Government Arts College For Men, Nandanam

Government Arts College for Men (GACM Nandanam) was established in 1901, initially as a Tamil Madrasa, and later converted into a degree-granting institution. The college is UGC recognised. The college offers a range of programmes across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Computer Applications, along with doctoral studies.

The college offers programmes which include 30 undergraduate, 15 postgraduate, and 15 doctoral courses across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Computer Applications. Courses include BA , BBA, BCom , BSc, MA, MPhil , MCom, MSc, and PhD , in various specialisations .

Since the college is currently an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Madras , thus the courses are offered in both full-time and part-time modes, the admissions process is merit‑based, thus the candidates are admitted based on their qualifying exam scores, following guidelines laid out by the college .

The college also has a placement cell that has remarkably helped 394 undergraduate students to get placed at a median salary of Rs 1. 5 LPA at UG level. Meanwhile, 86 postgraduate students achieved placements, earning a PG median salary of Rs 1. 8 LPA .

The GACM Nandanam placements team prepares students extensively, through soft‑skills training, aptitude tests, CV development, and interview workshops to improve employability outcomes.

Facilities at GACM Nandanam support academic and extracurricular growth: modern classrooms and laboratories, a stocked library, workshops, an auditorium, sports facilities, a cafeteria, bus transport, counselling services, placement cell, and health centre. Government Arts College for Men Location Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam is located at No. 329, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035.

Well-connected via Nandanam Metro, MTC/KSRTC buses, and 2 km from Saidapet Railway Station, with Chennai Airport about 12 km away.

Government Arts College For Men Nandanam offers scholarships to students with exemplary academic performance. In addition, scholarships are also offered to economically weaker students. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college to avail of the scholarships.

The GAC Nandanam scholarship details are mentioned below: GAC Nandanam Scholarships Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Name Granting Ministry/Department Eligibility National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMS) Ministry of Education (MoE) Top 1% scorers in Class 12th exams conducted by CBSE or equivalent boards State Government Merit Scholarship Scheme Department of Education Varies by state, but generally awarded to meritorious students based on Class 12th marks, often with income limitations.

National Loan Scholarship Ministry of Education (MoE) Awarded to meritorious students from low-income families pursuing higher education, based on Class 12th marks and income criteria. Repayment of loan not required if specified service conditions are met. State Collegiate Scholarship Department of Higher Education Awarded to students from disadvantaged backgrounds or specific communities pursuing higher education.

Note : The students belonging to SC/ST/OBC avail the scholarship as provided by the Government. Institute offers prizes/ scholarships to meritorious students.