Periyar Government Arts College is a public institution located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1964, it is named after social reformer E.V. Ramasamy and is managed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The college plays a major role in providing higher education to students along the Coromandel Coast.

Key facts

• Established: 1964

• Affiliation: Annamalai University

• Accreditation: NAAC “B” Grade (2015)

• Campus: Silver Beach Road, Devanampattinam, Cuddalore

• Students: 5,000+ across 20 department