Periyar Government Arts College is situated in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu state of India. Established in 1964, PGAC is a Government Aided college. The college is accredited by NAAC. Periyar Government Arts College offers 42 courses across 5 streams namely Arts, Science, Commerce and Banking, Media and Mass Communication, Management..Popular degrees offered at Periyar Government Arts College include BA, BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA..Besides a robust teaching pedagogy, Periyar Government Arts College is also a leader in research and innovation.Focus is given to activities beyond academics at Periyar Government Arts College, which is evident from its infrastructure, extracurricular activities and national & international collaborations. The placement at Periyar Government Arts College is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.