Periyar University, Salem

Periyar University The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers an area comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The University obtained 12(B) and 2(f) status from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and it was reaccredited by the NAAC with “A++” Grade in 2021. The University secured 59th rank among Indian Universities by MoE NIRF 2023. The University is named after the Great Social Reformer E.V. Ramasamy, affectionately called as “Thanthai Periyar”. The University aims at developing knowledge in various fields to realize the maxim inscribed in the logo “Arival Vilayum Ulagu” (Wisdom Maketh the World). “Holistic development of the students” is the primary objective of the University. Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes: Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges, and the Periyar University Centre for Online and Distance Education (PUCODE). Periyar University offers programs in diverse fields, including arts, science, commerce, management, law, education, and more. Some of the popular courses include B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, MCA, Ph.D., and M.Phil. Research and Doctoral Programs: The university is known for its research programs, particularly at the doctoral and M.Phil. levels. It covers a wide range of research areas, allowing students to pursue advanced studies and contribute to academic research. The University has 27 departments and 113 affiliated colleges. Periyar University has a Periyar University Centre for Post Graduate and Research Studies, Dharmapuri with 8 Departments. Periyar University has taken the significant step of promoting interdisciplinary study and research. The Departments have been clustered into schools to identify and work on productive intersections between disciplines. The schools, departments, institutes, chairs, centers, and cells contribute their best through various academic, research, and extension activities. The University is playing a paramount role in bringing multifaceted development to the country. It is consistently organizing innumerable academic activities to bring academicians and industrialists under one umbrella to discuss, deliberate, and carve out time-demanding solutions to social problems. The University has tie-ups with several academic, research institutes, and universities across the world to stay up to date on quality benchmarks. Important days at the International and National levels are observed by the University to promote awareness of key issues that impact human life and mother earth.