Government Arts and Science College, Mettur

GASC Mettur

Government higher education institution serving Mettur and Salem District since 2006

● Mettur, Salem District, Tamil Nadu▣ Government Arts and Science College▣ Established in 2006
✓Government of Tamil Nadu Institution✓Affiliated to Periyar University✓UGC-recognised higher education institution✓Periyar University, Salem

About Government Arts and Science College, Mettur

Government Arts and Science College, Mettur is a Government Arts and Science College located in Mettur, Salem District, Tamil Nadu. The institution was established in 2006 to provide accessible higher education opportunities to students in the Mettur region. It is affiliated to Periyar University, Salem and is listed by the Government of Tamil Nadu Directorate of College Education as Government Arts and Science College, Mettur - 636401. The college currently provides undergraduate education in Tamil, English, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Geology and Mathematics. Government records for the 2026 admission cycle identify the college with College Code 1031015 and show Shift I and Shift II programmes with a combined sanctioned strength of 680 seats. The institution is co-educational and welfare hostel facilities are listed for both boys and girls.

Highlights

✓Established in 2006
✓Government Arts and Science College
✓Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem
✓Located in Mettur, Salem District
✓Government College Code 1031015
✓Co-Education Institution
✓Offers Undergraduate Arts and Science Programmes
✓Offers B.Sc. Geology
⚗Shift I and Shift II programmes available
⌂Government Welfare Hostel facilities available

Courses Offered

S.NoCourse NameLevel
1B.A. TamilUG
2B.A. EnglishUG
3B.A. EconomicsUG
4B.Com. CommerceUG
5B.Sc. Computer ScienceUG
6B.Sc. GeologyUG
7B.Sc. MathematicsUG
8B.A. Economics - Tamil MediumUG
9B.A. Tamil - Shift IIUG
10B.Com. Commerce - Tamil MediumUG

Admission Process

01

Online Application

Candidates apply through the Tamil Nadu Government Arts and Science Colleges admission system during the notified admission period.

02

Eligibility Verification

Applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed for the selected undergraduate programme and qualifying examination.

03

Rank List Preparation

Eligible applications are considered for rank-list preparation according to the Government of Tamil Nadu admission guidelines.

04

Counselling and Seat Allotment

Candidates participate in the notified admission and counselling process, with seats allotted according to merit and applicable reservation rules.

05

Document Verification

Selected candidates complete verification of academic and supporting certificates as required by the college and admission authorities.

06

Fee Payment and Admission

Candidates complete the prescribed fee and joining formalities to confirm admission.

Facilities

▤Library Facility
▣Computer Science Laboratory
⚗Science Laboratory Facilities
⌂Government Welfare Hostel
✓Boys Welfare Hostel
✓Girls Welfare Hostel
✓Co-Education Campus
✓Academic Classrooms
✓UG Academic Programmes
◎Periyar University Academic Support
✓Departmental Learning Resources
✓Student Development Activities

Placement Information

▥
Placement RateNot publicly disclosed%
▣
Average PackageNot publicly disclosed
♛
Highest PackageNot publicly disclosed

Scholarships

  • ✓Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships
  • ✓Post-Matric Scholarship
  • ✓SC Scholarship
  • ✓ST Scholarship
  • ✓BC Scholarship
  • ✓MBC Scholarship
  • ✓DNC Scholarship
  • ✓First Graduate Scholarship
  • ✓Government Educational Assistance Schemes

Hostel Facilities

⌂Government Welfare Hostel
⌂Boys Welfare Hostel Facility
⌂Girls Welfare Hostel Facility
⌂Student Welfare Support
⌂Merit-Based Hostel Admission
⌂Government-Managed Hostel Support

Events

  • ✓Academic Department Activities
  • ✓Government College Admission Activities
  • ✓Student Welfare Activities
  • ✓Career Development Activities
  • ✓National Service Scheme Activities
  • ✓Environmental Awareness Activities
  • ✓Sports Activities
  • ✓Community Outreach Activities

Campus Life

▣

Technical Clubs

  • ✓Computer Science Academic Activities
  • ✓Geology Academic Activities
  • ✓Mathematics Academic Activities
  • ✓Digital Learning Activities
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Cultural Clubs

  • ✓Tamil Literary Activities
  • ✓English Literary Activities
  • ✓College Cultural Activities
  • ✓Student Arts Activities
◎

Community Service

  • ✓National Service Scheme Activities
  • ✓Government Student Welfare Programmes
  • ✓Environmental Awareness Activities
  • ✓Community Awareness Programmes
  • ✓Social Service Activities

Location & Distance

✈AirportSalem Airport - distance not officially published
▣Railway StationMettur Dam Railway Station - distance not officially published
▣Bus StandMettur Bus Stand - distance not officially published
▣MetroNot available
♥HospitalNearby medical facilities available in Mettur

Google Map Location

●Government Arts and Science College, Thermal 4 Roads, Bhavani Main Road, Mettur, Salem - 636401, Tamil Nadu, India● Open in Google Maps

Contact Details

●Government Arts and Science College, Thermal 4 Roads, Bhavani Main Road, Mettur, Salem - 636401, Tamil Nadu, India
✓04298-242999✓metturgasc@gmail.com◎www.gascmetturdam.in/● Open in Google Maps