Periyar University Salem, Admission 2026: Application Form & Last Dates

Periyar University Admission 2026-27: Periyar University Phd/M.Phil Admission – Common Entrance Test reg.. Phase 1…Phase 2…

The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem on 17^th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri.  The university is recognised by UGC and has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade in 2021. The University offers both the Offline and Online options to enroll in different courses. Candidates who are willing to pursue UG, PG, Ph.D. and part-Time courses can choose the online admission process through the official website of the Periyar University. It is highly epochal for a student to be a complete post-graduate in the relevant specific fields. And the selection is done on the basis of the grades obtained in the Entrance Exam. Marks obtained in graduation determines the admission into various PG courses offered by the university.

The placements are offered to the students in different industries. The university arranges the Mega Job Fair. The various companies are visited in university, some of them are :- HGS, UTL Technologies, Global Innov, Talent pro, Access Health, Indian Infolines, Polaris & Unwind labs and many more companies.

Also Read Periyar University Fee Structure

 

Ranking: 

The university got the following ranks:

• The university was ranked 63rd by NIRF for Indian Universities in the year 2026. 
• The university was ranked 83rd by NIRF India Rankings in the year 2026. 
• The university was ranked 74th by NIRF overall. 
• The university was ranked 40th by outlook in the year 2026.

 Periyar University M.Phil And Ph.D. Admission- 2026

•  Various specializations are offered for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses.
•  Candidates scoring  55% marks in Post graduation are eligible to apply for M.Phil.  program.
• Students holding recognized Master’s Degree or recognized equivalent Master’s Degrees (M.Sc with Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry or an allied area) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades can apply to Ph.D.
•  Seats into the respective courses are provided on the basis of the marks obtained in the Entrance Exam, followed by a personal interview, conducted by the university.

Periyar University UG, PG Courses 2026

UG Programmes
B.Voc
1	B. Voc Food Science and Nutrition
2	B. Voc Textiles and Apparel Design
3	B. Voc AR/VR
PG Integrated Programmes
Five Year Integrated Course
1	M.A Journalism and Mass Communication (Electronic Media)
2	M.Sc. Environmental Science
PG Programmes
ARTS
1	M.A. Economics
2	M.A. English
3	M.A. History
4	M.A Sociology
5	M.A. Tamil
6	M.B.A
8	M.Com.
9	M.A Journalism and Mass Communication
SCIENCE
10	M.Sc. Applied Geology
11	M.Sc. Mathematics
12	M.Sc. Statistics
13	M.Sc. Physics
14	M.Sc. Chemistry
15	M.Sc. Biochemistry
16	M.Sc. Biotechnology
17	M.Sc. Microbiology
18	M.Sc. Food Science Technology and Nutrition
19	M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
20	M.Sc. Applied Psychology
21	M.Sc. Botany
22	M.Sc. Environmental Science
23	M.Sc. Energy Science
24	M.Tech – Energy Technology
25	M.Sc. Zoology
26	M.Sc. Data Science
27	M.Sc. Computer Science
28	M.Sc.Computer Science(Data Analytics)
29	M.Sc. Textile & Apparel Design
30	M.C.A
31	M.Ed.
32	M.L.I.S
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
M.Phil. ARTS
1	M.Phil Tamil
2	M.Phil English
3	M.Phil Economics
4	M.Phil Journalism and Mass Communication
5	M.Phil Sociology
6	M.Phil Management Studies
7	M.Phil Commerce
SCIENCE
8	M.Phil Geology
9	M.Phil Mathematics
10	M.Phil Statistics
11	M.Phil Physics
12	M.Phil Chemistry
13	M.Phil Biochemistry
14	M.Phil Food Science and Nutrition
15	M.Phil Nutrition and Dietetics
16	M.Phil Psychology
17	M.Phil Biotechnology
18	M.Phil Microbiology
19	M.Phil Botany
20	M.Phil Environmental Science
21	M.Phil Zoology
22	M.Phil History
23	M.Phil Computer Science
24	M.Phil Energy Science
25	M.Phil Education
26	M.Phil Textile & Apparel Design
27	M.Phil Library and Information Science
Ph.D PROGRAMMES
1	Ph.D Commerce
2	Ph.D Economics
3	Ph.D English
4	Ph.D History
5	Ph.D Tamil
6	Ph.D Sociology
7	Ph.D Management
Ph.D SCIENCE
8	Ph.D Biochemistry
9	Ph.D Biotechnology
10	Ph.D Botany
11	Ph.D Chemistry
12	Ph.D Computer Science
13	Ph.D Food Science & Nutrition
14	Ph.D Mathematics
15	Ph.D Microbiology
16	Ph.D Physics
17	Ph.D Nutrition & Dietetics
18	Ph.D Statistics
19	Ph.D Zoology
20	Ph.D Environmental Science
21	Ph.D Energy Science
22	Ph.D Education
23	Ph.D Textile & Apparel Design
24	Ph.D Library and Information Science
25	Ph.D Commerce
26	Ph.D Psychology
27	Ph.D Geology
28	Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communication

