Periyar University Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility Criteria, Application Process

Pratiki Patra

Periyar University Latest Updates

February 17, 2025

• The admissions are currently open for the Open and Distance Learning Programs for the academic year 2025. The last date to apply is February 28, 2025.

Periyar University admission to various UG and PG courses is based on entrance exams like TANCET / MAT / CAT / Periyar entrance test. The PU Salem admission to MBA and MCA is based on TANCET. 

Periyar University offers UG, PG, M.Phill, PhD, D. Litt., and B.Voc courses. It offers these courses in various streams, such as science, arts, technology, education, and commerce. Apart from the regular courses, it also provides the facility of distance learning.

Periyar University Salem conducts its entrance exam for the admission of students. For admission to the MBA program, students are selected by their UG scores, GDPI, and TANCET/MAT scores. Candidates must register for the Periyar University Entrance Exam and appear for the exam to gain enrollment to their desired courses.

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Periyar University Table of Contents

• Periyar University Admission Dates
• Periyar University Admission Highlights
• Periyar University Salem UG Admission
• Periyar University Salem PG Admission
• Periyar University Salem Research Admission
• Periyar University Application Process
• Periyar University Admission Helpline

Periyar University Admission Dates 2025

The key dates related to Periyar University admission 2025 are given below.

Highlights Of PU Salem Admission 2025

The highlights of the Periyar University Tamil Nadu 2025 are mentioned below in the table

Periyar University Salem Admission UG 2025

Periyar University Salem offers numerous UG programs to the candidates. Periyar University undergraduate programmes and its specializations are mentioned in the following table.

 UG Eligibility Criteria 

Periyar University Tamil Nadu sets the eligibility criteria for the undergraduate courses, which the candidates must qualify for admission. The following eligibility criteria are prescribed for the UG courses.

• Candidates must have completed the 10+2 examination from a recognised board.
• Candidates must have qualified for the Periyar University entrance examination

Periyar University Salem PG Admission 2025

Periyar University Tamil Nadu offers full-time PG degree programs in various fields and its specializations. In addition, Periyar University Salem offers the following PG courses and specializations for the intake of students.

PG Eligibility Criteria 

The Periyar University Tamil Nadu sets the following PG admission eligibility criteria that the candidates need to qualify to get admission into various PG programs and their specializations

• Candidates must have successfully passed the final semester of their undergraduate program at a recognized university.
• Candidates must qualify for the PG entrance exam of the Periyar University Salem.

Periyar University Salem Research Admission 2025 

Periyar University Salem offers various research programs and degrees for candidates. Periyar University Tamil Nadu offers research programmes for the following specializations.

Research Admission Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates aspiring to be admission in various research programs of Periyar University Salem must qualify for the following eligibility criteria.

• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC, ST, OBC, Differently abled) Master’s degree.
• Candidates must register in any of the three categories of research admission, namely full-time, part-time or independent research without a supervisor. 
• Candidates applying for the M.Phil program must take the entrance test by Periyar University. Upon qualifying, they will have to qualify for the interview round.

Periyar University Application Process 2025

Periyar university Tamil Nadu provides UG, PG, M.Phill, PhD, D. Litt., and B.Voc programs in various fields. Candidates aspiring to take admission to any of the degree programs must fill out the application form of Periyar University Salem. Before applying, candidates must check the Periyar University fee structure and eligibility criteria. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to fill out the application.

Steps to Apply for Periyar University Admission 2025

• Step 1:  Visit the official website of Periyar University Tamil Nadu.
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Admission’ option.
• Step 3: Fill in all the required information.
• Step 4: Choose the desired course. 
• Step 5: Fill in all the details and upload the required documents and a recent passport-sized photograph.
• Step 6: Proceed to pay the application fee.
• Step 7: Submit the application form and take the printout of the complete application form.

Documents Required for Application Process 

• 10+2 mark sheet and passing certificate
• The graduation and post-graduation mark sheet and degree certificate.
•  Valid ID proof such as Adhar card, voter ID, PAN card, etc.
• TC, CC, Migration Certificate.
• Color photographs

Periyar University Entrance Exam 2025

Periyar University conducts the university entrance exam every year for all the courses. Candidates must appear for the PU Salem entrance exam to take admission to their desired program at the university.  For admission to the MBA program, students are selected by their UG scores, GDPI and TANCET/MAT scores.The selection is strictly based on the marks scored in the examination for the UG programmes. Apart from the marks scored in the entrance exams, the candidates’ final year qualifying marks are also considered for PG programmes. For admission 2025 to the Periyar University research programs, the candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant field and have 55% marks in the PG degree.

Periyar University Admission Helpline 2025

The admission contact details for the Periyar University are given below.