M.A. in Economics 

at Periyar University, Salem

The documents required at the time of form filling are:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• UG/PG mark sheet (if applicable)
• Aadhaar card
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• DOB proof

Periyar University is one of the premier public universities in the state of Tamil Nadu. Named after the renowned social reformer from the state, the university is ranked consistently highly by various bodies. This includes the prestigious rankings of the NIRF which has put Periyar University at the 56th position for the 2024 year. NAAC has awarded A+ Grade to the university for its excellence in training.

Yes, Periyar University conducted its department-wise entrance exam for multiple courses. For all the on-campus PG courses such as MBA, MA, MSc, MCom, etc., qualifying for the respective entrance exam is mandatory. Some of the courses are also taught at the "Periyar University Centre for Post-Graduate and Research Studies", admission to such courses is also done based on the entrance exam conducted by the respective centre. There are some courses that are exempted from the entrance exam and offered direct admission. Find them below:

• Industry-Academica Collaborative Programme
• BVoc
• Certificate Courses
• Diploma Courses
• Five-year Integrated Courses

Those who get selected for BSc course at Periyar University for the respective specialisations are required to pay the fee at the time of admission. The tuition fee differs for each BSc specialisation. The lowest fee is INR 1,540, while the highest tuition fee is INR 45,000. This fee range contains the tuition fee for all the BSc specialisations offered at Periyar University's affiliated colleges. However, this fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Periyar University BSc fee. 

Periyar University has an experienced faculty who are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. The university also invites faculty for guest lectures and offer opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

There is no course-specific placement data released by Periyar University for BSc course. However, there is some data around the overall placements for UG courses is available. Find below the key highlights for overall placement data for Periyar University UG (3-year) courses in terms of the average package is mentioned in the table below:

To apply for the scholarships offered at Periyar University candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website.
• Among various scholarship schemes, check for the detailed eligibility criteria and apply accordingly.
• Now, submit the relevant documents and apply for the scholarship.

The following table is a list of a few top companies that were a part of the recent placement drive at Periyar University: