Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] (Human Resource Management)

The Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] (Human Resource Management) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai, is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree in Management affiliated to the University of Madras. The programme covers human resource management, organisational behaviour, labour laws, compensation management, training and development, and core business administration subjects. As a government autonomous institution, the college offers an accessible management education with total fees of INR 5,184 over three years. Admission is through the Tamil Nadu Government TNGASA portal based on Class 12 merit, with no entrance exam.

TNGASA 2026 UG online applications for Tamil Nadu government arts and science colleges are expected to open in May to June 2026, with provisional allotments in July 2026 and classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

• Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) offers BBA (HRM) with 40 seats under the University of Madras as an autonomous institution, covering HR management, organisational behaviour, labour laws, and core business subjects.
• Admission is purely merit-based via TNGASA with no entrance exam; total fees are just INR 5,184 over three years.

GAC Nandanam BBA Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Government Tuition Fee (per Year)	INR 10
Prescribed Development Fee I (per Year)	INR 310
Prescribed Development Fee II (per Year)	INR 808
Co-operative Stores and PTA Fee (per Year)	INR 600
Total Fees (3 Years)	INR 5,184

• Total institutional fees for the three-year BBA (HRM) programme are INR 5,184 (INR 1,728 per year), as per the official 2024-25 fee structure.
• University of Madras examination fees are charged separately by the university.
• SC/ST, BC, MBC, and DNC students qualify for full or partial fee waivers under Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.
• Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

GAC Nandanam BBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
TNGASA UG Application (Expected)	May to June 2026
TNGASA Provisional Allotment (Expected)	July 2026
Classes Commence (Expected)	August 2026

• BBA (HRM) admission at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) is through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission (TNGASA) centralised portal (tngasa.in). No entrance exam is conducted; selection is based on Class 12 aggregate merit.
• Tamil Nadu state reservation policy applies (69% reservation for OBC/SC/ST and other categories).
• Candidates must meet Tamil Nadu domicile conditions specified by the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department.
• Documents required: Class X and XII mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, and passport-size photographs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board.
• No minimum percentage requirement; admission is based on Class 12 aggregate merit rank in the TNGASA portal.
• Must meet Tamil Nadu domicile or equivalent eligibility conditions for government college admission.

Admission Process

• Register on the TNGASA portal (tngasa.in) during the application window (expected May to June 2026) and upload Class 12 mark sheet and community certificate.
• Fill college and course preferences, selecting GAC Nandanam BBA (HRM), in order of preference.
• Attend counselling and seat allotment rounds based on merit rank; accept the allotment online within the stipulated deadline.
• Report to GAC Nandanam, Nandanam, Chennai, with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.
• Pay the annual fee (INR 1,728) and collect the student identity card. Apply for government scholarships at tnscholarships.tn.gov.in after joining.

GAC Nandanam BBA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Free Education Scheme (TN Government)	Full tuition and prescribed fee waiver	BC, MBC, and DNC students in 3-year degree courses at govt colleges
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Adi Dravidar Welfare)	Full fee and examination fee waiver	SC/ST students; administered through Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare dept
BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship	Full fee waiver	BC (income below INR 2.5 lakh/yr), MBC/DNC (no income limit); TN Govt
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Scheme	As per central government norms	Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme	As per central government norms	Children of ex-servicemen; apply at scholarships.gov.in

• At Government Arts College for Men, the fees are among the lowest in Tamil Nadu. SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC students effectively pay near-zero out-of-pocket fees after government scholarship waivers.
• Students must apply for state government scholarships through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarships portal (tnscholarships.tn.gov.in) after admission is confirmed.
• All scholarship applications require proof of community/income certificate and Tamil Nadu domicile. Maintain the prescribed attendance percentage to continue receiving scholarship benefits.

GAC Nandanam BBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BBA (HRM) at Government Arts College for Men, Chennai?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BBA (Human Resource Management) programme at Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, is INR 5,184 over three years (INR 1,728 per year), as per the official 2024-25 fee schedule. University examination fees are charged separately. SC/ST and BC/MBC/DNC students may qualify for full fee waivers under TN government schemes.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for BBA at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. No entrance exam is required. BBA (HRM) admission at Government Arts College for Men is based purely on Class 12 aggregate marks through the TNGASA centralised portal.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BBA (HRM) at Government Arts College for Men?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board. No minimum percentage is required; selection is by Class 12 merit rank in TNGASA. Tamil Nadu domicile eligibility applies.

Ques. How many seats are available in BBA at GAC Nandanam?

Ans. The BBA (Human Resource Management) programme at Government Arts College for Men has an intake of 40 seats.

Ques. What career options are available after BBA (HRM) from GAC Nandanam?

Ans. BBA (HRM) graduates can pursue careers as HR executives, recruitment specialists, training coordinators, payroll administrators, and labour relations officers in corporate organisations, government departments, and HR consulting firms. Further study options include MBA (HRM), PGDM, and professional HR certifications.

Ques. Does Government Arts College for Men offer scholarships for BBA students?

Ans. Yes, BBA students are eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarships including free education for BC/MBC/DNC students, full fee waivers for SC/ST students through the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, and central government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Most eligible community students effectively pay near-zero fees.