In 1964, Coimbatore Welfare Association (CWA), a charitable and philanthropic body was established to spread the light of knowledge. Its mission is to provide quality education to all.

CWA started Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in 1964. To reach highest levels, exactly 25 years later, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College was started in a sprawling 50 acres site at Shri Gambhirmal Bafna Nagar at Malumachampatti, Coimbatore. The sprawling campus houses buildings with architectural grandeur, Hanuman temple, separate, homely hostels for boys and girls, Staff Quarters, well-maintained mess and canteen. SNMV College of Arts and Science is not only known for its architectural excellence but also for its academic achievements. It is approved by the Tamil Nadu Government and affiliated to Bharathiar University.

SNMV has been accredited with “A” Grade Status (86.5 %) by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college offers 9 UG & 5 PG Courses; it also offers part time and full time research programs in various disciplines. Along with the regular UG courses, 14 Job oriented certificate courses are also offered, which are sponsored by UGC and approved by Bharathiar University.

The special features of the college include

Highly qualified faculty
Personality development programmes
Well equipped hi-tech Computer lab with laptops
Yoga education for all
Library with the best collection of books and journals
Regular national & international seminars, symposiums
An active placement cell
105 University ranks so far
Insurance coverage for students
Fee Concession for sports and physically challenged students
Scholarship for meritorious students