It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.

It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A++ grade ( CGPA of 3.54 /4) in 3rd cycle.

DG Vaishnav College was affiliated to the University of Madras, however the College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010.

Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during the academic year 2009 - 2010 will come under Autonomous pattern.

National Cadet Corps (NCC) in this college has two Army wing