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	==Affiliated colleges==		==Affiliated colleges==
	A total of 106<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Adhiyaman Government Boys Higher ~~Secondry~~ School Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>		A total of 106<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Adhiyaman Government Boys Higher Secondary School Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>

	==Schools and departments==		==Schools and departments==

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	{{Use Indian English\|date=April 2017}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=April 2017}}
	{{Infobox university		{{Infobox university
	\|name = Periyar University		\| name = Periyar University
	\|native_name =		\| native_name =
	\|image_name = Periyar University logo.jpg		\| image_name = Periyar University logo.jpg
	\|image_size = 150px		\| image_size = 150px
	\|caption = Periyar University emblem		\| caption = Periyar University emblem
	\|motto =		\| motto =
	\|mottoeng = Wisdom Maketh the World		\| mottoeng = Wisdom Maketh the World
	\|established = 17 September 1997		\| established = 17 September 1997
	\|endowment =		\| endowment =
	\|staff =		\| staff =
	\|faculty = ~~141~~		\| faculty = 155
	\|president =		\| president =
	\|principal =K. Thangavel (Registrar ~~I/c~~)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Registrar.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref>		\| principal = Prof K. Thangavel (Registrar (FAC)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Registrar.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref>
	\|rector =		\| rector =
	\|chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]]		\| chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]]
	\|vice_chancellor = R. Jagannathan<ref>https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf</ref>		\| vice_chancellor = Prof. Dr. R. Jagannathan<ref>https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf</ref>
	\|dean =V. ~~Krishnakumar~~		\| dean = Prof Muthusamy (Dean I/c)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Dean.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref>
	\|head_label =		\| head_label =
	\|head =		\| head =
	\|students =140000+		\| students = 140000+
	\|undergrad =		\| undergrad =
	\|postgrad =		\| postgrad =
	\|doctoral =~~192~~		\| doctoral = 200
	\|city =[[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]]		\| city = [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]]
	\|state =[[Tamil Nadu]]		\| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]
	\|country =[[India]]		\| country = [[India]]
	\|coor = {{coord\|11\|43\|6\|N\|78\|4\|41\|E\|region:IN_type:edu}}		\| coor = {{coord\|11\|43\|6\|N\|78\|4\|41\|E\|region:IN_type:edu}}
	\|campus =[[Rural area\|Rural]]		\| campus = [[Rural area\|Rural]]
	\|free_label =		\| free_label =
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	\|colors =		\| colors =
	\|colours =		\| colours =
	\|mascot =		\| mascot =
	\|nickname = PU		\| nickname = PU
	\|affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)\|UGC]]		\| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)\|UGC]]
	\|website = {{official website\|http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}		\| website = {{official website\|http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}
	\|logo =		\| logo =
	}}		}}
	[[File:Aerial view of Periyar University.jpg\|thumb\|Aerial view of Periyar University]]		[[File:Aerial view of Periyar University.jpg\|thumb\|Aerial view of Periyar University]]
	'''Periyar University''' is a university in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Periyar University,Salem\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/aboutpride.php\|access-date=2020-06-26\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> 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 [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council\|NAAC]] with 'A' grade.<ref name="naac.gov.in">{{cite web \|url=http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf \|title=6th Meeting of the Standing Committee \|website= naac.gov.in }}</ref> It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece\|title=Periyar University gets 'A' Grade\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=6 May 2015}}</ref>		'''Periyar University''' is a university in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Periyar University,Salem\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/aboutpride.php\|access-date=2020-06-26\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> It is named after social reformer Thanthai [[Periyar\|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 [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council\|NAAC]] with 'A' grade.<ref name="naac.gov.in">{{cite web \|url=http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf \|title=6th Meeting of the Standing Committee \|website= naac.gov.in }}</ref> It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece\|title=Periyar University gets 'A' Grade\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=6 May 2015}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[File:Periyar Statue.JPG\|thumb\|Statue of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in front of Periyar University Building\|upright]]		[[File:Periyar Statue.JPG\|thumb\|Statue of [[Periyar\|Periyar E. V. Ramasamy]] in front of Periyar University Building\|upright]]
	The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University at Salem on 17 September 1997, as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The university caters to affiliated colleges under the area comprising the districts of [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Namakkal\|Dharmapuri, Namakkal]] and [[Krishnagiri]]. The university got 12(B) and 2f status from the [[University Grants Commission (India)\|University Grants Commission]] and was accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007, which was upgraded to 'A' during the reaccreditation in May 2015.<ref name="naac.gov.in"/>		The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University at Salem on 17 September 1997, as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The university caters to affiliated colleges under the area comprising the districts of [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Namakkal\|Dharmapuri, Namakkal]] and [[Krishnagiri]]. The university got 12(B) and 2f status from the [[University Grants Commission (India)\|University Grants Commission]] and was accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007, which was upgraded to 'A' during the reaccreditation in May 2015.<ref name="naac.gov.in"/>

