The university was established in 1957 as an aided college by Padma Bhushan Dr. T.S. Avinashilingam under the jurisdiction of Avinashilingam Education Trust. The campus of Avinashilingam University is spread over an area of 111 acres of land. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women is also recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The mission and vision of the university is to provide global standard quality education for the empowerment and self-development of women.

The popular courses offered by the university are B.Sc., B.A., B.Com, B.C.A., B.Ed., M.Sc., M.A., M.C.A., M.Com, M.B.A and M.Ed. Candidates have to go through the screening process of the university to get admission in the courses.  Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women has a total of 324 faculty members. The total number of students enrolled in the university is 8108. Thus, the student-teacher ratio at Avinashilingam University is 25:1. The university also has many clubs, committees and societies. Avinashilingam University has many collaborations too.

There are many facilities available at the university. Some of them are girls hostel, medical clinic, library, auditorium, sports, gym, IT infrastructure, wi-fi, cafeteria, laboratories, bank, facilities for differently-abled, etc. Avinashilingam University has a placement cum career guidance cell, which helps in the placement of the students. The placement cell also conducts activities like workshops, seminars, mock interviews, group discussions, aptitude tests to train students for placement. The university also provides scholarships to students. Students can also avail central government scholarships at Avinashilingam University. The university has secured 75th rank in the University category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 41.24 out of 100.

Avinashilingam University Location

The university is located at Bharathi Park Road, near Forest College Campus, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. There are various modes of transport to reach Avinashilingam University. One can travel by air, road or rail to reach the university. The nearest airport to the university is Coimbatore International Airport. The distance between the airport and the university is 12.2 km and would take approximately 30 minutes by cab or auto. Coimbatore Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. It is 4.1 km away and would take 10 minutes from a cab or auto. The nearest bus stop is Alagesan Road Bus Stop and is 450 m far from the university. It would take 1 minute from the bus stop to reach the university.

CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore was established by the CMS Educational and Charitable Trust, a non-profit organisation in the year 1988. It is also known as CMS College. In the year 2007, the college received the accolade of autonomy. The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi and is recognised by the University Grants Commission. The college was ranked 82 in the college category by the NIRF in the year 2020. CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore offers 17 Undergraduate courses, 14 Postgraduate, 7 M.Phil and 3 Ph.D programmes to the students.

Location:

CMS College is located at Chinnavedampatty Road, Athipalayam Road, Sreevatsa Global Village, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Pilamedu Railway Station is around 7 km away from the institute. Coimbatore International Airport is approximately 14 km away from the college. CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore is around 4 km away from K.P.N. Bus Depot. Candidates can hire a taxi or take an auto-rickshaw to reach the institution.

Accreditations and Collaborations:

• CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
• Ranked 82nd by the NIRF in the year 2020 in the college category.

CMS College has the following collaborations:

• Network Clothing Company, Tiruppur
• Gloshipping & Logistics Private Limited, Coimbatore
• M/s Senthil Papain and food products Ltd, Coimbatore.
• M/s Nara Intech (P) Ltd, Chennai.
• M/s Sri Ayyappa Ghee, Coimbatore
• Pearl Restaurant, Coimbatore
• M/s Ramsen Biocare (P) Ltd, Palladam.
• Suguna foods Ltd, Coimbatore
• Sify Technology Limited, Chennai
• MeriTrac System Private Limited, Mumbai
• ICTACT, Government of India
• NCVT, Government of India
• Point Perfect Technology Solutions
• Clusters Academy of Excellence

Madras Christian College autonomous was set up in Chennai in 1837. In the year 2013, the Madras Christian College was re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ Grade. The college is accredited with an A grade with NIRF rank standing at 18th under the college category in the year 2021. It is a Co-Ed institution. The campus has 33 departments, 105 classrooms, 16 seminar halls and 73 laboratories. There are 6 residential hostels at Madras Christian College. Among six, three are there for boys and three are there for girls. There is a central library, a modern cafeteria and an exclusive innovation park. The self-financing option to pursue education was started from the year 1999.

Madras Christian College established the ‘MCC Boyd Business School’ in 2016. In the same year, the college was awarded UGC - College with Potential for Excellence.

Madras Christian College Location

Madras Christian College (Autonomous) is located at Tambaram East, Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Tambaram Railway Station is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 3 km and one can reach the college within 11 minutes from there. Chennai International Airport is 11.7 km away from the MCC. The nearest bus depot is the MTC Bus Terminal located 2 km away from the college.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College with a vision of "Fitness for Purpose" established in the year 1997 is an autonomous Institution imparting Quality Education imbibing scientific and artistic knowledge to the needs of the current generation. A College offering 32 Undergraduate Programmes 13 Post Graduate Programmes 7 Research Programmes and one Integrated Programme is re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). From a student strength of 623 in the academic year 2004-2005 the college had grown extensively in infrastructure, technical developments and quality Faculty strength to incorporate 8281 in the year 2020-2021.

The Learning Model of Sri Krishna Arts and Science College is "Vision to Wisdom Approach". To augment this the college has Evolving Curriculum that is designed at par with the UGC standards of Choice Based Credit System. The college follows Knowledge-based Learning, Industry-Exposure & Training and Capstone Evaluation Model that are all linked with the Outcome- based Education which enable the students to be job-ready right when they complete their degree at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College.

SKASC has enabled e-learning and m-learning facilities for the students which includes web-based learning, virtual classroom and digital collaboration. Students can log on to virtual classroom (MyKlassroom) right from the day of admission at SKASC and learn their subjects 24/7. The college has got the highest number of Google Classroom users world over.

