Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College For Women, Palani is run by HR & CE, Government of Tamilnadu.

The college was established in 1970 & It is affiliated to Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal.

The main objective of the college is to provide University Education to all women students in and around Palani, hailing from economically backward and socially marginalized communities from villages.

Students are admitted as per the Government norms.

The college aims to train young women to be good citizens and leaders in all walks of life.

Higher education offered to women students empowers them with knowledge and skills in communication and computer literacy.

The co-curricular and extra curricular programmes are intended to mould the young women as model citizens.