Annamalai University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | periyaruniversity.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹30,000 at Annamalai University.
- Annamalai University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Annamalai University in Chidambaram and Periyar University in Salem, about 180 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Annamalai University lists 9 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (2)
- MA
- M.Com
