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Periyar University M.A. Courses & Fees 2027

Salem

4.0 /5

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A++ NAAC accredited
Public/Government University
Estd. 1997

Last updated on 27 Jul '26

4.3

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course

4.0

Campus Life

3.3

Value for Money

Monica

M.A. in English - Batch of 2024

4.2

The hostel fulfills all the basic needs of students.

Placements: From the final semester, students are eligible for placement. Many companies have visited according to the course of the students. The average pack of the company is based on the eligibility of students starts at 15000 per month and it varies according to the course. The students getting placement have at least 55 to 60 percentage. My plan is to go for job.

Infrastructure: The college provides separate hostel facility for both boys and girls. The rooms are spacious, well s of quality. Wardens are present in the hostel premises 24*7 to take care of the safety and security of the hostel students. Wi-fi is provided to the students 24*7. Other basic facilities such laundary, geyser facility, gym etc. Are also provided.

Faculty:

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Monica

M.A. in English - Batch of 2024

4.6

College hostels provide all the basic needs of students.

Placements: A breaking record this year on campus at Kaamadhenu College witnessed a whopping INR 29 lacs package from a management consulting company. 3rd year commerce student Reha Grover says this overwhelming offer from Parthenon is the highest package received by the college in the past few years. Above 90 percent of students got placed last year. Many big companies came to the campus and recruited the students at a high rate.

Infrastructure: I am a hostel student. The college hostel is very good on campus. The college is number one in the game of Kabaddi. The college is very useful for students. I am very lucky to be a hostel student. I am very happy to enjoy the Kamdhenu Arts and Science College in a road district. The hostel fulfils the basic desires of every student who stays there. A Wi-Fi connection is also provided by the hostel to the students.

Faculty: The course structure is awesome, no doubt. However, I would like to mention that it is more about individual performance, and a student has to be active. Spend time in the library and make as much use of the resources as you can. At the end, it is your own understanding of literature and subject matter that makes a difference. As far as the course structure goes. It has no flaws at all. The professors of this college are always kind and helpful; they always help in clearing doubts. Class size:-60 Course fees: INR 4000 per year.

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Anonymous

M.A. in English - Batch of 2023

3.2

It is accessed with various resources, but it is not very satisfying.

Placements: Companies hire students for the BPO customer service associate role rather than roles like content specialists, teaching, etc. These companies offer the medium packages, starting with 2.9 LPA, which is not enough even as a fresher. Companies like Aon, Antal International, and PlanetSpark participate in placements.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are enabled with online learning tools for the active participation of students. Libraries are accessed with various digital and offline journals and books. It is also accessed with DELNET. The transport services are provided by them around areas of the district.

Faculty: A team of teachers is assigned for every new start batch. They are responsible for conducting discussions on various lectures and developing elaborate knowledge on them. Teachers are very liberal with students' examinations, and it would create the lowest percentage of scores in semester exams.

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Periyar University M.A.
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Periyar University MA admissions 2026 will be open soon. Stay tuned to this page for more updates.

Periyar University offers MA course in specialisations, including English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Sociology, Tamil, etc. The duration of MA courses is two-years. Candidates can apply for admission to Periyar University online through its official website.

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The details around Periyar University MA course selection and fees are tabulated below:

Course Name	Selection Criteria	Total Tuition Fee
MA	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university	INR 1K - 6.9K

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Periyar University M.A.
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1K - 40K

Median Package₹ 1.2L - 4.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CBSE 12th

ISC

Tamilnadu 12th

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Graduation score40%

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M.A. in Tamil

2 yearsOffered by Government Arts and Science College For Women

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₹1.4 LPA

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₹4 K

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Government Arts and Science College For Women

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₹1.4 LPA

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M.A. in History-Online

Degree

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₹40 K

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2 years

M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Shevaroys College of Arts and Science

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Government Arts And Science College For Women, Karimangalam

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Government Arts College For Men, Krishnagiri

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M.A. in Tamil

2 yearsOffered by Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Sri Balamurugan College of Arts and Science

