Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore
🏛️ Overview
Periyar Arts College is a public government arts and science college located in Devanampattinam, near Silver Beach in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1964 and is currently affiliated with Annamalai University. The college is managed by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
🎓 Courses Offered
Undergraduate (UG) Courses
Arts & Commerce:
- B.A. in Tamil, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration
- B.Com (General and Corporate)
- B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
Science:
- B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Microbiology, Visual Communication, Psychology
Postgraduate (PG) Courses
- M.A. in Tamil, English, History, Economics
- M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
- M.Com
- M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
Research Programmes
- M.Phil and Ph.D. in disciplines like Tamil, English, History, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology
- Both full-time and part-time options are available
🧠 Academic Status
- Accreditation: Accredited with a ‘B’ Grade by NAAC
- Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Offers over 60 academic programmes
🏫 Infrastructure & Facilities
- Classrooms: Modern classrooms, including smart classrooms with LCD projectors
- Laboratories: Well-equipped science and computer labs for practical sessions
- Library: Rich in academic and research resources, with thousands of books and journals
- Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Canteen: Clean and hygienic food services
- Auditorium: Large hall for seminars, cultural events, and conferences
- Sports Facilities: Well-maintained playgrounds and indoor game areas
- IT Facilities: Good internet connectivity and computer labs RO Water Supply, UPS power backup, and eco-friendly environment
👨🎓 Student Life
- Over 5,000 students enrolled
- Active clubs and societies for extracurricular engagement:
- NSS (National Service Scheme)
- Red Ribbon Club
- Youth Red Cross
- Consumer Club
- Eco Club
- Entrepreneur Development Cell
- Organizes cultural events, seminars, career guidance, and social outreach programs
🎯 Admissions
- Admissions are mostly merit-based, through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges Admission (TNGASA) portal
- Students must submit their 10+2 marks, community certificate, and other standard documents
- Reservation quotas are applicable as per Tamil Nadu government norms
- Application fees are minimal or waived for certain categories like SC/ST
💼 Placement & Career Support
- Has a Placement Cell to assist final-year students
- Conducts campus drives in collaboration with local companies and government departments
- Placement records are moderate, with many students pursuing higher education or government jobs
🏆 Key Highlights
- Government-run institution with affordable fee structure
- Broad range of UG, PG, and Research programmes
- Strong emphasis on holistic student development
- Scenic coastal location, enhancing a calm academic atmosphere
- Infrastructure supports both academic and extracurricular growth
📍 Location
Located at Silver Beach Road, Devanampattinam, Cuddalore – 607001, Tamil Nadu Easily accessible from Cuddalore town and nearby areas
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