PRIST University (Deemed to be University) Thanjavur Answered Questions

Yes, the BTech course is available at PRIST University. The university offers BTech courses at the UG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for BTech course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass Class 12 with a 45% aggregate.  Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology admission process is merit + TNEA counselling.

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology course admission are based on entrance or merit-based. The university offers courses, such as BTech, BSc, BBA, MBA, M.Tech etc., at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the university also offers doctorate and Diploma courses. The university offers more than 20 courses in various streams such as Engineering, Science, Management, etc. The application process at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology is conducted online or offline. 

PRIST University and PMU offer full-time BCom courses that last three years. Comparing the BCom tuition fees of the two universities, PRIST seems to be more economical with a BCom fee ranging from INR 24,000 to INR 41,000. The BCom tuition fee at PMU ranges between INR 50,000 and INR 1.1 lakh. However, PMU offers more BCom specialisations than PRIST. PMU BCom specialisations include Computer Application, Professional Accounting, Corporate Secretaryship, etc. The university also offers a BCom (Hons). On the other hand, PRIST offers only two BCom courses, namely BCom (Commerce) and BCom in Computer Application. Hence, students must choose the university that aligns the most with their preferences.

Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) and PMIST (formerly Periyar Maniammai University) offer various BSc courses. The following table presents the BSc tuition fee range for both the universities.Name of the UniversityBSc Tuition FeesBSc at PRIST UniversityINR 24,000 - INR 8.1 lakhBSc at PMUINR 62,000 - INR 1.8 lakhBased on the above-mentioned information, BSc at PRIST (PMU) seems to be a more economical option among the two. However, candidates must enquire about the exact fee for their preferred specialisation before making any decision.NOTE: The mentioned fee and salary package have been sourced from the official websites of the institutes/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

Yes, students pursuing an MBA at PRIST University can avail of various freeships/scholarships offered at the university. These scholarships are provided to students belonging to economically weaker sections of society. The institute also provides scholarships to the Wards of Faculty/Non-teaching staff enrolled in PRIST courses. Other scholarships and financial assistance available for MBA students at PRIST are listed below:Book bank facility for meritorious and economically backward studentsIntramural grant for the Student Innovation ProjectsScholarship for the UG & PG students for winning Prizes at National International conferences for paper/poster presentation, in the form of sanctioning deputationsScholarships for meritorious and economically backward students

PRIST and PMU are popular options among BA aspirants in Tamil Nadu. Students must compare the two universities and choose the one that is more suitable to them. A brief comparison between the two universities has been presented in the following table:Name of the UniversityBA Tuition FeesBA SpecialisationsBA at PRIST UniversityINR 15,000EnglishBA at PMUINR 62,000Journalism and Mass Communication, English, and TamilNOTE: The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official websites of the institutes/sanctioning bodies. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

PRIST University BSc admission are based on the applicant's merit in Class 12 and the availability of seats for their preferred specialisation. The first step in the admission process is to check that the aspirants fulfil the eligibility criteria specified by the university for BSc admissions. Eligible candidates can proceed to apply for the programme in online/offline mode. Online applications can be submitted through the university's official website. Offline application forms can be submitted by visiting the university campus or through post. Shortlisted candidates must report at the university campus for document verification. The final step in the admission process is to submit the BSc fee at PRIST.

PRIST University graduates can pursue various career prospects after completing an MBA. Based on their specialisation and areas on interest, they can build a career in various industries in the private as well as the government sector. The following table contains some of the most in-demand jobs for MBA graduates of PRIST University:Job ProfilesAverage Salary (in INR)Product Manager24.7 LPAManagement Consulting7 LPAMarketing Manager12 LPAProject Manager19.1 LPASales Manager6.7 LPAMarketing Manager12.5 LPAOperations Manager10.4 LPA

Both PRIST (deemed-to-be) University and MSU offer full-time MBA programmes. Talking about the placements, the median pacakge offered during MBA placements at PRIST University was INR 4 LPA in 2023. The median salary package offered to MBA students at MSU ranged from INR 1.3 LPA to INR 1.5 LPA. It can be clearly seen that PRIST University has better placements for MBA students.

PRIST University application form can be submitted in online/offline mode. The step-wise application process for BA admission at the university is as follows:Step 1: Visit the official website of PRIST University.Step 2: Click on the Hamburger icon (three horizontal lines).Step 3: Out of all the options, click on ‘Online Admission/Registration for 2024’.Step 4: Click on ‘New Registration’.Step 5: Fill-out the application form.Step 6: Upload all the necessary documents.Step 7: Pay the application fee along with the required documents via net-banking, credit card or debit card.