	==Affiliated colleges==		==Affiliated colleges==
	A total of 106<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Government ~~Arts College~~ Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>		A total of 106<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Adhiyaman Government Boys Higher Secondry School Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>

	==Schools and departments==		==Schools and departments==
	Periyar University has 24 teaching and research departments in eight schools.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43\|title=Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece\|title=Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=17 January 2015}}</ref> A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in"/> A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece\|title=Periyar University plans to start History Department\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=16 July 2015}}</ref>		Periyar University has 27 teaching and research departments in eight schools.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43\|title=Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece\|title=Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=17 January 2015}}</ref> A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in"/> A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece\|title=Periyar University plans to start History Department\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=16 July 2015}}</ref>

	==Constituent colleges==		==Constituent colleges==
	Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at [[Mettur Dam]], [[Idappadi]] (both in Salem District), [[Pennagaram]], [[Harur]], and ~~Pappiredipatty~~ (in [[Dharmapuri]] District).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=49\|title=Constituent Colleges - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref>		Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at [[Mettur Dam]], [[Idappadi]] (both in Salem District), [[Pennagaram]], [[Harur]], and Pappireddipatty (in [[Dharmapuri]] District).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=49\|title=Constituent Colleges - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref>

	== Location ==		== Location ==
	The university is on [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]], {{cvt\|7\|km}} from Salem city. The campus extends to about {{convert\|~~100~~\|acre\|km2}}, accommodating the administrative and department buildings.		The university is on [[National Highway 7 (India)\|National Highway 7]], {{cvt\|7\|km}} from Salem city. The campus extends to about {{convert\|110\|acre\|km2}}, accommodating the administrative and department buildings.

	== Rankings==		== Rankings==
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	\| ~~NIRF_U_2020~~ = 83		\| NIRF_U_2021 = 73
	\| NIRF_O_2020 = ~~101–150~~		\| NIRF_O_2020 = 83
	}}		}}

	The ~~university~~ was ranked 83 among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in ~~2020~~<ref name=~~Rankings_NIRF_U_2020~~/> and in the 101–150 band overall.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2020/>		The University was ranked 4th Rank (ARRAI) Atal Ranking among the Universities and 73rd Rank among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2021<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2021/> and in the 101–150 band overall.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2020/>

	== References==		== References==

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	\|president =		\|president =
	\|principal =K. Thangavel (Registrar I/c)<ref>https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Registrar.php</ref>		\|principal =K. Thangavel (Registrar I/c)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Registrar.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref>
	\|rector =		\|rector =
	\|chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]]		\|chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]]
	\|vice_chancellor =P. ~~Kolandaivel~~		\|vice_chancellor = R. Jagannathan<ref>https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf</ref>
	\|dean =V. Krishnakumar		\|dean =V. Krishnakumar
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	'''Periyar University''' is a university in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Periyar University,Salem\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/aboutpride.php\|access-date=2020-06-26\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> 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 [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council\|NAAC]] with 'A' grade.<ref name="naac.gov.in">{{cite web \|url=http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf \|title=6th Meeting of the Standing Committee \|website= naac.gov.in }}</ref> It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece\|title=Periyar University gets ~~‘A’~~ Grade\|~~website~~=~~thehindu.com~~}}</ref>		'''Periyar University''' is a university in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Periyar University,Salem\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/aboutpride.php\|access-date=2020-06-26\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> 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 [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council\|NAAC]] with 'A' grade.<ref name="naac.gov.in">{{cite web \|url=http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf \|title=6th Meeting of the Standing Committee \|website= naac.gov.in }}</ref> It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece\|title=Periyar University gets 'A' Grade\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=6 May 2015}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
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	==Affiliated colleges==		==Affiliated colleges==
	A total of 106<ref>https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Government Arts College Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>		A total of 106<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php\|title = Periyar University,Salem}}</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Government Arts College Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web \|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf \|title=Periyar University \|website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>

