About
OfficialA public women's college in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Bharathidasan University, established in 1963.
- Established in 1963
- Public institution, affiliated to Bharathidasan University
- Automated library with around 50,549 books
- Awarded DST-CURIE project worth Rs.
- Accredited at B Grade with CGPA 2.
About
Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam is a public college located at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the banks of the Arasalar, a tributary of the river Cauvery. The college has carved a niche in imparting quality education to students from economically weaker and socially backward sections of society.
History
The college was started in 1963 in the post-independence era. The foundation stone of the main block was laid by Dr. C.N. It became the first women's college to be started after independence.
Academics
The college operates in two shifts and offers 17 undergraduate, 11 postgraduate and 10 research programmes. It is affiliated to Bharathidasan University. Undergraduate admission is centralized online through tngasa.in, with a college-level merit ranklist and special quotas for categories including Ex-Serviceman, Differently Abled, Sports and NCC.
Campus & Facilities
The automated library holds around 50,549 books. Teachers and students have uninterrupted internet access at 100 Mbps across the campus. Facilities include science laboratories, seminar halls, a sports playground, mini gym, hostel, canteen, prayer hall, day care centre, language laboratory, digital classrooms, solar power plants and a Zoology museum.
Research & Recognition
The college was awarded a DST-CURIE project worth Rs.The Centre for Nonlinear Science was established in 2005 under the Department of Science and Technology with a seed grant of Rs.8 Lakhs. The DST-CURIE Instrumentation Facility was established in 2022. The college is accredited with a CGPA of 2.
Rankings at a glance
NIRF 2024
#96
Overall national ranking
Quick stats
Courses offered
23
Avg placements
₹2 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources