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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Overview

Latest Update

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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University was established in 2008 and is known for its academic excellence and it is NAAC recognized as well. The university has various programs as undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, which are offered under a merit system, while entrance criteria for Ph.D. programs is an entrance test and a departmental interview. Prist University has been ranked in various categories including overall 8th place by the Times of India in 2021, and also mentioned as the best university in Tamil Nadu in the year 2022 and 2023 was ranked 3rd in Tamil Nadu for BTech courses. 

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University also offers scholarships, including private trust scholarships for economically weak populations, merit-based scholarships in regard to performance, and university-financed sponsored student scholarships which aim to assist qualified students. In terms of Prist University placements, the university has shown impressive results, achieving median packages of ₹4.34 L in B. Tech and ₹4L in MBA for the year 2024. Some of the top companies that recruit are Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, and Texas among others. Also, the university provides hostel accommodation at reasonable rates of ₹50K for boys and ₹40K for girls.

Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Affiliation/Recognition

  • University Grants Commission (UGC)
  • Government of Tamil Nadu

NAAC Accredited

B

Mode of Education

Full time

Courses

23 Degrees and 140 Courses

Institution Type

Considered to be University

Scholarship

  • Private Trust Scholarships
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
  • Alumni Association Sponsored Scholarship
  • Such students get decreases in the fees from 50% to 100% according to their performance in the study. 

Establishment

2008

Ranking

  • 8th  in  overall categories by times in India In the year 2021
  • 3rd  in Tamil Nadu for BTech categories by times In the year 2023
  • 32nd in overall categories by Times B School in the year 2022
  • Best in Among Times Ranked University in Tamil Nadu In  year2022


Ranking

The Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University has been recognized with accolades over the years. Being ranked 8th overall in Times of India's 2021 rankings and named the top university in Tamil Nadu in 2022. It has secured the 32nd position in the overall category by Times B School in 2022 as well as achieving the 3rd rank in Tamil Nadu, for BTech studies in 2023.

Ranking Body

Ranking

Times in India 2021

8th in overall categories

Times 2022

Best Among all university of Tamil Nadu

Times B School 2022

32nd in overall categories

Times 2023

3rd in Tamil Nadu for BTech categories

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Programs

There are course options at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University each with varying tuition fees starting from ₹30,000 for a PhD program to ₹10,000, for an M.Sc degree.

Course

Fees

B.Tech

₹50K

B.Sc

₹9K – 12K 

M.Tech

₹50K

BBA

₹12K

Ph.d

₹30K

BCA

₹12K

MBA

₹50K

M.Sc

₹10K – 20K

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38 courses • 4 years
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--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
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--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

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Admissions

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University admission is based on students pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate program qualifications. For admission to a Ph.D., an entrance test and an interview are mandatory.

Course

Selection Mode

UG Programs

Based on Merit

PG Programs

Based on Merit

Ph.D Programs

Entrance


Important Dates

The various significant dates for Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University are given below:

Events

Dates

TANCET Registration Dates

25-01-25 To 25-02-25

CEETA Exam Date

25-02-25

TANCET Result Declaration Date

25-03-25


Selection Criteria/Eligibility Criteria

Prist University eligibility criteria depends upon grades received by a student for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate programs while in the case of Ph.D. programs, the candidates are expected to apply for the Entrance Test and the Interview.

Course

Eligibility Criteria

UG Programs

On the basis of performance of qualifying exam

PG Programs

26 On the basis of performance of qualifying exam

Ph.D Programs

Based on the entrance exam & the interview

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38

Courses

4 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

As for the specific criteria selected for the programs, UG programs are acquired on the basis of the merit obtained in the qualifying examination.


Student for PG programs are estimated based on the student’s performance in the qualifying examination.


Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Placements

The Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology University had a placement drive in 2023 offering salary packages of ₹5L, for BTech graduates while MBA graduates received ₹5L as well.

For the year 2024

Name of the course

Median package

Btech

₹4.34L

MBA

₹ 4L


UG Placement statistic for the year 2018-19

Particulars

Statistics 

Number Of Graduating Students

327

Number Of Students Placed

176

Median Salary Package

₹2.93L

Choose Higher Studies 

78

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Scholarships

The Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University scholarships offers a number of scholarships including Private Trust Scholarships for needy students, Merit-Based Scholarships for outstanding students, and sponsorship from the Alumni Association for students.

Scholarship Name

Details

Private Trust Scholarships

provided to students of low-income families who possess merit and fulfill the requirements laid down by various private trusts.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Students are awarded scholarships based on the marks obtained in entrance tests or CGPA obtained in previous semesters.

Alumni Association Sponsored Scholarship

Scholarships are provided to deserving students by the Alumni association of the university in order to help such students in education.

Private Trust Scholarships are grants that are awarded to financially disadvantaged students who have the required qualifications as specified by the particular trusts.


Students who pass the entrance exam or obtain a specific CGPA score in the previous enrolled semesters are considered for merit based scholarships.


Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University] ,Thanjavur ,Tamil Nadu

Infrastructure

The university charges ₹50k for boys hostels while girls hostels cost ₹40k providing facilities in a living atmosphere for students.

Hostel Type

Fees

Boys Hostel

₹50K

Girls Hostel

₹40K