Government Arts College For Men, Chennai

Government Arts College for Men (GACM Nandanam) was established in 1901, initially as a Tamil Madrasa, and later converted into a degree-granting institution. The college is UGC recognised. The college offers a range of programmes across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Computer Applications, along with doctoral studies.

The college offers programmes which include 30 undergraduate, 15 postgraduate, and 15 doctoral courses across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Computer Applications. Courses include BA , BBA, BCom , BSc, MA, MPhil , MCom, MSc, and PhD , in various specialisations .

Since the college is currently an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Madras , thus the courses are offered in both full-time and part-time modes, the admissions process is merit‑based, thus the candidates are admitted based on their qualifying exam scores, following guidelines laid out by the college .

The college also has a placement cell that has remarkably helped 394 undergraduate students to get placed at a median salary of Rs 1. 5 LPA at UG level. Meanwhile, 86 postgraduate students achieved placements, earning a PG median salary of Rs 1. 8 LPA .

The GACM Nandanam placements team prepares students extensively, through soft‑skills training, aptitude tests, CV development, and interview workshops to improve employability outcomes.

Facilities at GACM Nandanam support academic and extracurricular growth: modern classrooms and laboratories, a stocked library, workshops, an auditorium, sports facilities, a cafeteria, bus transport, counselling services, placement cell, and health centre. Government Arts College for Men Location Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam is located at No. 329, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035.

Well-connected via Nandanam Metro, MTC/KSRTC buses, and 2 km from Saidapet Railway Station, with Chennai Airport about 12 km away.