The median salary offered to students after completing PG (3 years course) at Periyar University in 2019-20 was Rs 1,20,000.

Candidates first have to meet the course requirements. Fill application form for respective courses and then appear for an entrance examination (written test + interview). Admissions will be offered based on the performance of candidates in the entrance exam, complete document verification and payment of the fees.

Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade from a university recognised by UGC to be eligible for PhD programmes. They have to appear for an entrance test followed by an interview. Students who will obtain a minimum of 15 marks in

Candidates appearing for M.Phil programmes have to appear for the entrance test and an interview to secure admission. CSIR(NET)/SET/GATE examinations qualified candidates and Teacher Fellowship holders are exempted from the entrance test. The written test shall be conducted for 40 marks and an oral interview for 10 marks.

Students must have a postgraduate degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks to be eligible for  M.Phil admissions at Periyar University.

Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes: Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges, and Periyar University Centre for Online and Distance Education (PUCODE). The university offers following online programmes—MBA, MSc Maths, MA History, B.A English and BBA.

The university offers a total of 97 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. Some of the courses offered at Periyar University are M.C.A, M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed. etc. Periyar University offers five courses in an online mode.  The eligibility criteria for Periyar University courses will vary from course to course.

Periyar University imparts higher education through three modes: Departments of Study and Research, the affiliated Colleges, and Periyar University Centre for Online and Distance Education (PUCODE). The University has 27 departments and 113 affiliated colleges.

The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The University covers the area comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The University obtained 12(B) and 2(f) status from the University Grants Commission,

Established in 1997, Periyar University covers the area comprising of four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Periyar University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of ‘A’.