How is the Arts and Science cutoff calculated in Tamil Nadu?

For Tamil Nadu Arts & Science (TNGASA) admissions, the merit is based on the total of your best four subjects in +2, excluding Tamil and English, out of 400. Some colleges use this total directly and some convert it to a percentage (total divided by 400, times 100).

Are Tamil and English counted in the Arts and Science cutoff?

No. The standard TNGASA merit takes the best four subjects excluding the languages Tamil and English. Your four highest-scoring academic subjects are used. Programmes like B.A. Tamil Literature are a special case where only the Tamil mark is used.

What is a good Arts and Science cutoff?

It depends on the college and course. Popular courses like B.Sc. Computer Science or B.Com in well-known colleges can need very high totals (360 to 400 out of 400), while many colleges and courses admit at lower marks. Check the previous year's closing marks for your target college and course.

Arts & Science Cutoff Calculator 2026 — TNGASA Merit Marks (Best 4 of 400)

For Tamil Nadu Arts & Science (TNGASA / degree) admissions, 2026. Educational tool — confirm the exact rule for your college on tngasa.com.

Quick answer: For Tamil Nadu Arts & Science (TNGASA) admission, your cutoff/merit is the total of your best 4 subjects excluding Tamil and English, out of 400. So Maths 95, Physics 92, Chemistry 90, Computer Science 96 = 373 / 400 (93.25%). Some colleges use the total, some the percentage. Enter your best four subject marks below.

Arts & Science Cutoff Calculator

Enter your 4 best subjects (out of 100 each) — exclude Tamil & English

Subject 1 marks Subject 2 marks Subject 3 marks Subject 4 marks

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Percentage—

Key takeaways

Cutoff = total of best 4 subjects (exclude Tamil & English), out of 400.
Percentage = total ÷ 400 × 100 (same as total ÷ 4).
Used for TNGASA government arts & science college admission merit.
B.A. Tamil Literature is a special case — only the Tamil mark is used.
Compare with your target college's previous-year closing marks.

How the Arts & Science cutoff works

Unlike engineering (which uses Maths + Physics/2 + Chemistry/2), Tamil Nadu Arts & Science admission — run through TNGASA for government colleges — ranks students on the total of their best four +2 subjects, excluding the two languages Tamil and English:

Cutoff = sum of your 4 best subjects (excl. Tamil & English), out of 400

So a science student with Maths 95, Physics 92, Chemistry 90 and Computer Science 96 has a cutoff of 373/400 (93.25%). Commerce and arts students use their own best four academic subjects the same way.

Total or percentage?

Both describe the same thing. Some colleges list closing marks as a total out of 400; others convert to a percentage (total ÷ 400 × 100). The calculator shows both so you can match whichever your college publishes.

What cutoff do you need?

It varies sharply by college and course. Sought-after courses like B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Com, B.Sc. Maths in well-known colleges can close near 360–400, while many good colleges and courses admit comfortably below that. The reliable plan is to pull the previous year's closing marks for each target college and course and compare with your total above.

Related tools & guides

Engineering aspirant? Use the TNEA cutoff calculator and the TNEA seat allotment guide. Also handy: the percentage calculator, and for admissions you may need an income certificate or first graduate certificate.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Arts & Science cutoff calculated?

Total of your best 4 subjects excluding Tamil & English, out of 400 (or that as a percentage).

Are Tamil and English counted?

No — the best four academic subjects are used. B.A. Tamil Literature uses only the Tamil mark.

What cutoff is good?

Depends on college/course; popular ones can need 360–400. Check last year's closing marks.

About ComplyKraft. Built by Dinesh Kumar S in Chennai — B.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. IT. Free tools and guides for Tamil Nadu students.

Disclaimer: Educational information for 2026. The TNGASA merit method and college-wise rules can change — confirm on the official portal (tngasa.com) before relying on it.