Periyar University is one of the state university in Tamil Nadu state, India located in Salem city. It was founded in 1997 and it operates as a university that has been accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and it received an ‘A’ grade accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). According to the NIRF ranking system in 2023, the university of Periyar was placed in the 101-150 slot out of all the universities in India. Today it has the largest student community in the region offering quality education in different disciplines in arts, science, commerce, and professional courses.
Periyar University conducts undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and PhD programs in faculties of arts, science, commerce, education, fine arts, and management studies. Some of the most well known and offered courses are BBA, BCom, BSc, BA, BEd, MA, MSc, MCom, MPhil and PhD. This requires the university administering an entrance examination as well as counseling to the students. According to the merit obtained by a candidate, he or she is given a particular seat. This usually starts 3-4 months before the start of the intended session of learning for the candidate.
Periyar University Highlights 2024
| Event |
Details |
| University Short Name |
PU |
| Institute Type |
Public |
| Established |
1997 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
TANCET, CET |
| Approved By |
UGC, AICTE |
| NAAC Grade |
Yes, Grade A |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking |
83 (2023) |
| Complete Address |
Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India - 636011 |
| Nearest Bus Stand |
Salem Bus Stand (approx. 7 km) |
| Nearest Railway Station |
Salem Junction (approx. 10 km) |
| Nearest Airport |
Salem Airport (approx. 20 km) |
| Campus Area Size in Acres |
100 acres |
| Library Books |
1,00,000+ |
Periyar University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)
1. Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 or an equivalent examination conducted by a recognized Indian University or Board: 60% for SC/ST candidates.
2. The candidate must have passed bachelors degree in the respective subject from a recognized university securing a minimum of 50% of the total marks for general category and 55% for SC/ST/OBC.
3. For PG courses, candidate should possess any degree in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks (Reserved category – 55%).
4. For MPhil & PhD, master’s degree in respective subjects with not less than 55% marks in aggregate.
5. Wrote the particular entrance examinations such as TANCET for MBA or MCA admissions.
6. Met any other conditions that the university may have in regards to particular programs such as GATE score for Mtech.
Periyar University Placements 2024
Placement of eligible students is managed through a placement cell established in Periyar University that works with organizations for campus interviews. Well-known organizations where students from Periyar University are hired include TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, Accenture, and Tech Mahindra. The maximum salary offered in the placement drive of 2021 was Rs. 8,00,000 per annum offered by an IT Services and Business Solutions Firm. The average salary offered at Rufaida Dental College for Arts Science and Technology for the academic year 2024 ranges between Rs. 3-4 lakhs per annum. Around 70% of all the students appearing for placement through campus interviews are placed. It has a branch wise placement difference, where computer science engineering sees almost 85-90% of the placements while other branches get a poor 50-60% placements.