Programmes offered in the PERIYAR UNIVERSITY Affiliated Colleges

Sl.No	Under Graduate Programmes	Sl.No	Post Graduate Programmes
1	B.A. English	1	M.A. Economics
2	B.A. English (C.A)	2	M.A. English
3	B.A. Economics	3	M.A. History
4	B.A. History	4	Master of Social Work (MSW)
5	B.A. Political Science	5	M.A. Public Administration
6	B.A. Tamil	6	M.A. Tamil
7	B. Lit Tamil	7	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
8	B.Sc. Applied Geology	8	M.Sc. Applied Microbiology
9	B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Application)	9	M.Sc. Biochemistry
10	B.Sc. Biochemistry	10	M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
11	B.Sc. Bioinformatics	11	M.Sc. Bio-Technology
12	B.Sc. Biotechnology	12	M.Sc. Botany
13	B.Sc. Botany	13	M.Sc. Chemistry
14	B.Sc. Chemistry	14	M.Sc. Computer Science
15	B.Sc. Computer Science	15	M.Sc. Electronics and Communication
16	B.Sc. Electronics and Communication	16	M.Sc. Food Processing
17	B.Sc. Geography	17	Master of Computer Application
18	B.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Science	18	M.Sc. Mathematics
19	B.Sc. Information Science	19	M.Sc. Mathematics (C.A)
20	B.Sc. Mathematics	20	M.Sc. Physics
21	B.Sc. Mathematics (Computer Application)	21	M.Sc. Software Science – (5 Years Integrated)
22	B.Sc. Microbiology	22	M.Sc. Statistics
23	B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics	23	M.Sc. Zoology
24	B.Sc. Physics	24	M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
25	B.Sc. Statistics	25	M.Sc. Textile and Fashion Designing
26	B.Sc. Textile and Fashion Designing	26	M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion
27	B.Sc. Zoology	27	M.B.A
28	B.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion	28	M.Com. Co-operation
29	B.B.A	30	M.Com
30	B.B.A. (Computer Application)	30	M.Com (Computer Application)
31	B.Com	31	M.Sc. Food & Nutrition
32	B.Com (Computer Application)	32	M.Sc. Geography
33	B.Com (Co-Operation)	33	M.A. Political Science
34	B.Com (Corporate Secretary ship)	34	M.Sc. Microbiology-2018-2019 onwards
35	B.Com (Electronic Banking)	35	M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics- 2018-2019 onwards
36	B.Sc. Visual Communication	36	M.Sc.Geology2018-2019 onwards
37	B.Sc. Home Science	37	M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Analytics) (2019-20 onwards)
38	B.Sc. Psychology
39	B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
40	B.Com (Banking and Insurance)
41	B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
42	B.B.A (International Business)
43	B.B.A (Retail Management
44	B.S.W
45	B.Sc. Digital Print Media
46	B.Sc. Fashion Technology
47	B.Sc. Geology -2018-2019 Onwards
48	B.A. Public Administration -2018-2019 Onwards
49	B.A. Sociology
50	B.Com (Financial Marketing Analytics)-2019-20
51	B.Com (Security Marketing Practices) 2019-20
52	B.Sc. Mathematics (Actuarial Science) – 2019-20
53	B.Sc. Computer Science (Data Science) – 2026-2026 (Autonomous Colleges)
54	B.Com (Professional Accounting) 2026-2026 (Autonomous Colleges)
55	B.Sc. Hospitality Management – 2026-2026
56	B.A Tourism and Travel Management – 2026-2026
57	B.Sc. Culinary Arts and Chef Management – 2026-2026
58	B.Sc. Forensic Science – 2026-2026
59	B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence – 2026-2026
60	B.Sc. Clinical Laboratory Technology – 2026-2026
61	B.Sc. Food Technology – 2026-2026
62	B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry – 2026-2026

