Rathinam College of Arts and Science

What Rathinam College of Arts and Science does

Rathinam College of Arts and Science, operating commercially as Rathinam Global Deemed to be University, is a private higher education institution established in 2001 and headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The institution delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 18 departments, comprising 34 Bachelor's, 15 Master's, and 8 Ph.D. programs, serving 6,000+ students with a 250+ faculty. Core academic offerings span Science (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Visual Communication, Costume Design), Commerce, Management (BBA, MBA), and Arts, with several niche specializations including B.Sc. Computer Science with AI/ML and Data Science tracks, BBA in Aviation Management and Logistics, and an AICTE-approved MBA in Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development. Academic delivery is supported by a digital infrastructure stack including Camu ERP, Microsoft Teams for digital delivery, NoPaperForms CRM for admissions, and digital library access via Knimbus, DELNET, J-Gate, and the National Digital Library; partnerships with Coursera for Campus and edX extend curricular reach. The institution also operates the ATAL Incubation Centre (AIC Raise) under NITI AAYOG's ATAL Innovation Mission — supporting student and alumni startups such as No Food Waste, Edudharma, City Sence, and Cipher Labs — and runs the Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8 FM station operated by the Visual Communication department.

The revenue model is predominantly tuition-based (subscription/recurring), supplemented by government grants (notably the DBT Star College Scheme awarded in November 2023 covering five science departments, and AICTE-VAANI conference funding) and revenue from value-added certificate courses (Tally, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Python, MSME entrepreneurship). Specific fees are not publicly disclosed; billing is annual and varies by program. Distribution is direct via domestic and international admissions offices with scholarship, educational loan guidance, and visa support for foreign students. GTM motion is community- and event-led, anchored by a dedicated Placement & Training Cell running on-campus and off-campus placement drives, alumni referrals, and participation in events like the Smart India Hackathon (where Team incognito_INU won First Prize in 2020). Recruiter relationships span TCS, Infosys, Sun TV, Pudhiya Thalaimurai TV, Vee Technologies, Equitas, Tommy Hilfiger, and SigmaPharm Laboratories. The institution is privately held within the Rathinam Group of Institutions — a diversified educational conglomerate that also controls Rathinam Technical Campus, Rathinam College of Pharmacy, Rathinam College of Physiotherapy, Rathinam Institute of Management, Rathinam School of Architecture, Rathinam International Public School, and the EdTech subsidiary Raise Smart Learn Solution Private Limited. No external private equity or venture capital ownership has been disclosed. Regulatory positioning is strong: NAAC A++ accreditation (3.6 CGPA), 9 consecutive years in the NIRF Top 150 (2025 ranking), and AICTE approval for technical management programs.

Name

Rathinam College of Arts and Science

Legal name

Rathinam College of Arts and Science

Website

https://rathinamcollege.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rathinam College of Arts and Science, operating as Rathinam Global Deemed to be University, is a private deemed university in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, delivering 34 Bachelor's, 15 Master's, and 8 Ph.D. programs across 18 departments to 6,000+ students, with NAAC A++ accreditation, an ATAL Incubation Centre, and corporate recruiter partnerships spanning TCS, Infosys, and Sun TV.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate education
• Doctoral research programs
• Professional certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbatore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs including B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Com., M.Com., BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs. Fee structure includes various specializations.
2. Government Grants and Funding: DBT Star College Scheme funding from Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. AICTE-VAANI sponsored conferences. Research grants from various funding agencies.
3. Add-on and Certificate Courses: Revenue from value-added courses including Tally certification, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Python programming, MSME entrepreneurship programs, and other professional certification courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 18 departments in Science, Commerce, Arts, Computer Applications, and Management. The institution serves 6,000+ students with 250+ faculty and provides specialized programs including B.Sc. Computer Science with AI/ML and Data Science tracks, B.Com., BBA, MBA in Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, and Ph.D. programs across multiple disciplines. It also operates Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8 and the ATAL Incubation Centre (AIC Raise) for entrepreneurship development.

Product overview

Rathinam College of Arts and Science operates as a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management disciplines. The institution provides specialized programs including B.Sc. Computer Science with AI/ML and Data Science tracks, B.Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology, B.Sc. Psychology, Visual Communication, and Costume Design. Business education includes BBA and MBA programs with specializations in Logistics, Aviation, and Innovation Entrepreneurship. The institution supports academic delivery through digital platforms including Camu ERP, Microsoft Teams, and partnerships with Coursera and edX. Research is supported through Ph.D. programs across multiple departments and an ATAL Incubation Centre for entrepreneurship. The institution also operates Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8 for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATAL Incubation Centre (AIC Raise): Incubation center under ATAL Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI AAYOG for nurturing innovative startups
• Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8
• DBT Star College Scheme
• NISP-RCAS

