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Discover the story, values, leadership, and vision behind JKKN College of Arts and Science — an institution dedicated to transforming lives through quality education since 1974.
Key Facts
JKKN College of Arts and Science (J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science) in Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, was established in 1974. It is an autonomous college from 2024-25 to 2028-29, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(B), and accredited by NAAC with Grade B (CGPA 2.37).
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1974Part of J.K.K. Nattraja Educational Institutions, a group founded in 1952Source: UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date) | UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date) |
| Status | Autonomous, 2024-25 to 2028-29Autonomy conferred by UGC with effect from 2024-25Source: UGC, List of Approved Autonomous Colleges, as on 28 February 2026 | UGC, List of Approved Autonomous Colleges, as on 28 February 2026 |
| Affiliated to | Periyar University, SalemSource: Periyar University, Affiliated Colleges, checked on 29 October 2026 | Periyar University, Affiliated Colleges, checked on 29 October 2026 |
| UGC recognition | Section 2(f) and 12(B)Source: UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date) | UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date) |
| NAAC | Grade B, CGPA 2.37First cycle, declared 9 August 2019; valid up to 31 December 2029Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025; NAAC, Extension of validity for Transition Autonomous Colleges, updated 22 July 2025 | NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025; NAAC, Extension of validity for Transition Autonomous Colleges, updated 22 July 2025 |
| Programmes | 35: 20 UG, 12 PG, 3 Ph.DSource: Our Institution, checked on 3 November 2026 | Our Institution, checked on 3 November 2026 |
| Students | 1,516UG 1,238 + PG 278Source: NIRF 2026 data submitted by the college (PDF), academic year 2024-25 | NIRF 2026 data submitted by the college (PDF), academic year 2024-25 |
| Faculty | 110, of whom 52 hold a Ph.DSource: NIRF 2026 data submitted by the college (PDF), academic year 2024-25 | NIRF 2026 data submitted by the college (PDF), academic year 2024-25 |
| Location | Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu 638183On NH-544, the Salem - Coimbatore highwaySource: Contact, checked on 3 November 2026 | Contact, checked on 3 November 2026 |
| AISHE code | C-9494 (as printed on NAAC's list)Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025 | NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025 |
| NAAC Track ID | TNCOGN101741Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025 | NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025 |
| NIRF Institute ID | IR-C-C-9494Source: NIRF, India Rankings 2025 - participating institutions (College), checked on 29 October 2026 | NIRF, India Rankings 2025 - participating institutions (College), checked on 29 October 2026 |
| TN DCE college code | 2180001Source: Directorate of Collegiate Education, Tamil Nadu, course details, checked on 29 October 2026 | Directorate of Collegiate Education, Tamil Nadu, course details, checked on 29 October 2026 |
Checked on 3 November 2026. Approvals with their official documents: Approvals & Official Data.
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