About The College
Government Arts and Science College, Tholanur was established in Tarur constituency in 2018 under Government Sector with a purpose to provide higher education to the students of almost 20 higher secondary schools in the vicinity. The college started functioning in the proposed block for +2 students of GHSS Tholanur temporarily and was named as Government Arts and Science College, Tholanur. The institution now offers 3 UG programs - BA English Language and Literature, BSc Geography and BCom and 1 PG Programs – M. Sc Geography. Registration process of 14 acres of land is on-going, Master plan is almost finished and an amount of 12 crores is already set as the first instalment for the capital expenditure. There are over 292 students from the district as well as nearby district who are studying in this college. The college, in a short span of its life has offered various facilities to the students and have achieved many offers from various agencies.
Govt. Arts & Science College, Tholanur, is the first college in Kerala which provides free breakfast and meals to desired students. The college has also issued health card to the all students by conducting medical camp in the college. Quarterly review of the cases is done by a medical team with the aid of PTA and staff fund.
The college had already sent a request memorandum to the government to provide more UG courses, and are expecting a favourable action.