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Content Creator | Updated On 2022-11-09
Periyar University, established in 1997, has been accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. It covers the areas of 4 districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. Periyar University is ranked #83 in the ‘India Rankings 2020’ list by NIRF. The university offers postgraduate and research programs under 29 different departments. It is also an affiliating university to 101 colleges in Tamil Nadu. Admission to the university is done on the basis of marks secured in various entrance exams. For MBA and MCA, admissions are done on the basis of marks secured in TANCET. Admission to all other PG courses will be done on the basis of marks secured in the graduation.
Periyar University Highlights
| Established | Type | 1997 | State |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Accredited by | NAAC Grade ‘A’ |
| Courses offered | PG and Doctoral |
| Admission | Merit and Entrance-based |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/ |
Periyar University Rankings
- The university is ranked #63 by the NIRF 2022 in the University rankings for Indian Universities.
- Periyar University is ranked #83 in the ‘India Rankings 2020’ list by NIRF.
- The university was ranked #97 by the NIRF in the Overall rankings for Indian Universities.
- PU Salem is was ranked #40 by the Outlook-ICARE India among the “Top 75 Public State Universities” in 2019.
Periyar University Courses
Tabulated below are the courses offered by the university in its campus under various departments:
| Course Name | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.A | Economics | Graduate in B.A. in a relevant subject with 50% marks |
| English | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Journalism & Mass Communication | ||
| History | ||
| MBA | General | Graduate in any discipline from any recognized university with 50% marks |
| Executive | ||
| M.Com | - | Graduate in B.Com |
| M.Sc | Geology | Graduate in B.Sc in a relevant discipline |
| Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Statistics | ||
| MCA | - | Graduate in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject at 10th, 12th and Graduation |
| M.Ed | - | Graduate in B.Ed/B.A. B.Ed/ B.El.Ed with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) |
| B.Voc | Food Science & Nutrition | Intermediate graduate in any discipline (Vocational subjects preferred) |
| Textiles & Apparel Design |
Apart from this, the university also offers research programs i.e. M.Phil and Ph.D. under Arts, Science, and Commerce. The basic eligibility criteria for these programs is a Master’s degree in relevant subject with 55% marks.
Periyar University Admission
Candidates seeking admission in the university must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective courses. One can visit the official website of the university to download the application form. Fill the form correctly with required details, documents, photographs, and signature. Upload the form and make the payment using Debit card/Credit Card or Netbanking. However, the selection process for each course varies from each other. Listed below is a brief about the same:
- For MBA and MCA, admission will be done on the basis of marks secured in TANCET.
- Admission to all other PG courses will be done on the basis of marks secured in the graduation.
Periyar University Result
Periyar University follows the semester system for all its courses viz. Odd and Even semester. The examination for odd semester takes place in the month of December/January and for even semester, it happens in the month of May/June. It declares the results of all its courses on its official website. Students can visit the ‘Results’ tab on its official website and enter their Registration Number along with Date of Birth. Click on ‘Show Results’ and the result will be displayed on the screen in the form of a PDF. Download the same for future references.
Periyar University Placement
The university has a dedicated placement cell that caters to the employment needs of the students. It provides training to the students and prepares them for the industry. Students have been placed in multinational companies, government departments, and the private sector. Students are given training in communication, interview skills, and general aptitude.
Periyar University Facilities
Following are the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students as well as faculty members:
- Library: The university has a total collection of 90,871 volumes of text and reference books on various disciplines, 167 periodicals, 16 online journals.
- Hostel: The university has 3 hostels namely Ladies Hostel separately hostel for PG and research scholars and a Gents Hostel. All rooms are equipped with basic and modern facilities to cater to students’ needs.
- Bank: A branch of Canara Bank is available on campus to render services to the teachers, students, and the public.
- Medical Centre: There is a health center on campus that functions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Everyone from students to teaching and non-teaching staff can avail of medical consultation.
- Internet Centre: The lab has a total of 61 PCs used to provide to the students browsing and mailing needs. They can also keep themselves updated in the latest trend of the technical fields.
Fees and Eligibility
| COURSE | FEES |
|---|---|
| M.SC | 8575/Yearly |
| MBA | 22075/Yearly |
| MCA | 22080/Yearly |
| M.Ed | 16225/Yearly |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | 16000/Full Course |
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Periyar University is a state university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. Periyar University imparts higher education through its Departments of Study and Research, Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE), and the Affiliated Colleges. The 29 departments offer research programs apart from postgraduate and some certificate programs. In addition, the five departments at the PG Extension Centre, Dharmapuri offer Post Graduate programs.
- Candidates can apply for the Ph.D. and Part-time programs online through the official website
- For M.Phil and Ph.D. Programs, Candidates must have completed post-graduation in the relevant stream. Selection will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Admission to all PG courses will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the graduate degree except for MBA & MCA
- For MBA and MCA admission will be done on the basis of marks obtained in TANCET.
This university also imparts education through distance learning. For further information visit the Periyar Institute of Distance Education Admission.
Periyar University has launced online portal for UG, PG courses where it will offer MBA, MSc in Mathematics, MA with specializations in English and History and M.Com programs. The University has announced it as the initiative under NEP 2021. The portal will offer live video classes with interactive sessions for students at both UG and PG level. Visit periyaredu.in to check about the program curriculums and their fee structures.
Entrance Exam :TANCET.
Entrance Exam :Online
Application Fee :N/A
Admission Process :Students can download the form from the official site. Fill up the form available online. Provide the required details, documents, photograph and signature Upload it online and Make the payment using Debit card / credit card or Net banking
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes :Yes
Specializations :COMMERCE,SCIENCE,COMPUTER, MANAGEMENT
Intake :TANCET.
Admission CutOff Criteria
TANCET Cut Off Round
| Courses | SC | BC | MBCDNC | MBCV | OC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MBA
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49.215 | 25.106 | 31.323 | 22.686 | 63.952 |
Hostel
| Hostel For | Hostel Type | Total Annual Fee | Security Fee |
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Faculty
Prof. Dr. P. Kolandaivel
Designation :Vice Chancellor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Education
Experience :28 Years
Dr. V. Vaithianathan
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :ECONOMICS
Experience :16 Years
Dr. D. Janagam
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :ECONOMICS
Dr. B. J. Geetha
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :ENGLISH
Mrs. K. Sindhu
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :B.Ed
Department :ENGLISH
Experience :9 Years
Dr. T. Palvannan
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOCHEMISTRY
Experience :18 Years
Dr. M. Suriyavathan
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BIOCHEMISTRY
Dr. K. Selvam
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BOTANY
Experience :10 Years
Dr. S. Lalitha
Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :BOTANY
Experience :17 Years