Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department has issued orders to permit arts and science colleges in the State to admit students beyond the sanctioned strength for the academic year 2022-23.
According to the orders, government colleges would be allowed to admit 20% more students than the sanctioned strength in arts and science courses, depending on the availability of labs. All departments in government-aided colleges will be allowed to take in 15% more students and self-financing colleges will be allowed to take in 10% more.