Periyar University

The Periyar University was established by the Act 45 of Government of Tamilnadu in 1997. The University is named after a renowned social reformer popularly called “Thanthai Periyar”. The University thus established had its origin with the three departments (Commerce, Geology and Mathematics) of Postgraduate extension center of Madras University functioning at Salem at that time.

Departments

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Food Science
• Geology
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Sociology
• Tamil

Courses Offered:
UG Courses:

• B.A., English
• B.A., English (Computer Application)
• B.A., Economics
• B.A., History
• B.A., Political Science
• B.A., Tamil
• B.Lit., Tamil
• B.Sc., Applied Geology
• B.C.A., Bachelor of Computer Application
• B.Sc., Biochemistry
• B.Sc., Bioinformatics
• B.Sc., Biotechnology
• B.Sc., Botany
• B.Sc., Botany (Vocational Biotechnology)
• B.Sc., Chemistry
• B.Sc., Chemistry (Vocational Industrial Chemistry)
• B.Sc., Computer Science
• B.Sc., Electronics & Communication
• B.Sc., Geography
• B.Sc., Home Science
• B.Sc., Hotel Management & Catering & Science
• B.Sc., Information Science
• B.Sc., Mathematics
• B.Sc., Mathematic (Computer Application)
• B.Sc., Microbiology
• B.Sc., Nutrition & Dietetics
• B.Sc. Physics
• B.Sc., Statistics
• B.Sc., Textile & Fashion Designing
• B.Sc., Visual Communication
• B.Sc., Zoology
• B.Sc., Zoology (Vocational Industrial Fish & Fisheries)
• B.Ed., Bachelor Education
• B.P.Ed., Bachelor of Physical Education
• B.Sc., Physical Education
• B.Com., (Co-operation)
• B.B.A.,
• B.B.A., (Computer Application)
• B.Com., (Electronic Education)
• B.Com.,
• B.Com., (Corporate Secretaryship)
• B.Com., (Computer Application)
• B.Sc., Costume Application
• B.L.I.S., (Bachelor of Library Information Science)

PG Courses

• M.A., Economics
• M.A., English
• M.A., English (CA)
• M.A., History
• M.S.W., Master of Social Work
• M.A., Public Administration
• M.A., Tamil
• M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry
• M.Sc., Applicable Mathematics
• M.Sc., Applied Geology
• M.Sc., Applied Microbiology
• M.Sc., Biochemistry
• M.Sc., Bioinformatics
• M.Sc., Biomedical Instrumentation
• M.Sc., Bio - Technology
• M.Sc., Bio - Technology - 5 Years Inte
• M.Sc., Botany
• M.Sc., Chemistry
• M.Sc., Computer Communication
• M.Sc., Computer Science
• M.Sc., E-Commerce  & Web Design
• M.Sc., Electronic and Communication
• M.Sc., Food Processing
• M.Sc., Industrial Microbiology
• M.Sc., Information Science
• M.Sc., Information Science Management
• M.C.A.,
• M.Sc., Mathematics
• M.Sc., Mathematics (CA)
• M.Sc., Physics
• M.Sc., Software Science - 5 Years
• M.Sc., Software Application - 2 Years
• M.Sc., Statistics
• M.Sc., Zoology
• M.Sc., Organic Chemistry
• M.Sc., Nutrition and Dietetics
• M.Sc., Textile and Fashion Designing
• M.Ed., Master of Education
• M.P.Ed.,  Master of Physical Education
• M.B.A.,
• M.B.A., (International Business)
• M.Com., Co-operation
• M.Com.,
• M.Com., (Computer Application)
• M.L.I.S., (Master of Library Information Science)

M.Phil Courses

• Biochemistry
• Bio - Technology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Economics
• Education
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Nutrition and allied Subject
• Sericulture
• Statistics
• Tamil
• Zoology
• Food Science
• Geology
• Co - operation
• Electronic & Communication
• Computer Science
• Corporate Secretary ship
• Physical Education

Ph.D Courses

• Biochemistry
• Bio - Technology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Economics
• Education
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Nutrition and allied subject
• Sericulture
• Statistics
• Tamil
• Zoology
• Geology

Diploma Courses

• Diploma in Computer Hardware & Network
• Diploma in Co - operator
• Diploma in Costume & Fashion Designing
• Diploma in Feed Milling Technology
• Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology
• Diploma in Immuno Technology
• Diploma in Interior Decoration
• Diploma in Marketing Management
• Diploma in Medical Plants Cultivation & E - Marketing
• Diploma in Textile Processing
• Diploma in Marketing
• Diploma in Income Tax
• Diploma in Accounting Standards

Certificate Courses

• Accounting for Small Business
• Arts and Crafts
• Basic Electronics and Services of Home Application
• Basic French Level - I
• Basic French Level - II
• Basic Hindi Level - I
• Basic Hindi Level - II
• Basic Mathematics for Competitive Examination
• Clinical Lab Technology
• Clinical Microbiology
• Entrepreneurial Development
• Office Automation and Web Design
• Press Reporter
• Quantitative and Aptitude Techniques
• Spoken English
• Software Testing
• Hospital Accounts
• Accounting & Administrator of Self - Help Group
• Bakery and snack Foods

PG Diploma Courses

• PG Diploma in Web Designing and Internet Technology
• PG Diploma in PC Assembling and Hardware Technology
• PG Diploma in Income Tax
• PG Diploma in Hospital Management
• PG Diploma in Human resource Management
• PG Diploma in Poultry Management
• PG Diploma in Marketing

Under CBCS (Choice Based Credit system)University Departments

• M.A., Tamil
• M.Com.,
• M.Sc.Chemistry
• M.Sc., Mathematics
• M.Sc., Physics
• M.Sc., Geology
• M.A., Education
• M.A., Economics
• M.B.A (Management Studies)
• M.Sc., Food Science
• M.Sc,. Biochemistry
• M.Sc., Computer Science

M.Phil & Ph.D.

• M.Phil (FT/PT)
• Ph.D (FT/PT)

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