Periyar University, Salem Overview Courses and Fees

  Salem, Tamil Nadu   NAAC-A   ESTD 1997
  Salem, Tamil Nadu   NAAC-A   ESTD 1997

Courses

Periyar University Courses and Fees Structure

Periyar University courses are offered at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral level of study. Periyar University courses offered at the undergraduate level of study is a  B.VOC course with a duration of three years. Periyar University course fees details for undergraduate level B.VOC course is provided on its official website.  

Periyar University courses offered at the postgraduate level of study include M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed, M.L.I.S. and MBA with several specializations and for different durations.

It offers M.A. with specializations such as Human Resource Development, Sociology, Journalism and Mass Communication etc for a duration of two years. Besides, it offers M.Sc.courses with specializations in Energy Studies, Bioinformatics, Zoology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Botany and many others.

The M.Sc is also offered with a duration of two years. At the postgraduate level, the university also offers M.Com. and MBA courses with a duration of two years. To know more about MBA courses in Periyar University, visit its official website. 

Periyar University courses offered at the doctoral level include PhD and M.Phill courses for different durations depending on the specializations. The university offers PhD courses with specializations in Education, Library Sciences, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biology, Applied Psychology etc. for a duration of three years.

Periyar University PhD fees structure is provided on its official website. Alongside, it also offers M.Phill courses with specializations in  Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Sociology, Management Studies and many more for a duration of one year. 

Further, Periyar University distance education courses offered at the undergraduate level include B.A., B.Com, B.Sc. and B.L.I.S for different durations and with multiple specializations.  It offers distance education in B.A with specializations in Sanskrit, Political Science, Tamil, Sociology, Education etc and B.Sc. with specializations in Visual Communication, Geography, Aviation and Tourism, Textile and Fashion Design etc with a duration of three years. 

Along with these, Periyar university DDE courses offered at the postgraduate level of study include M.A., M.Sc, MBA and  M.Com for different durations and with several specializations.  

Apart from these, the university offers PGDM courses in Journalism & Mass Communication, Bioinformatics, International Business, PGDCA in Hotel Management & Tourism, Computer-Aided Design, Telecommunication Management, Computer-Aided Manufacture, Biotechnology, Business Management and Guidance and Counseling with a duration of one year.

Periyar University also offers one-year-long certificate courses in Air Hostess and Retail Management. On the other hand, it also offers six-months-long certificate courses in Auto CAD & UNI Graphics and Auto CAD & CATIA. Also, it offers diploma courses in Yoga and Arts & Crafts with a duration of two years. 

Course and Fee



Course Duration Eligibility Fee (INR)
M.A. 2 years Passed graduation degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university 10,590
M.Sc. 12,590
M.Com. 10,590
B.VOC 3 years NA
M.Ed 2 years 31,090
M.L.I.S. 1 year 4,475
MBA 2 years 41,590
PhD 3 years Passed master degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university NA
M.Phill 1 year 10,300
Certificate Programme 6 months Passed 10th examination from a recognised university NA


Course name Duration Fees Exams Accepted
Master of Arts [MA] 2 years 10,590
Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 years 12,590
Master of Commerce [M.Com] 2 years 10,590
Bachelor of Vocational Studies [B.Voc.] 3 years NA
Master of Education [M.Ed] 2 years 31,090
M.L.I.S. 1 year 4,475
Master of Business Administration [MBA] 2 years 41,590
PhD 3 years NA
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year 10,300
Certificate Programme 6 months NA