Sethupathy Govt. Arts College

Sethupathy Government Arts College, located at Achunthanvayal in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, is a government institution established in 1965 with the aim of providing affordable and quality higher education to students from rural and semi-urban backgrounds. Affiliated with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes across arts, science, and commerce streams, catering to the diverse academic interests of learners. The college offers undergraduate programmes including B.A. in Economics, English, and Tamil; B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Marine Biology, and Computer Science; and B.Com. (General) and B.Com. (Computer Applications). At the postgraduate level, programmes include M.A. in Tamil, English, and Economics; M.Com.; and M.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Botany. The institution also provides researchoriented programmes such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in disciplines like Tamil, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics, and Physics. With sanctioned student strength ranging from 20 to 50 per course and multiple shifts (morning and evening) in some disciplines, the college ensures access to higher education for a broad spectrum of learners. Reaccredited by NAAC in 2017 with a “B” grade, the college is led by Principal Dr. P. Seenuvasa Kumaran, and continues to focus on academic excellence, holistic development, and skill-building. Equipped with library resources, modern laboratories, hostel facilities, sports amenities, and advanced IT infrastructure, Sethupathy Government Arts College stands as a pillar of learning and empowerment in the district, shaping the futures of countless first-generation graduates.