Practical Chennai Guides
Schools and colleges, visitors, residents, city life, civic information, and seasonal calendars. Pick a category.
Schools & Colleges
Education, admissions, board results, and coaching across Chennai.
TN Board Results
Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (HSC) results: Chennai school performance, revaluation and supplementary exam process, Class 11 stream selection, and college counselling timelines. Updated annually.
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Engineering Colleges in Chennai
IIT Madras, Anna University constituent colleges (CEG, MIT, ACT), top deemed universities (SRM, VIT, SSN, Sathyabama, Hindustan), and Anna-affiliated colleges by locality. TNEA 2026 counselling timeline.
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Medical Colleges in Chennai
Government medical colleges (MMC, Stanley, Kilpauk), deemed universities (SRIHER, Saveetha, SRM, Chettinad), and private medical colleges. NEET counselling 2026, quota structure, and fees.
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Coaching Institutes in Chennai
JEE, NEET, CA, UPSC, CAT, CLAT, GATE, banking, and SSC coaching institutes grouped by exam and by Chennai locality. Established centres for every major entrance exam.
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Best Schools in Chennai
Established CBSE, ICSE, State Board, matriculation, and international (IB / IGCSE) schools across Chennai, grouped by board and locality. Long-running and well-regarded names.
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For Visitors
For first-time visitors, business travellers, US visa applicants, and expats.
First-Time in Chennai
A practical introduction to where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and what to prioritise on a first visit.
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Where to Stay in Chennai
Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood advice for families, business travellers, cultural visitors, and beachside stays.
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US Visa in Chennai
Practical guide for US visa applicants: consulate location, biometrics, interview process, what to carry, nearby hotels, food, and transport.
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Chennai for Expats
Visa registration, FRRO, international schools, banking, healthcare, expat communities, and daily life for international residents.
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Living in Chennai
For people moving to Chennai, students, families, and anyone setting up life in the city.
Moving to Chennai
An orientation guide for new residents covering neighbourhood fit, transport, schools, healthcare, and daily life.
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Cost of Living in Chennai
Practical cost breakdown for rent, food, transport, utilities, education, and monthly budgets by lifestyle.
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Studying in Chennai
A starter guide for students exploring colleges, housing, transport, food budgets, and everyday city navigation.
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Chennai for Families
Ideas for family-friendly attractions, food, beaches, museums, and localities that work well with children.
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City Life & Safety
Weather, safety, road rules, emergency preparedness, and city comparisons.
Safety in Chennai
Emergency contacts, safe areas, transport safety, women's safety, monsoon precautions, and practical tips.
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Road Safety & Traffic Fines
Chennai traffic fines (2026), helmet and speed rules, pedestrian safety, e-challan payment, and tips for drivers, riders, and walkers.
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Chennai Weather & Climate
Seasonal weather guide covering temperature, humidity, monsoon timing, and the best months to visit or relocate.
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Emergency Preparedness
Monsoon flooding, cyclone safety, water storage, power outages, and emergency contacts for Chennai residents.
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Chennai vs Other Cities
How Chennai compares to Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad for cost of living, jobs, weather, and quality of life.
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Civic & Elections
Tamil Nadu government, voter information, and Chennai's elected representatives.
Tamil Nadu Government
Reference page for the Tamil Nadu Government: the Chief Minister, Council of Ministers and their portfolios, Speaker, Leader of Opposition, and citizen-facing departmental portals.
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Voting in Tamil Nadu
A permanent voter guide for Tamil Nadu and Chennai: registering as a voter, verifying your name on the rolls, ID documents, the polling process, and your rights at the booth.
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Chennai MLAs
All 16 Chennai District Assembly constituencies and their elected MLAs after the 2026 elections, with areas covered and vote margins.
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Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 (Archived)
Archived voter guide for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 (polling 23 April 2026), preserved for reference along with a short results summary.
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Seasonal & Calendar
Back to school, summer, festivals, and the month-by-month Chennai guide.
Back to School Checklist
Schools reopen in Chennai in June. Reopening dates by board, uniform and stationery hubs, MTC student bus passes, fee timelines, pre-monsoon kit, and a calm first-week plan.
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Summer Guide 2026
Summer camps, workshops, indoor activities, day trips, weekly planners, and heat survival tips for kids, teens, and college students.
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Festivals & Events Calendar
Month-by-month guide to Pongal, Margazhi, Madras Day, Deepavali, Navaratri, and all major Chennai festivals.
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Chennai Month by Month
What to expect, what to do, and what to pack for every month of the year.
January
Pongal, best weather
February
Thai Poosam, pleasant
March
Panguni Uthiram, warming up
April
Tamil New Year, peak heat
May
Hottest month, indoor focus
June
Schools reopen, SW monsoon
July
Aadi season, quiet month
August
Madras Day, Independence Day
September
Navaratri, Vinayagar Chaturthi
October
Deepavali, monsoon arrives
November
Peak monsoon, Karthigai Deepam
December
Margazhi season, Christmas