subject: Coimbatore – The Manchester of South India [print this page] Coimbatore is a preferred destination for studies in the field of engineering, nursing, medical and law, and lot many students comes from across the country every year to mark the start of their professional courses in respective fields as its also home to many engineering colleges. The city is undergoing tremendous changes at a very fast pace as the economic base is expanding fast and Tamil Nadu government is trying their best to keep the pace with providing adequate infrastructure.