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Approvals & Official Data
JKKN College of Arts and Science (J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science), Komarapalayam, is recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(B), autonomous from 2024-25 to 2028-29, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, and accredited by NAAC with Grade B (CGPA 2.37), valid up to 31 December 2029.
Each value below is copied from the official source named under it, last checked on 29 October 2026.
UGC recognition
Section 2(f) and 12(B)
J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, was established in 1974. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.
Source: UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date).
Autonomous status
2024-25 to 2028-29
The college is an autonomous college. UGC's list of approved autonomous colleges shows autonomy conferred with effect from 2024-25 and valid for 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Source: UGC, List of Approved Autonomous Colleges, as on 28 February 2026.
Affiliating university
Periyar University, Salem
The college is affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, and is listed on the university's own affiliated-colleges page. The UGC, NAAC and AICTE records name the same university.
Source: Periyar University, Affiliated Colleges, checked on 29 October 2026; UGC, List of colleges under Section 2(f) & 12(B), checked on 29 October 2026 (the list prints no date).
NAAC accreditation
Grade B (CGPA 2.37)
Accredited by NAAC with Grade B and a CGPA of 2.37 in the first cycle, declared on 9 August 2019. NAAC's list of Transition Autonomous Colleges extends the validity of this accreditation up to 31 December 2029.
Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025; NAAC, Extension of validity for Transition Autonomous Colleges, updated 22 July 2025.
AICTE approval (MCA)
Intake 15 (2025-26)
AICTE's Extension of Approval for 2025-26 (F.No. Southern/1-44638793967/2025/EOA, dated 3 January 2025) approved the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme with an intake of 15.
Source: AICTE, Extension of Approval 2025-26 (copy of the letter), dated 3 January 2025.
NIRF
Data submitted to NIRF 2025
The college submitted its data to NIRF 2025. NIRF's list of participating institutions in the College category includes it, with Institute ID IR-C-C-9494. The submitted data files are on our NIRF page.
Source: NIRF, India Rankings 2025 - participating institutions (College), checked on 29 October 2026.
Official codes
- AISHE code
- C-9494 (as printed on NAAC's list)Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025
- NAAC Track ID
- TNCOGN101741Source: NAAC, Institutions having valid accreditation, as on 14 August 2025
- AICTE Permanent ID
- 1-3764617561Source: AICTE, Extension of Approval 2025-26 (copy of the letter), dated 3 January 2025
- NIRF Institute ID
- IR-C-C-9494Source: 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
Frequently asked questions
Is JKKN College of Arts and Science autonomous?
Also asked: JKKN arts college autonomous ah?
Yes. UGC's list of approved autonomous colleges, as on 28 February 2026, lists J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science under Periyar University, Salem. Autonomy was conferred with effect from 2024-25 and is valid for 2024-25 to 2028-29, as per UGC's records.
What is the NAAC grade of JKKN College of Arts and Science?
Also asked: JKKN arts and science NAAC grade enna?
JKKN College of Arts and Science is accredited by NAAC with Grade B and a CGPA of 2.37 in its first cycle, declared on 9 August 2019. NAAC's list of Transition Autonomous Colleges extends the validity of this accreditation up to 31 December 2029.
Is JKKN College of Arts and Science recognised by UGC?
Also asked: JKKN arts college UGC recognised ah?
Yes. UGC's list of colleges under Section 2(f) and 12(B) shows J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, established in 1974, with the status '2(f) & 12B', which means it is recognised under both sections of the UGC Act.
Which university is JKKN College of Arts and Science affiliated to?
Also asked: JKKN arts college entha university la affiliated?
JKKN College of Arts and Science is affiliated to Periyar University, Salem. Periyar University's own affiliated-colleges page lists the college at Natarajapuram, Komarapalayam - 638 183, and the UGC, NAAC and AICTE records also name Periyar University as its affiliating university.
Is the MCA at JKKN College of Arts and Science approved by AICTE?
Also asked: JKKN la MCA ku AICTE approval iruka?
AICTE's Extension of Approval for 2025-26 (F.No. Southern/1-44638793967/2025/EOA, dated 3 January 2025) approved the Master of Computer Applications at J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science with an intake of 15 seats, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem. The 2025-26 letter is the latest AICTE approval checked for this page.
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