Government Arts and Science College was established in 2010 as one of the constituent colleges of Thiruvalluvar University in Thiruvennainallur, Villupuram district to meet the needs of higher education development. The college, which had been operating for more than a decade under the name “Thiruvalluvar University Affiliated Arts & Science College”, was converted into a full-fledged government college operating under the Directorate of College Education, Government of Tamil Nadu in December 2021 through the Higher Education Department’s Government Order No. 183. The college, which was temporarily operating in the Thiruvennainallur Government Primary School, was built in a new college campus at a cost of about 12 crores in Manakuppam village and was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu through a video conference in 2017.
The college currently offers undergraduate courses in nine departments namely Tamil, English, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Zoology and Botany. Postgraduate courses are also offered in four departments namely English, Commerce, Mathematics and Computer Science.
The college has provided an excellent platform for the academic and co-curricular activities of the students with dedicated teachers, quality laboratories, extensive library and excellent sports facilities.
Furthermore, the special schemes of the Tamil Nadu Government such as Naan Mudhalvan, Puthumaippen Scheme and Tamil Puthulvan are being implemented well in this college and the benefits of these schemes are being brought to the students. Students who complete their studies are provided with appropriate job opportunities and training through the Employment Center. Furthermore, the students of this college are making their outstanding social contribution through organizations including the National Welfare Service Scheme and the Youth Red Cross Red Cross Society. The Parents-Teachers Association and the Alumni Association have been contributing significantly to the development of this college at various levels.