Government Arts College

The sister challenge of H. H. The Maharaja’s College, Thiruvananthapuram in advance, the brand new College named Government Arts Collegewas inaugurated on the 4th of July, 1924. Government of Kerala held the reins of the control of the university while the Kerala University Act become handed within the yr 1964-65. Same year, the college introduced 12 months Pre-degree direction. The university turned into later upgraded into a First Grade College. Thereafter, it was named Government Arts College inside the 12 months twenty eighth of July, 1971. The college boasts of eminent personalities as its students including the previous President of India, Dr. K. R. Narayanan, the former Governor of Maharashtra, Dr. P. C. Alexander, the stated poet of Kerala, Sri Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, the famous critic in Malayalam, Prof. S.Guptan Nair, Chairman, ISRO, Dr. G Madhavan Nair, Dr. M. S. Valliathan amongst others. At gift, Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is quite reputed and offers degree courses in Biotechnology, Physics, Commerce and Economics. In addition, the college offers put up-graduate guides to students in Economics, Analytical Chemistry, Statistics, English and Analytical Chemistry.

Facts and Figures:

NIRF Ranking

Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram Overall ranking by NIRF is 151 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 101-150 out of 200 colleges in India in 2022.

• Library

  A central library is functioning on the first and second floor of the Library Block with ample space for reading and reference. OPAC facility has been installed in the library for the smooth identification, retrieval, and issue of books. UGC- NLIST service from INFLIBNET is also available in the central library. The college library and five department libraries have a collection of more than 40000 volumes, subscriptions to select national and international research journals, and access to e-journals /e-books through the INFLIBNET lab.

• Laboratories

  The College has two Chemistry labs, one Physics lab, one Botany Lab, one Biotechnology lab, and one Statistics lab with sufficient equipment that is operating effectively to cater to the learning needs of the students.

• Auditorium

  The College has owns a fully furnished auditorium with 210 sq. meters with the latest audio-visual system in the main heritage building block.

• Cafeteria

  A canteen is well functioning within the campus that offers food and refreshments at subsidized rates to the students and staff.

• Medical/Hospital

  The college maintains first aid facilities at the department of physical education.

• I.T Infrastructure

  There are 75 computers, 20 laptops and 15 projectors in the college. In addition to those, computer facilities with LAN connectivity are provided in the INFLIBNET lab. The computer systems of the college office and computer lab have LAN facilities.

• Gym

  The College has gym facilities for students Dumbbells, weighing machine, 3,4,5 inch rod with collar, 1.25,2.5,5,10,15 kg wt plates, bench press, multigym 6 station AB crunch, 7 ft. rod, smith machine, hack squat, AB coat, ankle wt., cable cross over, bench press ID & level.

• Sports

  The College has sports facilities for the students like the Playground for handball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball.

• Alumni Associations

  The College has Alumni Association for feedbacks obtained from the alumni and is reported and proposed by the faculty in the workshops and meetings conducted by the University for making changes in the Curriculum for its enrichment. The institution has a two-tier Alumni association. In addition to the department alumni associations, the college has an Alumni Association for the entire students who pass out from the institution. The Alumni meeting is conducted every year. The department alumni also meet annually at their convenience. Special meetings are also convened as and when the need arises. The Associations are actively involved in the development of the college with genuine commitment.

• Convenience Store

  The college has a convenience store facility for students. (like photocopying facility & stationery etc.)

Address: Gandhi Bhavan Rd, Housing Board, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014
Phone: 0471-2323040
E-mail: [email protected]