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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Admission to the course is on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview round. Periyar University admission rounds are conducted by the Department Research Committee. The final selection is based on applicants’ performance in the PhD entrance test, interview, and PG course.
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a year ago
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An Entrance Test consists of both a written test and an oral interview. The written test will be conducted for 40 marks and an oral interview for 10 marks at Periyar University. Candidates securing 50% aggregate altogether shall be declared eligible for admission. Those candidates who scored at least 15 marks on the written test will be called for an oral interview.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Some of the PhD specialisations that Periyar University offers are mentioned in the following table:
Periyar University PhD Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
Economics | History | Education |
Journalism and Mass Communication | Sociology | Computer Science |
Zoology | Energy Technology | Textiles and Apparel Design |
Physics | Psychology | Nutrition and Dietetics |
Environmental Science | Mathematics | Microbiology |
New answer posted
a year ago
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Yes, Periyar University offers scholarships to all PG students from all the 27 departments of the university. the scholarship facility is provided under the Government of Indian scheme to students from Merit, Backward, Most Backward Class and reserved categories. The university also runs a merit-based Free Education Scheme for PG students. One student from each department is selected for this scholarship scheme and given a tuition and hostel fee waiver.
Apart from that, the following scholarships are also offered to students of Periyar University:
- Dr. Ambedkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship
- Partial Travel Financial Support
- NGO Scholars
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Periyar University offers MBA course for a duration of two years. MBA (General) course is approved by AICTE. Apart from MBA (General) course, the university also offers MBA in Export Management. As per the placement statistics of the year 2022, the overall median package offered for two-year PG courses was INR 3 LPA, which is higher than the package offered during the placement drive of the year 2021, which was INR 2.50 LPA. Also, Periyar University Salem offers scholarships to PG students under the Free Education Scholarship scheme and various other scholarships are also offered via Government Scholarship schemes.
New answer posted
a year ago
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For admission to the Periyar University MBA course, candidates are required to fulfil the basic qualification requirements for this course. Those who are willing to get admission to the PG level MBA (General) course at Periyar University must get a UG degree of three years of duration with minimum of 50% aggregate in any stream. There is a relaxation of 5% given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. These candidates are required to pass a UG degree with minimum aggregate of 45%. Further, the basic eligibility requirement for MBA in Export Management is to pass the undergraduate course with 55% aggregate.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
In order to get admission to MBA at Periyar University, candidates are only selected based on a valid score of either the state/ national-level or in-house entrance exam of Periyar University. Find below the entrance exams accepted by Periyar University Salem for MBA admission:
- State Entrance Exam: TANCET
- National Entrance Exam: MAT/ CAT
- Periyar University's Entrance Exam: Entrance exam conducted by the Department of Management Studies
Candidates may apply via a valid score of any of the above-mentioned entrance exam.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Admission to the MBA course at Periyar University is completely entrance-based. The university grants admission to aspirants based on valid TANCET/ MAT/ CAT scores. Another option is to appear and qualify for the entrance exam conducted by the Department of Management Studies at Periyar University. Further, students’ performance in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) are considered for selection. Aspirants can download the university application online and submit it to the Management Department. Those who passed graduate in any stream are eligible to apply for this course. Based on merit in the entrance exam, GD
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most number of Periyar University students. The sector-wise Periyar University alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The list of top recruiters during Periyar University placements in recent past is presented below:
Periyar University Top Recruiters | |
|---|---|
Wipro | Infosys |
TCS | IDBI Federal Bank |
Capgemini | HCL Ltd |
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