A A Government Arts College

Aringar Anna Government Arts College is located at the foot hills of Vadachennimalai in a 22 hectare area. The location is very serene and has a Natural architectural appearance. It is just 10 km distance from Attur, towards Kallakurichi in the Chennai ?Salem National Highway. The nearest approachable bus stop is Kattukottai on the National High way. The college gives more importance for imparting quality Education and Personality development. This college was started by honorable minister Thiru K. Raja Ram on 3 rd July 1972. Initially 3 UG programme were started through Tamil and English Medium. As the college has no prober building and other necessary infrastructure, the college was operated in a temporary location. Foundation Stone for the construction of a permanent building for the college was laid on 12th March 1972 by honorable Governor Mr. K. K. Shaw. The initial cost, nearly Rs. 5 lakh, for constructing the building, was borne by the Salem District Financial Committee. The new building was inaugurated by honorable Defense Minister Mr. Jagajeevan Ram on 23rd, October 1973. The first undergraduate programme B.A in Tamil commenced on 1973. Soon, the college was converted into co-educational institution in 1975