Government Arts College Coimbatore: Courses, Admission 2023, Placement, Online Application

Government Arts College (Autonomous), one of the best government institutions in Tamil Nadu, ranks 44th in the college category of NIRF ranking 2023. The institute offers a plethora of UG, PG and Ph.D. courses in different fields of Arts, Commerce, and Science. Admission to the majority of these courses is done on the basis of merit. Selection is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the last institution attended. Reservations for SC/ ST/ OBC categories are given as per the norms of the State and Central Government.

The institute organizes campus recruitment drives every year inviting multi-national, national, and regional organizations. Few companies that visit the campus annually are Act Fibernet, Vodafone, HDFC Home Loan, KFC, Cognizant, etc.

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Government Arts College Coimbatore Highlights

Government Arts College Coimbatore Ranking

Government Arts College Coimbatore Courses

Government Arts College Coimbatore Admission

4.1 How to apply?

Government Arts College Coimbatore Facilities

Government Arts College Coimbatore FAQs

Government Arts College Coimbatore Highlights

Established \| Institute type	1852 \| Government
Affiliated to	Bharathiar University
Accredited to	NAAC A
Courses Offered	UG, PG, and Ph.D.
Admission Criteria	Merit/ Entrance + counseling
Accepted Exam score	TANCET
Top Recruiters	Act Fibernet, Vodafone, HDFC Home Loan, KFC, Cognizant
Facilities Available	Hostels, Library, Students’ co-operative store, Computer training center, Infotech Hall, Canteen, Auditorium, Museum
Official Website	http://www.gacbe.ac.in/

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Government Arts College Coimbatore Ranking

The institute has been ranked 44^th in the NIRF (college category) Ranking 2023.
The institute has been ranked 32^nd in the NIRF (college category) Ranking 2022.
The institute has been ranked 33rd in the NIRF (college category) Ranking 2019.

Government Arts College Coimbatore Courses

The institute offers many UG, PG and Ph.D. courses in three different domains of science, arts, and commerce. A brief of these courses are mentioned in this section:

Course	Details
Bachelor of Arts	Subjects offered: English Literature, Tamil Literature, History, Tourism & Travel Management, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Defense Studies, Business administration Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 Duration: 3 years Read More
Bachelor of Science	Subjects offered: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with PCM/PCB Duration: 3 years Read More
Bachelor of Commerce	Subjects offered: Commerce, Commerce with Computer Application, Commerce with International Business Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Commerce Duration: 3 years Read More
Master of Arts	Subjects offered: English Literature, Tamil Literature, History, Tourism administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Economics Eligibility: Candidate must have any graduate degree from a recognized University Duration: 2 years Read More
Master of Science	Subjects offered: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application Eligibility: Candidate must have a graduate degree in Science with PCM/PCB Duration: 2 years Read More
Master of Commerce	Subjects offered: Commerce, Commerce with Computer Application Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Commerce Duration: 3 years Read More
M.Phil. / Ph.D	Subjects offered: English Literature, Tamil Literature, History, Economics, Public Administration, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, Commerce Type of Course: Full Time and Part-Time Eligibility: Candidate must have passed graduation with a relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks.

Government Arts College Coimbatore Admission

Admission to Govt. Arts College is merit-based. The students can apply both online as well as offline. For admission in Diploma and UG courses, applicants must have passed 10+2 in relevant subjects from any recognized Board such as CBSE/ ICSE/ State Board.

Selection in these courses is based on the merit of the qualifying examination and as per the availability of seats.
Admission in MA, M. Com, and M.Sc. requires a bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects from any recognized University/ Institution.
The selection criterion for these PG courses is direct and based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Admission to M.Sc (Computer Applications) and MCA is entrance-based. The entrance exam accepted for the same is TANCET.

How to apply?

