# Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology

> Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) is a private deemed-to-be university at Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Its regular degree portfolio spans engineering, computing, management, architecture, science and humanities. Engineering, MBA and MCA entry routes combine programme-specific academic requirements with merit or entrance selection.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-24
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Thanjavur, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2007
- Official website: https://pmu.edu/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 13

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC: Deemed-to-be University, notified 17 August 2007
- AICTE: programme-specific Extension of Approval 2026-27
- Verify: [UGC consolidated university register, entry 810](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf)
- Verify: [AICTE-issued 2026-27 EOA, official institutional mirror](https://pmu.edu/assets-v2/pdf/about/archives/eoa-2026-27.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-aerospace-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Aerospace | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Biotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-biotechnology) | B.E./B.Tech Biotechnology | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-computer-science-and-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Civil Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-civil-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-electronics-and-communication-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech ECE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-electrical-and-electronics-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech EEE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-b-tech-mechanical-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Tech. Wireless Communications](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-m-tech-wireless-communications) | M.E./M.Tech ECE | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Tech. Renewable Energy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-m-tech-renewable-energy) | M.E./M.Tech Energy | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Tech. Environmental Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-m-tech-environmental-engineering) | M.E./M.Tech Environmental | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Tech. Nanotechnology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-m-tech-nanotechnology) | M.E./M.Tech Materials | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.B.A. (Dual Specialization)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-m-b-a-dual-specialization) | MBA | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [MCA](https://www.studentstraffic.com/pmist-mca) | MCA | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Study regular engineering, computing or management degrees at the Vallam campus with English instruction.
- Postgraduate regulations provide a credit-bearing industrial training and internship route with assessed reports.
- International access is identified by programme rather than assumed across every degree.

## Things to consider

- International and NRI approval differ across programmes; confirm the category before applying.
- The available programme-fee page gives undated total first-year charges rather than a current tuition-only quotation.
- The verified class commencement is 22 July 2026 for 2026-27; it does not establish a future application deadline.

## Best fit for

- School-leavers with the branch-specific Mathematics and science subjects required for engineering entry.
- Graduates seeking an MBA, MCA or M.Tech with the relevant degree, marks and entrance requirements.
- International applicants who can document their qualifying studies and complete programme-specific category checks.

## Campus and city

The Vallam campus covers 114.85 acres. Students can use sports facilities and participate in the National Sports Organization’s physical-fitness, martial-arts, games and sports activities. Periyar Maniammai Hospital operates inside the campus.

PMIST is at Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613403. Its teaching campus is distinct from Periyar University in Salem and from Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PRIST), another Thanjavur institution. The university’s online registration route serves applicants to the Vallam campus.

The postgraduate regulations provide credit-bearing industrial training or internships in two-week slots: two weeks earn one credit, four weeks two credits and six weeks three credits. A continuous placement within one organization and a submitted report form part of the assessment. Up to six weeks of summer industrial training can replace one professional elective under the specified approval process. The Centre for University Industry Interaction coordinates placement, training and university-industry activity.


## Hostel, food and safety

Campus accommodation includes Chakravarthy boys’ hostel and Annai Maniammaiyar and Vittobai girls’ hostels. Published accommodation charges include room rent, mess, electricity and maintenance, washing and deposits. The available fee PDF is undated, so obtain the current room allocation and total payable amount before budgeting.

Hostel mess charges are listed separately from room rent and include meals within the accommodation fee structure. The available schedule does not establish current menus or special-diet provision; discuss dietary requirements before choosing accommodation.

The campus has an Anti-Ragging Cell, an Internal Complaints Committee and a student grievance process. The on-campus hospital operates 24 hours with a medical officer and paramedical support.

The Centre for Student Administrative Services handles student grievances, including admission, fee-refund and accommodation concerns. An International Academic Advisor supports international students with programme and campus information. Students Traffic can help review programme fit and application readiness.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PMIST private or government?

PMIST is a private deemed-to-be university. The UGC register records its deemed status from 17 August 2007 and locates it at Vallam, Thanjavur.

### Is PMIST the same as Periyar University?

No. PMIST is at Vallam in Thanjavur. Periyar University is a separate state university in Salem, while PRIST is another distinct institution in Thanjavur.

### What is the teaching language?

The regular B.Tech regulations specify English. The 2024 postgraduate regulations use English instruction and permit bilingual English/Tamil examinations; MA Tamil follows a separate Tamil-medium rule.

### Can international applicants apply?

The 2026-27 approval identifies international access programme by programme. Some programmes have international approval while others do not; a university-wide international policy should not be used to assume access to every degree.

### What subjects are needed for B.Tech?

Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Biotechnology requires Physics and Chemistry with Biology, Biotechnology or Mathematics; CSE, ECE and EEE require Physics and Mathematics plus an approved additional subject.

### What is the MBA entry requirement?

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree of at least three years with 50% marks, or 45% for a reserved category. A qualifying PMIST, TANCET, MAT, CAT or equivalent entrance result is required for the dual-specialisation MBA.

### How do students apply?

Use PMIST’s online registration page and select the intended programme. Complete the academic details, follow the relevant merit or entrance route and present the required qualification and admission-category records.

### When does the academic year begin?

The signed schedule gives 22 July 2026 as commencement for 2026-27. That date describes the verified academic cycle; it is not an application deadline or a confirmed future intake date.

### How much should students budget?

Request a current, category-specific quotation covering tuition, compulsory charges, accommodation and meals. The public programme-fee table gives total first-year charges without a clear academic year or tuition-only breakdown, so it is not used as a confirmed tuition price.

### Does PMIST have campus logistics?

Chakravarthy boys’ campus logistics and the girls’ campus logistics provide campus accommodation. Charges include room rent, meal arrangements and other service components; confirm current availability, deposits and fees before accepting a room.

### Is practical training part of postgraduate study?

The postgraduate regulations provide credit for industrial training and internships in two-week slots. Students complete continuous training in an organization, submit a report and follow departmental evaluation and approval requirements.


## Sources

- [Official programme and campus facilities](https://pmu.edu/admission/index.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [Engineering programmes and branch prerequisites](https://pmu.edu/admission/engineering.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [MBA eligibility and application route](https://pmu.edu/admission/management.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [MCA eligibility and application route](https://pmu.edu/admission/sciences_applications.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [First-year total programme charges, undated](https://pmu.edu/admission/programmefees.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [Registrar-signed schedule with 22 July 2026 commencement](https://pmu.edu/assets-v2/img/about/academic-schedule/pdf/2025-2026.jpg) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [AICTE-issued 2026-27 Extension of Approval, institutional mirror](https://pmu.edu/assets-v2/pdf/about/archives/eoa-2026-27.pdf) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [BTech regulations: English instruction](https://pmu.edu/PMIST-Admin/StatutoryBodiesPdf/pNhu.pdf) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [2024 PG regulations: eligibility, English instruction and bilingual exams](https://pmu.edu/assets-v2/pdf/regulations/M.A.-MBA-MCA-M.Sc.-MSW-M.Com.-M.Tech.-Regulations-2024.pdf) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [UGC deemed-university register entry 810](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf) (checked 2026-10-24)
- [NRI documentation and age conditions](https://pmu.edu/admission/nri.aspx) (checked 2026-10-24)

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