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One matrix for mathematics intensity, biology, computing, engineering, medicine, CA and civil-services foundation. Labels are directional — not admission guarantees.

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Disclaimer: Education guidance for students and parents choosing Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary groups. This is civic journalism, not a Directorate of Government Examinations circular or a school prospectus. Group codes, subject combinations, and undergraduate eligibility change — confirm the current offer with the admitting school and official admission notifications before you decide.

Humanities column uses 2804 (Political Science). Group 2802 swaps Political Science for Computer Applications — see that group page.

Comparison of five preferred Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary groups. Humanities column is 2804; see group 2802 for Computer Applications instead of Political Science.
Factor2502 CS2503 Bio2702 CA2708 B.Maths2804 Hum.
Mathematics intensityHighHighLow–mediumHigh (Business Maths)Low / varies
BiologyNoYesNoNoNo
Computing paperComputer ScienceNoComputer ApplicationsNoNo (see 2802)
AccountingNoNoHighHighNo
Engineering routeStrongStrongLimitedLimitedLimited
Medical / life-science routeNot the usual Biology routeStrongNoNoNo
CA / finance routePossible laterPossible laterStrongVery strongPossible later
IT / software routeVery strongPossibleModerate (business IT)PossibleDepends (2802 has Comp. Apps)
LawPossible after a degreePossible after a degreePossible after a degreePossible after a degreeStrong foundation
Civil-services subject foundationModerateModerateModerateModerateStrong
Typical workloadHighVery highMediumHighMedium (reading-heavy)

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FAQ

Why is humanities shown as 2804 in the table?

The matrix needs one humanities column. We use 2804 (Political Science). Group 2802 is the Computer Applications humanities option — open that page for the fourth-subject swap.

Does “strong” mean guaranteed admission?

No. “Strong” means the school subjects usually overlap with that degree family. Cut-offs, NEET, TNEA and college rules decide admission.

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This page was drafted with AI-assisted tools and human editorial review for mychennaicity.in. AI can miss updates or local nuance — cross-check primary sources and your own documents before decisions. Cross-check group codes with the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations and the admitting school. For engineering, medicine and professional courses, use the current TNEA, NTA and institute notifications — not this page alone.

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