Application form for UG and PG admission can be obtained from the college office during working hours
The cost of the UG application is INR 49 and the cost of the PG application is INR 60. SC/ ST students can get the application free of cost by producing a photocopy of the community certificate
Only one application form need to be issued with the option to various courses should be followed very strictly
Photocopies of the following should be enclosed with the filled-in application:
- Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet/Provisional Mark-sheet should be attested by Head Master of the School
- Community Certificate (wherever applicable)
- Certificate of proof when admission is sought under Differently Abled/ Sports Quota/ NCC/ Ex-Servicemen etc.
- Transfer Certificate
- Eligibility certificate for students from other States / Universities
Original Certificates are to be produced at the time of admission only. However, if a candidate fails to produce the relevant certificates in original at the time of Counselling for admission, the admission shall be canceled.
Merit list is declared by the college based on the marks obtained by candidates in their previous institution

Government Arts College Coimbatore Facilities

Library: There are more than 40,000 books in the college General Library. It has all general books, books for competitive examinations, dailies, weeklies, and monthlies, newspapers and magazines, and employment news. This digital library functions with internet facility, through which students have the facility of using and downloading online books, journals, and research articles
Students’ Co-operative Store: Government Arts College Students’ Co-operative Store functions in the college campus, where students can buy notebooks, stationery items and other materials for a reasonable price
Transport Concession: Students from the outskirts of Coimbatore city get benefited by getting concession in Tamil Nadu Government Bus Transport and Central Government Railway Transport through college as per Government rules
Information Center: There is a well-equipped meeting hall to conduct seminars, workshops, and discussions. It has an audio and video facility with accessories to record speeches and conversations. It is equipped with computers and other facilities like internet, CD Library, Programming, and Learning Package Program for students’ use
Hostels: The UG Hostel is functioning in a sprawling campus of 1 hectare and 393 sq. ft. with 60 rooms for students to stay and mess. At present, the hostel accommodates 278 students
Other facilities include:
- NCC
- NSS
- Youth Red Cross
- Cultural Club

Government Arts College Coimbatore FAQs

Ques. How many courses does the college offer?

Ans. The college offers 22 UG and 21 PG courses.

Ques. Does the college have collaboration with foreign universities?

Ans. As globalization has reached the education sector, the college has geared up to grab new opportunities, and thus the Tamil Nadu State Higher Education Council has entered into collaborations with universities in U.K. These collaborations enable the college to offer students programs in the U.K. Universities. Many postgraduate students have completed the post-graduation program under the foreign study program.

Ques. Is there any reservation quota for admission to the college?

Ans. The admission shall be made purely on the basis of Merit subject to the rule of reservation of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

31% for Open Competition (OC)
26.5% for Backward Classes (BC) other than BC Muslims and 3.5% for Backward Classes.
20% for Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC)
15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 3 % for Arunthathiyars (SCA).
1% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Ques. What is the mode of applying for admission?

Ans. Candidates have to apply offline by filling the application form and submitting it along with the required documents.

Ques. How are the placements of the college?

Ans. The placement cell of the college has been functioning actively over the years. The cell has been able to place 150 students in renowned companies for both part-time and full-time jobs. Apart from campus placement, the cell also plays a pivotal role in counseling and guiding the students of the college by organizing special lectures and soft skill programs. In the year 2018, a total of 232 students were placed on and off the campus.

Ques. Does Govt. Arts College provides scholarships to students?

Ans. The UnderGraduate and Postgraduate students of the following communities and categories are eligible for various scholarships and concession:

Community – Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Most Backward Class (for PG only), Backward Class
Differently-abled – Visual, Physical
Ex-Servicemen – Hindi students (only)
Merit – Chief Minister’s Prize Money, Bharathiar University - Kamaraj Merit, Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Most Backward Class
Tuition Fee: EVR Nagammai - Backward Class (UG Girls-Only)
Indira Gandhi Scholarship - Single Girl Child in Family
University Rank Holder - Rank Holder in Department
Agricultural Laborers Scholarship – Son/ Daughter of Agricultural Labourers

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
M.Sc (Psychology) +9 More M.Sc Courses	₹935	₹1,870	Graduation	-
B.Sc (Psychology) +9 More B.Sc Courses	₹1,375	₹4,125	10+2	6 May - 22 May 2024
BA (Political Science) +7 More BA Courses	₹1,355	₹4,065	10+2	6 May - 22 May 2024
MA (Tourism Administration) +7 More MA Courses	₹875	₹1,750	Graduation	-
B.Com (Computer Applications) +1 More B.Com Courses	₹1,040	₹3,120	10+2	6 May - 22 May 2024

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