Government Thirumagal Mills College, a Government Arts, Commerce and Science College located in Gudiyattam, is the first college ever to be started in the post-indepedent era in the united North Arcot District. It is the outcome of a long cherished dream of many philanthropists. Majority of the learners in Gudiyattam belong to the most-socio-economically backward section of the society. In order to cater to the educational need of such learners, Mr.A.Shanmuga Mudaliar, known for his benevolence donated Rs.5,00,000 as seed capital to establish a Government Arts and Science College in Gudiyattam

The dream of establishing an institute of higher learning did not happen overnight. The indomitable spirit and concerted effort of many other philanthropists were instrumental in the establishment of Government Thirumagal Mills College.

The college temporarily functioned in the campus of Rajagopal Polytechnic Campus during the year 1964-68. The donor allotted 47 acres of land for the college and by the end of the year 1969, the college started functioning with its full grandeur

Government Thirumagal Mills College was started with the Departments of Economics and Mathematics. In the academic year 1969, physics and Botany Departments were added. In the subsequent academic years, departments such as Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Master of Computer Applications, English, Tamil History, Bachelor of Business Administration and Zoology were added. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offered PG programmes and also became Research department s in the academic year 2012-2013. The college started functioning under shift

system serving the marginalized section of the student community since the academic year 2012-2013. In the academic year 2014-15 marked the mile stone in the history of the college, as this year was the Golden Jubilee Celebration year of the college. The college was upgraded as Grade I college in the academic year 2013-2014.

Faculty members of this college have been deputed and promoted to hold prestigious positions in the state of Tamilnadu. They have been promoted as Director of Collegiate Education and many have been appointed as conferred I.A.S.

Courses Eligibility
B.Sc. Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board.
B.A. Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board.

The Placement Cell acts as a platform that bridges the industry and the students of the College. The Cell aids in organizing campus recruitment drives for part-time and full-time job offers across various sectors. Internship opportunities for the students are created especially for Computer Science student. In addition, counselling is offered to students, regarding placements and higher education abroad. The unit also organizes leadership and training programmes whenever necessary.
Objectives of the placement and career guidance cell of the College are

i Inviting recruiting agencies and companies for conducting campus interview for final year students of UG and PG.

i Sharing students data base for off campus interview for placement

iii Organising career guidance programme for final year UG and PG students highlighting future perspectives of higher education and Job opportunities in various sectors

To fulfil the above said aims, the cell has been conducting free coaching classes for competitive examinations like civil services (UPSC), TNPSC examinations, Railway recruitment board exams, etc. in association with district employment officials.

To motivate and guide the students, the cell organized skill development programmes and seminars by inviting experts and othe

Scholarship
The following scholarships are available as per Government guidelines:

Scholarship offered by BC/MBC and SC/ST welfare department.
National Merit Scholarship.
Scholarship for the physically challenged Students.
Scholarship for daughters and sisters of Defence Service Personnel.
Government of India Scholarship for Children of Primary and Secondary School Teachers
Ex–Servicemen Scholarship.
UGC - Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for single girl Child.
EVR Nagammai Scholarship.
Farmer’s Scholarship / Labour Welfare Scholarship etc.

Boys Hostel
The college has a boys’ hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Gym
The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Library
The College Library is accessible to both the students and the staff of the college. Besides the General Library, each department has a library of its own. Each student has issued a library card every year.
Sports
The College Sports Club provides the facilities for the following Games: Chess, Cricket, Foot Ball, Volly Ball, Badminton, Hand Ball
I.T Infrastructure
I.T Infrastructure
The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Cafeteria
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Laboratories
The college has a departmental-based laboratories facility for the students.
Parking Facility
The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.