Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science in Chennai, 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 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹2.8L – ₹14L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹36 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0454 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | hindustanuniv.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 ₹2.8 lakh at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science lists the higher top package: ₹36 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science at 101-150 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science in Chennai and Periyar University in Salem, about 260 km apart.
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science lists 11 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. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science lists 11 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 Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (2)
- MA
- M.Com
