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Government Arts College Info

Government Arts College, Kumbakonam, is one of the oldest educational institutions in South India, established in 1854. Located in the culturally rich town of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, this college has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and is recognized for its commitment to providing quality education.

The college operates under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu government and is affiliated with Bharathidasan University. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including arts, science, and commerce. (B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, M.A, M.Sc and PhD). Government Arts College is equipped with modern infrastructure to support its academic programs. The faculty at Government Arts College comprises highly qualified professionals dedicated to academic excellence. They are committed to mentoring students and providing guidance throughout their academic journey. Faculty members engage in research activities and contribute to scholarly publications, enhancing the college's reputation as an institution of higher learning.

Government Arts College, Kumbakonam stands as a beacon of quality education in Tamil Nadu. With its rich history dating back over 170 years, it continues to evolve by adapting its programs to meet contemporary educational demands. The college's commitment to academic excellence, student development, research innovation, and community engagement makes it a premier institution for higher learning. As it moves forward into the future, Government Arts College remains dedicated to shaping responsible individuals who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to society across various sectors.

Vision-

  • To apply well gained Knowledge for service to Mankind through imparting the best education.
  • To cultivate learners to foster virtues that favor evolution of successive holistic generations.
  • To create a “Cambridge of South India (Kumbakonam college) Hub” (CSIH) owing to the location famed for the sacrosanct National Mela, MAHAMAHAM that attracts millions of diverse people from all over the country once in twelve years.
  • To engender a consistent Student-Social Action developing their professional skills in the public square; whether it be National or Global growth, or social enterprise or the environment or community volunteering.
  • To be a part of dynamic growing national network of academism with native incline proper to the Cauvery River Delta endowed with rural agricultural potential and commitment to work for higher goals.
  • To create, in the near future, a Srinivasa Ramanujan chair of mathematics and sciences and a Srinivasa Sastri chair of oriental Studies and Humanities, in honor of the double luminaries of this Institution who by their genius stood for Occident-Orient merger of great thought and great action.

Mission-

  • Pursuit of learning to be subordinated to the benign interests of society contributing much at the optimum level of excellence.
  • Triggering the inquisitive spirit of a growing talent.
  • Offering a range of academic innovations in all core groups to choose from.
  • Depth of provision in syllabus curricula.
  • Teaching-Scholarship-Research-co-valency-Strong Intersections envisaged.
  • Maximum student access from the sub-rural delta villages that gird Kumbakonam.
  • Developing a College-University profile ambient in proportion to the 170 year-heritage of the institution.
  • Offering Inter-Disciplinary stimulus to teaching and learning through syllabus and research.
  • Promoting college membership that outlives the duration of students’ course to raise Academic, Occupational Curricular Reserves.
  • Staff recognized for contribution to career development within the scope of Collegiate Educational Service Rules in Tamil Nadu.
  • Conservative hierarchical faculty-enrichment drive.
  • Ample opportunities for participation in sports, music, drama, folk-arts and cultural carnivals.

Government  Arts  College (GAC), Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu – Key Highlights

Attributes

Details

Location

Kumbakonam - 612 002

Website

https://gacakum.ac.in/

Type of University/Institute

Autonomous/ Co-Education/ Non-minority

Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings

Affiliated to Bharthidasan University, NAAC Accredited with grade “A”

Programs Offered

UG, PG and Doctoral Courses

Admission Criteria

Merit Based

 

Mode of application

Online

Placement

N/A

Top Recruiters

N/A

Government Arts College - Departments

Department of Arts

Department of Science

Department of Commerce

Department of Management

Government Arts College - Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure

                                          UG  Courses

BBA

-

B.A

Tamil

English

Economics

Indian Culture and Tourism

History

B.Com

-

B.Sc

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Zoology

Geography

Botany

Computer Applications

Statistics

Computer Science

                                          PG  Courses

M.A

Tamil

English

Economics

Indian Culture and Tourism

History

M.Sc

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Zoology

Applied Geography

Bio-Chemistry

Computer Applications

Computer Science

                                          Doctoral  Courses

PhD in- Tamil, English, Economics, Philosophy, Religion and Culture, History, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Geography, Bio-Chemistry.

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Government Arts College – Popular Programmes

Government Arts College, Kumbakonam, is renowned for its diverse academic offerings and has established itself as a prominent institution for higher education in Tamil Nadu. The college provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that cater to various fields of study. Below are some of the most popular programs offered at the college:

  • B.A
  • B.Sc
  • B.Com
  • M.A
  • M.Sc

Government Arts College - Eligibility Criteria

B.A/BBA

Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board with minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

B.Com

Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education with Commerce as one of the subjects. A minimum aggregate score of 50% is usually required.

BCA

Candidates should have completed 10+2 with Mathematics as one of the subjects. A minimum aggregate score of 50% is typically required.

B.Sc

Applicants should have completed 10+2 with a focus on science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, with minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

M.A

Candidates must hold a relevant undergraduate degree in Arts.  A minimum aggregate score of 50% in the qualifying degree is typically required.

M.Sc

Applicants should possess a relevant undergraduate degree in Science. A minimum aggregate score of 50% is usually necessary.

PhD

Candidates must be have master’s degree in relevant subject.

 

Government Arts College -  Infrastructure Facilities

Government Arts College, Kumbakonam, is equipped with a range of infrastructure facilities designed to support the academic and extracurricular needs of its students. Below is an overview of the key facilities available at the college:

Laboratory- The college contains 36 labs and 117 classrooms spread across multiple buildings. Every laboratory has adequate equipment.

Auditorium- There is a separate auditorium within the campus that can accommodate 500 people.

Computer Lab- The Computer Literacy Program, which is required for all UG courses with the exception of Computer Science and Computer Applications, has its own computer lab with 25 computers.

Hostels- Within the campus, there are two distinct hostels: one for women and one for men. There are free government hostels that are close to the university.

Gym- To encourage employees' and students' physical fitness, the college has its own sports field and gym.

Government Arts College -  Review

Overall rating: This university campus has secured 3.8 ratings out of 5.0 Further details are provided below for each of their components.

        Components

    Rating

       Infrastructure

     3.8

         Placement

     2.0

          Faculty

     3.8

      Campus Life

     3.9

    Value For Money

     3.8

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Government Arts College - FAQs and Answers

Q.1 Government   Arts  College, Tamilnadu  is private or govt. College?

Ans.  Government Arts College is a state govt funded (autonomous) institute.

Q.2 Where is the campus of  Government Arts College located?

Ans. Address of   Government Arts College- Kumbakonam - 612 002

Q.3 What are the infrastructure facilities are offered at Government Arts College, Tamilnadu?

Ans. GAC, Tamilnadu offers numerous facilities to its students staff and faculty members as well- Hostel, Gym, Computer Lab, auditorium and Laboratory.

Q.4  Government Arts College is affiliated with which university?

Ans. Government Arts College is affiliated with Bhartidasan University.

Q.5  Does GAC, Tamilnadu have NAAC accreditation?

Ans.  Yes, Government Arts College, Tamilnadu is a “A” grade NAAC accredited.

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