PRIST University - Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology

The university was established in 1985. PRIST University is spread over a total campus size of 70 acres. The university has a total faculty size of 418 and a total of 4494 students. PRIST University is recognised by the Universal Grants Commission (UGC). The university has a variety of collaborations with foreign universities for academic and research purposes. The university offers a variety of facilities and infrastructure to its students. PRIST University offers a total of 134 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The university has a total of 8 schools- Engineering & Technology, Arts & Science, Education, Commerce & Management, Architecture, Agriculture, Pharmacy and Law. The university also offers scholarships and placement facilities to all its students. 

The vision of the university is to be an internationally known institution for academic achievement. The mission of the university is to provide high-quality professional education that is accessible to each and every student. 

PRIST University Location

The university is located on Trichy-Thanjavur Highway, Vallam, Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway station is the Chengalpattu Railway Station, located at a distance of 28 kms from the campus. The nearest airport is the Meenambakkam Airport, located at a distance of 61 kms. The Manamai Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to the campus, at a distance of 3 kms from the campus. Students can easily reach the campus by hiring a cab/auto from these places.   

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PRIST University Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaboration

Recognitions

• The university is recognised by the Universal Grants Commission (UGC).

• The university is recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

• The university is recognised by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

Collaborations

The university has the following collaborations:

• Changwon National University, South Korea

• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, SD, USA

• Pusan National University, South Korea

• Anglia Ruskin University, London, U.K

• CISCO

• Andrenaling eSystems Limited Chennai, TN,India

• Queen Margaret University, UK

• University of Wales, UK

• London School of Business Management

• Welding Industries

•  Central Agricultural University (CARI) Port Blair, India

• Thanjavur Cancer Care Research Centre TN, India

• Social Welfare Centre

PRIST University Facilities & Infrastructure

The university offers its students a wide range of amenities and infrastructure. Separate hostels for boys and girls, as well as a well-equipped gym, are available at the university. PRIST University facilities include a library which houses a large collection of books, magazines, and national and international publications. PRIST University also has an indoor and outdoor sports complex for students, as well as cafeterias that serve healthy and hygienic food. For the emergency needs of instructors and students, the campus features a healthcare centre with first-aid services. The university also offers excellent Wi-Fi coverage. Teachers and students can also avail the benefit of the transportation services facilitated by the university. PRIST University facilities also include departmental based laboratories for practical learning purposes of the students.

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PRIST University Courses

The university offers courses at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. PRIST University offers a total of 134 courses. The duration of PRIST University courses varies from two to six years. The eligibility criteria for some of the PRIST University courses are given in the table below:

PRIST University Courses & Eligibility Criteria

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PRIST University Admissions

The admissions of the university are offered at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. PRIST University admits students to its B.Tech./MBA/B.Sc. Agri/MCA programmes based on their performance in the PRIST university's entrance test. PRIST University only accepts students who meet the eligibility requirements, have completed the admissions process, have validated their documents, and have paid the entrance fees. The admission procedure are given below:

PRIST University Admission Procedure to B.Tech./MBA/B.Sc.Agri/MCA Programmes

• Apply online on the official website of the university.

• Appear for the entrance test conducted by the PRIST University.

• Candidates will be shortlisted and called for counselling on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination.

• On the day of counselling, the branch of study will be allotted on the basis of availability of seats.  

• Verify documents and pay the admission fees for final admission.

PRIST University Placements

The university's training and placement department assists students with their overall placements. PRIST University's placement cell ensures that its students possess the necessary critical problem-solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and leadership abilities. To educate students, the placements cell organises a variety of guest lectures and training programmes from industry leaders. According to the university's official website, the placement percentage for 2016-17 was 84 percent. The maximum salary package offered by the university was Rs 6,50,000 per annum and the minimum was around Rs 1,20,000. The placement details of the university as per the official website of NIRF are given in the table below:

PRIST University Placements for UG 3 years programme for Academic Year 2018-19

PRIST University Placements for PG 2 years programme for Academic Year 2018-19

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