Periyar University Application Procedure for Ph.D:

• Candidates are required to fill the form online through the direct official website of the university. 
• Once the form is filled, get the print-out done and submit the print out copies (duly signed by the respective candidates) along with Demand Draft / Bank Challan, and necessary attachments to the Registrar, Periyar University, Salem 636 011 on or before July 2026. 
• Fee Payment: INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ ST/ Differently Abled).

Periyar University Documents Required for filling the Application Form (Ph.D.):

• Class 10th and 12th Marksheet
• Copies of Provisional or Degree, Certificates of UG, PG, and M. Phil.
• Copies of PG Degree.
• Copy of Community Certificate
• Copies  of PG Degree
• Copy of Common Entrance Test Result / SET / NET/ GATE clearance certificates.
• Service Certificate. (for Part-Time Candidates only)

 Hint: All Copies of the documents should be self-attested.

Periyar University PG Admissions 2026

Periyar University offers diverse PG courses to students like M.A, M.Com.,M.Sc, etc. The duration of these courses is two years.  Admission to these courses is made based on the marks obtained in graduation. Passing in the 6th semester is mandatory.  

 Application Process:  

• Aspiring candidates can fill the form online directly via the official website of the university.

         Official Website https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/.

• The Application form consists of different sections including educational details, personal details, bank details that are required to be filled properly by the candidate.
• Once the form is filled, the same needs to be submitted with the application fee through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking.

Entrance Exam

The University conducts entrance exams specifically for master’s courses. This examination will contain MCQs based on theory. The examination is usually conducted in offline mode once in a year. This examination does not include any negative marking. 

Instructions to candidates before Applying in Periyar:

Following are some instructions for the candidates that need to be kept in mind:-

1. Candidates should submit separate application form for each programme.
2. Candidates who have passed their qualifying examinations from other Universities should obtain the eligibility certificate from Periyar University and have to submit that eligibility certificate at the time of admission.
3. Candidates who are applying online must have scanned images of relevant documents, passport size photograph and signature in the JPG format.
4. It is mandatory that all the information provided by a candidate should be correct and authentic because the university will not bear any discrepancy in the application form.
5. Entrance examination will be conducted by the Department of the University and the results will be told to the candidates by the departments concerned to the candidate of that course.
6. 15% of the total seats are allotted for Foreign candidates including NRIs for the admission in all PG program.

• Candidates should read the instructions carefully before applying to any program.
• The mode of applying for application procedure is ONLINE only.
• Refund of fees shall be paid only if a candidate leaves the program before attending the class.
• Admission to PG programs depends on both marks obtained in the last qualifying exam and in the entrance test.

Scholarships

Periyar University offers various types of scholarships to those students who need financial help. Candidates who are selected by the designated authority can apply for the scholarships provided by the university. 

As we know that the university also offers few courses in the distance education mode for any query related to the same you can contact the university on 0427 – 2345766. Apart from that for any other general query you can contact the university on 0427-2345766,2346268,2346269. You can contact the university only on working days during working hours.

In this article we have already shared all the detailed information about the admission process. However another thing that we would like to inform you about is that the university has been accredited by with NAAC with ‘A++’ recently in the year 2026. We hope this article helped you in your admission process in this university.

 

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