Products and services

• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Mathematics Undergraduate mathematics program focused on pure and applied mathematics, algebra, analysis, and statistics, with documented 100% placement in multiple batches.
• B.Sc. Physics Undergraduate physics program with practical laboratory components and research opportunities, part of the DBT Star College Scheme approved science departments.
• B.Sc. Biotechnology Undergraduate biotechnology program covering molecular biology, genetic engineering, and industrial biotechnology, approved under the DBT Star College Scheme.
• B.Sc. Microbiology Undergraduate microbiology program with focus on molecular techniques, medical diagnostics, and microbial biotechnology, approved under the DBT Star College Scheme.
• B.Sc. Psychology Undergraduate psychology program with clinical and applied specializations, preparing students for careers in counseling, clinical practice, and organizational psychology.
• B.Sc. Visual Communication Undergraduate program in visual communication covering filmmaking, photography, media arts, and digital content creation, with alumni placed at Pudhiya Thalaimurai TV and Sun TV as Program Producers.
• B.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Undergraduate program in fashion design and garment construction with industry-focused curriculum, preparing students for careers in fashion industry.
• B.Com. Programs Bachelor of Commerce programs with specializations including Computer Applications, Professional Accounting, Corporate Secretaryship, International Business, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, Business Process Services, Information Technology, and Financial Services.
• BBA Programs Bachelor of Business Administration programs with specializations in Logistics, Aviation Management, and Computer Applications, preparing students for management careers.
• B.A. English Literature Undergraduate English literature program focusing on language skills, literary analysis, and professional communication, with alumni placed at Infosys and other IT/BPO firms.
• M.Sc. Programs Postgraduate programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science & Business Analytics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Applied/Clinical Psychology for graduates seeking advanced specialization.
• MBA Programs Master of Business Administration with specializations including Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (IEV) approved by AICTE, with documented 100% placements and 25 opportunities in the Management department.
• M.A. Programs Master of Arts programs in English Literature, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Public Administration for graduates seeking advanced humanities and social science education.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programs in Commerce, Computer Science, Management, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Psychology, Tamil, and Physics for research scholars pursuing advanced academic qualifications.
• Rathinavani Community Radio 90.8 Community radio station operated by the Visual Communication department, broadcasting programs on communal harmony, national integration, skill development, and entrepreneurial ideas to the local community.
• ATAL Incubation Centre (AIC Raise) Incubation center under ATAL Innovation Mission of NITI AAYOG supporting startups with infrastructure, mentoring, and entrepreneurship development, having launched successful social startups like No Food Waste, Edudharma, City Sence, and Cipher Labs.
• Value Added / Add-on Certificate Courses Short-term certificate programs including Journalism, Corporate Skills, Language Teaching, Fashion Styling, Beautician Training, Tally certification, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Python programming, and MSME entrepreneurship programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement achieved in Mathematics department for multiple batches
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATAL Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI AAYOGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Rathinam Global Deemed to be University selected as one among 35 academies across India as center for first phase of ATAL Innovation Mission in 2018. ATAL Incubation Centre (AIC) under AIM inculcates and encourages innovative startups by providing infrastructure, resources, and indisputable mentoring ecosystem.
• edXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRathinam on edX - partnership for online course offerings through edX platform, enhancing institutional credibility and providing students access to global online courses.
• CourseraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoursera for Campus program providing online courses to students at Rathinam College of Arts and Science, enabling access to thousands of courses from global universities.
• EDII (Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive tie-up with EDII (Govt. of India) for entrepreneurship development. The center exercises novel entrepreneurship practices making it a prospective incubator for several businesses.
• True EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoU for educational collaboration and student development programs.
• AICTE-VAANIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE-VAANI Sponsored International Conference on 'Emerging Trends in Smart Urban Development and Intelligent Mobility' scheduled for 6th-7th August 2025. VAANI scheme promotes use of Indian languages in technical education supporting Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jain University: Private deemed-to-be university in Bangalore offering multi-disciplinary UG, PG and research programs across Sciences, Commerce, Management, Engineering and Arts. Comparable as a private deemed university with similar program breadth, NAAC accreditation, and placement-driven GTM.
• Loyola College: Autonomous arts and science college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, consistently ranked among India's top colleges for Sciences, Commerce, Arts and Management. Directly comparable in program mix, accreditation level, and aspirational positioning in the Tamil Nadu private college market.
• Christ University: Private deemed-to-be university in Bangalore offering UG, PG and Ph.D. programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Social Sciences. Closely comparable multi-disciplinary private deemed university with similar scale, accreditation focus, and placement-driven positioning.
• PSG College of Arts and Science: Multi-disciplinary arts and science college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu offering UG, PG and research programs across Science, Commerce, Arts and Management. Operates in the same city and directly competes for the same regional applicant pool as Rathinam.

Broad incumbents

• Shiv Nadar University: Multi-campus private research university in India offering UG, PG and doctoral programs across Sciences, Engineering, Management and Humanities. Comparable as a high-accreditation private university but with significantly larger endowment-driven scale.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Tamil Nadu-based private deemed university offering UG, PG and research programs across Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities and Health Sciences. Operates in the same state, with significantly larger scale and similar placement-led positioning.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large established private deemed university with multi-campus operations across India offering UG, PG and doctoral programs across Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering and Health Sciences. Overlaps directly with Rathinam's multi-disciplinary offering but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Amity University: Pan-India private university group offering UG, PG and doctoral programs across Sciences, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Arts and Law. Competes for the same aspirational tier of private higher-ed students but operates a much wider, multi-state portfolio.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large Tamil Nadu-based private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary UG, PG and research programs with strong placement-driven branding. Overlaps with Rathinam in program breadth and South India applicant pool but at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Chennai-based private deemed university offering UG, PG and research programs across Engineering, Science, Management and Arts. Comparable multi-disciplinary private deemed university within Tamil Nadu but with greater engineering weight than Rathinam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rathinamgroups
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RathinamCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/rathinamglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/rathinamcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/rathinam_global

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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