The Periyar University

The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Periyar University at Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The University got the 12(B) and 2f status from the University Grants Commission and has been accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007.

Unify Academy
Unify Academy

The Periyar Institute Of Distance Education (PRIDE)

The Periyar University has established a directorate for distance education namely PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (PRIDE). The PRIDE has been started functioning from the year 2001-2002. The PRIDE offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The course materials are supplied to the students well in advance. There are about 54 PCP Centers throughout the Country. Well qualified and experienced faculties are involved in the classroom teaching . The Periyar University has also introduced its off Campus regular academic programmes from the academic year 2005 - 06 through PRIDE.



Our Courses

UG COURSES 3 YEARS

B.A TAMIL

B.LiL TAMIL

B.A English

B.A Hindi

B.A Sanskrit

B.A History

B.A Political Science

B.COM Co-Operation

B.A Education

B.A Economics

B.A Public Administration

B.A Journalism & mass communication

B.com

B.B.A

B.B.A Banking

B.B.A Sales and Marketing

B.B.A hardware

B.B.A Networking

B.B.A Tele - Communication

B.C.A

B.sc physics

b.sc Chemistry

b.sc Zoology

b.sc Botany

b.sc mathematics

b.sc computer science

b.sc bio-technology

b.sc microbiology

b.sc home science

b.sc environmenttal science

b.sc information technology

b.sc tele-communication

b.sc hotel management & tourism

b.sc yoga

UG COURSES 1 YEARS

Bachelor of library and information science(b.l.i.s)

PG COURSES 2 YEARS

m.A TAMIL

m.A english

m.A history

m.A human rights

m.A journalism & mass communication

m.A public administration

m.A human resource management

m.A sociology

m.A education

m.s.w master of social work

m.com

m.sc physics

m.sc Chemistry

m.sc Zoology

m.sc Botany

m.sc mathematics

m.sc bio-technology

m.sc microbiology

m.sc environmenttal science

m.sc electronics

m.sc tele-communication

m.sc yoga

PG COURSES 1 YEARS

Master of library and information science(m.l.i.s)

DIPLOMA COURSES 1 YEARS

journalism & mass communication

hospital management

computer aided design(cad)

computer aided manufacturing(cam)

business management

early child care education

diploma in retail management

professional diploma in multimedia

diploma in air hostess

diploma in air hostess and flight / cruise / stewardship

DIPLOMA COURSES 2 YEARS

medical laboratory technology

radio imaging technology

arts & crafts

refraction optometry technology

yoga

CERTIFICATE COURSES (6 MONTHES)

auto cad & catia

auto cad & uni graphics

CERTIFICATE COURSES (1 YEARS)

laboratory technology

radio imaging technology

certificate in retail management

certificate in air hostess

PG DIPLOMA COURSES (1 YEARS)

computer aided design(cad)

computer aided manufacturing(cam)

hotel management & tourism

journalism & mass communication

business management

tele - communication management

international business

guidance and counseling

bio - technology

bio - informatics

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

m.b.a master of business administration

m.b.a airline and airport management

m.c.a master of computer application

m.sc.(it) information technology