Exhibit 23(j)

           CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and to the use
of our reports, dated February 17, 2006, on the financial statements of
Seligman Portfolios, Inc. (comprising, the Seligman Capital Portfolio, Seligman
Cash Management Portfolio, Seligman Common Stock Portfolio, Seligman
Communications and Information Portfolio, Seligman Global Technology Portfolio,
Seligman International Growth Portfolio, Seligman Investment Grade Fixed Income
Portfolio, Seligman Large-Cap Value Portfolio, and Seligman Smaller-Cap Value
Portfolio) which is incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement
(Form N-1A 33-15253 and 811-5221) of Seligman Portfolios, Inc.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
                                          Ernst & Young LLP
New York, New York
April 21, 2006