Salem, Tamil Nadu

Periyar University courses and fees

GovernmentFull-timeNIRF 2025, University #94

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AICTE approved 2025-26
AISHE listed
NIRF 2025
UGC listed

Profile from the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026. NIRF ranks are checked against NIRF 2025 and the record is matched to the official registers. Fees and packages are as listed there, so confirm them with the college. What we check

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Course fee range: ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k; As listed, read 2 October 2026
Highest package: ₹8 LPA; As listed, read 2 October 2026
NIRF 2025: #94; University
Programmes listed: 8

Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu lists 7 programmes on Disha Stars: 1 undergraduate & diploma and 6 postgraduate. It holds NIRF 2025 University rank 94.

Courses

All 8 programmes are listed with the college; these are the ones you can search on Disha.

Undergraduate & diploma

B.Sc3 yearsB.Sc colleges in Tamil Nadu About the course

Postgraduate

MBA / PGDM2 yearsMBA colleges in Tamil Nadu
MCA2 yearsMCA colleges in Tamil Nadu
M.Sc2 yearsM.Sc colleges in Tamil Nadu
MA2 yearsMA colleges in Tamil Nadu
M.Com2 yearsM.Com colleges in Tamil Nadu
Ph.D3 yearsPh.D colleges in Tamil Nadu

How students usually get in

The common routes in India for the courses Periyar University lists. Each college sets its own process every year, so confirm the current one before you apply.

Course	Usual entry route	Typical eligibility
MBA	CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or the university's own test, usually followed by an interview	A bachelor's degree in any subject
MCA	NIMCET for NITs, a state test, CUET PG or the university's own test	A bachelor's degree, usually with Mathematics
B.Sc	CUET UG at participating universities, Class 12 marks, or the university's own test	Class 12 with science subjects
M.Sc	CUET PG at participating universities, or the university's own test	B.Sc in a related subject
MA	CUET PG at participating universities, or the university's own test	A bachelor's degree
M.Com	CUET PG at participating universities, or graduation marks	B.Com or a related degree
Ph.D	UGC NET or the university's own entrance test, then an interview	A master's degree

Not sure which route fits your marks? A counsellor can check eligibility for Periyar University with you.

Estimate the total cost

Fees used here: ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k. As listed in the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026; confirm with the college.

Course fee (whole course)₹18,500

₹18,500₹39,500

Course lengthBooks, travel, other, per year

I will stay at homeHostel, mess and living, per year

Estimated total

₹4,53,500

about ₹12,597 a month over the course

Course fee (whole course): ₹18,500+ ₹4,35,000

An estimate to plan with. The listed range covers all courses at this college, confirm the exact fee for your course, and ask about scholarships.

Questions about Periyar University courses

Which courses does Periyar University offer?

Periyar University lists 7 programmes: B.Sc, MBA / PGDM, MCA, M.Sc, MA, M.Com and Ph.D.

Which undergraduate & diploma courses are at Periyar University?

B.Sc (3 years).

Which postgraduate courses are at Periyar University?

MBA / PGDM (2 years), MCA (2 years), M.Sc (2 years), MA (2 years), M.Com (2 years) and Ph.D (3 years).

How do I get admission to Periyar University?

Admission depends on the course. The common entry routes for each course are listed on this page; confirm the current process, eligibility and dates with Periyar University before you apply.