Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women

Overview

Among the universities and institution dedicated to women empowerment, Avinashilingam University holds the pride of place. It is a unique women's Deemed University located in the industrial hub of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is a saga of growth that the present university was initially just a Home Science College for Women’s founded by T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar.

This Institution strives to meet the highest standard of excellence in virtual and ICT-enabled teaching-learning methodology, research, continuous in-house and outbound Faculty Improvement Programmes; ensures continuous engagement in the scholarly activities in the pursuit of leveraging innovation, creativity and excellence.

Vision and Values

The growth of the institute can be attributed to its lofty ideals and great vision of empowering the marginalized sections of society - the women.

Self-development and empowerment of women through modern, scientific and value-based education to enable them to lead a purposeful life filled with moral and spiritual values.

It is now one of the largest institutions in the country to impart quality education for women at all levels. the institute follows the educational ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy mother Sri Saradamani Devi, Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi and upholds a life of purity, discipline and service.

Ranking and Recognition

In the prestigious and widely acclaimed educational ranking of Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF-2021), AIHSHEW at 65th Rank in IIRF Deemed University Ranking 2021.