# Periyar University

> Periyar University is a state public university established in Salem on 17 September 1997. It offers university-department teaching and research alongside affiliated-college and distance-education routes. The regular campus programmes below belong to its Salem university departments.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- Location: Salem, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1997
- Official website: https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 4

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC-listed state university — Salem
- UGC Section 12(B) — eligible for central assistance
- Verify: [UGC consolidated university list: Periyar University, Salem](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf)
- Verify: [UGC Section 12(B) state-university list: Periyar University, Salem](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/State%20University/List%20of%20State%20Universities%20which%20are%20included%20under%20Section%2012_B_%20of%20the%20UGC%20Act%2C%201956%20_As%20on%2011-09-2015.pdf)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [M.A. History](https://www.studentstraffic.com/periyar-ma-history) | M.A. History | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/periyar-msc-computer-science) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/periyar-msc-data-science) | M.Sc. Data Science | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Master of Computer Applications](https://www.studentstraffic.com/periyar-mca) | MCA | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Admissions

Choose the exact Salem department programme before applying. The current notice distinguishes entrance-test programmes from direct admission. Applicants with qualifications from another university need a separate eligibility certificate.


## Why students choose it

- Regular postgraduate study in Salem with explicit programme language and entry rules.
- Department libraries, computing facilities and project work support academic study.
- UGC state-university listing and Section 12(B) status have regulator-owned verification.

## Things to consider

- The July intake label represents the verified 1 July 2025 department calendar, requiring a new-cycle check.
- Tuition is on request; historical composite fee tables are not current tuition quotes.
- MCA is published as a domestic route; NRI and foreign admission remain unverified.

## Best fit for

- Graduates meeting the chosen programme’s subject and equivalence requirements.
- Applicants seeking English-medium regular postgraduate study in Salem.
- Students prepared to verify current fees, accommodation and next-cycle dates before applying.

## Campus and city

Students can use the central and department libraries, sports facilities, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross and Women’s Studies Centre. Campus amenities include a Computer Centre, Indoor Stadium, bank, post office and transport services. Activities and facilities support university study; access and timetables depend on the relevant department.

The university is at Periyar Palkalai Nagar in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Its prospectus describes bus, rail and air connections. The Dharmapuri Centre for Post Graduate and Research Studies is a separate teaching location; Salem department facts should not be transferred to that centre.

The regular department curricula use the Choice Based Credit System. Computer Science and Data Science include practical courses and projects, while History includes a core industry project, internship and extension activity. These are curricular requirements rather than a promise of a paid placement.


## Hostel, food and safety

The university lists separate hostels for boys and girls. Current room availability, accommodation charges and admission arrangements require confirmation. An academic admission or a historical fee table does not establish a reserved room or a current residential package.

A current hostel menu and programme-specific meal charge are not verified. Applicants with dietary requirements should obtain the hostel’s current meal arrangements and accommodation quote before choosing a room.

The campus lists a Health Centre. The mandatory disclosure describes medical support from a doctor and team. These facilities do not establish emergency response times or a personal-safety guarantee; students should obtain current campus contacts when joining.

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell organises recruitment and pooled campus drives and training activities. General and department libraries, the Women’s Studies Centre and student-service groups support campus study. The university requires eligibility certification for applicants whose qualifying degree comes from another university.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is this the Salem university or Periyar Maniammai?

This is Periyar University, a state public university in Salem established on 17 September 1997. Periyar Maniammai in Thanjavur is a separate institution.

### Are these programmes regular campus degrees?

Yes. The 2026–27 admission notice lists these programmes under regular-mode University Departments in Salem. They are distinct from the Dharmapuri centre, affiliated-college and distance-education routes.

### Which programmes are taught in English?

The applicable regulations explicitly identify English for M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Data Science, MCA and M.A. History. A syllabus written in English does not by itself establish the medium of other degrees.

### Who can enter Computer Science?

The regulation lists computing qualifications including B.Sc. Computer Science, BCA, Computer Technology, Information Science/Technology, several AI and Cyber Security variants, IoT, Data Science and B.Voc. AR & VR. University equivalence conditions apply.

### Who can enter Data Science?

The listed routes include relevant engineering, computing, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Electronics degrees, BCA and B.Com. Computer Applications. A degree containing Mathematics or Computer Science is also listed, subject to the university’s accepted qualification pattern and equivalence assessment.

### Who can enter History?

Any graduate may apply for the two-year M.A. History. The department gives preference to History graduates. The 2026–27 notice lists this programme under direct admission.

### What are the MCA academic requirements?

A recognized undergraduate degree and at least 50% marks are required, reduced to 45% for reserved categories. Mathematics at school or degree level is preferred; applicants without it must complete the prescribed Mathematics and Computer Science bridge courses.

### Can foreign nationals and NRIs apply?

The 2025–26 prospectus permits eligible foreign nationals and NRIs with valid passport/Indian visa documentation and earmarks 10% supernumerary PG seats. General Turn conditions apply. MCA is published here as a domestic route because current programme-specific international permission is not verified.

### When does the academic year start?

The verified regular-department calendar records odd-semester reopening on 1 July 2025; the same CBCS scope includes semester I in July–November. This is a historical July baseline. The next cycle needs its own commencement confirmation.

### Are applications currently open?

The 2026–27 notice specified 31 May 2026 for online applications and 10 June 2026 for hard copies. Those dates have passed. Check the next official department notice before applying or paying.

### What are tuition and accommodation charges?

Current charges are on request. The linked tuition schedule is dated 2024 and the prospectus tables cover 2025–26. Obtain a new programme- and applicant-category breakdown, separating tuition, admission, examination, laboratory, insurance, campus logistics and meals.

### Which documents are needed?

The prospectus requests the application printout and self-attested SSLC, Higher Secondary and UG mark statements, community certificate where applicable and transfer certificate. Other-university qualifications require Periyar eligibility certification. Foreign/NRI applicants also need the applicable status documents.

### Are campus logistics and student-support facilities available?

The university lists separate boys’ and girls’ campus logistics, libraries, a Computer Centre, Health Centre and Indoor Stadium. The placement cell organises recruitment activities. campus logistics availability and any placement outcome require separate confirmation.


## Sources

- [Periyar notice verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/Advt/ad14.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar prospectus verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2025/CDC/Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar calendar verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2025/CDC/calen.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar cbcs verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2021/CBCS_Regulations.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar fees verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/fees.php) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar ugc verification source](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar 12b verification source](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/State%20University/List%20of%20State%20Universities%20which%20are%20included%20under%20Section%2012_B_%20of%20the%20UGC%20Act%2C%201956%20_As%20on%2011-09-2015.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Periyar eoa verification source](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/Aicte/1.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Applicable department programme regulation](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/syllabus/UD/8.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Applicable department programme regulation](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/syllabus/UD/8(1).pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Applicable department programme regulation](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2024/CDC/UD/pg/24_mahis.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Applicable department programme regulation](https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/syllabus/UD/8(2).pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)

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