling (Tamil Nadu Government Admission System) once the 10+2 results are declared.
Fill application form online (via TNGASA) and/or college portal if required.
Merit lists / rank lists are published based on 12th standard marks.
Attend counselling and complete document verification.
Postgraduate (PG) Courses
Applicable to:
M.Sc, M.Com
Eligibility
M.Sc:
A B.Sc degree in relevant discipline (e.g., B.Sc Botany for M.Sc Botany).
M.Com:
A B.Com degree or equivalent.
Typical requirement: Minimum 50% aggregate (may vary and has relaxation for reserved categories).
Admission Process
Apply through TNGASA Counselling or the college application portal.
Selection is based on merit in qualifying degree
Document verification and seat allotment at counselling.
M.Phil (Research / Advanced)
Eligibility
✔ Master’s degree in the relevant subject (e.g., MA, M.Sc, M.Com) from a recognized university.
✔ Typically a minimum 55% aggregate in Master’s (subject to university rules).
Admission Process
Merit in Master’s degree marks.
Some departments may require interviews or screening tests.
Ph.D. (Doctoral Studies)
Eligibility
✔ Master’s degree (M.A / M.Sc / M.Com / M.Phil) in relevant discipline.
✔ Typically a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Admission Process
Apply on the college/department notification portal when admissions are open.
Merit + interview / research proposal evaluation by the research committee.
Final seat allotment based on performance and available guide allocation.
