Government Arts College, Coimbatore

Government Arts College is an autonomous institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is a liberal arts college affiliated to the Bharathiar University.[2][3]

College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Colleges) (2019)[4]33

Government Arts College
MottoSapere Aude
Motto in English
Dare to be wise
TypeGovernment co-educational autonomous
Established1868 (1868)
PrincipalDr. K. Chitra
Location, ,
Campus13.6 acres (5.5 ha)
AffiliationsBharathiar University[1]
Websitegacbe.ac.in

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.[5]

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.[6]

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).[7]

Notable alumni

References

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