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.

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.

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.

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)

Notable alumni

 * Puviarasu, Tamil Poet
 * Raghuvaran, actor
 * Manivannan, Actor and Director
 * Sathyaraj, Actor
 * Ranjith, Actor
 * Jeeva, Lawyer, Artist
 * R. V. Udayakumar, Actor and Director
 * R. N. Manickam, Officer, Indian Police Service
 * P. Nagarajan, Member of Parliament