Thirthahalli First Grade Government College is a newly instituted and affiliated college under the University of Mysore, and is located at Baalebailu, Thirthahalli, Shivamogga District of Karnataka. The college excels in various under-graduate and post-graduate programmes in arts, commerce, science, and computer applications.

Through an open and transparent admission procedure Government First Grade College, Thirthahalli not only give the opportunity for admission to students of all classes but also would provide an opportunity for different classes of people. One of the affiliated colleges of the University of Mysore, it follows admission procedures under university rules.