A.V
Kulapathi Sri
A.P.C. Veerabahu
Founder
The visionary who lit the lamp — planting women's higher education in the soil of Thoothukudi.
Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University · Estd. 1974
Where Daughters Become Leaders.Scholars.Scientists.Creators.Changemakers.
A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women — five decades of enlightening & empowering rural women through value-based, affordable, quality higher education in Thoothukudi.
NAAC 'A+' · CGPA 3.42
NIRF 2025 Rank 88
UGC 2(f) & 12(B)
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52+Years of Service
Since 1974 · Thoothukudi
A Legacy of Lighting Lamps, Not Just Degrees
Founded by the visionary philanthropist Kulapathi Sri A.P.C. Veerabahu, A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women was born of a single belief — that educating a girl uplifts an entire community. For over five decades, the college has carried first-generation learners from the coastal villages of Thoothukudi into classrooms, laboratories and leadership.
Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, the institution blends academic rigour with the timeless values of Tamil culture — character, discipline and courage.
- NAAC-accredited & NIRF-ranked institution
- Aided & self-financed UG, PG & research streams
- Deep focus on rural & first-gen learners
- Vibrant NSS, YRC, sports & fine-arts culture
Institutional Vision
“To Enlighten and Empower with Values”— The APCM Way
Our Mission
- To provide access to quality education for underprivileged girls from rural areas
- To empower girls with knowledge and skills for a rapidly changing world
- To integrate academic excellence with moral values for personal and societal growth
- To promote transformative education for ethical leadership
- To cultivate critical thinking for lifelong learning
Official Video
Discover APCM in Motion
Take the official campus tour — heritage blocks, modern laboratories, the library, sports grounds and the herbal garden, in the college's own infrastructure film.
Main & Memorial Blocks
Labs · ICT Hall · Smart Classes
Auditorium · Sports · Herbal Garden
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Campus Experience
Virtual Campus Tour
Experience the complete campus infrastructure including heritage buildings, modern laboratories, sports facilities, and green spaces. Watch our comprehensive virtual tour to explore APCM's world-class facilities.
Heritage Architecture
Modern Infrastructure
Green Campus
Our Leadership Tree
Guided by Visionaries
One family's dream, nurtured across generations — this is the canopy under which thousands of women have flourished.
Kulapathi Sri
FounderA.C
Thiru
A.P.C.V. Chockalingam
President
Carrying forward the founder's mission with stewardship, expansion and unwavering commitment.
C.S
Tmt.
C. Subbulakshmi
Secretary
The administrative anchor — ensuring every student finds support, safety and opportunity on campus.
K.P
Dr.
K. Palani
Principal
Leading the academic family — championing quality, research culture and student-first governance.
Academics
Departments & Programmes
Nine vibrant departments offering UG, PG and research programmes across arts, science, commerce and technology.
Admissions are merit-based through the Tamil Nadu single-window process for aided courses, and direct application for self-financed programmes.
Smart Tool
Find Your Perfect Programme
Tell us your Plus-Two stream and what excites you — our smart recommender scores every department and suggests your best fit.
Step 1 — Your Plus-Two Stream
Step 2 — What Excites You? (pick any)
Why APCM
The APCian Advantage
More than a college — a launching pad built on affordability, values and ambition.
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Academic Excellence
Consistently strong university results, university rank-holders and doctoral research across departments.
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Values First
Morning assembly, mentoring and character education shape confident, ethical graduates — discipline is our everyday culture.
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Rural Empowerment
A stated mission to serve underprivileged girls from villages — most of our students are first-generation graduates.
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Scholarships & Aid
Pudhumai Penn, post-matric, SC/ST, BC/MBC and first-graduate support ensure no girl stops studying for want of money.
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Career & Placement Cell
Soft-skills training, competitive-exam coaching, campus drives and career mentoring from year one.
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Vibrant Campus Life
NSS, YRC, sports, fine arts, departmental clubs and inter-collegiate fests — talent finds a stage here.
Data Wall
The Campus in Numbers
Growth you can see — a transparent snapshot of our student community and momentum.
Students by Stream
Enrolment Journey
Total strength, by academic year
Performance Signals
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0University ranks in the last 5 years
0Students covered by one or more scholarships
0Active NSS & YRC volunteers on rolls
Figures shown are indicative for this concept redesign and will be wired to live ERP data in production.
Research & Innovation
APCian Research Forum
Creating awareness and opportunities in research & development — from funded projects to doctoral scholarship.
