Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur

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About Government Arts College (Autonomous)

Government Arts College, Karur is an autonomous government college. It was established in 1966 and is located in Thanthonimalai, Karur, Tamil Nadu. The institute is affiliated to Bharathidasan University and is accredited with an 'A' Grade by NAAC. 

GAC Karur offers 17 Under-Graduate courses, 12 Post-Graduate courses, 10 Doctoral degree courses, and 11 Ph. D programs. Admissions to all courses is based on merit. Application forms can be filled through offline mode, available at the college office.

Government Arts College, Karur Highlights

Established | Institute type 1966 | Public
Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Accredited by NAAC
Courses Offered UG, PG, Masters, Doctorate
Application mode Offline
Admission Criteria Merit
Top Recruiters Wipro, TCS, DICOM, Mega Mart
Facilities Available Canteen, Library, Seminar hall, Locker, Student Lounge

Government Arts College, Karur Courses Offered

Government Arts College, Karur offers UG courses, PG courses, M.Phil. degree courses and Ph. D programs. A total of 50 courses across various disciplines are available for the students. Some of the major programs are listed below.

Courses Details
B.Sc.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Subjects offered: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Computer Science, Statistics, Geology
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
B.A.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Subjects offered: Tamil Literature, English Literature, History, Economics
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
B.Com.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Subjects offered: General, CA
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
M.Sc.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Subjects offered: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Computer Science
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
M.A.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Subjects offered: Tamil, English, History, Economics
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
M.Phil.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Subjects offered: Tamil, English, History, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Computer Science
  • Selection Criteria: Merit
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 3 to 4 years
  • Eligibility: Masters
  • Subjects offered: Tamil, English, History, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science
  • Selection Criteria: Merit

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Government Arts College, Karur Admission

Admissions at Government Arts College, Karur, Chennai is purely based on the merit obtained by the candidates. For admission to undergraduate programmes a candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary Examinations of Tamil Nadu or an equivalent examination. Admissions would be made based on the 12th marks of the candidates only.

  • Candidates seeking admissions can fill the application form available at the college office.
  • Rank list is prepared on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination. Admissions are made according to this list.

Government Arts College, Karur Facilities

Some of the facilities available at the college are as follows:

  • Student's Co-Operative Stores: All the basic amenities of the students can be availed through the co-operative store exclusively available for the students.
  • Wi-Fi: The campus is connected throughout with high-speed wireless internet connectivity.
  • Alumni Association: The college maintains an excellent network of alumni. The association fosters a spirit of loyalty and promotes general welfare and support to the organization.
  • Digital Library: A Digital library with over 20,000+ E-resources are made available inside the campus.
  • Student's Grievance and Redressal Cell: The function of this is to investigate the grievances lodged by any student, and judge its legitimacy. The Grievance cell is likewise enabled to investigate matters of harassment. Anybody with a genuine complaint may consult the department.
  • Auditorium: A spacious auditorium with over 500+ seating capacity hosts various cultural and extra-curricular activities maintained by the college.
  • Playground: Playground is situated within the campus which facilitates sports events such as volleyball, cricket, football, carom, chess, throw ball, boxing, etc. 
  • Gymnasium: A gymnasium center is the most recent expansion to advance the familiarity of physical wellness along with studies.

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Government Arts College, Karur Faculty

Government Arts College, Karur has an excellent panel of highly qualified teaching faculty across its departments. An estimate of the faculty details is shown below:

No: of teaching staff: 121

No: of teaching staff with Ph.D.: 52

No: of teaching staff with M.Phil.: 108

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Government Arts College, Karur Scholarship

Students of Government Arts College, Karur are entitled to scholarships and fellowships provided by the government through the college.

The following table shows the data for students entitled to BC/BMC Scholarships:

Year No. of Students Amount Sanctioned
2015-2016 2042 INR 25,11,269
2016-2017 2010 INR 25,77,142

The following table shows the data for students entitled to SC/ST Scholarships:

Year No. of Students Amount Sanctioned
2015-2016 1048 INR 60,28,663
2016-2017 935 INR 56,84,566

Government Arts College, Karur FAQs

Ques. How do we reach Government Arts College, Karur?

Ans. The campus is situated at the address: Bharathidasan Nagar Road, Thanthoni, Tamil Nadu, 639007. The office of the institute can be contacted at 91 - 4324 – 257534. In case of any queries, candidates can also reach out at the office email address office@gackarur.ac.in.

Ques. What is the fee structure for UG students at Government Arts College, Karur?

Ans. The fee structure for UG Arts students is INR 1310. The fee structure for that of UG Science students is INR 1330.

Ques. What is the fee structure for PG students at Government Arts College, Karur?

Ans. The fee structure for PG Arts students is INR 1015. The fee structure for PG Science students is INR 1045. A recognition fee of INR 750 has to be paid in addition to the total fee for students belonging to other universities.

Ques. Does Government Arts College, Karur have provisions for handicapped students?

Ans. Yes. GAC Karur has implemented facilities for hassle-free transportation of handicapped students inside the campus. More than 80% of the buildings are equipped with lifts/ramps. More than 40% of the buildings are equipped with specially designed toilets for handicapped students.

Ques. How is the placement scenario at Government Arts College, Karur?

Ans. GAC Karur has a good placement record. 329 undergraduate students were placed in various companies in the year 2018-19 with a median salary of INR 1,18,320. 182 postgraduate students were placed in the same academic year with a median salary of INR 1,18,750.

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Government Arts College (Autonomous) Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityAction
B.Sc
9 Courses
1,330 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
M.Sc
6 Courses
1,045 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
MA
4 Courses
1,015 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
B.Com
2 Courses
1,300 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
M.Com
1 Course
1,015 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
BBA
2 Courses
1,300 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
BA
4 Courses
1,300 (1st Year Fees) 10+2

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Government Arts College (Autonomous) Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of

director
Dr. R Pari
Head and Professor
Prof. T. K. Krishnamurthy
Department of Mathematics
Assistant Professor
Dr. T. Ramachandran
Department of Mathematics
Head and Professor
Prof. E. Palanichamy
Department of Physics
Assistant Professor
Dr. T. Seethalakshmi
Department of Physics
Assistant Professor
Dr. T. Seethalakshmi
Department of Physics
Head and Professor
Dr. M. Vijayachitra
Department of Business Administration
Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Jelince Dhinakar
Department of Business Administration
Head and Professor
Dr. K. Murugesan
Department of Botany
Associate Professor
Dr. P. Velayutham
Department of Botany
Head and Professor
Prof. K. Radhakrishnan
Department of Zoology
Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Karthikeyan
Department of Zoology

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Thanthonimalai
Karur - 639005
Tamil Nadu, India
Get SMS Contact:  04324-257534
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