Periyar University
Wisdom Maketh the World
About Periyar University
Named after the legendary social reformer Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, Periyar University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in September 1997 at Salem. Spanning a lush green campus of over 110 acres along National Highway 7, the university is committed to developing knowledge across diverse disciplines, fostering regional educational growth, and promoting inclusive societal progress. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation with an impressive CGPA of 3.61 and exercises jurisdiction over affiliated colleges across Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri districts. The university features 27 specialized teaching and research departments categorized under 8 distinct schools, offering robust undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Equipped with modern laboratories, an extensive central library housing over 78,000 volumes, dedicated research centers, and active placement cells, Periyar University provides a dynamic ecosystem for scholarly research, professional skill acquisition, and holistic student development.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Submission
Candidates submit online applications through the Periyar University admissions portal.
Eligibility Check
Academic credentials and eligibility criteria are verified as per university rules.
Entrance Test / Merit
Selection is conducted via entrance examination or qualifying exam merit percentage.
Counseling Session
Qualified candidates attend single-window counseling at the university campus.
Enrollment
Final admission is confirmed upon document submission and fee remittance.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government Educational Concessions
- SC/ST State Government Scholarships
- First Graduate Fee Reimbursement
- University Research Fellowships
- Merit Scholarships for Postgraduates
- Farmer Welfare Scheme Scholarships
- Minority Welfare Scholarships
- Differently Abled Financial Support
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Periyar University Annual Convocation
- Inter-Collegiate Cultural Meet
- Science Exhibition
- Youth Festival
- National Seminars and Workshops
- Sports Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Science Forum
- Coding Club
- Bio-Tech Society
- Management Association
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Troupe
- Literary Association
- Fine Arts Club
- Drama Club
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- Youth Red Cross (YRC)
- Red Ribbon Club
- Eco Club
- Extension Activities Cell
- Community Development Wing