Government Arts College (Autonomous)

Poompuhar Road,, India • 6120024.0(9)

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Founded

1867

Type

Government

Affiliation

University of Madras Chennai, Chennai

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About Government Arts College (Autonomous)

Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam is a college of higher education established in the year 1867. The college is affiliated with the University of Madras, and has been accredited with grade A by NAAC. It offers BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA at the UG level, MA, M.Sc., M.Com, MCA at the PG level, and Ph.D., M.Phil. at the doctoral level. The college provides good academic & student-centric facilities for a great learning environment.

GAC Kumbakonam Highlights

Established in	1867
Institute Type	Government
Affiliation	University of Madras, Chennai
Accreditation	NAAC
Courses offered	UG, PG, Doctorate
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application mode	Online
Facilities provided	Library, hostels, labs, cafeteria, gym
Official Website	http://www.gacakmu.in/Home.aspx

GAC Kumbakonam Courses

GAC Kumbakonam college offers the following courses at the UG, PG & Doctoral level:

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Botany, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics	10+2 in relevant stream from a recognized board
BA	Economics, English, History, Tamil, Indian Culture & Tourism Studies
B.Com	-
BBA	-
B.C. A	-
M.Sc.	Applied Geography, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Zoology, Physics	Graduation with the relevant subject
MA	Economics, English, History, Tamil, Indian Culture and Tourism
M.Com	-
M.C.A	-
M.Phil.	English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Tamil, Commerce, Economics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Indian Culture and Tourism, Tourism	Post-Graduation with the relevant subject
PhD	Economics, Geography, Tamil, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Mathematics	Post-Graduation with the relevant subject

GAC Kumbakonam Admission

Admission to the Government Arts College Kumbakonam UG, PG & Doctoral courses are granted on the basis of merit scored in the last qualifying examination. For MCA admission, candidates need to have a valid score in TANCET

How to apply?

Visit the college campus
Collect the application form
Fill it up correctly
Submit the same with the required documents

Government Arts College Kumbakonam Scholarships

Various students studying in college are benefitted from scholarships every year. The college has different categories of scholarships that students can apply for during admission.

Govt. of India SC/ST Scholarships
Grants for Backward classes
School teacher’s childhood allowance
Free education until graduation
Farmer Social Security allowance
Most Backward, Class Legacy Class Welfare benefit for graduation

Government Arts College Kumbakonam Facilities

Library: The college has a huge library stuffed with nearly 80,000 books on different subjects. The library has a central hall, two separate stock rooms, and one reading hall where at a time 75 students can avail of the reading room for study purposes.
Hostel: There are hostel accommodations for both boys and girls with a capacity of 150 students. Lavatories of both hostels are clean and hygienic. The college hostels also have a huge mess room.
Cafeteria: A hygienic cafeteria is there inside the college campus that offers several food items to the staffs and students
Laboratories: The college provides 15 lab facilities to students. There are also computer labs stuffed with various smart pieces of equipment.
Transport Facilities: The college offers bus facilities to local students as well as faculty members for easy transportation
Classrooms: The classrooms are quite spacious and comfortable. They are equipped with smart class and high-quality furniture.
Auditorium: The college has a huge and comfortable auditorium that can accommodate 200 people. The auditorium has an AC facility.
Other Facilities:
- Wi-Fi
- Sports complex
- Medical Assistance

Government Arts College Kumbakonam FAQs

Ques. How are the faculties of Government Arts College Kumbakonam?

Ans. The faculties along with non-faculties are very supportive and helpful to every student. The faculties are very experienced and skillful. They help students pursue a better career by guiding them. There are a total of 106 faculties out of which 55 faculties are Ph.D. holders. The student-faculty ratio of the college is 1:20.

Ques. Does Government Arts College Kumbakonam require a test to prove proficiency in English?

Ans. there is no test for proficiency in English. Most of the courses have a merit-based selection procedure.

Ques. Is Government Arts College Kumbakonam a good college?

Ans. Government Arts College is a great institute in every term. The college offers several opportunities and placements to students along with a great career. The college has a very positive and productive environment which is very helpful for students, the faculties and infrastructures are great.

