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'''Alagappa Government Arts College''', is a co-educational arts and science college located in [[Karaikudi]] of [[Sivaganga District]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. Also called as Alagappa arts college

==History==
The college was started in 11 August 1947 by Dr. [[Alagappa Chettiar]] with the motive of providing education to the underdeveloped areas in and around Karaikudi. It was originally started as a private college under the [[University of Madras]]. Subsequently, it underwent a transition in 1985 and became a [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] college affiliated to [[Madurai Kamaraj University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.agacollege.in/|title=Alagappa Government Arts College Karaikudi|website=www.agacollege.in|language=en|access-date=2018-08-15}}</ref>

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==Academic programmes==
Alagappa College offers undergraduates and postgraduate programmes in arts and science affiliated to the [[Alagappa University]]. The college has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] with a "B" Grade.{{fact|date=June 2020}}
==Notable Alumni==
* [[D. Pandian|D Pandian]], Politician Ex MP He was State secretary of Tamilnadu [[Communist Party of India|CPI]]

== References ==
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==External links==
{{URL|agacollege.in|Official Website}}

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[[Category:Arts colleges in India]]
[[Category:Education in Sivaganga district]]
[[Category:Karaikudi]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1947]]
[[Category:1947 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Alagappa University]]
[[Category:Academic institutions formerly affiliated with the University of Madras]]

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