Periyar University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4461 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1521 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #205 of 876 | In India |
| #24 of 53 | In Tamil Nadu |
| #1 of 2 | In Salem |
| #478 of 2,928 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 30%*
* Periyar University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary /intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to June |
Research profile
Periyar University has published 5,803 scientific papers with 102,452 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Materials Science, and Medicine.
Periyar University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 7 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 6 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 | 15 |
| 2005 | 28 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 | 39 |
| 2007 | 51 | 68 |
| 2008 | 67 | 147 |
| 2009 | 74 | 213 |
| 2010 | 115 | 403 |
| 2011 | 149 | 668 |
| 2012 | 200 | 949 |
| 2013 | 258 | 1365 |
| 2014 | 277 | 2001 |
| 2015 | 259 | 2407 |
| 2016 | 377 | 2923 |
| 2017 | 360 | 3454 |
| 2018 | 362 | 4476 |
| 2019 | 413 | 5978 |
| 2020 | 497 | 8529 |
| 2021 | 587 | 11321 |
| 2022 | 605 | 13658 |
| 2023 | 526 | 15163 |
| 2024 | 372 | 16464 |
| 2025 | 196 | 14646 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Periyar University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 | 18,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 | 25,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 | 30,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 | 28,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 | 50,000 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 3 | 40,000 |
| Master of Education (MEd) | 2 | 30,000 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | 2 | 25,000 |
Periyar University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Biotechnology | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing, Taxation |
| Department/Division : Computer Science | Computer Science, Data Processing, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Department/Division : Economics | Economics |
| Department/Division : Education | Education |
| Department/Division : English | English, Human Rights, Journalism, Literature, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Department/Division : Food Science | Cooking and Catering, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition |
| Department/Division : Geology | Earth Sciences, Geology, Surveying and Mapping |
| Department/Division : Journalism and Mass Communication | Communication Arts, Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Microbiology | Microbiology |
| Department/Division : Physics | Physics |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology |
| Department/Division : Sociology | Management, Sociology |
| Department/Division : Tamil | South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Institute : Distance Education | Banking, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Crafts and Trades, Dental Technology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Geology, Health Administration, History, Home Economics, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Human Rights, Indic Languages, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Optics, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Radiology, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Yoga, Zoology |
| Institute : Management Studies | Management |
General information
| Alternative names | PU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC); National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | Wisdom Maketh World |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bangalore main road Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636 011 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 693,000 |