Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, 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 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹2 Cr | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #1, Overall | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0456 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iitm.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 ₹60,000 at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at 1 (Overall) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai and Periyar University in Salem, about 280 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (4)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
