The strength of a developed nation depends primarily on the literacy of the Nation. With this Vision as a beacon “Kalvi Chemmal” Late Shri.T.K.Pattabiraman set out the mission to provide quality education and the fruit of the endeavor was the founding of the Coimbatore Educational and Cultural Foundation Trust (CECFT). Under the trust, SANKARA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS were established in the year 1983 and the educational institution was named after the great saint “Adhi Sankara”. Under the umberlla Sankara College of Science and Commerce were established in the year 1991.

“IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE” is the prophetic mission statement of the college. Sankara College of Science and Commerce are ceaseless in their pursuit of excellence, to provide quality education to all the needy in the quest of knowledge. The student community and the society today have recognized the inspired effort that Sankara is now one among the most sought places for learning. The college has a long academic tradition in scholarship. This is coupled with facilities for the pursuit of knowledge so that it caters to the needs of the rural students who aspire for higher education in commerce, management and computer science courses.

The Management is headed by Thiru.T.P.Ramachandran, Managing Trustee & Secretary, an able leader and self-motivated personality. At the college, we believe in not just teaching but to guide the students to an overall enhancement as a human being to build their career. The sprawling campus is situated on 29 acres of land with all the necessary state-of-art infrastructure. The campus comprises aesthetically designed architecture, a permanent structure confined to respective activities, the academic building, labs, library, auditorium, hostels, cafeteria, playground, temple, gymnasium etc. Having successfully crossed the various hurdles encountered on the way of its growth, Sankara has grown in stature and strength today and has become one of the finest educational institutions in coimbatore dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. May the Quality Education, we impart to our students in the college enlighten their minds and enthuse their hearts towards aiming high.

The college is autonomous, co-educational, affiliated to the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and MBA Programme is approved by AICTE, New Delhi. Also, it is recognized under 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC act 1956 by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The college is Re-accredited by NAAC with “A+” Grade – CPGA of 3.33 in the second cycle, Sep 2022. At present the college offers 09 UG, 03 PG and 05 Research (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) Programmes, under major and allied departments. The college has established MOE’s Institution Innovation Council (IIC) in the year 2018 to promote the innovation and undergraduate research among students. The college has various clubs and committees to enhance the exposure of the students talents and to guide them for their career. The college has an exclusive Training and Placement Cell to give them career and life skills training on various modules to face the competitive world and make them employable.