Colleges in Salem

Periyar University has a dedicated sports department or complex. The university has a huge space for outdoor activities such as football, cricket, kho-kho, basketball courts (2000 sqm), badminton, etc. The university regularly organises the All-India South Zone Level Kabaddi, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Handball tournaments. Activities available to students encompass indoor sports such as chess, table tennis, Ludo, yoga, and many other worthwhile recreational choices. Additionally, it features a separate gymnasium equipped with professional-grade gym equipment. 

Periyar University library is operational throughout the week from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays and 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on weekends. 

Periyar University has all the library facilities to meet the students' academic and research needs. The central library is a cornerstone of the academic infrastructure of Periyar University. The library operates on an open-access system, serving postgraduate students, M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, and faculty members of the university. The library offers comfortable reading rooms and dedicated study spaces to its students. The university's library has different sections, such as the Reference Section, Textbook Section, Theses & Dissertations, etc.