| Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government College for Women (Autonomous) | |
| Established: | 1966 |
| Motto: | உள்ளத்தனையது உயர்வு |
| Administrative Staff: | 200 |
| Principal: | Dr. A John Peter |
| Students: | 4023 |
| City: | Thanjavur |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| Country: | India |
| Affiliations: | Bharathidasan University |
Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous) is an arts & science institution in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The institution is affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.[1]
It was founded in 1966 by Government of Tamil Nadu. It was started with name of Government Arts College in the ancient seat of learning of Tamil culture. It was upgraded in 1969 and in 1970 it was shifted to the present premises of 17.9 acre. It was recognized by the UGC (12B and 2f) in 1972. In 1984 the college was renamed as Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College.
The Institution had reached another milestone in 2000 when the NACC team visited and accredited the college with Three Star Status. In the year 2004 the autonomous status was conferred to the college. In 2006 the institution was re-accredited with B+ grade by the NAAC.[2]