Pachamuthu College of Arts and Science for Women is affiliated with Periyar University of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the colleges offering a bulk of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes to women with diverse field choices. The college has a clear merit-based, inclusive, and open entrance policy for women, irrespective of caste and religion.

Normally, admissions for the new academic batch at the college are expected to begin several months before the classes commence. The specific start dates of the admission process vary from year to year; hence, interested students are asked to check the college website or contact the admissions office for updated information regarding the app.