J.P College of Arts and Science has been functioning from 2007 under the management of Grace Swaminathan Educational & Charitable Trust. This is a co-educational institution approved by the Government of Tamilnadu and affiliated to Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

The institution is located in a sprawling area of about 50 acres of land between Tenkasi and Ayikudi Town Panchayat, in Tirunelveli District. The college is situated in an evergreen environment emanating peace and tranquility creating an atmosphere conducive for learning. The vicinity of the Western Ghats which brings drizzle and breeze sustains the climate pleasant and cool through out the year. The famous tourist centre Courtallam is situated just 10Km away from our college.