About
OfficialGovernment Arts College, Karur is a public autonomous college in Thanthonimalai, Karur, Tamil Nadu, established in 1966.
- Established in 1966
- Public autonomous college, Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
- NAAC A grade with a score of 2.81 out of 4
- Offers 17 degree programs
- Co-educational since 1972
History
Government Arts College, Karur was established in 1966. The college began with five undergraduate courses under the affiliation of Madras University, with Tamil as its medium of instruction. It has functioned as a co-educational institution since 1972. The college was conferred Autonomous Status during the academic year 2007-2008. It introduced the B.Sc Computer Science course in 1988-89, the first time this course was offered in Tamil Nadu.
Academics
The college offers 17 degree programs and is affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs are offered in History, Tamil, Botany, Mathematics, Economics and Computer Science. The college receives grants for minor and major research projects under the UGC XII Plan. Its faculty strength has increased to more than 115, of whom 62 hold a Ph.D.
Campus & Facilities
The campus is located at Thanthonimalai, Karur - 639005. Listed facilities include a Central Library, Digital Library, Zoology Laboratory, Physics Lab, Computer Science Lab, Language Lab, Smart Classroom, Network Resource Centre, Wi-Fi connected campus, Cafeteria and Student's Co-operative Stores. The college library has been enhanced with a Digital Library facility.
Admissions
Undergraduate admission to Science programmes and Arts programmes is made under TNGASA quota allotment. Additional admission routes include the Sports quota and the Differently abled quota.
Recognition
The college was reaccredited with A Grade by NAAC during 2014-15, with a score of 2.81 out of 4. It had earlier been reaccredited with B+ status by NAAC during 2006-07.
Quick stats
Courses offered
36
Avg placements
₹2.2 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources