Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, also known as H.H. The Maharaja's College for Arts, is one of the oldest undergraduate and postgraduate, coeducational college located in

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. It was established in the year 1948. The college is affiliated with

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. This college offers different courses in arts and science.

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Notable alumni

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References

External links

*http://gactvm.org Educational institutions established in 1948 Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram {{Kerala-university-stub