Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College

Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College is a college based in Vyasarpadi neighbourhood of Chennai district. The college is affiliated to the University of Madras. It was established in the year 1972.

History

The birth of Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College could be traced to the aspiring masses, an understanding state and a co-operative community. In the late sixties the clamour for an institution of higher education for the children of North Chennai was steadily increasing. So the Government of Tamilnadu, individual and corporate philanthropists and film stars joined hands with the common people of North Chennai to give a concrete shape to their dreams. Efforts commenced in 1971 when the Government of Tamilnadu located a huge lake lying South of Madras-Calcutta National Highway as the site for the proposed College. The significance of the role this College was going to play in future, is seen in the sharp contrast that marks its arrival from the birth of grandiose institutions. Though land was located, money needed to be raised. Now the Government set up a Fundraising Committee with the Madras District Collector at the helm. The Committee organized Benefit Matches where film-stars wielded the willow for the cause. Company philanthropy and common people together mobilized the Government stipulated sum of ₹5 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs only) and the first brick was laid on clayey soil on 01/08/1972. The then Hon'ble Minister for Harijan Welfare played a noteworthy role consistently. It must be recorded that the same aspirations of the people, which helped found the College in 1973, continue to inspire and guide the teachers and supporting staff of the College to this day.

Undergraduate departments

Science

1. Physics
2. Chemistry

1. Mathematics
2. Computer Science
3. Botany
4. Zoology
5. Psychology
6. Nutrition and Dietetics
7. Statistics
8. Visual Communication

Arts and Commerce

1. English
2. Business Administration
3. Economics
4. Commerce
5. Defence and Strategic Studies

Post-graduate departments

1. Chemistry
2. Mathematics
3. Computer Science
4. Zoology
5. Commerce
6. Economics
7. English
8. Social Work (MSW)

offers two specialisation:

1. Community Development &Empowerment
2. Medical & Psychiatry

M.Phil. departments

1. Computer Science
2. Chemistry
3. Zoology
4. Commerce
5. English

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Admission 2018-2019

For the Academic year 2018-2019 Under Graduation admission process starts from 14-05-2018 from this day on wards Sale of Application starts. Sales timing From 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. Counselling starts from 08-06-2018.

See also

• Education in India
• Literacy in India
• B. R. Ambedkar
• List of institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu

External links

• http://www.daga.co.in/
• "Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College" (Map). Google Maps.