D.G. Government Arts College for Women, Nagapatinam was established in 1967 with the prime objective of providing effective & efficient education. The college is affiliated to Bharathidasan University and is Accredited by NAAC. The college is approved by govt. of Tamil Nadu. The main aim of Institute is complete personality development of the student Extra-Curricular and Co-curricular activities go hand in hand with academic programmes. The institute aimed at creating well qualified and competent students to cater to the rising demand of such personnel across the globe. The objective of the Collge is to impart to students and education of the highest order in Arts and Sciences for their all - round development.