Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAS), formerly known as SNR Sons College, is a distinguished autonomous institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Established in 1987 by Sevaratna Dr. R. Venkatesalu under the SNR Sons Charitable Trust, SRCAS has been affiliated with Bharathiar University since its inception. The college attained autonomous status in 2004 and has since expanded its academic offerings to over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management disciplines.
Notably, SRCAS was among the first institutions in the region to introduce undergraduate programs in Electronics, Computer Science, and Hotel Management during the 1990s.
Facilities
Situated on a 16.28-acre urban campus near Nava India Road, approximately 8 kilometers from Coimbatore International Airport, SRCAS boasts a comprehensive range of facilities:
Academic Infrastructure: Well-equipped libraries, departmental laboratories, and an innovation center support the academic pursuits of students.
Residential Amenities: Separate hostels for male and female students provide comfortable accommodation options.
Sports and Recreation: Facilities for cricket, badminton, table tennis, throwball, weightlifting, and boxing promote physical well-being and team spirit among students.
Student Support Services: The college houses various cells and clubs, including the National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross, Women’s Empowerment Cell, and an Anti-Ragging Cell, fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.
Reputation
SRCAS has garnered recognition for its academic excellence and holistic development approach:
Accreditations: The college is re-accredited with an 'A+' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Rankings:
Ranked 56th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
Achieved 45th position in the Hotel Management category by The Week in 2023.
Secured 83rd rank in the Arts category by Outlook in 2023.
Awards: Recognized among the cleanest colleges in India by the Ministry of Human Resource Development's Swachhta Ranking in 2019 and honored by ASSOCHAM as one of the best private arts and science colleges in the country.
Alumni Success: Graduates of SRCAS have made significant contributions across various sectors, with many securing positions in reputed multinational companies globally.