Nehru Arts and Science College (NASC), situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is a renowned institution with a reputation for academic excellence, discipline, and all-around development. It is managed under the Nehru Group of Institutions and is affiliated to Bharathiar University. It is NAAC accredited with 'A' Grade and UGC approved, thereby maintaining quality education standards. NASC provides numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management disciplines.
The college focuses on career-specific education and experiential learning. With value-added programs, industry linkages, and aggressive placement strategies, it makes the students industry-ready for competitive employment markets. The college balances the latest pedagogy with values, thereby equipping students to become responsible citizens. Modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and an e-library on campus provide academic support.
Co-curricular activities, sports, and cultural activities are actively encouraged, and students are motivated to participate in NSS, NCC, and clubs for overall personality development. With a focus on innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, NASC has established a niche for itself in South India's higher education scenario.
Rankings
Nehru Arts and Science College is well-known in Tamil Nadu and India for its educational achievement and infrastructure.
It may not be ranked in national structures such as NIRF, but it is highly regarded regionally and among private institutions in Tamil Nadu.
Ranking Body/Recognition |
Year |
Rank/Recognition Details |
NIRF |
2022 |
Ranked in the 151–200 band nationally |
India Today (Commerce) |
2022 |
25th in South India, 53rd in India |
IIRF (Hotel Management) |
2023 |
57th in India, 10th in Tamil Nadu |
ARIIA (Innovation Ranking) |
2021 |
Band Performer |
IIC Ranking |
2022 |
3-Star Rating |
Best Green Campus Award |
2022 |
Awarded by Nature Science Foundation |
Role Model College for Eco Audits |
2022 |
Recognized by Nature Science Foundation |
Feature |
Details |
Established |
1988 |
Type |
Autonomous, Private |
Affiliation |
Bharathiar University |
Accreditation |
NAAC |
Courses Offered |
UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Admission Criteria |
Merit-based |
Event |
Date Range (Expected) |
Application Start |
April–May 2025 |
Application Deadline |
June 2025 |
Merit List Publication |
June–July 2025 |
Counseling/Admission Rounds |
July–August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admission into NASC is mainly merit-based for undergraduate courses and entrance exam + academic record-based for PG and research courses.
Steps:
1. Application: Submit online through the college admission website or offline through the admission office.
2. Eligibility Check: Confirmation of minimum qualification (10+2 for UG, UG degree for PG).
3. Entrance Exam (PG only): Students seeking admission to MBA or M.Phil/Ph.D. may have to appear for qualifying exams.
4. Interview: Selected students may be called for an interview or counseling.
5. Admission Confirmation: Submit required documents and pay the course fee.
Nehru Arts and Science College offers scholarships to students from various backgrounds.
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility Criteria |
Merit-Based Scholarships |
High academic performance in qualifying examinations |
Government Scholarships |
As per state and central government norms |
Institutional Scholarships |
Based on specific criteria set by the college administration |
NASC boasts an efficient placement cell that assists students through career guidance, soft skill development, resume preparation, and interview practice.
Regular internship opportunities are also offered, providing students with real-time corporate exposure.
Metric |
UG (3-Year) |
PG (2-Year) |
Students Placed (2022) |
636 |
117 |
Median Package (2022) |
₹2.22 LPA |
₹2.62 LPA |
Median Package (2023) |
₹2.52 LPA |
₹2.8 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Paytm, Zifo, CG-VAK Software & Exports Ltd. |
Ranked 88out of 178 in India 2021 ( Indiatoday Ranking) and 36th in Tamil Nadu
Ranked 101out of 300 in India 2024 (NIRF Ranking)
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
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The faculty at NASC comprises renowned professors, research scholars, and industry professionals who contribute both theoretical expertise and real-world experience to the class.