Ques. Is there any placement at Government Arts College Kumbakonam?

Ans. The college has a Placement and Training Cell which helps students follow up a better career. The college offers excellent opportunities in various well-established and reputed companies. The median package for the PG program (3 Years) is INR 1.54 Lakhs and for UG Program is INR 54.86K.

Ques. Does Government Arts College Kumbakonam encourage the students in various Extracurricular Activities?

Ans. The college has NCC and NSS troops in which students actively participate and apart from that the college also has YRC in which students learn several things and serve people.

Courses & Fees

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₹1,235

Highest Fee

₹1,355

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Chemistry

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Chemistry)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Chemistry

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Chemistry)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Mathematics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Mathematics)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Mathematics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Mathematics)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Computer Science

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computer Science)

1st Year Fee

₹1,040

Total Fee

₹3,120

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Computer Science

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computer Science)

₹1,040

₹3,120

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Information Technology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Information Technology)

1st Year Fee

₹1,040

Total Fee

₹3,120

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Information Technology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Information Technology)

₹1,040

₹3,120

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Psychology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Psychology)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Psychology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Psychology)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Physics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Physics)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Physics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Physics)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Zoology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Zoology)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Zoology

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Zoology)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Geography

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Geography)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Geography

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Geography)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Statistics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Statistics)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Statistics

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Statistics)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Botany

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany)

1st Year Fee

₹1,375

Total Fee

₹4,125

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Botany

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany)

₹1,375

₹4,125

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Chemistry

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Chemistry)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Chemistry

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Chemistry)

₹935

₹1,870

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Computer Science

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science)

1st Year Fee

₹1,135

Total Fee

₹2,270

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Computer Science

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science)

₹1,135

₹2,270

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Psychology

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Psychology)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Psychology

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Psychology)

₹935

₹1,870

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Mathematics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)

1st Year Fee

₹875

Total Fee

₹1,750

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Mathematics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)

₹875

₹1,750

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Information Technology

Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Information Technology)

1st Year Fee

₹1,135

Total Fee

₹2,270

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Information Technology

Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Information Technology)

₹1,135

₹2,270

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Physics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Physics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)

₹935

₹1,870

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Botany

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Botany

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany)

₹935

₹1,870

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Geography

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geography)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Geography

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geography)

₹935

₹1,870

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Statistics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Statistics)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Statistics

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Statistics)

₹935

₹1,870

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Zoology

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)

1st Year Fee

₹935

Total Fee

₹1,870

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Zoology

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)

₹935

₹1,870

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Admission

TANCET 2025 Registration Timeline [MCA]

Start: 24 Jan 2025

Last Date: 21 Feb 2025

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Value: 2246

Exam: TANCET

Year: 2024

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Accepted Exams

TANCET2025

22 Mar 25

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Specializations

8 available

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Economics

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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Economics

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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History

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (History)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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History

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (History)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Political Science

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Political Science)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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Political Science

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Political Science)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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English

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (English)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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English

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (English)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Public Administration)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Public Administration)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Tamil

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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N/A

Tamil

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tamil)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Travel and Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Travel and Tourism Management)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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Travel and Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Travel and Tourism Management)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Defence Studies

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Defence Studies)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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Defence Studies

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Defence Studies)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Specializations

3 available

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General

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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General

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]

₹1,355

₹4,065

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International Business

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (International Business)

1st Year Fee

₹1,355

Total Fee

₹4,065

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N/A

International Business

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (International Business)

₹1,355

₹4,065

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Computer Applications

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (Computer Applications)

1st Year Fee

₹1,040

Total Fee

₹3,120

Cutoff

N/A

Computer Applications

Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] (Computer Applications)

₹1,040

₹3,120

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Admission Process

Admission to Government Arts College (Autonomous) is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

TANCET

Placements & Recruiters

Government Arts College (Autonomous) Placement Details

Government Arts College (Autonomous) in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Government Arts College (Autonomous) Facilities

Government Arts College (Autonomous) in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

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