Government College for Women, Kumbakonam

Government College for Women, Kumbakonam was established in 1963 is one among the colleges which provides high quality educations is affiliated to Bharathidasan University. The college was reaccredited by NAAC with B grade. At present, The Autonomous status has helped the College to introduce several innovative courses in Under and Post Graduate programmes through Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The impressive number of University rank holders in every academic year is an ample proof of the growing academic reputation of the institution. Admission of students to various courses is governed strictly by the norms of the State Government following the reservation policy, thereby ensuring social justice.

The grant of Autonomy and the resources mobilized from University Grants Commission have helped in organizing several workshops and seminars. In this connection, experts are invited to deliver lectures in the field of their specialization. This has motivated the students to pursue research programme in their respective areas. The establishment of 50 various Committees helps in coordinating several curricular, co-curricular and extra curricular activities and the smooth functioning of the institution. Several value based co-curricular activities like Youth Red Cross, Environmental Studies, National Service Scheme, Population Studies and extension programmes like Rotaract and Leo Clubs are also being undertaken by the students. These Programmes help in inculcating a desirable value system in them. The College has been in the service of students community for over half-a-century and is now gearing up for its Golden Jubilee celebration.

Established :  1963