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Periyar University

#106 in India Admissions open
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Overview

Periyar University is a university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997. It is named after social reformer Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. The University Grants Commissions, New Delhi bestowed 2f status in 1998 and 12(B) status in 2005 to the university. It is accredited by NAAC with 'A++' grade. It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.61 out of 4 points. University ranked Second in India only after to Mumbai University and First in Tamil Nadu among State Universities. Periyar University is the first State University to rank "A++" grade.

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Periyar University at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #106 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 260,973 times (h-index 154), according to OpenAlex.

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Questions about Periyar University
Is Periyar University a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #106 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 260,973 times (h-index 154), according to OpenAlex.

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 20 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.