The University’s mission is

To be innovative, inclusive and international University ; committed to excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation".
To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic interaction with the industry and society.
To impart knowledge and skills to students equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges to the knowledge area.
To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.
To contribute to the advancement to knowledge through applied research leading to newer products and process.
To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice and equality.
To inculcate among students a global vision with skills of international competence.


The University is situated at the backdrop of Maruthamalai Hills in the Western Ghat range, in a sprawling campus of 1000 acres of land. 15 kms. from the City of Coimbatore. As of now the University has 104 affiliated colleges, 92 Arts and Science Colleges, 2 University Colleges, 12 Management institutions and 1 Air Force Administration College. In addition, there are 25 Research Institutes of the State and Central Governments, which are recognized by this University for research purpose. And all these institutions cater to the educational needs of more than 1,50,000 students and research scholars.