The Vision of the college is “FITNESS FOR PURPOSE” by preparing students for placements both during and outside the course work.

• Strengthening the research activities in the departments.
• Encouraging the consultancy and extension services involving students and faculty.
• Creating a brand equity and brand image by carrying out activities with the motto “Knowledge, Love and Service”.

The Mission of the college is to prepare both boys and girls for the pressing demands of tomorrow keeping in mind the need to shape and mould a generation of young men and women with knowledge, character, true and genuinely cultivated spirit of service and far-reaching imagination.

We at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College are committed to the satisfaction of our customers through academic excellence with:

• Upgradation of facilities
• Placement opportunities
• Industry institution interaction and
• Continual improvement

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College was established by the Trust in 1997 and it is an ISO certified co-educational institution catering to the need of the day.

• After assessing the quality of education and infrastructure the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded 'A' grade in 2009 and re-accredited with 'A' in 2015.
• All activities and processes of college are standardized and systemized as per ISO 9001:2008 Standards and certified by TUV SUD who conducts the external audit once a year for continual improvement of quality systems in the college.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science,Tamil Nadu

The Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, is a major educational centre of the well-known Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal. Located at about 19 kms from the Coimbatore city on the highway to Ooty, the Vidyalaya is situated in a serene environment spread over nearly 300 acres.

The institution was founded by Dr. T S Avinashilingam in 1930, with an investment of Rs. 5.75 and one harijan boy on its roll. Indeed, a small beginning for his great achievement that stands materialized today as a vast educational and spiritual centre with around twenty wings. But then, there was a source for his inspiration to set out on that bold venture. While studying in college, Dr. T S Avinashilingam met Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna whose another well-known disciple was Swami Vivekananda. It was from Swami Vivekananda that Swami Shivananda absorbed the idea of the prime importance of education for the revival of India. The ‘sacred touch’ of Swami Shivananda, as Dr. Avinashilingam later described it, awoke in him the necessary strength and vision for his future mission in the field of education. Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, laid the foundation stone of the Vidyalaya in 1934 and wished that the students of the Vidyalaya would be intensely patriotic followers of Truth. The Vidyalaya was affiliated to the Ramakrishna Mission in the same year.

The Vidyalaya strives to infuse the educational and spiritual ideas of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda into the daily lives of its students. Swami Vivekananda emphasized ‘man-making education’ and hence a lot of importance is given for the all-round growth, enrichment and personality development of the students. Universal values such as self-reliance, self-control, patriotism, service and dedication to duty are taught in various practical ways. A band of monks and brahmacharis of the Ramakrishna Order manage the activities of the Vidyalaya assisted by a highly professional and dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff.

The most important cultural activity of the Vidyalaya every year is the public celebration of the birthday of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, popularly known as the Guru Puja. The day-long celebration includes bhajans, talks by eminent personalities, drama, educational exhibition, music and cultural programmes. The highlight of the function is the Maheswara Puja, i.e. feeding of around 35,000 people at noon.

Besides the regular curriculum, every academic year passes by with a host of festivities that are unique to the Vidyalaya. For instance, about 3000 students from around 50 primary schools take part and perform physical, yogic and calisthenic exercises to the rhythm of devotional and nationalistic songs during the annual Play Festival. Unified Play Day is another significant event in which special and normal children participate together in a variety of exercises and activities. Kalaimagal Vizha is celebrated as a public function for three days every year signifying our rich traditions and culture. National Youth Day, Vidyalaya Foundation Day and other national and religious celebrations are held in a manner befitting the occasions. In recent years, state-level Youth Conventions are being held to impart values, morals and ethics that are very much needed for today’s youth, besides disseminating the inspiring and enlightening messages of Swami Vivekananda.

The Institutions of the Vidyalaya

Over the years, the Vidyalaya has grown into a comprehensive and reputed complex of educational institutions training around 7000 students, offering them facilities for education ranging from pre-school to doctoral levels.

Stella Maris College Chennai was founded in 1947 by the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Stella Maris College is a Catholic minority college of higher education for women. On August 15th 1947, Stella Maris College was established in a small one storey building with a bunch of students in Santhome, Mylapore. Later in 1960, the college was relocated to its present campus ‘The Cloisters’ on Cathedral Road, Chennai. Stella Maris College is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Madras. Stella Maris College is recognised as an ‘A’ Grade college by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Stella Maris College aims to promote education and empower women to face the challenges of life with courage. In 2021, Stella Maris College has been ranked 58th in the college category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) while, in 2020, the college was ranked at 64th in the same category.

Stella Maris College infrastructure is spread across 19.5 acres of land in the heart of Chennai and has modern classrooms available with audiovisual facilities. Stella Maris College offers courses at UG, PG, MPhil and PhD level. Stella Maris College offers postgraduate diploma courses to the students. Stella Maris College campus has taken environmental measures such as energy conservation, use of solar power energy. Stella Maris College facilities include a library that has a vast collection of books, journals and other online resources, well-equipped labs, a wellness centre for the students which provide medical facilities and sports facilities to the students of Stella Maris College.

Stella Maris College Location

Stella Maris College is located at Cathedral Road, Poes Garden, Gopalapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Chennai International Airport is about 14.5 KM away, T.Nagar Railway Station is about 4.5 KM away, AG-DMS and Thousand Light Metro Station are 1 KM away from the campus. Alwarpet Bus Stop is about 1.5 KM away from Stella Maris College.