Government Arts College, Coimbatore
Government Arts College, Coimbatore is a government institution in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, established in 1852. UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Key facts
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Arts, Science & Commerce (general)
- Established
- 1852
- Main entrance
- TNGASA
- AISHE code
- C-41035
- Affiliating university
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Courses offered
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com; MA, M.Sc, M.Com at postgraduate colleges
- Eligibility
- UG: Class 12 (subject requirements for B.Sc and B.Com). PG: a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
- Approval to check
- Affiliation to the university (UGC); NAAC grade is a useful quality check; affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- The subjects and seats offered, NAAC grade, the affiliating university, and fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- gacbe.ac.in
Entrance exams Government Arts College, Coimbatore accepts
Questions about Government Arts College, Coimbatore
How do I get admission to Government Arts College, Coimbatore?
UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Which entrance exams does Government Arts College, Coimbatore accept?
Government Arts College, Coimbatore uses CUET-UG and CUET-PG, depending on the programme. UG on Class 12 merit through TNGASA (for government arts and science colleges); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Is Government Arts College, Coimbatore a government or private institution?
Government Arts College, Coimbatore is a government institution (Arts, Science & Commerce (general)).
Where is Government Arts College, Coimbatore?
Government Arts College, Coimbatore is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Government Arts College, Coimbatore established?
Government Arts College, Coimbatore was established in 1852.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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