Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Pondicherry was established in 1968.

Its affiliated to Pondicherry University.

The College caters to the needs of women students by offering a wide range of Science, Arts and Commerce courses (i.e.) 16 Under-Graduate, two Post-Graduate and one M.Phil. Programme.

The excellent performance of the students both in the curricular and extra-curricular activities has facilitated the institution to get the autonomous status in the academic year 2004-2005.

This college is the first autonomous institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry affiliated to the Pondicherry University. With focus on the knowledge-based economy, pioneering efforts are being undertaken to exhibit the talents of our students.

Every year more than 200 students of this institution get themselves placed in suitable jobs through the Placement Cell. Bharathidasan Government College for Women with its autonomous status will bloom as an epicenter in promoting quality standards and shaping a Knowledge-driven economy.