M.Sc. in Biochemistry 

at Periyar University, Salem

Candidates who have graduated in the stream of Science can pursue a two-year full-time PG course of MSc at Periyar University. The university offers 18 MSc specialisations via its own departments. Further, students can also study at various other affiliated colleges of Periyar University offering MSc course. Find below some of the MSc specialisations offered at Periyar University Salem:

To apply for Periyar University MSc admission, the first step is to pass the eligibility criteria as per the university's norms. Aspirants who passed graduation in BCA/ BSc in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Technology/ Mathematics or any other equivalent degree in the respective subjects from any university accepted by Syndicate are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to MSc at Periyar University is both merit & entrance-based.

For admission to MSc courses taught at the university's department and Periyar University Centre for Postgraduate and Research Studies, candidates are required to pass the university-based entrance exam. However, direct admission is offered to the Industry-Academia Collaborative Programme of MSc in Data Science and other MSc courses offered at the affiliated colleges of Periyar University. Admission to these courses are done based on merit obtained in the last qualifying exam. 

At last, aspirants are required to fill an online application form with paying an application fee of INR 354. Further, they need to submit the application form offline with attested documents to the concerned department of Periyar University. 

Candidates who have graduated in the stream of Science can pursue a two-year full-time PG course of MSc at Periyar University. The university offers 18 MSc specialisations via its own departments. Further, students can also study at various other affiliated colleges of Periyar University offering MSc course. Find below all the MSc specialisations offered at Periyar University Salem:

At Periyar University, the MSc course is offered across 18 specialisations. Further, the university also offers a five-year MSc Integrated course in Environmental Science and. For students, an Industry-Academia collaborative programme in MSc (Data Science) is also available, which is taught in association with Boston. The university offers scholarships to PG students under the Free Education Scholarship scheme and various other scholarships are also offered via Government Scholarship schemes. 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. 

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. 

Yes, Periyar University offers scholarships to meritorious students. The university offers scholarships to students under the following schemes:

• Free Education for PG Students
• Dr. Ambedhkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship
• University Research Fellowship
• State Government Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal, and more

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

According to Periyar University NIRF report 2025, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Periyar University placements is presented below:

The Periyar University admissions are based on applicants' merit, entrance exam score, academic records, fulfilment of eligibility criteria, and seat intake. Candidates are required to meet the course-specific minimum eligibility conditions and the selection criteria as well. Depending upon the applied course, further rounds of admissions are carried out. More details related to the Periyar University admission process are provided below:

STEP 1: Periyar University Application Process 2025

Candidates must fill an online application form with all the relevant details along with paying an application fee and submit the form at the Head Office of Periyar University.

STEP 2: Periyar University Entrance Exam

There are different schools and departments in the university through which the courses are offered. Each department conducts an entrance test for UG/PG course admission. Candidates seeking admission have to appear for the test and score good marks to be eligible to take admission.

STEP 3: Selection Rounds

The seats are assigned to the qualified students depending on the preceding qualifying exam or the entrance examination. In other courses such as MBA, they are also required to have group discussions and personal interviews after the entrance test.

STEP 4: Payment of Admission Fee & Admission Confirmation

The shortlisted students have to pay the admission fees within the time prescribed by the university. Students must pay the fee on time to confirm their seats.