Avinashilingam University

Avinashilingam University For Women was originally a part of University of Madras and in June 1987 this institution got its separate identity. It is now the largest institution in the country for imparting Home Science Education at all levels.

Departments:

• Department of Resource Management
• Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Department of Food Science and Nutrition
• Department of Textile and Clothing
• Department of Human Development
• Department of Home Science Extension
• Department of Adult, Continuing  Education, Extension & Field Outreach

Courses Offered:
B.A: The university offers B.A. in

• Tamil
• Music
• Economics
• English
• Functional Hindi
• Human Rights Education

B.Com

• Commerce
• B.Com.C.A.- Computer Applications

B.Sc

• Psychology
• Interior Design
• Human Development
• Hospitality Management  & Dietetics
• Textiles and Apparel Designing **
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Zoology and Animal Biotechnology
• Plant Science and Plant Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Information Technology**
• Visual Communication

• B.C.A.- Computer Applications
• B.P.E- Physical Education

Vocational Courses

• B.Sc Catering Management
• B.Com Tax Procedure and practice
• B.B.A.  Tourism

Facilties:
There are six hostels,  Kalaimagal Illam,  Thirumagal Illam , Malaimagal Illam,  Malarmagal Illam , Arpana Illam  and Sarada Illam (New Hostel) with modern amenities and conveniences.  There is a separate building to house the postgraduate students and staff.  Catering in the hostel is vegetarian.  The mess is run on the dividing system.

Official Website: http://www.avinuty.ac.in