Thiruthuraipoondi is a municipality situated in Tiruvarur district within the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is primarily an agricultural town located to the south of Thiruvarur district and is approximately 28 km away from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Previously, there existed a situation where economically disadvantaged and middle-class students residing in Thiruthuraipoondi and the surrounding rural areas had to travel long distances to pursue higher education. In order to address this issue, Bharathidasan University initiated the establishment of a model college on July 18, 2011, offering five courses under the patronage of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa. Subsequently, starting from the academic year 2015-16, postgraduate courses in M.A. Tamil and M.A. English were introduced, followed by the addition of the B.S.W. course in the academic year 2017-18.

This college is surrounded by numerous villages, and its student body primarily comprises individuals hailing from these villages. The parents of these students are predominantly engaged in casual agricultural and laborer occupations, with many being devoid of formal education. Consequently, they voiced their aspirations to the government, expressing the need for a college that could provide their children with quality education. In response, the government initiated the establishment of this college with the aim of enhancing the livelihoods of the local population. At present, the college occupies an expanse of 10.2 acres within the Vellure panchayat. The Tamil Nadu Government allocated 7.25 Crores for the construction of a new building, which was completed and inaugurated on April 5, 2018, by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Edappadi K. Palanichamy.

A liberal arts and sciences education places emphasis on a comprehensive curriculum encompassing humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. Its objective is to provide a well-rounded education that imparts broad general knowledge and cultivates intellectual capacities adaptable to a variety of career and life contexts, as opposed to specialized vocational training. In response to popular demand, Bharathidasan University Model College was converted into a Government College by Government Order No. 184 dated December 11, 2020, and now operates under the name of Government Arts and Science College. The college currently offers programs in B.A. Tamil, B.A. English, B.Com, BBA, BSc Maths, and B.S.W., with a significant enrollment of both male and female students. Notably, there is a higher representation of female students, especially among those from Scheduled Castes (S.C.) and backward castes.

" The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind. - George Washington "

At this College, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tamil Nadu Government and Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli, as well as the regulations set forth by the Higher Education Department, the admission process involves receiving applications through the college of education's website on a single-window basis. Subsequently, students who have chosen this college are meticulously selected based on their academic merit, and admission is granted to them.

In the college every year according to government quota system seats are reserved for the disabled in proportion and study opportunity is provided to the physically challenged students in all departments now total xx students are studying in this college. The building structure and classrooms of the college are designed for easy use by these disabled students and the necessary facilities are being provided to the students

In an effort to enhance the future prospects of our students, the college offers training programs designed to prepare them for various government competitive examinations. Additionally, we prioritize their skill development by organizing events such as 'Naan Muthalvan' and various seminars. Recently, we conducted a road awareness program to ensure the safety of our students. Furthermore, our college's employment cell successfully facilitated job placements for approximately 140 students in various organizations during the previous year.