Arputha College of arts and science, Vamban was established in 1999.

It is affiliated to Bharathidasan University.

The Tamil Nadu Government accorded permission to start the College in G.O.No.260 dated 26.05.1999 in the style to Function as "ARPUTHA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE" and  The aim of the college is to provide job oriented education to the rural youth.

The main objective of the institute is to promote excellence in education at all levels to develop the human resources which will aid uplifting the society and helps in Nation building.

The College has a vision to transform the rural youth as agents for social change by offering meaningful and value added education blended with good discipline. The Management has a mission to serve God and Nation through education, which is rightly revealed by the motto of the College "PRO DEO ET PATRIA".

The college offers various Undergraduate and Post-graduate courses. In order to mould the students as responsible citizens with a sense of social awareness and service mentality the college also offers some extension services.

The College is functioning at Vamban built in a vast and sprawling campus stretching to more than 35 acres on the Pudukkottai Alangudi main Road in between Vamban and koviloor Nal Road. The  college campus is connected with WI-Max.