Rank 14 - Avinashilingam University for Women

Avinashilingam University for Women was established by Dr T S Avinashilingam under the Avinashilingam Education Trust in 1957 with 45 students. The college was made autonomous from June 1978 by the University of Madras. The college was declared as a deemed university in June 1988 by the University Grants Commission. Dr Rajammal P Devadas played a vital role in the growth of the university. 
Located in Coimbatore, it offers both UG and PG programs. Under the UG Programs it offers various subjects including animal biotechnology, plant science and plant biotechnology. 
Under the PG Programs, the university offers regular PG courses in MA, MCom, and MSc. The university also has a wide range of courses offered as off campus courses and also conducts courses as BEd, MEd, MBA, MSc, MPhil, PhD. For outstation students there are six hostels with modern amenities and conveniences.