Periyar University: Courses, Admission, Courses, Fees, Ranking

Salem, India


Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The CAT 2024 result has been declared for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates can log in and download their scorecards on the official website.
  • TANCET 2025 registration process for admission to MBA and MCA courses is expected to commence in the month of Jan 2025. The TANCET 2025 exam dates are yet to be released.
  • Applications are invited for Periyar University PhD Common Entrance Test (December 2024 Session). The last date to apply online through the university’s official portal (periyaruniversity.ac.in) is Dec 26, 2024 and the last date to submit a hardcopy of the same at the university is Dec 30, 2024. 

Periyar University was established in 1997 in Periyar, Palkalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu. Periyar University is accredited with A++ grade by NAAC and approved by UGC. It has a NIRF 2024 ranking of 56.

Periyar University offers popular courses like MBA in Finance and Human Resource , MBA in Hotel Management & Tourism,MBA in International Business,M.Sc in Food Processing Technology,M.Sc in Costume Design And Fashion. The minimum eligibility criteria to get admission in this university is 50% aggregate in graduation or 10+2.

Periyar University offers a placement rate of 60-70%. The top recruiters visiting this university are Infosys,Wipro,HCL,IDBI Federal Bank Ltd,Capgemini,Vinu Foods Products Pvt Ltd,TCS,AAA International. The median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 3.36 LPA and INR 3.12 LPA, respectively. 

Periyar University Quick Highlights:

Particulars

Details

Top Recruiters

Infosys,Wipro,HCL,IDBI Federal Bank Ltd,Capgemini,Vinu Foods Products Pvt Ltd,TCS,AAA International.

Fees Range

INR 14370 - INR 53780

University Type

public

Ranking

  • NIRF 2024 rankings 56
  • Accredited with ‘A++’ grade by NAAC
  • Approved by UGC

Entrance Exams

CAT,MAT ,Merit Based 

Year of Establishment

1997

Location

Periyar University, Periyar, Palkalai Nagar, Tamil Nadui

Popular Courses

MBA in Finance and Human Resource , MBA in Hotel Management & Tourism,MBA in International Business,M.Sc in Food Processing Technology,M.Sc in Costume Design And Fashion

Scholarship

Merit-Based, Need-Based


Periyar University Ranking:

Organization

Category

Ranking

NIRF 2024

Overall

56

NIRF 2023

Overall

100

NIRF 2022

Overall

101-150

NIRF Innovation 2023

Overall

11

NIRF Innovation 2020

Overall

4

Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Programs

Periyar University offers 100+ courses of undergraduate and postgraduate levels including BA, BSc and various specializations. Below are the detailed structure of top courses:

Courses

Fees

Eligibility

MBA in Finance and Human Resource Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Hospital Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Hotel Management & Tourism

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Logistics And Supply Chain Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in General

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in International Business

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Textile Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Transport Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Marketing Management

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

MBA in Exports & Imports

INR 53780

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Food Processing Technology

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Medical Biochemistry

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Applied Psychology

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Costume Design And Fashion

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Microbiology

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Electronics & Communication

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Environmental Science

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Computer Science

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Mathematics

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

M.Sc in Food Science And Nutrition

INR 33820- INR 48920

Graduation with 50%

MA in Sociology

INR 14379- INR 17830

Graduation 

MA in Tamil

INR 14379- INR 17830

Graduation 

MA in Political Science

INR 14379- INR 17830

Graduation 

MA in public Administration

INR 14379- INR 17830

Graduation 

MA in Economics

INR 14379- INR 17830

Graduation 

Diploma

INR  3930- INR 5705

10+2

M.Com in Computer Applications

INR 14370

Graduation 

M.Com in Corporate Secretaryship

INR 14370

Graduation 

M.Com in General

INR 14370

Graduation 

M.Com in Co-Operative Management

INR 14370

Graduation 

M.Ed

INR 18630


B.Sc + M.Sc in Environmental Science

INR 61760

10+2

M.Tech in Energy Technology

INR 23270

Graduation 

B.Voc

INR 5500 - INR 35550

10+2

PG Diploma

INR 17875

Graduation 


Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Admissions

Periyar University offers admission to various UG and pg courses based on the merit of the entrance exams. Periyar University  admission to UG and pg courses will be through Gate and MATE. Aspirants, willing to apply for Periyar University   admission must register themselves for Gate and MATE exams and appear for the same

