Government Arts College is an arts and science college located in Ooty in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India. The college is located in a locale called Stone house hill named after the landmark building Stone House.[1]
| Motto | "Do and Dare" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1955 |
| Affiliation | Bharathiar University |
| Principal | Dr. M. Easwaramurthy |
| Location | , , 11°24′50″N 76°42′41″E / 11.4138°N 76.7115°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | govtartscollegeooty |
History edit
Government Arts College, Ooty was established in 1955 under the University of Madras. The present building of the college was the summer secretariat of the British Madras Presidency.[2]
Academic Programmes edit
The college offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the Bharathiar University. The college has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with the B Grade.[3]
Notable alumni edit
- Vani Bhojan, Actress
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Government Arts College | the Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu | India".
- ^ "College history".
- ^ Special Correspondent (19 June 2009). "Counselling dates at Ooty Arts College". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2011.