Aditanar College of Arts and Science was established in the year 1965 by Sri. Si.Pa.Aditanar. It is located in the Virapandiapatnam village of Tiruchendur Taluk in Thoothukudi District of TamilNadu on the sea shore between Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. The founder, Sri.Si.Pa.Aditanar, a native of Kayamozhi Village, wanted to serve his place of birth. After establishing Daily Thanthi, a renowned Tamil newspaper, he formed a trust called “Aditanar Educational Institution“ (A.E.I). As the first project, he established Aditanar college of Arts and Science with the sole aim of providing higher educational opportunities for the youth of this area. His son, Padmashri Dr.B.Sivanthi Adityan has been the Founder President of the college committee since its inception. The college was affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, from 1965 to 1990. The college has been affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, since 1990.
Boys Hostel The college has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students. It has 72 well-furnished rooms Separate T.V Hall Well furnished dining Hall more than 60 students can sit and eat at a time in the hall.
Girls Hostel The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students. It has 72 well-furnished rooms Separate T.V Hall Well furnished dining Hall more than 60 students can sit and eat at a time in the hall.
Gym The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Library The college has a library facility for all students. The Library is open to all members of the college. The Library is kept open from 9.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M on all working days and from 9.45 A.M to 4.30 P.M on examination days and during summer vacation.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students.
Cafeteria The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.
Medical/Hospital The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
IT Infrastructure The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Laboratories The college has a departmental based laboratories facility for the students.
Parking Facility The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.