The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The University obtained 12(B) and 2(f) status from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and it was reaccredited by the NAAC with “A” Grade in 2015. The University secured 73rd rank among Indian Universities by MoE NIRF 2021.
Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes: Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges, and Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE). The University has 27 departments and 113 affiliated colleges.
The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) was introduced for various programmes offered by the University from 2008-09 onwards. From 2009-10 onwards, the University has been offering certificate courses to cater to the current needs of the public. Periyar University provides the Student Support Services such as Library, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross, Women’s Welfare Centre and various avenues for sports and games.
Periyar University has a PG Extension Centre in Dharmapuri with 8 Departments.
Periyar University has taken the significant step of promoting interdisciplinary study and research. The Departments have been clustered into schools in order to identify and work on productive intersections between disciplines.
At present, 4 departments have SAP, sanctioned by the UGC and 7 departments have FIST programme sanctioned by DST. Textiles and Apparel Design, and Food Science and Nutrition Departments have been granted Rs. 1.5 crores by UGC to run the B.Voc Programme in the respective disciplines.
The schools, departments, institutes, chairs, centers, and cells contribute their best through various academic, research, and extension activities. The University is playing a paramount role in bringing multifaceted development for the country. It is consistently organizing innumerable academic activities to bring academicians and industrialists under one umbrella to discuss, deliberate and carve out time-demanding solutions to social problems.
The University has tie-ups with a number of academic, research institutes, and universities across the world to stay up to date on quality benchmarks. Important days at the International and National levels are observed by the University to promote awareness on key issues that impact human life and mother earth.
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
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B.Voc |
Food Production |
Eligibility Criteria
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M.Phil |
Applied Psychology Biochemistry Biotechnology Botany Chemistry Commerce Computer Science Economics Education English Environmental Sciences Food Science and Nutrition Geology History Journalism and Mass Communication Library and Information Science Mathematics Microbiology Physics Psychology Sociology STATISTICS Tamil Zoology |
Eligibility Criteria
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M.Sc |
Analytical Chemistry Applied Microbiology Applied Psychology Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biotechnology Botany Chemistry Computer & Science Computer Science and Data Analytics Data Science Electronics and Communication Engineering Energy Science Environmental Science Environmental Sciences Food and Nutrition Food Science & Technology Geography Geology Mathematics Medical Biochemistry Microbiology Nutrition and Dietetics Organic Chemistry Physics Software Systems STATISTICS Zoology |
Eligibility Criteria
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Ph.D |
Apparel and Textiles Biochemistry Biotechnology Botany Chemistry Commerce Computer & Science Economics Education English Environmental Science Environmental Sciences Food Science and Nutrition Geology History Journalism and Mass Communication Library and Information Science Management studies Mathematics Microbiology Physics Psychology Sociology STATISTICS Tamil Zoology |
Eligibility Criteria
|
M.Lib.I.Sc |
Master of Library & Information Science |
Eligibility Criteria
|
M.A |
Economics Education English Geography Hindi History Human Resource Management Journalism and Mass Communication Political Science Public Administrations Sociology Tamil |
Eligibility Criteria
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M.E / M.Tech |
Energy Technology |
Eligibility Criteria
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P.G Diploma |
Catering Science and Hotel Management |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc |
Biochemistry Biotechnology Botany Chemistry Computer & Science Computer Applications Digital Media Technology Electronics & Communication Technology Fashion & Textile Technology Fashion Technology Geography Geology HOME SCIENCE Information Technology Mathematics Microbiology Nutrition and Dietetics Physics Psychology STATISTICS Tourism and Hotel Management Visual Communication Zoology |
Eligibility Criteria
|
B.A |
Economics English History Journalism and Mass Communication Political Science Tamil |
Eligibility Criteria
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MBA |
Finance and Human Resource Management Hospital Management Hospitality Management International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management - Marketing Marketing Management Master of Business Administration MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Rural Banking Management Supply Chain and Logistics Management Textile Management Transportation Management |
Eligibility Criteria
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BBA |
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Computer Applications International Business Retail Management |
Eligibility Criteria
|
B.Com |
Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Commerce Banking Banking and Insurance Computer Applications Cooperation Corporate Secretaryship |
Eligibility Criteria
|
MCA |
Master of Computer Applications |
Eligibility Criteria
|
M.Ed |
Master of Education |
Eligibility Criteria
|
M.Com |
Cooperative Management |
Eligibility Criteria
|
Diploma |
Air Hostess & Cabin Crew / Flight Purser Air Hostess Training Business Management Early Childhood Education Hospital Management Journalism and Mass Communication Retail Management |
Eligibility Criteria
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B.Sc - M.Sc |
Environmental Science |
Eligibility Criteria
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The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The University obtained 12(B) and 2(f) status from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and it was reaccredited by the NAAC with “A” Grade in 2015. The University secured 73rd rank among Indian Universities by MoE NIRF 2021.
Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes: Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges, and Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE). The University has 27 departments and 113 affiliated colleges.
The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) was introduced for various programmes offered by the University from 2008-09 onwards. From 2009-10 onwards, the University has been offering certificate courses to cater to the current needs of the public. Periyar University provides the Student Support Services such as Library, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross, Women’s Welfare Centre and various avenues for sports and games.
Periyar University has a PG Extension Centre in Dharmapuri with 8 Departments.
Periyar University has taken the significant step of promoting interdisciplinary study and research. The Departments have been clustered into schools in order to identify and work on productive intersections between disciplines.
At present, 4 departments have SAP, sanctioned by the UGC and 7 departments have FIST programme sanctioned by DST. Textiles and Apparel Design, and Food Science and Nutrition Departments have been granted Rs. 1.5 crores by UGC to run the B.Voc Programme in the respective disciplines.
The schools, departments, institutes, chairs, centers, and cells contribute their best through various academic, research, and extension activities. The University is playing a paramount role in bringing multifaceted development for the country. It is consistently organizing innumerable academic activities to bring academicians and industrialists under one umbrella to discuss, deliberate and carve out time-demanding solutions to social problems.
The University has tie-ups with a number of academic, research institutes, and universities across the world to stay up to date on quality benchmarks. Important days at the International and National levels are observed by the University to promote awareness on key issues that impact human life and mother earth.
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