A Culture of Inquiry, Guided by the ARF
The APCian Research Forum is formed with one representative faculty from each discipline, headed by the Research Coordinator. Its objective: to create awareness and opportunities in research and development among faculty & research scholars, and to inculcate the interest to take up research projects from national funding agencies.
5 Research Departments
Recognised Ph.D. Guides
Indexed Publications
UGC · CSIR · TNSCST Proposals
Seminars, FDPs & Workshops
Journal Publications
Peer-reviewed work by faculty and scholars across UGC-CARE listed and indexed journals.
Browse publicationsFunded Projects
Minor & major research projects submitted to national funding agencies through the ARF.
View projectsIIC & EDC
Institution's Innovation Council & Entrepreneurship Development Cell — start-up mentoring, IPR awareness and incubation support.
Explore innovation
Since 1974
Five Decades of Lighting Lamps
From one building and a dream — to a thriving hub of women's higher education. Walk the journey.
1974
The Founding
Kulapathi Sri A.P.C. Veerabahu establishes the college, opening the doors of higher education to the daughters of Thoothukudi's villages.
1979
Science Awakens
The Chemistry department and its laboratories begin — the campus' first step into experimental science.
1985
Commerce Wing
B.Com. is introduced, preparing young women for banking, accounting and business careers.
1994
The Computer Era
Computer Science arrives with a brand-new computing centre — APCians enter the digital age early.
2004
PG Expansion
M.Sc., M.Com. and M.A. programmes launch, letting students complete their masters in their hometown.
2014
Research Recognised
Departments gain recognition for M.Phil. and Ph.D. research — scholars now guide scholars.
2020
Digital Campus
A full ERP transformation: online admissions, e-attendance, digital fee payments and portal logins for all.
2024
Golden Jubilee & NIRF
Fifty golden years celebrated — alongside a prestigious national listing in the NIRF college rankings.
2026
The Next Chapter
Smart classrooms, grander cultural fests like APCian CARNIVAL 2K26, and a campus that keeps growing — with you.
News & Events
Campus Calendar
Seminars, fests, sports and celebrations — the APCM quad is never quiet.
Notice Board
Announcement Center
Search, filter and read every notice in full — no more missed circulars.
Admissions 2026–27
Your Journey Begins Here
Five simple steps — from enquiry to enrolment. Applications open after Plus-Two results.
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Apply Online
Fill the enquiry form or apply via the college ERP admission portal.
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Upload Documents
Marksheets, TC, community & Aadhaar — verified by the admission cell.
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Merit List
Strictly merit-based selection lists are published, round by round.
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Counselling
Meet the department, choose your subjects and confirm your seat.
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Enrol & Begin
Pay fees — or link your scholarship — and join the APCian family.
Pudhumai Penn — ₹1,000/month
Post-Matric (BC/MBC/DNC)
SC / ST Scholarships
First-Graduate Concession
Merit Awards
Official Prospectus & Brochure
Aided + Self-financed programmes · Eligibility · Fee structure · Online processing fee ₹150 (all courses)
Alumnae Voices
Once an APCian, Always an APCian
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Campus Life
Student Services & Amenities
Comprehensive support systems and facilities ensuring every student thrives — academically, emotionally and physically.
Student Welfare
Mentoring, tutor–ward care and a Dean of Student Welfare watching over campus well-being.
Mahalaxmiammal Memorial Scholarship
The management's own merit & need-based scholarship honouring our founding inspiration.
Library
Central + departmental libraries with volumes, journals, e-resources and digital access.
Clubs
Fine arts, literary, quiz, eco and consumer clubs — every talent finds its stage.
Extension & Outreach
NSS, YRC and RRC units taking learning into villages through camps and service.
Amenities
Canteen, purified drinking water, health centre, Wi-Fi zones, transport and rest rooms.
Puthumai Penn Thittam
₹1,000/month Tamil Nadu Government support for girls from government schools.
Cells
Anti-Ragging, Grievance Redressal, ICC, Counselling and Placement Cells — safe & supported.
Sports
Athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, yoga and indoor games with trained coaching.
Health & Wellness
On-campus health centre, counselling services and regular wellness programmes.
Get in Touch
We'd Love to Hear From You
Questions on admissions, programmes or campus life? Write to us — the office replies within two working days.
Address
Ettayapuram Road, Thoothukudi – 628 002, Tamil Nadu
Phone
Office Hours
Mon – Sat · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
APCM College, Ettayapuram Road
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