Here is a list of 25 top arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu, based on various ranking lists and publications:
- Loyola College, Chennai
- Presidency College, Chennai
- Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
- Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Lady Doak College, Madurai
- M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
- Women's Christian College, Chennai
- Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli
- Fatima College, Madurai
- V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin
- Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore
- Queen Mary's College, Chennai
- Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- Thiagarajar College, Madurai
- PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
- The New College, Chennai
- Srimath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Arts and Science College, Thanjavur
- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
- Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Arts and Science, Kollam
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Government Arts College, Coimbatore
- Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College, Chennai
- Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Kanchipuram
- Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
- Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other excellent arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu that are not included here. It is always a good idea to do your own research and consider a variety of factors, such as the reputation of the college, the quality of the faculty and facilities, and the career prospects of the graduates, when choosing an arts and science college.