The Ethiraj College for Women

Use the college website and current prospectus for course-specific eligibility and application dates; the cited prospectus is for 2024–2025 and should not be treated as the current admission schedule.

Founded in 1948 by V. L. Ethiraj; self-supporting stream introduced in 1981; autonomous status and NAAC A+ reaccreditation in 2023 are stated in the institutional prospectus.

Ethiraj College for Women was founded in 1948 by V. L. Ethiraj and operates with autonomous status. Its institutional prospectus describes a self-supporting stream introduced in 1981 in response to demand for places, and reports NAAC A+ reaccreditation in 2023. The college’s published mission focuses on women’s education, social and economic equity, and applying relevant knowledge. The University of Madras lists the college among its aided affiliated institutions.