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M.A. in Tamil

2 yearsOffered by Mahendra Arts and Science College

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₹1.9 LPA

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Trinity College For Women

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Gonzaga College of Arts and Science For Women

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Anbu Arts and Science College

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Paavai Arts and Science College for Women

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M.A. in History

2 yearsOffered by Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College

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M.A. in Political Science

2 yearsOffered by Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College

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Periyar University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1 K - 40 K
Hostel	₹ 1.1 L
One-time Payment	₹ 1.25 K - 2.36 K
Other Fees	₹ 200 - 11.38 K
Total fee	₹ 1.12 L - 1.64 L

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Periyar University M.A.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
15 Oct '25	M.A. (ODL) Last date to apply

Periyar University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Economics,Periyar University
M.A. in Sociology,Periyar University
M.A. in History,Periyar University
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication,Periyar University
M.A. in Tamil,Periyar University

Periyar University M.A.
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Government Arts College, Salem	207
Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College	178
Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Salem	102
Arignar Anna Government Arts College	76
Government Arts College For Men, Krishnagiri	68

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2 years

Chandigarh University (CU)Degree

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₹75 K

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M.A. in English

YCMOU NashikDegree

Total Fees

₹6.59 K

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2 years

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Periyar University M.A.
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Periyar University	₹ 3.12 LPA	₹ 6.88 K	-/-
Sri Vidhya Mandir Arts and Science College	-/-	₹ 4 K	-/-
Annai Arts and Science College	-/-	-/-	-/-
Bharathidasan University Compare	-/-	₹ 6.6 K - 11 K	-/-
Bharathiar University Distance Education Compare	₹ 6.6 LPA - 6.8 LPA	₹ 10.56 K - 21.12 K	-/-
Tamil University	-/-	₹ 9.1 K	-/-

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Placements4.3

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course4.0

Campus Life4.0

Value for Money3.3

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Our college provides the best facilities in the sector.

Placements: There were 120 students in our batch and the course management was excellent. We had a lot of international companies for internships and a lot more things to run around success.

Infrastructure: The college provided a disciplined library which is most important for a student. I used to stay and read in the library. The hostel food was excellent, and weekly thrice they served non-vegetarian food for nonvegetarians. Foremost wifi was good and we even had sports and many other things in all ways. One can experience a good quality time at the college and have fun with friends.

Faculty: This college faculty is knowledgeable, but one should have dedication towards the course to succeed. It also has good faculty members. There were 120 students in our batch, and the course management was excellent. We had a lot of international companies for internships and many more things to run around success.

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I have completed my B.A. from Periyar University, Salem. Am I eligible for 3 years LLB course?

Answered 5 months ago

I have complete my BCom CA I am enable for 3 year LLB course

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Which course is best for placements at Periyar University?

Answered 6 months ago

Periyar University has not released its course wise placement statistics as of now. However, the NIRF Report presents the course wise data. To know more, see the table below:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 1.80 LPA
Total students	118	78	82
Students placed	28	28	27
Students opted for higher studies	14	18	18
Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.12 LPA	INR 2.04 LPA
Total students	660	634	896
Students placed	153	161	291
Students opted for higher studies	45	46	48
Particulars	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	NA	INR 1.44 LPA	INR 2.50 LPA
Total students	NA	14	11
Students placed	NA	8	5
Students opted for higher studies	NA	6	6

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

What is the placement scenario at Periyar University?

Answered 6 months ago

Periyar University provides decent placements to its students. The official placement report has not been disclosed. Although NIRF Report 2025 has been released. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Particulars	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)	UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 1.80 LPA
Total students	118	78	82
Students placed	28	28	27
Students opted for higher studies	14	18	18
Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.12 LPA	INR 2.04 LPA
Total students	660	634	896
Students placed	153	161	291
Students opted for higher studies	45	46	48
Particulars	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	NA	INR 1.44 LPA	INR 2.50 LPA
Total students	NA	14	11
Students placed	NA	8	5
Students opted for higher studies	NA	6	6

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

What is the library timings of Periyar University?

Answered a year ago

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.

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

What sports and recreation facilities are available at Periyar University?

Answered a year ago

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, B

Rashmi Sinha

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