Periyar University infrastructure consists of world-class classrooms, laboratories, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. The university’s campus spans over 140 acres, comprising department
buildings, administrative offices, teaching and research laboratories, lecture halls, and outdoor facilities for students. Periyar University has 27 departments and 118 affiliated colleges. To learn more about the Periyar University infrastructure, watch the video below.Â
Periyar University Campus HighlightsÂ
The Periyar University campus is large and has all the basic infrastructure to meet the students' academic and research needs. It has facilities for printing, binding, stationery and internet browsing. The centre also has a canteen to provide quality snacks and food at an affordable price for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Some additional campus highlights are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Periyar University Campus Highlights |
|---|---|
| Area | 110 to 140 acres |
| Location | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Hostels | 3 |
| Basic amenities | Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Research centres, Medical services, etc. |
| Affiliated college | 118 |
| Seminar Hall | 9 |
| Auditorium | 1200 seating capacity |
Periyar University Hostel FacilityÂ
Periyar University has three separate hostels, one for boys – Adhiyaman Men Hostel – and two for girls: Periyar Maniyammai Women Hostel and New Women Hostel. Each hostel has basic furniture, a washroom, and a mess facility. The timings of the hostel for males and females are 10:30 and 6:30 PM, respectively. Periyar University hostels are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The hostel facility is applicable for UG, PG, PhD and post-doctoral students. Periyar University boys' hostel has a total intake capacity of 230, while for the girls' hostel, the capacity is 600 (including 2 hostels). All the hostels of Periyar University have common facilities, such as an RO drinking water facility, hot & cold water supply, biogas plant, laundry facility, etc. It has a separate computer lab for the students residing in the hostel. The hostel campus also has the facility for both indoor and outdoor games. For the safety and security of the students, 24/7 CCTV surveillance is there. Some other facilities available in the hostel campus are as follows:
- Separate Washing area for cloth washing
- Wi-Fi Facility
- Solar Water Heater
- GYM facilities
- Napkin Vending and burning machine (for girls' hostel)
- ATM
- Shops
Periyar University Library
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. Some of the library collections of Periyar University are as follows:
- Books: 98,482
- Journals and Magazines(Print): 124
- Journals and Magazines(Online): 7013
- Back Volumes: 4448
- Theses and Dissertations: 4008
Periyar University Sports Facilities
With equal emphasis on physical education and sports, the 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. Besides, it also has a separate gymnasium with professional gym equipment.Â
Places to visit in & around the Periyar University Campus
Located in Salem, there are plenty of places around the Periyar University campus to explore. Some of the most famous places include the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Spice Gardens, Kottai Mariamman Temple, Kurumbapatti Zoological Park and Mookaneri Lake, among others. Some of the famous eateries are Hotel Sree Sabarees, Barbeque Nation, Carnivall Restaurant and Ibaco, which can be explored for local food. For more knowledge regarding the Periyar University infrastructure, check out the video below.Â
Infrastructure/Facilities
- Library
The Library has a collection of 78580 volumes of text and reference books on various disciplines. The Library subscribes to 180 National and International journals and 13 leading newspapers. The Library is following the open access system and provides its service to meet the requirements of P.G.Students, M.Phil. and Ph.D scholars and staff members of the University.
- HostelBoys Hostel|Girls Hostel
- Sports ComplexAvailable Facilities:Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Tennis Court|Volleyball Court|Ball Badminton|Kho-Kho|Handball|Kabaddi|Hockey Ground
- CafeteriaHospital / Medical FacilitiesAuditoriumLabs
Periyar University Infrastructure FAQs
Candidates can check the FAQs below:
Periyar University has 3 hostel buildings in order to accommodate the students and research scholars of the university, one each for Women PG Students, Women Research Scholars, and Men Students and Scholars. All the hostels at Periyar University are equipped with basic facilities with separate mess for each building. It also has guest rooms to provide accommodation for the students coming to the university for the academic purposes.
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 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.
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Periyar University provides a two-year full-time MBA programme via its Department of Management. The general MBA and an MBA in Export Management are provided by the university. The programmes are offered at the PG extension centre in Dharmapuri. Industry-relevant learning through AICTE accreditation
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Admission into MBA in Periyar University is done based on entrance test marks and selection rounds. They should clear TANCET, MAT, CAT, or Periyar University entrance exam. Selected candidates are then further evaluated based on Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. Periyar University makes the
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Periyar University campus is spread in lush green area in the Salem city of Tamilnadu State. The university is well-equipped with the facilities such as student amenity centre, medical centre, networking facility, high performance computing for research purpose, hostel facilities, classrooms, play fields, gymnasium and among others.