This college was started in 1970-1971 under the name 'Kalaignar Karunanidhi Government Arts College'. The then district collector of composite Thanjavur Mr.T.V.Andhoni, I.A.S., and his officials extended their helping hand to start college at the time. The college offering Pre University courses initially started functioning in the precincts of Thiyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur. A degree course in History was started in the subsequent year. Then the college was shifted to a new building which was opened by the Honourable Chief Minister. Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi and the Educational Minister Dr.Era.Nedunchezhiyan in the presence of the Governor of Tamilnadu, Mr. K. K. Sha on 2nd June 1972. The Economic and the Commerce classes were commenced in the same year.

  The college was elevated as a Postgraduate educational institution within the four years with the support and patronage of the Government of Tamilnadu. The Postgraduate degree in History was started in 1974 and the M.Com., course in 1975. The B.Sc., degree course in Mathematics was started in 1976-77 and the degree course in Chemistry inthe year 1979-80.

  The name of this college was changed to 'Thiru.Vi.Ka. Government Arts College' during the centenary celebrations of 'Thiru.Vi.Ka' the renowned Tamil scholar, and labour leader. The degree course in Zoology and the Commerce(evening) classes also were commenced in 1982-83. In 1990-91 the degree course in Physics was introduced and the M.Phil research degree course in History was started in 1995-96. Subsequently the vocational course in B.A., was commenced in 1997-98 and the Computer Science course at the Undergraduate level started functioning in 1998-99.

  The Computer and Literacy Programme (CLP) was started with the support of the Government of Tamilnadu in 2000-01. The B.Com., degree course offered in the Evening College was shifted to the Day College and the medium of the above course was also changed from English to Tamil in this year.

  The Ph.D (Full time and Part time research) in History and the M.Phil., course in Commerce got commenced in 2004-05.

In this educational year 2004-05, As a further enhancement B.A.,(Tamil and Engligh), BBA.,(Bachelor of Business Administration), B.Sc.,(Visual Communication), M.A.,(Tamil and Economics), M.Sc.,(Mathematics) are all introduced in self financing courses. In 2006-07 all the self financing courses are replaced to Government aided course.

  In 2007-08 the degree course B.A.,(History, Economics), B.Com.,(Commerce) and B.Sc(Computer Science) was commenced in Shift - II batch.

   In 2007-08 Tamilnadu Government was announced our college is 'A - Grade College'.

  In 2009-10 the degree course B.A.,(Jounalism and Mass Communication) was introduced and 2010-11 the degree course M.Sc. (Computer Science) was commenced in this college.

  In the educational year 2012-13, As a further enhancement M.Sc.,(Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Visual Communication) and Ph.D(Chemistry, Business Administration and Journalism & Mass Communication) are introduced in this College.

VISION

  The vision of the institution is to become a premier institution by providing higher education with excellent quality to the rural youth by inculcating research spirit with global standard by instilling entrepreneurship with creativity.

  The institute strives it best to impart quality education to its students in order to empower the youth and women of this region. Being the only government college in Thiruvarur the college attracts students in and around 30 kms of radius of its location. 93 percent of the students’ population are first generation learners and 82 percent are womenwho benefit from this institution.

MISSION

  To provide quality education in various fields as to help all-round development of the rural youth.

  To provide conducive academic environment for knowledge sharing with scientific temper and inquiry.

  To achieve innovative latest teaching learning methods, research orientation and extension activities to realize national goals including the adoption and promotion of knowledge output for human development.

  To hone the students with well developed personality, skill development and creativity. To create awareness of human rights, value system, culture, heritage, scientific temper and environment.

  To inculcate spiritual, moral and ethical education, this alone can ensure then nurturing and development of well-balanced personality.

  The institute has developed its infrastructure upgrading its lab equipment well reputed with extraordinary characteristics like eminent and stable staff, consistent up gradation of lab equipment’s, large number of books and online e- journals subscriptions, special efforts for to develop communication skills and research ability of students. The projects are undertaken to address and resolve social problems related to health, education, environmental protection, water conservation. Various stakeholders such as parents, students, Alumni, Industries, etc were involved in the process of formulation of vision and mission.

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I was selected for getting Scholarships during that time. It was given by the Tamil Nadu Government to various students under the reservation quota. The college helps the students to get the scholarship from the state and central government and helps them to get those amount directly to their bank account. There was no hidden things involved.

Quality Policy
  We from Thiru. Vi. Ka Government Arts College strive to provide Quality Education in Arts, Science and Commerce disciplines as per the regulations given by Government of Tamilnadu and UGC to satisfy our stakeholders and promote quality aspects in every sphere of education. The Cell has been functioning actively in both Academic and Administrative activities of the college. Continuous monitoring and follow up leads to our Quality initiatives of our college.
The prime objective of the IQAC TVKGAC is to develop a systematic, conscious and consistent improvement to provide holistic academic performance of the institution.

Objectives of IQAC
 1. Creating a student-centric atmosphere for holistic learning 2. To develop stronger Industry- Academia relation for benefit of staff and students 3. To promote Interdisciplinary and collaborative research 4. To enhance Infrastructure for Teaching-Learning and Administration

IQAC Strives to
 1. Focus on the Current needs of the education field 2. Provide Continuous improvement in teaching-learning and evaluation 3. Use of latest technology for the betterment of students 4. Inculcate social responsibility and awareness 5. Appropriate decision-making

Minutes of Meetings

  The newly constituted IQAC members discussed parameters and highlighted the need for certain initiatives.

1. The department was requested to strictly adhere to the college academic calendar for conducting the internal examinations, model examination and other academic activities of the college

2. Soft skill development for the students to enable them with employable skills was discussed for which apart from government initiatives English department was asked to conduct programmes related to soft skill development for students.

 3. Faculty members were encouraged to acquire research projects.

 4. The process of mentoring was discussed and decided to be followed from this academic year to bring about necessary changes among the students.

 5. Bridge courses conducted by certain departments were appreciated and other departments were asked to initiate from the next academic year. 6. Lesson plan format was discussed and a format was approved which would be circulated to the respective departments. IQAC Coordinato

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