Government Arts & Science College, Calicut, Meenchanda, is one of the well-known colleges in Kerala established in 1964. Today the college has 2135 students, 94 Teachers and 48 Non-teaching staff members and the principal. The College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and is maintained according to the strict Government policy of admission based on merit and reservation for backward classes. Reservation for SC/ ST/OEC/SEBC are strictly followed. the College has a quota for Lakshadweep students and from its inception many students have graduated from this institution. Out of the 94 Teachers, 22 have Ph.D. Degree and 18 have M. Phil Degree. The College maintains an atmosphere conducive to the development of curricular as well as co-curricular activities. The Teachers and students have a healthy interaction in academic pursuit as well as co-curricular activities. One wings of combined (boys and girl) NCC is active in training and extension programs. Two NSS Units Nature Club, Career Guidance Cell, Grievance Redressal Forum, Parent-Teacher Association, Alumni Association, Co-operative store, Compulsory Social Service Scheme, Cricket Club etc., are lively agencies of this institution.