The Government Arts College, Thanthonimalai, Karur enjoys the fame of being the only institution in the whole district to show the longest academic history and public service. Established in 1966, it has worked its way ahead of other colleges in the matter of offering higher education of remarkable quality and largely to middle and lower income groups. The repute of this town as a textile industrial centre is further enhanced by the performance record of the Government Arts College Karur as it has never once in the recent years lacked a gold medalist. This college is affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Vision
It is our vision to persuade every mind in this temple of learning to tirelessly seek the truth to face the challenges of the times and honestly participate in the establishment of universal peace, progress and love.
Mision
It is our mission to create in everyone an honest searching mind to be ready for value-based creative citizenship for regional, national and global peace and progress.
Goal
Enlightening the unprivileged through Education