AIHSHEW Coimbatore Admission 2026

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · AIHSHEW Coimbatore · Estd. 1988

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Avinashilingam Institute Coimbatore 2026-27 admissions at avinuty.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (AIHSHEW), established in 1957 and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1988 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed women's university located at Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore. The university is named after Sri Avinashilingam Chettiar — the freedom fighter and founder. It is one of India's premier women-only deemed universities with strong programmes in home science, allied health and education.

AIHSHEW has 7 schools — Home Science, Sciences, Education, Commerce & Management, Liberal Arts, Engineering & Technology, and Performing Arts. The Faculty of Home Science is the flagship. NAAC A++ accredited; among India's top women-only deemed universities. Women candidates only.

Admissions through Avinashilingam Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Avinashilingam PhD entrance. Women candidates only.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹800 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Avinashilingam Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Avinashilingam Institute Coimbatore

Admissions through Avinashilingam Entrance Test or merit. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through Avinashilingam PhD entrance. Women candidates only.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + women only. PG: bachelor 50% + women only. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Avinashilingam Application 2026	15 Feb 2026	—	avinuty.ac.in	Upcoming
Avinashilingam Entrance 2026	25 May 2026	—	avinuty.ac.in	Upcoming
Avinashilingam Counselling 2026	30 Jun 2026	—	avinuty.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Avinashilingam women-focused scholarships, TN Pudhumai Penn (Rs 1000/month for girls), Pragati Scholarship, Central Sector.

Reservations

Women candidates only (100% women); within women, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women?

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women admits students primarily through Avinashilingam Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women accept Avinashilingam Entrance / Merit scores?

Avinashilingam Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.