Forest Research Institute vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Forest Research Institute | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹2.7L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0553 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | fridu.edu.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 ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
- Forest Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Forest Research Institute is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,080 km apart.
- Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Forest Research Institute (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Periyar University (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
