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. 

Periyar University Campus Highlights 

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 Facility 

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:

  1. Separate Washing area for cloth washing
  2. Wi-Fi Facility
  3. Solar Water Heater
  4. GYM facilities
  5. Napkin Vending and burning machine (for girls' hostel)
  6. ATM
  7. 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:

  1. Books: 98,482
  2. Journals and Magazines(Print): 124
  3. Journals and Magazines(Online): 7013
  4. Back Volumes: 4448
  5. 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. 

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. 

 

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.

  • Hostel
    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Tennis Court|Volleyball Court|Ball Badminton|Kho-Kho|Handball|Kabaddi|Hockey Ground
  • Cafeteria
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Auditorium
    Labs
    Others
Other Facilities:
Canara Bank and State Bank of India ATM|Post Office|Computer Centre|Guest House|Internet Centre|Reprographic facility

Periyar University Infrastructure FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

Q:   How is the campus of Periyar University?
A:

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.

Q:   Does Periyar University have hostel facilities?
A:

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.

Q:   What is the library timings of Periyar University?
A:

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. 

Q:   What sports and recreation facilities are available at Periyar University?
A:

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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Anonymous | M.A. in English - Batch of 2023
Offered by Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
It is accessed with various resources, but it is not very satisfying.

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.

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Renuga Devi R | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science For Women, Vivekanandha Educational Institutions for Women
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Guidance for MBA discipline in placements scored the least.

Infrastructure: The college was exclusively built for women students and supported them with lower-fee structures, others were encouraged to join the college considering the safety measures insisted for women. The transport system was enabled with all safety measures and even fitted with GPS tracking.

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Praveenkumar | B.Sc. in Information Technology - Batch of 2027
Offered by A.V.S College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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1.8
Placements 1 Infrastructure 1 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
Overall, the college is good but average.

Infrastructure: I think it is good compared to government colleges. The hostel is okay, but the food is the worst. The students and friends are very good and calm-minded, and you have to open up with them. Some students can be threatening, but you should not get involved in any type of fight.

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shankar | Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sona College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
It is the best college to learn and go.

Infrastructure: They have a clean and green campus with a peaceful atmosphere. They have compatible sports activities. They have educational and non-educational clubs. The canteen food is good sometimes. The canteen is spacious and has a cool vibe. There is a ground to play. They have CCTV cameras everywhere. They have a safe hostel with an ambience of a home away from home. It is a ragging-free campus. It has an active entrepreneur development cell.

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Kanigha A | B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) - Batch of 2028
Offered by KSR Educational Institutions
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Verified
4.2
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
I am very satisfied, because the highest salary package is provided.

Infrastructure: More than 100000 books are currently in my college library. In every single classroom, having a separate projector is very useful for easy learning. The hostel food is very hygienic. Weekly thrice non veg is provided. The college bus is free for all day scholars.

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Santhiya | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Shri Sakthikailassh Women's College
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The best college in the Salem district, which is very safe and secure for women.

Infrastructure: Our college has more labs, Wi-Fi facilities, sports center, libraries, and a clean and neat canteen. The college environment is pleasant and clean, which gives us space. It has a smart class like a projector class and more than three seminar halls.

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Saravanaganesh M | B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by KSR Educational Institutions
Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
My college is good for my career.

Infrastructure: Facilities are good in our hostel. Hostel food is good and hygienic. Wi-Fi is available. The library is available from 9am to 9 pm. The swimming pool is available for hostel students. Medical facilities are available at any emergency inside our college.

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P Priyabharathi | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2025
Offered by A.E.T. Arts and Science College
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Verified
4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Supportive faculty, decent facilities, and manageable academics.

Infrastructure: A. E. T. Arts & Science College, Salem offers a well-equipped campus with facilities that support both academic and extracurricular activities. The college provides campus-wide Wi-Fi, two dedicated computer centers, two to three laboratories, and a well-stocked library for students' learning needs. Common spaces such as an auditorium, conference hall, and common rooms are available for academic programs and cultural events, while a sports complex and multiple playgrounds encourage physical activ...

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Hagin | B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Verified
3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
College is good and it has good value for money.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are good, but there is no availability of Wi-Fi on the campus. The library is good and has separate libraries for each department, as well as a large common library. The college has four hostels, two for boys and two for girls. The food is not very good.

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M V GOKULAKRISHNAN | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2022
Offered by Excel College for Commerce and Science, Excel Group Institutions
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
I am satisfied with my college.

Infrastructure: There are air-conditioned classrooms available for all courses. The infrastructure of the college is fabulous. The quality of the hostels is excellent. They are very clean and have many plants. The mess food is delicious and also hygienic.

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Sanjay N P | B.Tech. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2027
Offered by KSR Educational Institutions
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Verified
4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Actually satisfied because of some faculty, good placements in 2024, and good infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Campus has pretty decent infrastructure. Classrooms are clean and have proper Wi-Fi and projectors. Labs are well-equipped, and the library is quiet with a good book collection. Hostels are comfortable, and Wi-Fi works fine. The mess food is okay, not great, but manageable. Sports facilities like basketball, football, and indoor games are available. Medical help is also there when needed. Overall, it's a good environment to study and live in.

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Naveen Kumar | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2022
Offered by SSM College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Verified
2.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
I was dissatisfied with the infrastructure and the teaching.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure was too poor, the building for the BBA was not fully completed, and the interior was not that great. Only the main building was well-maintained, and the building for the BBA course was not completely built. I hope they have fully completed it during the past year.

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HEMANTH P | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by M.G.R. College
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Verified
4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
College for learning and opportunities.

Infrastructure: College has good classroom facilities for every student. The college has 2 libraries where we can get many types of books. Also, the college has best labs with good systems for learning. The college has large grounds for 3 colleges for all types of games.

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Aathis M | B.Sc. in Computer Science - Batch of 2028
Offered by Muthayammal College of Arts & Science
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025
Verified
4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Decent academics, excellent labs, but can improve on campus life and events.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and smart classrooms are available, with high-speed Wi-Fi and smartboards, projectors, and seating. There are more than 5 advanced labs with over 250 computers licensed software like Python, Java, Oracle, MATLAB, and VMware. High-speed LAN & Wi-Fi connectivity is available. Hostel has spacious and well-ventilated rooms on a 2/3 sharing basis, 24/7 water and electricity with backup generators, and high-speed Wi-Fi in the hostel blocks. Wardens and security staff are available aroun...

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M Sathish | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025
Verified
3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
College was just for degree.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were good. The library was available for free for books. The classroom was large. The campus was beautiful and the garden was clean. Limited sports facilities were available. Basic medical facilities were available.

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Periyar University Constituent College of Arts and Science, Namakkal, Periyar University provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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Answered 2 years ago

Periyar University Constituent College of Arts and Science, Pennagaram, Periyar University provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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Answered 6 months ago

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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Answered 6 months ago

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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