Government College for Men (Autonomous), Kadapa

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

— Nelson Mandela

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The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.

— B.B. King

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Knowledge is power. Sharing knowledge is the beginning of wisdom.

— Proverb

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The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

— Aristotle

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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

— Benjamin Franklin

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"Welcome to Government College for Men, Kadapa. I am proud to lead a prestigious institution in Kadapa district — an institution that has shaped countless lives since 1948."

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About Our College

Shaping Minds, Building Futures

Government College for Men (Autonomous), Kadapa, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1948, the college has been a beacon of academic excellence, moulding generations of responsible citizens through a strong emphasis on knowledge, values, and professional skills. Re-accredited by NAAC with B++ grade and recognized under UGC sections 2(f) & 12(B).

Established in 1948 as Government Arts College, the institution was renamed Government College for Men and grew into a significant centre of learning in Kadapa district. In response to the Madras State's policy of placing a college at every district headquarters, citizens of Kadapa played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life.

In November 1967 the college received recognition from the UGC under sections 2(f) and 12(B). In 2004 it received its first NAAC accreditation at B++ grade and has continued to grow in academic stature ever since.

To develop the institution as a "Knowledge Hub" by empowering staff and students with 21st Century skills — fostering critical thinking, digital literacy, research orientation, and ethical leadership.

Empower students holistically with knowledge, values, and professional skills.
Facilitate excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement.
Foster outcome-based education through student-centred teaching methods.
Provide the best infrastructure, environment, and decentralised governance.
Offer new programmes aligned with National Education Policy 2020.

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