Established in 1986, Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts and Science is affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. It has been offering career-oriented education since its inception in the year 1986. RVS College of Arts and Science was accorded with autonomous status in 2004 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and re-accredited in 2014 with 'A' grade.
With a vision to impart quality education in the digital era to its students, RVS Coimbatore has been awarded as the fourth-best college in the city. The courses offered by the college have been designed to meet the demands of the current and the future of the industry. The college has a team of dedicated, talented and competent faculty adept in industry experience. Career-oriented programmes have been introduced by the college to incorporate Animation and Visual Effects, Oracle and Networking for its students to build a multi-dimensional career path. RVS College of Arts and Science offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses in various streams including Commerce, English, Literature, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Electronics and Management.