For undergraduate online degree courses at Periyar University, candidates must have completed 10+2/ 10+ITI (2 years course)/ 10+3 years polytechnic diploma. For postgraduate online courses, candidates should hold any relevant degree/ B.A. English Literature or B.A. Literature (CA)/ 11+1+3/ 10+2+3/ 10+3 (diploma)/ graduation degree with commerce or accountancy/ B.Sc Mathematics or B.Sc. Mathematics (Computer Applications) from a recognized university.