MBA in IBM 

at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur

Yes, Master of Business Administration or MBA is available at PRIST University. The university offers the PG-level programme in the full-time mode. The programme is offered by the university's Department of Management. The total duration of the programme is two years. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the university to enquire about the admission process and dates.

Before applying for an admission at PRIST University for an MBA, candidates must ensure that they meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. A pass in Class 10, Class 12 and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline) of at least 3 years, with a minimum of 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination as per current AICTE norms
   (Or)
2. A pass in Class 10, a three-year Diploma and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline) of at least 3 years, with a minimum of 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination as per current AICTE norms

PRIST University MBA tuition fee ranges between INR 1.1 Lacs and INR 2 lakh for the entire course duration. The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. Other components included in the PRIST MBA fee structure are hostel fees, medical insurance, mess and other security deposits, etc.

The application fee for the MBA program at PRIST University is INR 300 for Engineering and INR 500 for Architecture. Candidates can obtain the application forms in person from the university's admission office or download them from the university's website. The filled form, along with the application fee, should be sent to the Director (Admissions) at PRIST University in Tamil Nadu, India. Additionally, candidates applying for the MBA program need to appear for the CAT exam at the national level and the university's entrance test, which includes sections on Mathematics, English, aptitude, and general awareness. Subsequently, candidates go through an interview and group discussion for final admission confirmation.

PRIST University is a Tier 2 college. It is one of the top universities in Tamil Nadu offering B.Tech. The courses are somewhat more expensive than other universities. The placement opportunities are also less. The fee for the tuition for B.Tech at the university is 1 Lakh, per sem. The average package offered was INR 4 LPA which is not a good ROI. 

PRIST University has a good placement record. According to reports more than 80% of students get placed every year. Wipro, Capgemini, Mahindra, TCS, and Sunpharma were the top recruiters who participated in the placement drives. The university has a separate Training Placement cell which provides students help to secure job opportunities. The highest package offered was INR 6.5 LPA, and the minimum package was around INR 1.2 LPA. 

Assigning a definitive "Tier 1" or "Tier 2" label to universities in India can be challenging due to the absence of a universally accepted and standardized tier system. 

• National Rankings:  PRIST University has featured in rankings by institutions like Times B School (32nd in Overall Category - 2022) and The Times of India (8th in Overall - Tamil Nadu 2021, 64th in B.Tech - National 2021)
• Accreditation and Recognition: It has been graded "B" by NAAC. It's recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Tamil Nadu. 

After all this accreditations and approvals, the college is put under Tier 2. 

Yes, PRIST University offers BTech in multiple specialisations. Students can choose to pursue the programme in full-time/part-time mode. The duration of the full time programme is four years while the duration of the part-time programme is 3.5 years. The BTech specialisations available at PRIST include CSE, ECE, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc. The admission is provided based on the Class 12 merit of the applicants, followed by the TNEA counselling.