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{{Use dmy dates|date=April | {{Short description|Public university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}} | ||
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{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| name = Periyar University | | name = Periyar University | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| image_name = Periyar University logo. | | image_name = Periyar University logo.png | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = 200px | ||
| 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 = {{start date and age|17 September 1997}} | ||
| endowment = | | endowment = | ||
| staff = | | staff = | ||
| faculty = 155 | | faculty = 155 | ||
| president = | | president = | ||
| rector = | |||
| rector = | | chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| chancellor = [[Governor of Tamil Nadu]] | | vice_chancellor = ''Vacant'' <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 June 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181443/https://www.tnrajbhavan.gov.in/PressReleases/2021/PR300621-1.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| vice_chancellor = | | head_label = | ||
| | | head = | ||
| head_label = | | students = 140000+ | ||
| head = | | undergrad = | ||
| students = 140000+ | | postgrad = | ||
| undergrad = | | doctoral = 200 | ||
| postgrad = | | city = [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] | ||
| doctoral = 200 | | state = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| city = [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]] | | coor = {{coord|11|43|6|N|78|4|41|E|region:IN_type:edu}} | ||
| country = [[India]] | | campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] | ||
| coor = {{coord|11|43|6|N|78|4|41|E|region:IN_type:edu}} | | campus_size = {{Convert|140|acre}} | ||
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| free = | | 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 = | ||
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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=26 June 2020|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++'''<nowiki/>' 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 3.61 out of 4 points (performance descriptor "Excellent").<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=29 December 2021|title=periyar university: Periyar University 2nd in NAAC ranking {{!}} Salem News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/periyar-university-2nd-in-naac-ranking/articleshow/88561846.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> University ranked Second in India only after to [[University of Mumbai|Mumbai University]] and First in Tamil Nadu among [[State university (India)|State Universities]]. Periyar University is the first State University to rank "'''A++'''" grade.<ref>{{Cite web|title=தேசிய அளவில் சாதனை படைத்த சேலம் பெரியார் பல்கலைக்கழகம்!|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/latest-news/salem/periyar-university-salem-got-state-level-first-grade-in-infrastructure/articleshow/88560591.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</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 | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Periyar Statue.JPG|thumb|Statue of [[Periyar|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"/> In 2021 University upgraded to "A++" grade during the reaccreditation in December 2021.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/periyar-varsity-accorded-all-india-second-position-in-naac-accreditation/articleshow/88552797.cms Periyar University accorded all India second position in NAAC accreditation] | ''The Times Of India'' | Senthil Kumaran | 29 December 2021</ref> | ||
==Affiliated colleges== | ==Affiliated colleges== | ||
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==Constituent colleges== | ==Constituent colleges== | ||
Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at [[Mettur | Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at [[Mettur]], [[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 == | ||
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The | The university was ranked 4th Rank (ARRAI) Atal Ranking among the universities. The university was ranked 56th among universities and 100th Overall by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF University rankings 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/UniversityRanking.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF Ranking 2024 overall |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/OverallRanking.html}}</ref> | ||
== References== | == References== | ||
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[[Category:1997 establishments in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:1997 establishments in Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Periyar E. V. Ramasamy]] | [[Category:Periyar E. V. Ramasamy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 19 January 2026
 Periyar University emblem | |
Motto in English | Wisdom Maketh the World |
|---|---|
| Established | 17 September 1997 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Tamil Nadu |
| Vice-Chancellor | Vacant [1] |
Academic staff | 155 |
| Students | 140000+ |
| 200 | |
| Location | , , 11°43′6″N 78°4′41″E / 11.71833°N 78.07806°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | PU |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
Periyar University is a university in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1997.[2] 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.[3] It has been awarded a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.61 out of 4 points (performance descriptor "Excellent").[4] University ranked Second in India only after to Mumbai University and First in Tamil Nadu among State Universities. Periyar University is the first State University to rank "A++" grade.[5]
History[edit | edit source]
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.[3] In 2021 University upgraded to "A++" grade during the reaccreditation in December 2021.[4][6]
Affiliated colleges[edit | edit source]
A total of 106[7] 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.[8]
Schools and departments[edit | edit source]
Periyar University has 27 teaching and research departments in eight schools.[9] The departments are clustered into schools to promote inter-disciplinary research.[10] A total of 79 academic programmes are offered by the departments.[8] A proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval to start a History Department.[11]
Constituent colleges[edit | edit source]
Apart from its teaching and research departments, the university has established five constituent colleges at Mettur, Idappadi (both in Salem District), Pennagaram, Harur, and Pappireddipatty (in Dharmapuri District).[12]
Location[edit | edit source]
The university is on National Highway 7, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Salem city. The campus extends to about 110 acres (0.45 km2), accommodating the administrative and department buildings.
Rankings[edit | edit source]
| University and College rankings |
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The university was ranked 4th Rank (ARRAI) Atal Ranking among the universities. The university was ranked 56th among universities and 100th Overall by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[13][14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Periyar University,Salem". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "6th Meeting of the Standing Committee" (PDF). naac.gov.in.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "periyar university: Periyar University 2nd in NAAC ranking | Salem News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ↑ "தேசிய அளவில் சாதனை படைத்த சேலம் பெரியார் பல்கலைக்கழகம்!". Samayam Tamil (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ↑ Periyar University accorded all India second position in NAAC accreditation | The Times Of India | Senthil Kumaran | 29 December 2021
- ↑ "Periyar University,Salem".
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Periyar University" (PDF). www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
- ↑ "Schools and Departments - :: Periyar University ::". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
- ↑ "Clustering of departments to promote research activities at Periyar University". The Hindu. 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Periyar University plans to start History Department". The Hindu. 16 July 2015.
- ↑ "Constituent Colleges - :: Periyar University ::". www.periyaruniversity.ac.in.
- ↑ "NIRF University rankings 2024".
- ↑ "NIRF Ranking 2024 overall".
