The Sourashtra college for Women, affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University is managed by the Sourashtra College Council, A Philanthropic Association dedicated to higher education. The college was started in August 1998, Impelled by an urge to impart education at all levels in Arts, Science and inspired by a strong benevolence of soul, the members of the Sourashtra College Council have raised the magnificent buildings of the collegeon the Pasumalai Hill. The splendid location of the college affords a panaromic view of the temple of Lord Muruga at Tirupparankundram and provides an excellent atmosphere conductive to calm pursuit of knowledge and development od strong character.