About Pioneer
Welcome to Pioneer College of Arts and Science
Pioneer College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, a higher educational institution (HEI), is a unit of Pioneer Trust housed in a green campus located just outside of Coimbatore City in Tamil Nadu, India.
Higher Education Programs
Academic programmes in Computer Science, Commerce, and Business Management streams are offered by the college. The college provides a number of three year UG courses (BSc, BCom, BCA, and BBA) and two year PG courses (MCom and MSc) in the above streams, in addition to MPhil / PhD research options in Computer Science and Commerce domains. Pioneer College of Arts and Science is affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, accredited by NAAC and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Pioneer College serves the higher education needs of Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Tirupur districts in Tamil Nadu. It also caters to the needs of students from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in addition to the rest of Tamil Nadu region.
Scenic Location
Pioneer College of Arts and Science is strategically located on Coimbatore-Mettupalayam Road (NH-181), just 60 km from Ooty, a popular hill station.
Modern Facilities
The college offers state-of-the-art facilities, including Computer & Media Labs, Auditorium, Seminar Halls, Smart Classrooms, Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Gym, and Dressing Rooms.
Basketball facility
The country's exclusive dedicated venue for this exhilarating version of basketball (the 3x3 format)
CRV Sports Complex
A full-fledged sports complex within the campus features a Football ground, Basketball & Cricket grounds, Volleyball, Handball, Kho Kho, and Kabaddi courts (indoor & outdoor), Cricket nets, Athletics facilities, and a Running Track.
Pioneer Trust
Founded in 1997 by Sri. G. Devarajan and Smt. D. Suguna from the GRG & LMW families, Pioneer Trust has been a trailblazer in education.
The trust is administered by Smt. Aparna Rajkumar, Managing Trustee & Secretary, a noted entrepreneur, sports, and media personality, with professional interests in Education, Sports, and Media.
Higher Education Programs
Academic programmes in Computer Science, Commerce, and Business Management streams are offered by the college. The college provides a number of three year UG courses (BSc, BCom, BCA, and BBA) and two year PG courses (MCom and MSc) in the above streams, in addition to MPhil / PhD research options in Computer Science and Commerce domains. Pioneer College of Arts and Science is affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, accredited by NAAC and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Pioneer College serves the higher education needs of Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Tirupur districts in Tamil Nadu. It also caters to the needs of students from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in addition to the rest of Tamil Nadu region.
Scenic Location
Pioneer College of Arts and Science is strategically located on Coimbatore-Mettupalayam Road (NH-181), just 60 km from Ooty, a popular hill station.
Modern Facilities
The college offers state-of-the-art facilities, including Computer & Media Labs, Auditorium, Seminar Halls, Smart Classrooms, Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Gym, and Dressing Rooms.
Basketball facility
The country's exclusive dedicated venue for this exhilarating version of basketball (the 3x3 format)
CRV Sports Complex
A full-fledged sports complex within the campus features a Football ground, Basketball & Cricket grounds, Volleyball, Handball, Kho Kho, and Kabaddi courts (indoor & outdoor), Cricket nets, Athletics facilities, and a Running Track.
Pioneer Trust
Founded in 1997 by Sri. G. Devarajan and Smt. D. Suguna from the GRG & LMW families, Pioneer Trust has been a trailblazer in education.
The trust is administered by Smt. Aparna Rajkumar, Managing Trustee & Secretary, a noted entrepreneur, sports, and media personality, with professional interests in Education, Sports, and Media.
"DEVARAJAN AUDITORIUM" is a state-of-art auditorium, built to accommodate about 1000 students. It is well used as an ideal place for seminars, conferences, assemblies, celebration and placement event.
Pioneer College houses a medium sized conference hall which can accommodate over 200 students for conferences, seminars and workshops.
Air-conditioned seminar hall with LCD Projector and Multimedia facilities is available for the benefit of faculty and students.
Pioneer College of Arts and Science has six computer laboratories with over 300 computers and LCD projectors.
Visual Communication Lab provides facilities for producing 2D graphic projects, color charts and resource manuals.
Media and Animation Lab supports training and practical experience in game, film, and animation design.
Classrooms with smart digital panels and LED projectors connected to broadband internet service help the faculty deliver their lessons effectively.
The college has a knowledge packed library. Every year information on various subject is updated by the addition of latest publications including professional journals and magazines.
Pioneer Sports Academy offers training programmes and coaching camps conducted by professional coaches for Pioneer Students. Pioneer Sports Complex includes multiple courts for sports and games.
Pioneer Training and Placement Centre prepares the outgoing students to prepare for the recruitment process through specialised training and ensures job offers for everyone.
Pioneer Cafeteria provides healthy snacks, beverages and to-go lunches for the staff and students in a spacious indoor / outdoor facility.
Pioneer College of Arts and Science has both open dining areas and covered dining hall for students bringing their own food for lunch.
Bus facilities are provided for the students coming from villages like Velliangadu, Karamadai, Sirumugai, Alangombu, Thudiyalur, Gandhipuram and Peelamedu.
Hostel accommodation for boys and girls with all amenities is available. Dormitory style accommodation with healthy vegetarian food and Non vegetarian food is available for students from distant locations.
The facility complies with international standards and stands as the country's exclusive dedicated venue for this exhilarating version of basketball (the 3x3 format)
During my time at Pioneer College (2000–2003), I pursued a BCA, gaining a strong foundation in computer science and technology. The blend of theory and practice, guided by experienced faculty, fueled my passion for learning and innovation.
Now, as a Principal Software Engineer at Expedia Group, I design and develop scalable, cloud-native platforms for global brands, drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and mentor teams to deliver impactful solutions.
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Shinu, Principal Software Engineer, Expedia Group, Seattle, USA
2000 - 2003 - BCA
Everyone needs a hand in tough times; I had one. That is Pioneer College of Arts and Science. I really want to thank the management and each and every staff member of the college for their care and kindness. Presently, I am working as an Assistant Manager for a corporate company. I am very grateful to the college, which made me what I am now. Pioneer College of Arts and Science (PCAS): You made us better. You always do better than the best. Long Live.
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N. MuthuKumaran, Assistant Manager, Corporate sector
2006 - BBM, 2008 - M.COM
I am delighted to share that I received the Bharathiar University Master of Computer Science Gold Medal while I was a student at Pioneer College of Arts and Science. Right now, I'm employed at Pioneer College of Arts and Science (PCAS) as an Assistant Professor. PCAS is a great place to learn from qualified faculties and receive great experiences. “Success is not overnight. It’s when, every day, you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up."
I'm grateful, PCAS.
I'm grateful, PCAS.
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S. Manthera, Assistant professor
Department of PG & Research (Computer Science)
I am honored to hold the distinction of being a rank holder in both my Bachelor's Degree (BCA) and my Master's Degree (M.Sc. CS (2021 - 23)) at Pioneer College of Arts and Science. A special expression of gratitude goes to the dedicated faculty members whose incredible efforts played a pivotal role in my academic success. The college's environment is not just educational but also growing, uplifting, and brimming with opportunities. I not only had the opportunity to achieve in academics but also developed my personality through various means. I enjoyed being on campus and organizing and participating in events. This helped me tune myself. Now, with the invaluable foundation laid by Pioneer College of Arts and Science, I am proudly contributing to the education sector as part of the team at TKS Matric Higher Secondary School in Coimbatore.
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Kanchana. C
Working at TKS Matric Higher Secondary School