title: Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College
text: # Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College
  
  Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Mahe, (MGGAC Mahe, French: Collège des arts du gouvernement Mahatma Gandhi) is a general degree college located in Chalakkara, Mahé, Puducherry. It was established in the year 1970. The college is affiliated with Pondicherry University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce, and science.
  
  ## Departments
  
  Department of Physics
  
  Department of Chemistry
  
  Department of Mathematics
  
  Department of Zoology
  
  PG Department of Botany
  
  Department of Computer Science
  
  Department of Commerce
  
  Department of Economics
  
  Department of English
  
  PG Department of Hindi
  
  Department of Malayalam
  
  ## Accreditation
  
  The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  * Late. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Politician, Former Minister of Home Affairs State of Kerala
  * Ramesh Parambath, Politician, Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly
  