Periyar University, Salem

Facilities available in University

• Comp Labs

• Sports

• Medical

• Cafeteria

• Library

• Auditorium

• Gym

• Laboratory

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Faculties

About University

Periyar University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. The university is named after a social reformer Thanthai Periyar. Periyar University imparts higher education at three levels, i.e., through its Departments of Study and Research, Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) and the affiliated colleges.

• Located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
• The university is recognized by UGC, New Delhi and is accredited with NAAC with B+ grade
• The University has 18 departments of study offering Post Graduate and Research Programmes and 66 affiliated colleges
• The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been introduced for the various courses offered by the University
• ICT based teaching learning process
• The University tie-ups with various academic, research institutes and universities across the world bring laurels to the academia

Constituent Colleges

The University has five constituents college.

• Periyar University Arts and Science College, Mettur Dam, Salem
• Periyar University Arts and Science College, Pennagaram, Dharmapuri
• Periyar University College of Arts & Science, Harur, Dharamapuri
• Periyar University College of Arts & Science, Pappiredipatty, Dharamapuri
• Periyar University College of Arts & Science, Iddapadi, Salem

Periyar University Courses

Periyar University offers various UG & PG courses in the field of Science, Arts & Management. These courses are classified among Affiliated colleges, Community colleges & Constituent colleges of Periyar University. To know more about eligibility & admission related formalities, students must check the below mentioned links:

• Periyar University M.Phil & Ph.D Admission
• Periyar University PG Admission
• Periyar University MBA & MCA Admission
• Periyar University Distance UG & PG Admission

Periyar University Exam Timetable

Periyar University conducts the semester examinations in two sessions, April/May & November/December respectively every year. The University has released the exam dates for theory & practical courses along with the schedule of evaluation & results. Students looking for exam schedule must go through the below mentioned details:

1. Visit to the homepage of the Periyar University.
2. In the main menu, click on the ‘Exam Schedule’.
3. Download the exam timetable & save it for future use.

Periyar University Results

Periyar University’s Controller of Examination has released the result for UG & PG courses on the official website. Students should follow the below listed steps to check the results for the July session.

1. Visit to the official website of the periyar University.
2. Navigate & click on the ‘Results’ section.
3. Now enter your registration number & Date of Birth & then click on ‘show results’.
4. Save & download your scorecard for future reference.

Periyar University Distance Education Timetable

The Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE) offers various UG & PG courses in the departments of Arts, Commerce, Management & Science. The students, admitted through the study centers located in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & other states can check the examination schedule for December scheme here.

PerIyar University Distance Education Results

PRIDE offers the facility of the grievance redressal system for those students who are not satisfied with their marks. Students can directly apply for the revaluation process from the official page of periyar University.

1. On the official page of the Periyar University, navigate to the Distance Education department.
2. Now click on the ‘revaluation redressal’ link.
3. Download & fill the application form with desired details.
4. The filled in application form along with the Demand draft should be forwarded to the

Controller of Examination,

Periyar University, Salem-636 011

Application Fees:

Note: Students must keep in mind that the filled in application should reach the above address within 10 days after the publication of the results.

Extracurricular Activities

• National Service Scheme
• Youth Red Cross Society

Facilities

Library

• It has 75,098 volumes of text and reference books on various disciplines
• The library subscribes 203 National and International Journals, 118 Online Journals and 13 leading Newspapers
• University Library has 2,309 CDs/DVDs. In addition to that, E-Question bank of Periyar University Examinations and E-Thesis of Periyar University are available.
• The library is following the open access system and provides its service to meet the requirements of P.G. students, M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars and staff members of the University
• University Library has various sections such as Reference Section, Text book Section, Books for competitive Examinations etc.

Hostels

The university provides hostel facilities for boys and girls with all required amenities.

IT Infrastructure

The Computer lab contains 61 personal computer systems is used to provide the needs of the students in browsing and electronic mail. The University has launched 1 Gbps Internet connectivity to increase the Internet usage and to promote ICT enabled soft skill programme. 

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