	==Schools and departments==		==Schools and departments==
	Periyar University has 24 teaching and research departments in eight schools.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43\|title=Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece\|title=Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University\|~~website~~=~~thehindu.com~~}}</ref> A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in"/> A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece\|title=Periyar University plans to start History Department\|~~website~~=~~thehindu.com~~}}</ref>		Periyar University has 24 teaching and research departments in eight schools.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43\|title=Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::\|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece\|title=Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=17 January 2015}}</ref> A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in"/> A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece\|title=Periyar University plans to start History Department\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=16 July 2015}}</ref>

	==Constituent colleges==		==Constituent colleges==
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	== References==		== References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
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	* {{~~official~~ website\|http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/}}		* {{Official website\|http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/}}

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[[File:Aerial view of Periyar University.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Periyar University]]
'''Periyar University''' is a university in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Periyar University,Salem|url=https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/aboutpride.php|access-date=2020-06-26|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> 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 [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with 'A' grade.<ref name="naac.gov.in">{{cite web |url=http://naac.gov.in/docs/RAR%20Result%28May%202015%29.pdf |title=6th Meeting of the Standing Committee |website= naac.gov.in }}</ref> It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-gets-a-grade/article7175045.ece|title=Periyar University gets ‘A’ Grade|website=thehindu.com}}</ref>

== History ==
[[File:Periyar Statue.JPG|thumb|Statue of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in front of Periyar University Building|upright]]
The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University at Salem on 17 September 1997, as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. The university caters to affiliated colleges under the area comprising the districts of [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Namakkal|Dharmapuri, Namakkal]] and [[Krishnagiri]]. The university got 12(B) and 2f status from the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] and was accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007, which was upgraded to 'A' during the reaccreditation in May 2015.<ref name="naac.gov.in"/>

==Affiliated colleges==
A total of 106<ref>https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Affiliated_Colleges.php</ref> colleges from four districts of Tamil Nadu are affiliated with the university and PG extension center at [[Dharmapuri]] (Periyar University PG Extension Center, Government Arts College Campus), which includes five autonomous colleges, 65 colleges with PG departments and 45 colleges with research departments. More than 1,40,000+ students are studying in the affiliated colleges.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in">{{cite web |url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/periyar_naac_ssr_book-1.pdf |title=Periyar University |website= www.periyaruniversity.ac.in }}</ref>

==Schools and departments==
Periyar University has 24 teaching and research departments in eight schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=43|title=Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref> The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clustering-of-departments-to-promote-research-activities-at-periyar-university/article6795963.ece|title=Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University|website=thehindu.com}}</ref> A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.<ref name="periyaruniversity.ac.in"/> A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/periyar-university-plans-to-start-history-department/article7427437.ece|title=Periyar University plans to start History Department|website=thehindu.com}}</ref>

==Constituent colleges==
Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at [[Mettur Dam]], [[Idappadi]] (both in Salem District), [[Pennagaram]], [[Harur]], and Pappiredipatty (in [[Dharmapuri]] District).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/?page_id=49|title=Constituent Colleges - :: Periyar University ::|website=www.periyaruniversity.ac.in}}</ref>

== Location ==
The university is on [[National Highway 7 (India)|National Highway 7]], {{cvt|7|km}} from Salem city. The campus extends to about {{convert|100|acre|km2}}, accommodating the administrative and department buildings.

== Rankings==
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University and College

| NIRF_U_2020 = 83
| NIRF_O_2020 = 101–150
}}

The university was ranked 83 among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2020/> and in the 101–150 band overall.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2020/>

== References==
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==External links==
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* {{official website|http://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/}}

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