Arulmigu Palani Andavar Arts College for Women (Autonomous)
Empowering Rural Women Through Holistic and Quality Higher Education
About Arulmigu Palani Andavar Arts College for Women (Autonomous)
Arulmigu Palani Andavar Arts College for Women (Autonomous), located at Chinnakalayamputhur near Palani in Dindigul District, is a premier institution for higher learning dedicated exclusively to women's education. Established in 1970 under the benign management of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukkoil and administered by the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Government of Tamil Nadu, the college has been a beacon of empowerment for young women from rural and socio-economically marginalized backgrounds for over five decades. Affiliated with Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, and accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC, the institution offers a robust academic spectrum spanning 16 Undergraduate programs, 12 Postgraduate programs, M.Phil., and Ph.D. research centers across humanities, science, and commerce streams. Its sprawling, serene 48-acre campus provides a perfect blend of traditional cultural values and modern educational infrastructure. With autonomous status, APACW continually updates its curriculum to align with modern industrial needs, skill development frameworks, and research advancements. The college is renowned for fostering academic excellence, moral integrity, physical fitness, and social awareness among women students, empowering them to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and responsible citizens.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Notification & Prospectus
Official admission notification released by the college via the official portal (apacwomen.ac.in) following Tamil Nadu Higher Education guidelines.
Application Submission
Candidates submit online or offline applications along with Higher Secondary (10+2) marksheets and community certificates.
Merit List Generation
Merit lists prepared strictly based on Class 12 marks, adhering to the Tamil Nadu Government reservation policies (Aided & Self-Finance streams).
Counselling & Verification
Shortlisted candidates attend single-window counseling on campus for certificate verification and seat allotment.
Fee Payment & Enrollment
Selected candidates complete fee payment and document submission to confirm admission.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Pudhumai Penn Scheme (₹1,000/month for Govt School female students)
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Students
- BC/MBC/DNC Government Welfare Scholarship
- Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship Scheme
- Single Girl Child Higher Education Scholarship
- HR&CE Trust Educational Financial Assistance
- National Merit Scholarship (Central Sector Scheme)
- Differently-Abled Student Educational Grant
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Anandham - Annual Cultural Festival
- Sports Day & Athletics Meet
- Women Empowerment Seminar & Workshop Series
- NSS Special Extension & Rural Camp
- National Science Day Exhibition
- College Annual Day Celebration
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Computer Science & Tech Club
- Science Innovation & Research Forum
- Mathematics Club
- Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
Cultural Clubs
- Tamil Literary Society (Muthamizh Mandram)
- Fine Arts & Cultural Club
- English Debating & Literary Club
- Eco & Nature Club
- Youth Red Cross (YRC)
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS - 4 Units)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC Army Wing)
- Red Ribbon Club (RRC)
- Rotaract Club of APACW
- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)
- Consumer Rights Awareness Forum