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Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College, Sivagangai had a historical and social significance in the pre-independence India. The illustrious founder, Raja Srimath Vijaya Ragunatha Gowrivallabha Doriasingam Shanmugaraja, the then ruler of Sivaganga, genuinely desired to light the lamp of higher education in this economically and socially backward region of Tamilnadu and established the College on 11th August 1947, naming the institution after his father Raja Doraisingam. With boundless generosity, he allotted the 'Gowri Vilas Palace' for the functioning of the College, besides gifting out the entire stock of his precious books, his club house and play grounds to the College. It may be the only college in India with a total area of 216.65 acre of land, revealing the broad vision of the founder for future expansion and development of this institution.

The inauguration of the College, on 11th August 1947 is also marked by the uniqueness of the State Education Minister; Thiru T. K. Avinasilingam Chettiyar himself lectured the first inter-mediate class of the College, to mark the commencement of the academic journey of the College. Further courses were added in 1952 and developments were continuous from then onwards.

The College, originally started as a Private College, affiliated to the University of Madras, when under the fold of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, it underwent a transition in 1977 and came under the administrative regime of the Tamilnadu Government as per Private Colleges (regulating) Act 1976. Ultimately, it became a Government College with effect from 01-07-1981 and is now affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

Since, 1947, several educational stalwarts have served as Principals, Professors and Lecturers leading the destiny of the College and contributing to the achievement of the vision of the Founder towards enhancing access of aspirants to higher education and offering quality education in a backward region. The present team, consists of 78 well qualified regular faculty members and 66 guest lecturers is working successfully under the leadership of Dr. K. Duraiarasan, the Principal.

VISION

To facilitate the under privileged section of youth from this socially and economically backward region to have an easy access to higher education for their upliftment and empowerment and all inclusive contribution for national development.


MISSION

To impart qualitative and socially relevant knowledge, values and skills to the underprivileged section of the society by means of effective curricular, co-curricular and extra- curricular activities.

Raja Sivaganga Srimath Muthu Vijaya Regunatha Gowri Vallabha Doraisingam Shanmuga Raja founded this school in memory of his father Srimath Muthu Vijaya Regunatha Gowri Vallabha Doraisingam on August 11, 1947, and named it as Raja Doraisingam Memorial College. With boundless generosity, he allotted ‘Gowri Vilas Palace’ for the functioning of the school, besides gifting out the whole stock of his precious books, his clubhouse, and playgrounds to the school. it's going to be the sole college in India with a complete area of 216.65 acres of land, revealing the broad vision of the founder for future expansion and development of this institution. From 01-07-1981 onwards this school was undertaken by the govt of Tamil Nadu with the noble mission of providing education to rural students.

The admission process is based on the merit of the students. The admission dates will be notified through the official website. More details regarding Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College admission are mentioned in the following sessions.
Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College UG admission is open for the academic year 2023. The institute offers BA, B.Sc programmes with a a wide range of specializations. The list of courses and specializations offered under Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College admission are as follows.
The application forms for Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College admissions 2023 are available within the college portal. The admission fee for various programmes is based on RDGAC fee structure.

Also, the application forms are often bought directly from college.
The form should be filled with the specified details.
After the form is filled, submit it to the college's address:
Manamadurai Road, Sivaganga - 630561, Tamil Nadu.

RDGAC Placement Cell:

The mission is to achieve 100% placement for students through dedication, attitude and complete involvement. It arranges and coordinates various programmes that aim at moulding the students so as to meet the expectations in career building and in turn bring glory to the parent institution. The College organizes common placement programs and guides the students for campus recruitments conducted in universities and other reputed institutions.

The placement cell guides all the students in developing skills and job-search strategies required to achieve their career objectives. It organizes various activities related to career planning. It also identifies potential employers.

Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Scholarships and Funding 

Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Scholarship:
State Government Scholarship for SC/ST, OBC and Minority Scholarship.

Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College, Sivagangai Facilities

Library
The library is functioning in the college main building with an information desk cum circulation counter. The main aim of the library is to acquire process, organize and provide access to various kinds of information resources including books, journals, magazines, daily newspapers, etc. It has a collection of 45741 books including some rare collections. The collection contains important first editions of classical authors and authors of world importance, textbooks, Journals, Magazines, Reference books, Encyclopedias for a general and specific purpose, etc.

Sports
The college has sports facilities for all students.

Multi-Purpose PlayGround (Cricket, Athletics, Hockey, etc.)
Football Field - 1
Hockey Field - 1
Hand Ball Court - 2
Basket Ball Court - 1
Volley Ball Court - 1
Kho-Kho Court - 1
Ball Badminton Court - 1
Table Tennis Court - 1
Cricket Net - 2

I.T Infrastructure
The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.

Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.

Alumni Associations
The college has good networking for the alumni association.

Laboratories
The college has departmental based laboratories facility for the students.

Guest Room/Waiting Room
The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.