Government Arts College for Women is the leading higher education institution for women of Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi. It was established in 1994 in an area of 3.75 acres to empower women through education with its Endeavour for a system incorporating the ethos of Indian culture and personality development of each stakeholder. The college was affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University till 1994-2007 and from then on, it has been affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi. The Ultimate goal of the institution is to flash the torch to sensitize the women from the deprived sections of the society and support them with an education that hones life skills and ensures employability.

This institution has been the advocate to enable the young women of this locale to keep their feet on ground to march on the path of improvement. This college started with 3 UG courses Commerce, Computer Science and Home Science in the year of 1994 and Electronics in 1995-1996. Then gradually other UG and PG courses have been introduced to attain a number of 8 UG and 2 PG courses at present. The college has two shifts, forenoon and afternoon to cater to the needs of students.

Enlightening And Moulding The Youth Into Multifaceted Women By Honing Their Life Skills.

Mission:
Students At An Affordable Cost To Enlighten And Empower Young Women To Meet The Challenges Of The World By Building Strong Character Oriented Individuals With Economic Independence.

Objective:
To Provide Quality Education And Skill Based Education.
To Provide A Mode Of Education With Global Perspectives
To Enhance The Moral And Ethical Value Of The Student
To Develop Aptitude And Skills Of Students To Equip Them To Face The Challenges And Needs Of A Fast Changing Society
To Give Oppurtunity To Women From Socio-Economically Backward Sections Of The Society Inorder To Prepare Them To Be Effective Leaders By Instilling Confidence
To Inculcate Values Of Equality, Unity And Justice
To Emerge As A Centre For Academic Excellence And Research

GACW Ramanathapuram Admissions
The selection is solely based on the merit list prepared upon the marks scored in the qualifying examination. No entrance examination is conducted for admission purposes.

Loan/ Scholarship Provisions: The fees structure is prescribed by the government and university and fees are also normal every year a small amount hike is there are fees instructions by the government And we will get some charity and reservation scholarships

Government Arts College for Women, Ramanathapuram Facilities
Library
The college has a Library the Learning Resource Centre for teaching and learning activities in educational institutions. our college Library develops a more comprehensive collection of print and electronic resources, giving vital support to the academic needs of the College
Laboratories
The college has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.
Auditorium
The college has One open-air auditorium available near the main block.

Cafeteria
The college has a Canteen facility available for both students and faculty members.

I.T Infrastructure
The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students. Computers with internet connectivity are made available in selected Laboratories
Sports
The college has Indoor games: Chess and Carom. Outdoor games: Shuttle, Kabbadi, kho kho, and Volleyball.

Alumni Associations
The college has an unregistered active Alumni Association. All the outgoing students are required to become members of the association. The alumni are guided by a Teacher convener in their activities. The funds are properly utilized for students’ welfare. Sometimes if there is any teaching staff scarcity at that time, the college appoints teachers and gives the salary from this head.