Established in 1963 by Sri. G.R. Govindarajulu and Smt. Chandrakanthi Govindarajulu, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (PSGRKCW) has now blossomed into a reputed and renowned institution of higher education. The rich heritage is carried forward under the leadership of the Managing Trustee, Sri. G. Rangaswamy and Founder Trustee, Smt. R. Nandini. Enjoying autonomy since 2004, the college was conferred with 'College of Excellence' status by the UGC in 2016. It is ranked 6th among colleges in India in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021 by Ministry of HRD, Government of India.