Periyar University Salem for M.Phil Admissions 2019-20

About the Program

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 four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The University got the 12(B) and 2f status from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and respectively reaccredited by the NAAC with “A” grade in 2015. The University bagged 68th rank among Indian Universities by MHRD NIRF 2019.

The University is named after the Great Social Reformer E.V. Ramasamy, affectionally called “Thanthai Periyar”. The University aims at developing knowledge in various fields to realize the maxim inscribed in the logo “Arival Vilayum Ulagu” (Wisdom Maketh the World). “Holistic development of the students” is the primary objective of the esteemed Periyar University.

Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes, viz., through its Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges and Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE). The University has 28 departments and 101 affiliated colleges.

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed two years Master’s degree of other Universities after 17 years of study under 10+2+3+2 or 11+1+3+2 or 11+2+2+2 pattern of study which are already recognised by this University, alone are eligible for admission for M.Phil Programme.

(b) Write Periyar University office Ref. No. of the Eligibility / Recognition Certificate for the Qualifying P.G. Degree from other University. This is applicable to the candidate who has obtained P.G. Degree from other University and who has got Eligibility / Recognition Certificate from Periyar University. The attested Xerox copy of the Eligibility/Recognition certificate must be enclosed.