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|chancellor      = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]]
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|vice_chancellor =P. Kolandaivel
|vice_chancellor = R. Jagannathan<ref>https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf</ref>
|dean            =V. Krishnakumar
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[[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 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==
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Revision as of 18:28, 15 August 2021

Periyar University
File:Periyar University logo.jpg
Periyar University emblem
Motto in English
Wisdom Maketh the World
Established17 September 1997
ChancellorGovernor of Tamil Nadu
Vice-ChancellorR. Jagannathan[1]
PrincipalK. Thangavel (Registrar I/c)[2]
DeanV. Krishnakumar
Academic staff
141
Students140000+
192
Location, ,
11°43′6″N 78°4′41″E / 11.71833°N 78.07806°E / 11.71833; 78.07806
CampusRural
NicknamePU
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.periyaruniversity.ac.in
Aerial view of Periyar University

Periyar University is a university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997.[3] 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.[4] It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.15 points (performance descriptor "very good").[5]

History

Statue of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in front of Periyar University Building

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, Dharmapuri, Namakkal and Krishnagiri. The university got 12(B) and 2f status from the University Grants Commission and was accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2007, which was upgraded to 'A' during the reaccreditation in May 2015.[4]

Affiliated colleges

A total of 106[6] 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.[7]

Schools and departments

Periyar University has 24 teaching and research departments in eight schools.[8] The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.[9] A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.[7] A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.[10]

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).[11]

Location

The university is on National Highway 7, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Salem city. The campus extends to about 100 acres (0.40 km2), accommodating the administrative and department buildings.

Rankings

University and College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2020)[12]101–150
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[13]83

The university was ranked 83 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020[13] and in the 101–150 band overall.[12]

References

  1. https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf
  2. "Periyar University,Salem".
  3. "Periyar University,Salem". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "6th Meeting of the Standing Committee" (PDF). naac.gov.in.
  5. "Periyar University gets 'A' Grade". The Hindu. 6 May 2015.
  6. "Periyar University,Salem".
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Periyar University" (PDF). www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
  8. "Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
  9. "Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University". The Hindu. 17 January 2015.
  10. "Periyar University plans to start History Department". The Hindu. 16 July 2015.
  11. "Constituent Colleges - :: Periyar University ::". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
  12. 12.0 12.1 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.

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