Courses

Eligibility criteria

Entrance Exam

MBA

Graduation with 50%

MAT

MSc

Graduation with 50%

Merit Based

MA

Graduation with 50%

Merit Based

Diploma


Merit Based

MCom

Graduation with 50%

Merit Based

MEd

Graduation with 50%

Merit Based

BSc+MSc

10+2

Merit Based

M TECH

Graduation with 50%

GATE

B VOC

10+2

Merit Based

PG Diploma

Graduation 

Merit Based


Periyar University Admission Process:

Periyar  University offers degree, diploma, and certificate courses to candidates at UG, PG and PhD levels. Courses offered are in the streams of Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Science, Business & Management Studies, Education, and Mass Communication & Media. Admission to the courses at Periyar University is merit or entrance-based depending upon the applied course.


Application Process 2024

The application for the University  in online and offline .student have fill the from for their chosen subject .based on their 10+2 markers and graduation marks student are selected

Shortlisting Students

University shortlists them based on the scores received by the candidate. 

Release of Merit List

The merit lists are released by the state level exam conducting bodies.

Counselling

After the release of merit lists the selected students are called for counselling rounds.

Seat Allotment 

As per counselling seats are allocated to the eligible students.

Admission Confirmation

The selected students can confirm their admission by paying the course fees.


Periyar University Important Dates


Description

Important Dates

Admission

July, August, February, and March

Assignment submission

October, November, May, and June

Assignment evaluation

November, November, June, and June

Examination

December, January, June, and July

Result declaration

February, March, August, and September

Re-registration

July, August, February, and March

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

No, placements depend on individual performance and market conditions.


The placement cell organizes recruitment drives, internships, and training.

Approximately 70-80% postgraduate students are placed annually.


Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Placements

The median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 3.36 LPA and INR 3.12 LPA, respectively. Apart from this, a total of 28 students were placed and 18 students opted for higher studies out of 78 students during Periyar University UG 3-year placements 2023. In addition, 161 students were placed and 46 students opted for higher studies out of total 634 students during Periyar University placements 2023 for PG 2-year program.

Particulars

Statistics

Median package

INR 3.5 LPA

Total Students

118

Students placed

28

Students opted for higher studies

18

FAQS

It is known for good academic quality, but rankings on student satisfaction vary.

No, it is not in the top 100 based on national rankings.


Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Scholarships

The college funds merit based and need based scholarships. The Student Welfare Committee meets as well. The college also offers scholarships ranging from 50% to 100% of annual income, depending on family background

Scholarship Name

Eligibility

Dr. Ambedhkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship

One first year PG student having highest score in the UG programme among the classmates will be awarded the scholarship based on the recommendation sent by the Head of the Department and the scholarship will be renewed for the second year also if the candidate passed all the subjects in first year PG in a single attempt.

University Research Fellowship

One research scholar irrespective of the category under each supervisor will be provided a University Research Fellowship (URF) based on their registration seniority among the scholars registered to that research supervisor.

Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme

Students admitted in B.Voc. (Food Science and Nutrition/Textiles and Apparel Design) are eligible to get tuition waiver, irrespective of their category. Physically disabled students admitted in the University Departments are eligible for tuition fee waiver scheme irrespective of their category and programme enrolled.

Partial Travel Financial Support

The research scholars of the University Departments presenting research papers in the International Conferences organized by the Foreign institutions are eligible to avail 50 % of the air fare.

Yes, the university provides hostel facilities for both men and women.

The university is approximately 5 km from the city center.

To promote high-quality education and research in various disciplines.

Periyar University ,Salem ,Tamil Nadu

Infrastructure

Periyar University offers hostels for both boys and girls. There are two girls hostels and 1 boys hostel. Given below is a detailed insight of the hostel facilities:

Particulars

Details

Hostel Type

For male and female students

Number for hostel

  • 1(Boys)
  • 2(girls)

No of seats

830

Room option

double and triple occupancy

Hostel Fees

₹ 60000 - ₹ 80000  per years

Meal Option

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided

Facilities

  • RO drinking water
  • TV,
  •  common area
  • 24/7 security

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, there are scholarships for SC/ST students and merit-based scholarships.

 A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks is required, along with entrance exam scores.

Yes, for some courses like MTech, there is an entrance exam.