Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Bringing economically poor rural youth to reachable heights.
About Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli, is a premier institution established in 1965 by the legendary social reformer Thanthai Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Affiliated with Bharathidasan University, the college serves as a beacon of light for students from economically challenged rural backgrounds. With a rich legacy spanning over six decades, it provides a comprehensive academic platform for intellectual and personal growth. The college boasts an autonomous status, allowing it to design industry-relevant curricula that cater to the evolving needs of the modern workforce. It is home to 15 research departments and has an impressive faculty strength, including many research supervisors. The institution is deeply committed to its motto of transforming rural youth into holistic personalities who contribute meaningfully to society. Beyond academics, the institution encourages extensive research activities, sports, and cultural engagements, ensuring an all-round development. With a vast library, modern laboratories, and vibrant placement cells, Thanthai Periyar GASC continues to be one of the most sought-after government institutions in the central Tamil Nadu region.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application
Online registration through TNGASA portal.
Merit List
Selection based on Higher Secondary marks.
Counseling
Document verification and rank-based seat allocation.
Payment
Online fee payment to confirm admission.
Enrollment
Submission of original certificates to college office.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
- BC/MBC Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- Chief Minister's Pudhumai Penn
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Farmers' Scholarship
- Endowment Scholarships
- Private Trust Scholarships
Hostel Facilities
Events
- College Day
- Sports Day
- Annual Cultural Fest
- National Seminars
- Placement Drives
- Alumni Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Computer Science Association
- Mathematics Forum
- Physics Society
- Science Club
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Music & Dance Club
- Debate Society
- Literary Association
- Tamil Mandram
Community Service
- NSS Units
- NCC Army Wing
- Red Ribbon Club
- Youth Red Cross
- Eco Club
- Voters Awareness Cell