Rajah Serfoji Government College is a government-run arts and science college located in Thanjavur, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the humanities, sciences and commerce, and is named in honour of Serfoji II, the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur known for his patronage of learning, literature and the sciences.
| Type | Government arts and science college |
|---|---|
| Location | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Named after | Serfoji II of Thanjavur |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
The college is situated in Thanjavur, a city long associated with the Chola and later Maratha dynasties, and a recognised centre of Tamil learning, music, and the arts. The naming of the college reflects the legacy of the Bhonsle ruler Serfoji II (reigned 1798–1832), who established the Saraswathi Mahal Library and promoted scholarship in Sanskrit, Tamil, Marathi and European sciences during his reign.
As a government arts and science college, the institution provides instruction in subjects spanning the natural sciences, social sciences, languages and commerce. Its degree programmes are aligned with the academic framework of the Tamil Nadu state higher education system, with affiliation to a state university.
The college contributes to public higher education in the Thanjavur region, providing affordable access to undergraduate and postgraduate study. As a state-funded institution, it serves students from across the Cauvery delta districts and supports the wider tradition of learning that Thanjavur has historically been known for.