Government Arts College is an autonomous institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is a liberal arts college affiliated to the Bharathiar University.
History Government Arts College started as an Anglo-vernacular school in 1852. It became a first-grade college in 1870 and almost a century later, a post-graduate college in 1964, under the Madras University.Accreditation gacbe.ac.in
The college blazon was adopted as early as 1868 by then Principal C. C. Flanagan. After that it changed, in 1953 as a part of the centenary year celebration and in 1999 after the college was accredited, with four stars.
Academic Programmes The college offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Bharathiar University. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade (CGPA 3.49)
Rankings The college is ranked 67th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
Notable alumni Puviarasu, Tamil Poet Raghuvaran, actor Manivannan, Actor and Director Sathyaraj, Actor Ranjith, Actor Jeeva, Lawyer, Artist R. V. Udayakumar, Actor and Director R. N. Manickam, Officer, Indian Police Service P. Nagarajan, Member of Parliament
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External links Official Website