The College was started in 1966,UGC recognition under 2F and 2B in 1972. Came under Bharathidasan University in 1982.Became autonomous in 2004-05.Accredited by NAAC in 2000& Reaccredited in 2006 with B+.It has 2 research Departments,11 PG Depts.,and 13 UG Depts. offers both Tamil and English medium courses at the UG level.